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Back to Nature (heading) par MB

INTRODUCTION

  • Biodiversity: Exploring the variety of life, from microscopic organisms to majestic mammals.
  • Ecosystems: Understanding the interdependence between flora, fauna, and their habitats.
  • Natural Landscapes: Appreciating the beauty of mountains, forests, oceans, and deserts.
  • Environmental Challenges: Addressing issues like climate change, deforestation, and pollution.
  • Conservation Efforts: Highlighting initiatives aimed at preserving and restoring natural habitats.

💡David Attenborough is a renowned British broadcaster, natural historian, and environmentalist, best known for his work in nature documentaries. Born in 1926, he has spent decades educating the world about wildlife and environmental conservation through iconic BBC series.

🌿A LIFE ON OUR PLANET

“We need to learn how to work with nature”
(David Attenborough)

2-🌿the conservation legacy of theodore roosevelt

“The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased and not impaired in value”
Theodore Roosevelt

3-🌿national parks adventures

“All that the sun shines on is beautiful, so long as it is wild.” -John Muir, Poet

Q.1
“the early pioneers”
“beyond the FRONTIER”
“unmapped wilderness”
belong to = appartenir à
“the greatest NATURAL WONDERS”
“America’s wild”
“protected for eternity”

THE EARLY PIONEERS DIDN’T KNOW/ HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS BEYOND THE FRONTIER. NEVERTHELESS, THEY BELIEVED THAT NATURE BELONGED TO EVERYONE AND IT WAS NECESSARY TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE IT “FOR ETERNITY” and for everone”. The National Parks were born.

Q.2
a/ “AWE-INSPIRING” / “HEART-STOPPING” / “JAW-DROPPING”
(BODY-SHAKING) – BREATH-TAKING – (EYE-BLOWING/-BLEEDING/BLINDING) – MIND-BLOWING –
+ SPLENDID – MAGNIFICENT – GORGEOUS –
STUNNING – IMPRESSIVE – AMAZING = AWESOME – OVERWHELMING – DUMBFOUNDING

So, this documentary highlights the beauty of those landscapes (showcasing towering mountains, deep canyons, waterfalls, forests, and other vast natural landscapes). These pictures make you feel small and humble → we feel amazed, impressed, overwhelmed, in AWE !

3) Why Robert Redford? He was a well-known evironmentalist. His passion for the outdoors and evironmental issues made him the ideal storyteller/narrator for this film.

4) Keywords: pioneers – greatest natural wonders – wilderness – wild – adventure – explorers/ explore – national parks – outdoors – frontiers – imagine ….
These words are an invitation to travel , pay attention to nature, discover, explore and live an adventure !

5) a/ They propose

🌳Évaluation(EO): present a “natural wonder” to the class

EXPRESSION ORALE
🌟 Examples of "Wonders of the World"
Ancient Wonders:
  • The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)
  • The Colossus of Rhodes (Greece)
  • The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq)
  • The Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos of Alexandria) (Egypt)
  • Stonehenge (England)
  • Moai Statues of Easter Island (Chile)
Modern Wonders (according to New7Wonders):
  • Machu Picchu (Peru)
  • The Great Wall of China (China)
  • Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)
  • The Colosseum (Italy)
  • Petra (Jordan)
  • Chichén Itzá (Mexico)
  • The Taj Mahal (India)other natural wonder
Natural Wonders:
  • The Grand Canyon (USA)
  • Niagara Falls (Canada)
  • Iguazu Falls (Brazil/Argentina)
  • The Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
  • Yellowstone National Park (USA)
  • Mount Everest (Nepal/China)
  • The Northern lights (Iceland)
  • The Giant’s Causeway (Northern Ireland)
🎯Objectif : parler en continu au minimum 1:30 (-3:00)

⏲Durée de la prise de parole: 1:30 minimum (jusqu’à 3 minutes max)
💬Support attendu : Une image

👆🏻Your presentation should include the following sections:

  1. Introduction
    • Name of the wonder.
    • Location (country, continent)
  2. Description of the wonder
    • Type (monument, natural site, ancient building, etc.)/ materials, shapes, colours, dimensions?
    • What makes it visually remarkable
  3. History and culture
    • Date of construction or discovery
    • Who built or discovered it? Why was it built or discovered?
    • Legends, myths, symbolism?
  4. Current use and interest
    • Tourist numbers
    • Status (UNESCO heritage?)
    • Conservation, dangers, and protection efforts
  5. Anecdote or significant fact (optional)
    • An event, a funny fact, an unusual feature, a record… = a fact that marked you.
  6. Conclusion: To conclude, ….
    • What people must retain
    • Why you chose this wonder

💡AIDE VOCA ET EXPRESSIONS UTILES:

  • Préférez A PICTURE (à “an image”)
  • Préférez TO me (à “for me”)
  • This picture comeS from
  • I chOse this picture because…
  • I care about / I’m interested in/ I’m keen on / I feel concerned about (pour exprimer votre intêret)
  • To me/ As far as I’m concerned/ I think that (pour exprimer votre opinion)
  • I want to (pour exprimer votre volonté de)
  • We should… (pour exprimer un conseil/ une préconisation)

💡AIDE PRONONCIATION:

  • Nature.
  • Natural
  • Environment.
  • Species.
  • Humans
  • I chose.
Example of a possible oral presentation:

Hello everyone, today I’m going to present a natural wonder that truly amazes me: the Grand Canyon!

The Grand Canyon is located in the United States, in North America, more precisely in the state of Arizona.

It is a natural site: a huge canyon carved by the Colorado River. It is about 446 kilometers long, up to 29 kilometers wide, and more than 1,800 meters deep! It is incredible! The canyon is made of layers of red, orange, and brown rocks, which create spectacular shapes and gorgeous colours, especially at sunrise and sunset.

What makes the Grand Canyon visually outstanding is its immense size and the incredible variety of colours and rock formations. The landscape looks almost unreal and changes depending on the light. That’s impressive!

The Grand Canyon was formed millions of years ago by erosion caused by the Colorado River. It was not “built” by humans, but it was first inhabited by Native American tribes who considered it a sacred place. Today, it is an important cultural and natural symbol in the United States.

There are also legends linked to the canyon. Some Native American stories say it was created by spirits or gods, giving it a spiritual meaning.

Today, the Grand Canyon is a major tourist attraction. It receives around 6 million visitors every year. It is also a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which helps protect it.

However, the site is in danger due to pollution, climate change, and mass tourism. Efforts are made to preserve it, such as limiting access to certain areas and promoting sustainable tourism. …..

A jaw-dropping fact about the Grand Canyon? Did you know that you can see rocks that are nearly 2 billion years old, making it one of the best places to study Earth’s history!

To conclude, the Grand Canyon is an exceptional natural wonder because of its extraordinary size, stunning beauty, and its fascinating history.
I chose it because I find its magnificent landscapes breathtaking and enthralling.
Besides, I care about protecting natural landscapes like this one, and that’s why I chose to present it. / à développer/

Thank you for listening.

VOCABULARY

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1re Tronc Commun – Lesson 1 (gap year)
1G- Tronc Commun – Lesson 2 (Just Words?)

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Lesson 3: Humans and Nature

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