第七课时 单元写作
一、单元主题
本单元以"Looking into nature"为话题,涉及"人与自然"的主题。通过讨论学习"探索自然"和"自然界中未揭开的秘密"等内容激发学生走进自然,了解自然,培养他们的探索精神。
二、词句积累
1. 关于自然的词语
揭开:unlock 发现:discovery 改变:change
证明:prove 恐龙:dinosaur 琥珀:amber
植物:plant 自然界的秘密:secrets of nature
终身探索:lifelong exploration 对大自然的热爱:love of nature
2. 关于探索自然的句子
◇深入观察自然,你就能更透彻地理解一切。
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
◇探索是人类精神的真正本质。
Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.
◇人只有鼓起勇气告别海岸,才能发现新的海洋。
Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.
3. 关于热爱自然的句子
◇每一次与自然的漫步,收获都远超所求。
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.
◇通往宇宙最清晰的道路,是穿越一片原始森林。
The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.
◇遵循自然的节奏:她的秘诀是耐心。
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
◇自然从不匆忙,却成就一切。
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
◇大地为倾听者奏响乐章。
The earth has music for those who listen.
三、谋篇布局
1. 开头句
(1)Nature is full of wonders, and exploring it can be exciting and meaningful.
(2)We visited the science museum and had a wonderful time!
2. 主体典型句
(1)We can explore nature by hiking in forests, observing wildlife, or even studying plants.
(2)Nature still holds many unsolved secrets.
(3)The spirit of nature exploration is about curiosity, patience, and respect.
3. 结尾句
(1)Exploring nature helps us understand the world better.
(2)The trip made me realise how mysterious and fascinating nature is.
四、读写迁移
阅读下面短文,完成句子。
Exploring Nature and Its Secrets
Nature is full of wonders, and exploring it can be 1.
(令人兴奋且富有意义). We can explore nature by hiking in forests, observing wildlife, or even studying plants in our backyard. Tools like binoculars, cameras, and notebooks 2. (帮助我们记录我们的发现). Scientists also use advanced technology, such as satellites and underwater robots, to study remote places like deep oceans and outer space.
Despite our efforts, 3. (大自然中仍有许多未解之谜). For example, we don't fully understand how some animals migrate across long distances or why certain species suddenly disappear. The depths of the ocean and distant galaxies remain largely unknown.
4. (自然探索的精神在于好奇心、耐心以及尊重). Explorers must observe carefully, ask questions, and protect the environment. By learning from nature, we not only satisfy our curiosity but also learn to appreciate and preserve the beauty of our planet.
Exploring nature 5. (有助于我们更好地理解这个世界) and inspires us to protect it for future generations.
五、写作任务
假设你是李华,你们学校上周五开展了为期一天的研学活动——参观科学博物馆。你跟同学参观了各种恐龙化石和标本,还观看了关于人类起源的视频。通过本次活动大家对神秘的自然更加感兴趣。你的笔友 Henry 对这次活动也很感兴趣。请你结合以下提示,用英语给他写一封信,谈谈活动过程及你的感想。
要求:1. 必须包含所有提示信息,可适当发挥;2. 词数 80 左右,开头已给出,不计入总词数。
·思维框架

·自我创作
Dear Henry,
I'm glad that you're interested in our school study tour last Friday.
Yours,
Li Hua

四、1. exciting and meaningful 2. help us record our
discoveries 3. nature still holds many unsolved
secrets 4. The spirit of nature exploration is
about curiosity, patience, and respect 5. helps us
understand the world better
五、Possible Version 1:
Dear Henry,
I'm glad that you're interested in our school
study tour last Friday. We visited the science
museum and had a wonderful time!
First, we saw many dinosaur fossils and
specimens. They were huge and amazing! Our
guide explained how dinosaurs lived millions of
years ago. Then, we watched a video about human
origins, which taught us how humans evolved over
time. Lastly, the guide took us to a meeting room,
where we took out our pens and notebooks to write
down something important and useful.
The trip made me realise how mysterious and
fascinating nature is. Now, I'm even more curious
about science! I hope you can join us next time.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible Version 2:
Dear Henry,
I'm glad that you're interested in our school
study tour last Friday. We visited the science
museum, where we saw various dinosaur fossils and
specimens, which made us feel like we had travelled
back to the ancient world. The most impressive part
was watching a video about human origins. It was
so amazing that I couldn't help but think about how
much we still have to learn about nature.
Not only did we gain knowledge, but we also
developed a deeper interest in the mysteries of
nature. The experience was so meaningful that I
believe it will inspire many of us to explore science
further. I have planned to write an article about the
secrets of nature. When I finish it, I'll share it with
you.
I hope you can join us next time!
Yours,
Li Hua

【分析】本题是英语书信写作任务，要求以李华的身份给笔友Henry介绍上周五学校参观科学博物馆的研学活动。解题思路：1. 承接已给开头，点明活动核心（参观科学博物馆，玩得开心）；2. 主体按顺序描述活动过程：先写看到恐龙化石及导游讲解，再写观看人类起源视频，最后补充记录收获的细节；3. 结尾表达活动带来的感受（意识到自然的神秘，更对科学好奇）；4. 运用单元积累的话题词汇，注意时态（活动用一般过去时，感受用一般现在时），确保结构清晰、符合词数要求。
【解析】首先遵循书信格式，承接开头点明活动内容；接着按顺序描述活动：先写恐龙化石的见闻与导游讲解，再写人类起源视频的内容，最后补充记录的细节；最后表达活动带来的感悟，结尾可加邀请的话，确保词数符合要求，同时运用单元积累的话题词汇，时态正确。
【答案】Dear Henry,
I'm glad that you're interested in our school study tour last Friday. We visited the science museum and had a wonderful time!
First, we saw many dinosaur fossils and specimens. They were huge and amazing! Our guide explained how dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. Then, we watched a video about human origins, which taught us how humans evolved over time. Lastly, the guide took us to a meeting room, where we took out our pens and notebooks to write down something important and useful.
The trip made me realise how mysterious and fascinating nature is. Now, I'm even more curious about science! I hope you can join us next time.
Yours,
Li Hua
【知识点】英语书信写作，一般过去时，话题词汇运用
【点评】本题结合单元主题“探索自然”，以研学活动为载体，考察学生书信写作的结构组织能力和话题相关词汇、句型的运用能力，要求学生清晰描述活动过程并表达个人感受，是贴合单元内容的基础写作练习。
【难度系数】0.5