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7B Unit 5
Amazing things
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The Sun is about 1,300,000 times larger than the Earth.
fun facts
There are no bones in the back of elephants’feet — only fat.
Our eyes are the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
Fish sleep with their eyes open.
There are only seven bones in a giraffe’s long neck.
A snake eats little or nothing for months in cold winter.
Camels live in very dry places. They can live without water for a long time.
Ants can smell things well.
The ghost in the park
Was there a ghost in the park
What was “the ghost” in the park
What happened to “the ghost” in the end
cat
puma [‘pju m ]
美洲狮
Pumas belong to the family of big cats.
They usually live in forests and jungles in South-west America.
Where do pumas usually live
We _______ (seldom/often) see pumas in the wild open country.
seldom
wild and open
They mainly live on deer.
What do pumas usually eat
They are carnivores(食肉动物).
German brand of sports clothes
Puma is the symbol of power, energy and the wild(野性).
A very big cat
Watch the video, and answer two questions:
What did the writer see in the garden
Did his wife believe him
Watch and answer:
1.What did the writer see in the garden
2.Did his wife believe him
Read, search and think.
1. Where is Judy and Mark's house
2. Did the writer believe there was a puma in Judy and Mark's country house at first Why
3. How long was the journey to Bodmin
2. Did the writer believe there was a puma in Judy and Mark's country house at first Why
No. Because pumas usually live in America not England.
And the house is in the wild open country.
It was a six-hour journey.
It was a six hours’ journey.
Do you think the sentence “It was a six-hour journey.” necessary Why
3. How long was the journey to Bodmin
a six-hour journey
felt tired
wanted to stretch his legs
went out into ...
saw ...
The sentence unfolds(展开) the following plots(情节).
To look at sb./ sth. for a long time
Then I saw it, straight in front of me. The puma ______ at me for a moment with big yellow eyes. Then it _______ , _______ onto the wall, and ___________.
stared
turned
jumped
disappeared
If you saw a puma straight in front, staring at you, how would you feel and react(反应)
frightened
afraid
1. Stay calm.
2. Look brave and make loud noise.
3. Move back slowly.
reply: to say sth as an answer
reply to sb/sth
”的确”,强调肯定的陈述或答复。
1. Do you think his wife believed what he said And Why
No. Because she replied that there were some very big cats around these days.
Be a thinker.
Be a thinker.
2. Why did Judy smile What did she mean by saying “There are indeed!”
Judy knew there were pumas indeed. Judy smiled because she and the writer would keep the truth to themselves.
Only the person who _________ will believe that there is a puma in the garden.
Seeing is believing! 眼见为实。
What can you learn from the story
sees
Monkey King
the main character 主角
The Monkey King is the main character in the book Journey to the West.
The Monkey King is the main character in the book Journey to the West.
The Monkey King is the main character in the book Journey to the West.
The Monkey King is not just any normal monkey.
The Monkey King is the main character in the book Journey to the West.
The Monkey King is loved by Chinese and Western Children.
Tip: The sentence after “however” or “but” is usually the main idea.
Skim
略读
In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the west.
Detailed reading: Paragraph 1
1. Which book is mentioned
2. Who is the main character
Journey to the West.
The Monkey King.
1 : When were pupils in England able to watch the Monkey King
2 : Did most of them hear it for the first time
3. Is the story new to Chinese children Why
In November 1979.
Yes!
In November 1979, pupils in England were able to watch a new TV program called Monkey. Most of them were hearing this story for the first time. However, this story is not new to Chinese children. The Monkey King or Sun Wukong is the main character in the traditional Chinese book Journey to the west.
The book was published(出版) in 1592.
The Monkey King is not just any normal monkey. In fact, he sometimes does not even look like a monkey! This is because he can make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects. But unless he can hide his tail, he cannot turn himself into a man. To fight bad people, the Monkey King uses a magic stick. Sometimes he can make the stick so small that he can keep it in his ear. At other times, he is able to make it big and long.
Detailed reading: Paragraph 2
1.Why isn't the Monkey King just any normal monkey
2.Can the Monkey King turn himself into a man
3.What weapon(武器) does he use to fight bad people
除非
Why is his weapon called a magic stick
At other times(也有时候,在其他时候),
he is able to make it big and long.
Sometimes(有时候),
he can make it so small that he can keep it in his ear.
What he can do
What he cannot do
He can make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning himself into different animals and objects.
He can make his magic stick small or large.
Unless he can hide his tail, he can’t turn himself into a person.
It’s an amazing monkey, isn’t it
The Monkey King has excited the children of China for many years. And as soon as the TV program came out more than 30 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story because the clever Monkey King keeps fighting to help the weak and never gives up.
Detailed reading: Paragraph 3
The Monkey King has excited the
children of China for many years.
excite vt. 使...兴奋
And as soon as the TV program came out more than 30 years ago, Western children became interested in reading this story.
一...就...
播出,出版
clever
brave
keep fighting
never give up
help the weak
Why is the Monkey King so popular
The Monkey King is the main ____________ in the ___________ Chinese book Journey to the West. It tells one of the most popular stories in China.
The Monkey King can ________________ to his shape and size. He is able to ________________ different animals and objects.
The Monkey King used his ____________ to fight bad people and can make it small or large.
When the English TV program Monkey _________ in 1979, Western children ____________________ reading this wonderful story because the clever Monkey King keeps __________ to help the weak and never _______________.
character
make 72 changes
turn himself into
came out
became interested in
magic stick
Who
Abilities
Reason
summary
traditional
fighting
gives up
Reading is fun. Read more, and you’ll find more amazing things from books.
Let’s read and spread more amazing traditional stories to the world.
Homework
Read the two passages again and choose some useful words and expressions you like and write them down on your notebook.
Read the reading comprehension exercise after class.