Unit 5 Reading a special placeZhalong ( 扎龙 ) 1 Where is Zhalong?1 Where is Zhalong? 2 What is it?2 What is it? 3 Why is it a special place?3 Why is it a special place? 4 Who built it? Why?4 Who built it? Why? Zhalong*north eastsouth westWhere is Zhalong?Where is Zhalong?northeastnorthwestsouthwestsoutheastIt’s in north-east China.It’s in the northeast of China. a nature reserve a nature reserve wetlandswetlandsa great place for a great place for wildlifewildlifeWhat is Zhalong?What is Zhalong? provide food and shelterthe ideal home for different kinds ofplants, fish and birds Why is it a special place?Why is it a special place? * Many birds live in … all year round and some go there for a short stay catch many fish in the wetlands for food* an important living area for the rare red-crowned cranesnot manysome of them Who built it? Why?Who built it? Why? The Chinese The Chinese governmentgovernment.. It wants to do something for the It wants to do something for the birds, especially some birds, especially some endangeredendangeredbirds.birds.It understands the It understands the importanceimportance of of protecting wildlife.protecting wildlife. Why do some people want to change the wetlands?make more space for farms and buildingsless and less space What do a lot of tourists do every year?go to Zhalong to watch birdsWhat are members of our Birdwatching Club doing this year? studying: the different kinds of birdsthe changes in their numbers What shall we do to protect wildlife?do a bird count once a yearneed more people to help… do something for…help people understand the importance of wetlandsmake them take actions to protect wildlife nature n. ( natural a.) north-east imp...
