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Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals
人教版八年级上册
Section B
1a-1f优质阅读课件
Learning objectives
1.识别并掌握以下词汇connect, connected, be connected with / to, without, imagine, disappointed, ...等；
2.获取语篇中关于蜜蜂的关键信息，内容包括蜜蜂的重要性、蜜蜂的有趣事实、蜜蜂面临的问题（数量下降）及生态意义；
3.能运用预测、扫读、精读等阅读策略完成信息提取任务，如总结段落大意、回答细节问题等；基于结构化知识和语篇内容，运用目标语言复述蜜蜂的重要性或有趣事实；
4.结合语篇内容与生活认知，与同伴讨论蜜蜂的保护及人与自然的联系，在班级中分享观点，强化对生态平衡重要性的认识。
Bees
What can you see in the video
Warming-up
What can you get about bees from the video
Brainstorm
bees
people
plants
honey
fruits
vegetables
flowers
Bees are very important to us!
Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
1a
The text may be about the importance of bees to humans.
Let's read the text and check your answer.
pollination
/ p l ne n/
授粉
honeycomb
/ h nik m/
蜂巢；蜂窝
hard-working
the most important
the most interesting
interesting
important
the most amazing
Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
1b
Read quickly and choose the correct answer.
What is the genre of the text
A. Narrative (记叙文)
B. Argumentative (议论文)
C. Exposition (说明文)
说明文是一种以说明为主要表达方式的文章体裁，文章具有科学性，条理性，严谨性，实用性，语言确切生动。它通过揭示概念来说明事物特征、本质及其规律性。
Fast-reading
情景设问：超市空架 → 引出主题
Fact 1: 蜜蜂授粉；
Fact 2: 蜜蜂趣事
现状危机＋号召行动
General Introduction (The topic of the text)
Body (The example and supporting details)
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Conclusion (Problem and call to action)
What is the structure of the text
Why does the writer say that
Because people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each
other to live and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
Why does the
writer begin with
a supermarket
scene
To show the direct link between bees and daily life.
Careful reading
Read para.1 carefully and answer:
Para.1
Main ideas Bees are very hard-working animals. Bees are the most important animals on this planet.
Supporting details Bees’ greatest work: ____________. Bees visit _________ ______ on each trip. Bees take _______ with them as they fly from one flower to another. Bee’s work can helps __________.
Without Bees’ work, ______________________ ______________________________________.
Read Para. 2 and fill in the blanks.
pollen
plants grow
50 to 100 flowers
about 80 per cent of the plants in the world cannot grow.
pollination
Careful reading
Para.2
What does “80 per cent” mean in your own words
Highlight two superlatives + two numbers + an adjective.
It means that if you take any 100 kinds of plants, about 80 of them would not be able to grow or produce seeds and fruits without the help of bees.
大量使用最高级形容词 ——强化重要性
数据＋例子—— 增强可信度
Careful reading
Para.2
Read Para. 3 and fill in the blanks.
Main idea: Bees are also one of the ______________ animals in the world.
most interesting
Supporting details about it:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
They work hard together to make their homes. They create honeycombs to store honey.
How they communicate: When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how far away the food is.
Careful reading
Para.3
蜜蜂舞，亦称收获舞，是蜜蜂工蜂通过特定动作传递蜜源信息的交流行为，由奥地利昆虫学家卡尔·冯·弗里希于1923年系统研究并解析。
当一只工蜂发现了一个丰富的花蜜源时，它会回到蜂巢跳舞，距蜂巢100米内的蜜源时跳“圆舞”，超过100米则改为“8字舞”（摆尾舞）。蜜蜂通过这种独特的方式进行复杂的交流是自然界中的一种奇观。
百科知识
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
1. What problem do bees face
2. What does the author call us to do
The number of bees is dropping.
The author calls us to think about what we can do to protect bees.
Para.4
Careful reading
3.What can we do to protect bees
Grow flowers to give bees enough food.
Don’t use harmful chemicals.
Create bee-friendly gardens with safe spaces for them.
Share with others why bees matter and how we can help.
...
Pay attention to the underlined expressions.
这一刻；此刻
彼此
最佳例子之一
从……到……
它们最伟大的工作
带着某物与某人一起
确切地说；实际上
约百分之八十的植物
出于这个原因
这个星球上最重要的动物
最有趣的动物之一
例如
为了；以便
贮存蜂蜜
建造蜂巢
在……中发挥重要作用
我们星球的生态系统
地球上最神奇的动物之一
一起努力做某事
有多远
1. lmagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no
fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. (课本P36, 1b)
想象一下，你去你所在地区的超市,但几乎没有水果、蔬菜、蜂蜜、
牛奶、鸡蛋和巧克力。
①imagine sth 想象某物/事
②imagine (sb) doing sth 想象(某人)做某事
③imagine + that 从句想象……
Can you imagine the life on a lonely island
你能想象在一座荒岛上的生活吗
Imagine waking up to find a cup of coffee ready and floors swept.
想象一下, 醒来时发现一杯咖啡已经准备好,地板已经打扫干净。
Imagine that you have just won a million pounds.
想象一下你刚刚赢得一百万英镑。
Language points
2. Disappointed (课本P36, 1b)失望吗
be disappointed in sb 对某人失望
be disappointed at/about sth 对某事失望
be disappointed to do sth 做某事失望
Kate was disappointed at/about the result.
凯特对这个结果很失望。
I was disappointed to find that they had left already.
我发现他们已经离开了，觉得很失望。
易混词 意义及用法 例句
disappointing 意为“令人失望的”，通常修饰事物。 The news is too disappointing.
这个消息太令人失望了。
disappointed 意为“感到失望的”，主语通常是人。 The girl may be disappointed.
那个女孩可能会感到失望。
3. How are plants and animals connected with us (课本P36, 1b)
动植物与我们有什么联系？
①connected adj. 连接的；相关的
be connected with / to 与……相连；与……有关联
②connect v.关联；连接
connect … to / with …将……与……连接/关联
③connection n. 联系；连接
a connection between … and ………与……之间的联系
His success is connected with hard work.
他的成功与努力工作有关。
Let’s connect the keyboard to the computer.
咱们把键盘连接到电脑上。
I'm having problems with my internet connection.
我的互联网连接有问题。
3. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. (课本P36, 1b)
为了储存蜂蜜,它们建造了蜂巢。
in order to 意为“为了; 以便”, 表示目的, 相当于so as to。in order to可位于句首或句中，so as to则多用于句中。否定形式分别为in order not to 和 so as not to。
The system helps people think about a problem in different ways in order to find a solution.
该系统帮助人们以不同的方式思考问题,以便找到解决方案。
联想拓展：在表示目的时，in order to短语通常可以转换为in order that 引导的目的状语从句，而so as to 短语则可以转换为so that 引导的目的状语从句。
We got up early in order to/so as to catch the first bus. =
We got up early in order that/so that we could catch the first bus. 为了能赶上首班公交车, 我们很早就起床了。
4. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing
animals on earth. (课本P36, 1b)
想想你能做些什么来保护地球上最神奇的动物之一。
protect 在此处用作及物动词，意为“保护”。常见搭配“protect... from/against...” 意为“保护……免受……伤害”。
The mangroves also protect us from wind, waves and floods.
红树林还保护我们免受风、海浪和水灾的侵袭。
China has set an example for the world in environmental protection and green development.
中国在环境保护和绿色发展方面为世界树立了榜样。
Translate the expressions into English.
这一刻；此刻
彼此
最佳例子之一
从……到……
确切地说；实际上
出于这个原因
这个星球上最重要的动物
例如
一起努力做某事
为了；以便
贮存蜂蜜
at this moment
each other
one of the best examples
from ... to ...
in fact
for this reason
the most important animals on this planet
for example
work hard together to do sth.
in order to
store honey
建造蜂巢
在……中发挥重要作用
我们星球的生态系统
它们最伟大的工作
带着某物与某人一起
约百分之八十的植物
最有趣的动物之一
地球上最神奇的动物之一
有多远
create honeycombs
play an important part in ...
the ecosystem of our planet
their greatest work
take sth. with sb.
about 80 per cent of the plants
one of the most interesting animals
one of the most amazing animals on earth
how far away
50 to 100 flowers
pollination
plants grow
hard-working
important
interesting
They work hard together to make their homes and create honeycombs to store honey.
They communicate with each other by dancing.
dropping
Read again and complete the mind map with the information from the text.
1c
Can you give another title for the text
What other interesting facts do you know about bees
The Most Important Animal on the Planet.
A single bee makes only about one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in its entire life—so every jar you see is the result of thousands of bees working together.
Discuss the questions.
1d
What do you know about the connection between humans and other insects, such as ants and butterflies
Just like bees, ants and other insects also play an important role in maintaining ecosystems that we all rely on. They help people to grow food, and they teach us new ideas.
Now that we know bees are in trouble, let's take action to protect them! First, plant more flowers in your garden. If you don't have a garden, pots on the balcony work too. Sunflowers, roses, and daisies are great choices—bees love their sweet nectar and need pollen from them. Next, cut down on using pesticides on plants. These chemicals are harmful and can make bees sick. Also, tell your family and friends why bees are so important. All in all, every small thing we do can save more bees and keep our planet healthy!
回忆最后一段的核心内容，结合段落中心续写
Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text.
1e
Bees
A: We all know people and nature are connected. But can you give me an example of how they are connected
B: Sure. I visited a small town in Guangdong once. There are many large trees in the town. They are home to many birds. A lot of tourists come to see the trees and the birds ...
1f
P37
How do you understand the connection between plants, animals, and people Think of some examples and then share them with a partner.
有……栖息；
是……的家乡
Sample conversation
A: We all know people and nature are connected. But can you give
me an example of how they are connected
B: Of course! Last year, I visited a wetland park. The wetland is
home to fish, birds, and many plants. People visit to enjoy the
beautiful scenery and watch the animals. The clean water and
fresh air are also good for nearby villages.
A: That’s interesting! How do people help the wetland
B: They protect it--no littering, no hunting. Some volunteers even
plant trees there. When the wetland is healthy, animals and
people both benefit!
A: I see! Nature helps us, and we must help nature too.
Save Plants and Animals Today, Secure Our Tomorrow.
They provide food, oxygen and materials for our daily life, and also help keep the balance of nature. We should protect them!
It is not polite to enter a room w______ knocking at the door first.
The shoes in this s____ are much cheaper than those in that one.
You can read the books at a time since the two stories are closely c_________.
Rushing across the road without looking at the traffic lights is a dangerous _______(act).
_________(human) need to protect endangered animals before they disappear from the earth forever.
Travelling is one of the __________(importance) activities
for people to relax.
一、根据句意及所给提示完成句子。
ithout
tore
onnected
action
Humans
important
Exercises
1. 蚂蚁与植物和其他动物有关联。
Ants ________ _______ _______ plants and other animals.
2. 蚂蚁在自然界的平衡中起着重要作用。
Ants ________ _______ important _______ _______ nature’s balance.
3. 事实上，蚂蚁吃一些对植物不好的小昆虫，并且它们也是其他动物的食物。
________ _______, ants eat some small insects that are not good for plants, and they are also food for other animals.
4. 我每天游泳以保持健康。
I go swimming every day ________ ________ ________ keep fit.
5. 他保护家人免受危险。
He ________ his family ___________ danger.
二、根据句意完成句子。每空一词。
are connected with/to
play an part in
In fact
in order to
protects against/from
Homework
基础作业：
背诵核心词汇和句式，用 3 个形容词描述蜜蜂并造句。
提升作业：
完善课堂续写的段落，增加 1-2 个保护蜜蜂的具体做法。
拓展作业：
查阅资料，用英语记录一种其他对生态重要的动物（至少 3 点信息）。
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