新思维小学英语5B Chapter 6 Help save the animals 学习任务单（无答案）

Module: The magic of nature
Unit: Taking care of our earth
Task 6 Answering questions on a website
Task description
Pupils read about the Dujiangyan Panda Base on the Copymaster. Then they think of and answer frequently asked questions about the Dujiangyan Panda Base.
Learning target(s)
KSa to provide or find out and present simple information on familiar topics
KSb to interpret and use given information through processes or activities such as describing and classifying and drawing conclusions
Language skills
Reading
Understand the connection between ideas supported by cohesive devices
Identify details that support the gist or main ideas
Writing
Present main and supporting ideas, with elaboration where appropriate
Generic skills
Critical thinking skills
Identify values, attitudes and beliefs expressed in texts
Interpret and use information in spoken and written texts, and make deductions and inferences from different sources
Values and attitudes
Develop confidence in using English through performing tasks on their own or in groups
Task steps
Read the rubrics carefully with the class. Practise the language needed for the task.
Part A
Pupils read about the Dujiangyan Panda Base in Chengdu on the Copymaster.
More able pupils could search for more information about pandas from books or the Internet.
Part B
Explain the concept and functions of FAQs to pupils.
Pupils answer a few questions about the Dujiangyan Panda Base on the task sheet with reference to the Copymaster. They think of some more questions people might often ask and write them and their answers on the task sheet. Possible questions and answers could be:
Q: Can I feed the pandas?
A: Yes, you can. Although you can feed them, you have to follow the trainers’ instructions.
Q: Is it safe to let my children feed the pandas?
A: Yes, it is. The pandas are very gentle. Therefore it is safe to let your children feed them.
Read the website about the Dujiangyan Panda Base in Chengdu.
Look at these FAQs (frequently asked questions) on the website. Answer the questions. Write some more FAQs and answer them.
FAQs
Q: How can I get to the Dujiangyan Panda Base from Chengdu?
A: You can
Q: How long does it take to get there from Chengdu?
A:
Q: Why are pandas lazy?
A:

Q: Can I hug the pandas?
A: No, you cannot. Although

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A:

Q:
A:

www.dujiangyanpandabase.???
Visit the Dujiangyan Panda Base in Chengdu!
The Dujiangyan Panda Base is about 60 km from Chengdu. It is easiest to get there by car. It takes about 90 minutes to get to the Dujiangyan Panda Base.
Some facts about our pandas
Pandas are lazy. Therefore they spend most of their day eating and sleeping. You can talk to the panda keepers at the Dujiangyan Panda Base and get to know more about our pandas. They will tell you the pandas’ names and habits. You can learn more about the pandas and help take care of them. You cannot hug the pandas, but you can take photos with them. You can also feed them, but you have to follow the panda keepers’ instructions. The pandas are very gentle. Therefore it is safe to let your children feed them.
Come with your whole family on this exciting visit to the Dujiangyan Panda Base!
Task 6
How well did you do? Circle. ‘A’ is the best.
Did you read the information carefully?
A B C D E
Did you answer the questions correctly?
A B C D E
Did you think of useful questions and answers to put on the website?
A B C D E
Complete the sentence. You can tick () more than one choice.
I can do better next time. I can …
read the information carefully.
answer the questions correctly.
think of useful questions and answers to put on the website.