something about Tianchi. By the way, what English name would you give to Tianchi?

S: I will call it Lake of Heaven.

T: Great. That's how people call it in English. Now let's read the questions on the top of the passage. Then read the text quickly and find out the answers to the questions.

After the students read the text.

T: Now who can tell me which province Changbaishan is located in?

S1: Jilin Province, Northeast China.

T: Good!What's a nature reserve? Why is Changbaishan a famous nature reserve?

S2: I think reserve is a place which is kept in its natural state.

S3: A nature reserve is home to a great diversity of plants and animals. There must be many rare animals and unique plants. They are protected in a nature reserve.

S4: Changbaishan is the largest nature reserve in China. Much of this beautiful, mountainous area is thick forest. The height of the land varies from 700 metres above sea level to over 2,000 metres. You will find a great diversity of plants and animals among which are cranes, black bears, leopards and Siberian