(共20张PPT)
B1U5
Developing ideas
An encounter with nature
Predict
What’s this man’s job
What kind of photographer is he
As a nature photographer, what probably will he encounter/meet
Activity 1
What is the story about
The story is about a photographer’s frightening and magical experience.
Paragraph 3 is organised by (order).
Chronological Order (Time Order)
Spatial Order
Cause-Effect Order
Number the events in the correct order.
I felt I was being watched.
I admired the landscape.
I took a photo of the bear.
The bear ran away.
I walked through a forest.
I saw a bear.
Activity 2
Number the events in the correct order.
1. I walked through a forest.
2. I admired the landscape.
3. I felt I was being watched.
4. I saw a bear.
5. I took a photo of the bear.
6. The bear ran away.
Activity 2
Emotional changes
How did the photographer feel in different stages
uneasy
nervous
walked through
relieved
admired the landscape
felt being watched
saw a bear
took a photo
amazed
bear ran away
frightened
shocked
As a nature photographer, I have to brave the elements.
“Brave the elements” means to go outdoors in bad weather.
Guessing tip: When you read an unfamiliar word, make sure that you read the whole sentence. Try to work out what type of word it is (noun, adjective, verb, etc.), then use the words before and after it to help you guess the meaning.
Activity 3
Activity 4
What did the author encountered
Activity 4
Read the passage again and answer the following questions.
What’s your understanding on the title
Activity 4
What’s the theme of this passage
People should show respect to all animals and live in harmony with them.
From time to time I look at the photo as a reminder to show respect to all animals. It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.
human beings
animals’
We human beings are the visitors to animals’ world.
Retell the story based on the clues.
Use sentences with attributive clauses, and see how many different relative adverbs you can use.
Activity 4
Think and share
Think and share
From hunter to beggar: Wild wolf’s transformation gains online fame and concern
2023-10-24 cr. chinadaily.
In the Hoh Xil (可可西里) nature reserve of Qinghai province, a wild wolf’s curious transformation has captured online attention, as it has plumped up(长胖) after being fed by passing drivers. While netizens found humour in the wolf’s newfound resemblance to a domestic dog, media outlets are urging the public to stop feeding it, citing (列举) potential ecosystem disturbances (干扰) and adverse (不利的) consequences.
How to keep a harmonious and healthy relationship between humans and wild animals
B1U5
Developing ideas
Writing an animal fact file
If you are going to introduce an animal, what aspects would you focus on
appearance
habitat
migration
diet
culture
Activity 1
2. Read the paragraph and find the corresponding information on the red-crowned crane.
appearance
habitat
migration
diet
culture
It has white feathers except for some black ones on its face, neck and wings. It also has bright red skin on the top of its head.
It can be found in China, Russia, Mongolia, Japan and the Korean Peninsula.
It migrates to east-central China when the weather gets cold.
It eats fish, snails and water plants.
It has a symbolic meaning of long life and good luck in Chinese culture.
Activity 2
Do you know any Chinese poems about cranes
What do they symbolise
晴空一鹤排云上上,便引诗情到碧霄。
绝顶人来少,高松鹤不群。
丹顶宜承日,双翎不染泥。
鹤鸣九皋,声闻于天。
integrity;
life of peace and solitude
Activity 3
B1U5
Presenting ideas
The relationship between humans and animals
Animals and humans in films/stories
What animal films or stories do you know
Animals and humans in films/stories
Useful expressions
The story is about...
The main characters are...
It takes place in...
It starts with...
It ends with...
It’s written for...
It’s told through the eyes of...
It’s based on...
Introduce one of the films or stories from the following aspects:
What is the setting of the film or story
Who are the main characters
What happens in the story
What is the message behind the story