Slide english 11 unit 10 nature in danger _writing _L.T.M thanh

Writing a description of a National Park
TEACHER: LE THI MINH THANH
Writing a description of a National Park
TEACHER: LE THI MINH THANH
January, 2015
there are many national parks in our country. They are famous for special
features, animals and plants, historic features Today , We are going to visit
some National Parks, and then write a description of a National Park. It is
the content of this lesson
warm up
Unit 10: Nature in Danger
Writing
Writing a description of a National Park
content of the lesson
I. WARM UP
II. CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
III. CAT BA NATIONAL PARK
IV. PRESENTING THE WRITINGS
Look at these pictures,then match each question with its suitable answer.
Column 1
Column 2
A. Cuc Phuong National Park
B. over 1000 years old
C. An old tree (Tro tree)
C What is it?
B How old is it?
A Where is it?
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-This is an old tree (Tro tree)
It is over 1000 years old
It is in Cuc Phuong National Park
- Cuc Phuong National Park is
the first place we are going to
visit , now watch a video clip
II. Cuc Phuong National Park
Read the passage about Cuc Phuong National Park:

Cuc Phuong National Park is located 160
kilometers south west of Ha Noi. It contains over
200 square kilometers of rainforest. It is famous
for tropical forest,many(abundant) natural
resources,Tro tree with 1000 years old.There are
about 2000 different species of plants and 450
species of animals . Moreover, the Scientists
have found many stone tools in the caves.
The passage is divided into 5 parts, now match each part with
a suitable content:
1. Location( vị trí) 4. Animals and plants
2. Total area (tổng diện tích) 5. Historic features
3. Special features (điểm đặc biệt) (đặc điểm lịch sử)

1.Location a.It contains over 200 square kilometers
of rainforest.
2.Total area b.There are about 2000 different species
of plants and 450 species of animals .
3.Special features c.Moreover, the Scientists have found
many stone tools in the caves.
4. Animals
and plants
d.Cuc Phuong National Park is located
160 kilometers south west of Ha Noi
5. Historic
features
e.It is famous for tropical
forest,many(abundant) natural
resources,Tro tree with 1000 years old.
II. Cuc Phuong National Park

match each part with a suitable content:
II. Cuc Phuong National Park
match each part with a suitable content:
Column 1 Column 2
a.
It contains over 200 square
b.
Cuc Phuong National Park is located
c.
Moreover, the Scientists have
d.
There are about 2000 different
e.
It is famous for tropical forest,
b
Location
a
Total area
e
Special features
d
Animals and plants
c
Historic features
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Location Cuc Phuong National Park is located
160 kilometers south west of Ha Noi
Total area It contains over 200 square kilometers
of rainforest.
Special
features
It is famous for tropical
forest,many(abundant) natural
resources,Tro tree with 1000 years ol
Animals

and plants
There are about 2000 different species
of plants and 450 species of animals
Historic
features
Moreover, the Scientists have found
many stone tools in the caves
II. Cuc Phuong National Park
The passage is divided into 5 parts
Useful Structures:
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Location:
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Total area:
•
Special features:
•
Animals and plants:
•
Historic features:
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It is located
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It is situated in/on ………….
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It is ….km from…
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It is famous for
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It has……

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It covers/ contains …ha
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Its total area is… ha
- Scientists have found…
- have been found in the National Park.
-There are about… in the National Park
- It has……
Cuc Phuong National Park is located 160
kilometers south west of Ha Noi. It contains over
200 square kilometers of rainforest. It is famous
for tropical forest,many(abundant) natural
resources,Tro tree with 1000 years old. There are
about 2000 different species of plants and 450
species of animals . Moreover, the Scientists have
found many stone tools in the caves.
Read the passage about Cuc Phuong National Park again:
Location:
Cat Ba Island
120 km from Ha Noi
20 km from Hai Phong
Total area: 15,200 ha
III. Cat Ba National Park
tropical forests and coastal waters, white sand
beach, abundant natural resources, beautiful
landscapes, rare animals
tropical forests
Coastal water
beautiful landscapes

rare animals
Special features:
species of fish: 300
species of animals: 40
species of birds: 150
species of plants: 620
fish
birds
animals plants
Animals and plants:
6,000-year-old stone tools
and human bones

human bones
stone tools
Historic features:
Some facts and features about Cat Ba National Park.
Location: Cat Ba Island
120 km from Ha Noi
20 km from Hai Phong
Total area: 15,200 ha
Special features: tropical forests and coastal waters, white sand beach,
abundant natural resources , beautiful landscapes,
rare animals and plants
Animals and plants: species of fish: 300
species of animals: 40
species of birds: 150
species of plants: 620
Historic features: 6,000-year-old stone tools and human bones
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Location: Cat Ba Island
120 km from Ha Noi
20 km from Hai Phong
Total area: 15,200 ha
Special features: tropical forests and coastal waters, white sand beach,
abundant natural resources , beautiful landscapes,
rare animals and plants
Animals and plants: species of fish: 300
species of animals: 40
species of birds: 150
species of plants: 620
Historic features: 6,000-year-old stone tools and human bones
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TASK:Write a paragraph describing Cat Ba National Park
TASK:Write a paragraph describing Cat Ba National Park
Useful Structures:
•
Location:
•
Total area
•
Special features:
•
Animals and plants:
•
Historic features:
-
It is located
-
It is situated in/on ………….

-
It is ….km from…
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It is located
-
It is situated in/on ………….
-
It is ….km from…
-
It is famous for
-
It has……
-
It is famous for
-
It has……
-
It covers/ contains …ha
-
Its total area is… ha
-
It covers/ contains …ha
-
Its total area is… ha
- Scientists have found…
- have been found in the National
Park.
- Scientists have found…
- have been found in the National
Park.

-There are about… in the National Park
- It has……
-There are about… in the National Park
- It has……
TASK:Write a paragraph describing Cat Ba National Park
TASK:Write a paragraph describing Cat Ba National Park
Cat Ba National Park is located on Cat Ba island, 120 km
from Hanoi and 20 km east of Hai Phong. Its total area is
15,200 ha. It is famous for both tropical forests and coastal
waters with white sand beach, abundant natural resources,
beautiful landscapes and many kinds of rare animals and
plants. There are 300 species of fish, 40 kinds of animals, 150
kinds of birds and 620 species of plants. The stone tools and
human bones which are found in the island’s caves show that
people inhabited there at least 6, 000 years .
Sample writing:
Sample writing:
Presenting the writings
Presenting the writings
IV. PRESENTING THE WRITINGS
LOOK AT THE PICTURES ABOUT CAT BA NATIONAL PARK
HOMEWORK
HOMEWORK
TASK:Write a paragraph describing a National
Park which you have visited .
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1. Sách Giáo khoa Tiếng Anh lớp 11- NXBGD – Năm 2013
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3. youtube.com.vn