(共16张PPT)
Unit 5
Period 4
Reading
新 课 导 入
视频：美国黄石国家公园
课 堂 学 习
1 Look at the word cloud and the pictures. Predict what happens in the story.
1. Is your prediction right
2. What is the story about
2 Read the passage and check your prediction.
The story is about a photographer’s frightening and magical experience.
1
As a nature photographer, I have to brave the elements. But despite the wind and rain, I still enjoy working outside in the wild. One of the best things about this job is that you can observe animals in their natural environment.
2
My favourite place to take photos is Yellowstone National Park. As the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of its wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers.
3
Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking. An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were reflected in the still lake below.While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched. Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned…and froze. Only metres away from me was a bear. With water falling off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at me.Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first.
My leg started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger to press the button. A second later, the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the shock, I looked at my camera. My most frightening but magical experience was now captured forever in a single image.
4
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.
3 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.
3
2
5
6
1
4
When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view
was breathtaking.
“Breathtaking” means something is extremely
beautiful or amazing, often in a surprising way.
An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains,
which were reflected in the still lake below.
“Reflected” means that images can be seen on the
surface of the mirror, glass or water.
My most frightening but magical experience was
now captured forever in a single image.
“Frightening” means that something is making
people feel afraid, anxious or nervous.
Learning to learn
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.
4 Read the sentences from the passage and work out the meaning of the words in bold.
Think Share
1.What difficulties do you think a nature photographer might encounter
2.What’s your opinion of the photographer’s reaction when he saw the bear
3.How would you react if you were in the same situation as the photographer
4.What can we do to show our respect for animals
The bad weather, the threats from animals and plants…
1.What difficulties do you think a nature photographer might encounter
I think he was a little scared, but he was very calm.
2.What’s your opinion of the photographer’s reaction when he saw the bear
Maybe most of us would be so scared that we didn’t know what to do.
3.How would you react if you were in the same situation as the photographer
We should not hurt animals and advise more people to protect them, making animals and humans live in harmony on the earth.
4.What can we do to show our respect for animals
1 Look at the pictures and choose a job you would like to talk about.
5 Work in groups.Give a talk about a job that involves working with animals.
groomer
zoologist
vet
police dog handler
2 Refer to the table below to help plan your talk.
Job description Wildlife photographers aim to photograph animals in their
natural habitats.
Job requirements Being a wildlife photographer requires good photography
skills, knowledge of animal behaviour and a lot of patience.
Rewards of the job Wildlife photographers have the opportunity to see animals
in the wild and help improve people's understanding of them.
3 Give your talk to the class.
1. We got the main information of the passage and knew how the encounter developed.
2. We learnt how to guess the meaning of a word according to the context.
3. We further understood how human beings should get along with animals.(共18张PPT)
Unit 5
Period 3
Listening and speaking
新 课 导 入
The oldest zoo in the world in Vienna in 1752
Beijing zoo, the oldest zoo in the China in 1906
课 堂 学 习
Dogs were first domesticated over 14,000 years ago. Sheep, cows and pigs have been kept at home as sources of food for around 7,000 years.
The oldest zoo in the world is in Vienna, opened in 1752. The oldest zoo in China is Beijing Zoo, which was founded in 1906.
1.Can zoo animals survive in the wild
2.Can zoos offer animals their natural environment
3.Should we keep wild animals in the zoo
4.Should we educate people more about animals
7 Listen to the TV debate and choose the correct topic.
Learning to learn
In a debate, first listen out for the main topic. This is usually a statement or question at the very start of the debate. Speakers will state whether they are for or against the statement. Then, they will introduce their supporting arguments with expressions such as We must remember that… and We can’t deny that…
Listen for specific information.
Before listening, read the mind map on Page 55 to figure out the positions of both sides and their main arguments.
Zoos can help protect animals ______________________. Zoo animals can ________________________and be unable to live on their own when returned to the wild.
Zoos are a good way to _______________________________. Zoos cannot offer animals an environment that's_________________ their natural one.
Zoos allow us to see and learn about animals in places similar to their___________________. Zoos_________________ people than for animals.
8 Listen again and complete the mind map.
depend too much on humans
in danger of dying out
educate people about animals
natural environments
as good as
do more good for
For
Against
Debate
Now talk about how the speakers express agreement and disagreement. Listen again if necessary.
Agreeing
I totally agree.
Exactly.
Disagreeing
I’m afraid I don’t agree.
That’s just not true.
Listen and read aloud.
Imitate the pronunciation and intonation of the speakers.
DJ: Joining us today we have zoo keeper Max Wilson, and Amy Lee from the organization Keep Wild Animals Wild. They are here to discuss whether we should keep wild animals in zoos. Max, let’s start with you.
Max: As a zookeeper, I’ve seen how zoos help protect animals in danger of dying out. For example, my zoo is well-known for its program to save tigers.
Amy: I’m afraid I don’t agree that these programs are always successful. We’ve seen a lot of examples where the animals start to depend too much on humans, and are unable to live on their own when returned to the wild. We’ve seen a lot of examples that have failed.
Max: But you must admit there are successful ones. And zoos are also a good way to educate people about animals. That’s killing two birds with one stone.
Amy: Oh, I totally agree that people should learn as much as possible about animals because we share the planet with them.
Max: Exactly. Zoos allow us to observe animals in places that are similar to their natural environments.
Amy: I’m sorry, but that’s just not true. No zoo can offer its animals an environment that’s as good as their natural one. Elephants, for example, need a huge amount of space to live happily. On the whole, I think zoos do more good for people than for animals.
DJ: Well, I think we all agree that we should do our best to help protect animals and teach people more about them. Let’s continue this discussion after a short break.
9 Work in pairs. Hold a debate on whether we should keep animals as pets.
Student A:
You are in favour of keeping animals as pets. You have the following arguments:
1.Keeping pets develops a kind and caring attitude towards animals.
2.Keeping pets is good for people’s physical and mental health.
3.Keeping pets helps people know more about animals.
Student B:
You are against keeping animals as pets. You have the following arguments:
1.Caring for other people is more important than caring for animals.
2.It is bad for animals’ physical and mental health to be kept as pets.
3.Animals kept at home can cause trouble for neighbours.
Useful expressions
Agreeing Disagreeing
Exactly! I agree. That is true. I see your point. No doubt about it. I suppose so. I don’t agree.
That’s just not true.
I’m afraid I totally disagree.
I’m not so sure about that.
I don’t think so.
That’s not always the same.
Do you think we should or shouldn’t keep animals as pets
Example
B: Many people keep animals, such as dogs, cats, rabbits… as pets. What’s your opinion
A: Well, I think keeping pets develops a kind and caring attitude towards animals. And it shows how much we love animals.
B: I don’t agree. Caring for other people is more important than caring for animals. If you love animals, you will set them free.
A: I see your point, but keeping pets is good for people’s physical and mental health. You can take a walk while walking the dogs, for example. And you can keep company with the pets when you are alone.
B: No doubt about it. Keeping pets does good to people, but it is bad for animals’ physical and mental health to be kept as pets. Animals had better be given more attention when people enjoy themselves.
A: That’s not always the same. Keeping pets helps people know more about animals. And this will in turn help animals find a better place to live with people.
B: But we have to admit that animals kept at home can cause trouble for neighbours. Therefore, we must take other people into consideration.
A: Exactly! It’s important to take good care of your pets and…
1. We listened for main information of a TV debate.
2. We noted down specific information of whether we should keep animals in zoos.
3. We acted out the debate on whether we should keep animals as pets while using expressions to express agreement and disagreement.
What have we done (共19张PPT)
Unit 5
Period 5
Writing&Presenting ideas
新 课 导 入
视频：丹顶鹤
1.通过完成阅读任务，了解如何介绍一种动物，学习动物介绍类文章的写作特点，学会运用所学内容用写文章的形式向别人介绍一种动物；
2.通过学习本单元，能够推荐与单元主题相关的一部优秀电影或一则动人故事，从而对人与动物这一话题有更深入的理解
课 堂 学 习
6 Read the paragraph about the red-crowned crane and answer the questions.
1.What does the red-crowned crane look like
2.Where can you find it
3.Where does it migrate to
4.What does it eat
5.What symbolic meaning does the red-crowned crane have in Chinese culture
Writing an animal fact file
The red-crowned crane is one of the largest cranes in the world, standing at about 150 cm tall. Its feathers are as white as snow, except for some black ones on its face, neck and wings. Its unique feature, from which it gets its name, is the bright red skin on the top of its head. The red-crowned crane is found in China, Russia, Mongolia, Japan and the Korean Peninsula. In China, it spends the warmer months in the rivers and wetlands in the north-east. When the weather gets cold, it migrates to east-central China. Its food includes fish, snails and water plants. The red-crowned crane is a symbol of long life and good luck in Chinese culture.
1. What does the red-crowned crane look like
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.
2. Where can you find it
It can be found in China, Russia, Mongolia, Japan
and the Korean Peninsula.
Now answer the questions.
3.Where does it migrate to
It migrates to east-central China when the weather gets cold.
4.What does it eat
It eats fish, snails and water plants.
5.What symbolic meaning does the red-crowned crane have in Chinese culture
It has a symbolic meaning of long life and good luck in
Chinese culture.
Let's enjoy some animal fact files.
7 Choose an animal you want to write about and make notes.
Animal
Appearance
Habitat
Migration
Diet
Other information
the Siberian crane (the snow crane)
140 cm in height
nearly all snowy white feathers, except for some black ones
red featherless face
East Asia
China or Iran
fish, insects, the roots and tubers of water plants, etc.
a symbol of elegance, purity, good fortune and long life
8 Write a short description of the animal. Use the notes and useful expressions to help you.
Useful Expressions
It is…tall.
It gets its name from…
Its unique feature is…
Its food includes…
It is a symbol of…
参考范文：
The Siberian crane is also known as the snow crane. It is about 140 cm in height, generally shorter than the red-crowned crane. Its feathers are nearly all snowy white except for some black ones that are only visible in flight. Its featherless face is reddish in colour. The Siberian crane is usually found in East Asia, where its numbers are known as the eastern populations. These migrate to China in winter. Other much smaller populations migrate to Iran in winter. The snow crane has a good and diverse appetite, including fish, insects, the roots and tubers of water plants and so on. In Chinese culture, the snow crane is a symbol of elegance, purity, good fortune and long life.
9 Share your animal fact file with the class.
Presenting ideas
Time
Place
Main character(s)
Relationship between characters
Main plot
Message behind the story
1 Work in groups.Think of a film or story you know about relationships between humans and animals and complete the notes.
2 Practise telling your story in the group. Use your notes in Activity one and the expressions to help you.
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...
3 Tell the story to the class. Vote for the best story.
Reflection
1 After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2(good) or 3(in need of improvement).
□ understand and use animal idioms
□ express agreement and disagreement
□ write an animal fact file
□ identify cause and effect in a text
□ have a better understanding of relationships between humans and animals and respect nature
2. I’ve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. I still need to improve:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1.Learning to write an animal fact file.
2.Get to know the relationships between humans and animals.(共16张PPT)
Unit 5
Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas
新 课 导 入
Video: Pets in the UK
1. What are the most popular pets in the UK
2. What is the most important animal charity in the UK
课 堂 学 习
Cats and dogs.
The RSPCA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
1 Watch the video in the Lead-in and answer the questions.
Starting out
2 Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
1. What are the relationships between the people and the animals
pet owner and pet
blind people and guide dog
horseman and horse
owner and livestock
I often interact with ________.
lover, companion, partner, close relatives… We are best friends.
2. What animals do you often interact with What is your relationship with them
Understanding ideas
1 Look at the pictures and choose the animals that migrate.
d
e
f
a
monarch butterfly
b
Siberian crane
c
Atlantic salmon
red panda
Killer whale
African lion
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√
√
√
1. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The monarch’s migration.
B. The way how the monarch butterflies migrate.
C. Mexico’s monarch.
2. What mystery have the scientists solved
The scientists have solved the mystery of how monarch butterflies manage to travel a long distance and find their way to their destination.
The main idea of a passage can be found from its title, the topic sentence, or even the pictures.
Go through the passage quickly and answer the following three questions:
√
1
Many animals move from one place to another at certain
times of the year. This annual movement is called migration.
They migrate to find food, seek a partner, or in search of
warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.
2
Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and difficult journey. Somehow they manage to travel around 4,000 kilometres south and find their way to California or Mexico. However, until recently no one knew how they did this.
The Monarch's Journey
3
A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the answer. They have found out that the monarch is able to tell the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun. These two pieces of information - the time of day and the point where the sun is in the sky - allow the butterfly to determine the way to go. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.
4
The solution to the mystery of the monarch's amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its population has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years.
Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment.They cut down trees and use chemicals that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.
5
The research on the monarch's behaviour has however led to a greater awareness of this creature. People have been working together to record its migration and make sure that there are enough plants for it to feed on. If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. The more we know about this lovely creature, the greater the chance it will survive and keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.
3 Choose where you are most likely to find the passage
1. In a scientific research paper about the monarch butterfly’s migration.
2. In a popular nature magazine introducing the monarch butterfly.
3. In a travel leaflet encouraging people to visit North America.
4 Complete the sentences with expressions from the passage.Then use the sentences to complete the “cause-effect” flow charts.
a. The monarch butterfly is able to tell _____________.
b. Using these two pieces of information, the monarch butterfly determines _____________.
c. The monarch butterfly measures ____________________ with its eyes.
d. The monarch butterfly reaches ___________________________________.
the time of day
the way to go
the position of the sun
the places where it will spend the winter
d
a / c
c / a
b
h
e. Humans _________ trees.
f. The ________________________________ where monarchs can be found is destroyed.
g. Humans use chemicals that _____________ that monarch caterpillars eat.
h. The monarch butterfly’s population ____________________________________ in the last few years.
cut down
natural environment of many places
kill the plants
has crashed (by as much as 90 per cent)
e / g
g / e
f
The monarch butterfly
Think Share
1. What impresses you most about the monarch butterfly
2. What can people do to help protect the monarch butterfly
We live on the same earth. Animals are our friends and part of our environment. Only by pretecting them, can we build a harmonious society and ensure a sustainable development.(共19张PPT)
Unit 5
Period 2
Grammar & Vocabulary
新 课 导 入
根据上一单元所学的定语从句，将下列两个句子合成一句话。
There are some trees.
Some trees were planted last year.
Lucy is a good listener.
I enjoy sharing moments of my life with her.
There are some trees which were planted last year.
Lucy is a good listener whom/who/that I enjoy sharing moments of my life with.
定语从句的功能：
使表达内容丰富、具体、明确；
使表达结构简洁、紧凑。
Review
课 堂 学 习
Attributive clauses (2)
1 Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the question: What do “where”, “when” and “why” refer to in each sentence
1.Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.
2.The solution …comes at a time when it is in serious trouble.
3.Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling.
Information: a location for an action.
Information: a reason for an action.
Information: a time for an event.
关系副词 指代 充当成分
when
where
why
time
place
reason
地点状语
时间状语
原因状语
a. Eventually, it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.
d. Eventually, it manages to reach those places. It will spend the winter there.
where
b. The solution to the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble.
e. It is in serious trouble. The solution to the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at this time.
when
2 What’s the difference between the two groups of sentences
c. Sadly, human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling.
f. Sadly, human activity is the main reason. For this reason, the number of monarch butterflies is falling.
why
Group A (Sentences a, b, c) Group B (Sentences d, e, f)
one sentence with a defining clause two simple sentences
a clause defining a noun or pronoun a sentence defining a noun or a pronoun
Why does the author choose to use sentences (a), (b) and (c) in the reading passage
In many of the places where the butterfly can be found, people are destroying the natural environment. (para 4)
2. If this works, there may come a time when the number of monarch butterflies increases once again. (para 5)
Can you look for more sentences with attributive clauses in the reading passage
In April 2017, two giant pandas from China arrived at a zoo in the Netherlands. There, they were welcomed to the Chinese-style compound（场地） where they were to live. On 30 May, after the preparations were complete, the day finally came when the pandas met their fans for the first time. People were excited – the zoo is the only place in the country where it is possible to see pandas. In fact, the last time there were pandas in the Netherlands was in 1987. And of course, the main reason why they were so excited is that pandas are just so cute!
2 Read the passage and underline the words that where,when and why refer to.
I will never forget the time ______________ I spent on campus.
when在其引导的定语从句中作时间状语；若定语从句主干不完整，表示时间的先行词在从句中作主语或者宾语，要用关系代词：which/that
I will never forget the time _________ we have fun on campus.
when
(which/that)
(缺宾语)
(句子主干不缺成分)
1.They have reached the point where they have to separate.
当先行词为job / field / case / position / point / situation / stage等词，表达的意思是 “到了……地步”；“到了……局面/境地 ；“到了……情况”等抽象地点时，用where。
the point
他们已经到了不得不分开的地步。
where
2.Sales director is a position where communication ability is just as important as sales skills.
导购是一种销售和沟通能力并重的职位。
a position
where
判断下列句子中从句主干是否完整？
West lake is an important tourist attraction that attracts many people.
The food which wasn’t in the fridge all went off.
I will cherish the moment when I met Lisa.
Do you remember the place where we met each other last time
关系代词or关系副词？
核心规律：
关系代词在句子中做主干成分，关系副词在句子中不做主干成分。
(缺主语)
(缺主语)
(句子主干不缺成分)
(句子主干不缺成分)
3 Please complete the email with where, when or why.
Hi Kay,
We’re having an amazing time here in South Africa. Our accommodation is perfect. It is in a location 1 _________ we can watch animals wandering past on their way to the waterhole. Sunset is the time of day 2 _________ we sit on the balcony and count how many giraffes or antelopes we can see. I guess this is the reason 3 _______ this place is so popular. Next week, we are going to fly up to Zambia. That’s one of the countries 4 _________ you can visit the famous Victoria Falls.
See you soon.
David
From
Subject
To
David Waters
Back to nature
Kay Silverman
where
when
why
where
5
Animal idioms
4 Look at the pictures and complete the idioms with animal names.
1
2
4
3
1. as busy as a (n) _____
2. kill two ______ with one stone
3. When the cat’s away, the _____will play.
4. hold your ______
5. It’s raining ______ and ______.
bee
birds
mice
horses
dogs
cats
1. It’s raining heavily. —
2. someone who is always working or busy doing something —
3. You should wait and be patient when you’re rushing into something. —
4. People do what they want and have fun when someone in authority
is absent. —
5. solve two problems with one action —
It’s raining cats and dogs.
as busy as a bee
hold your horses
When the cat’s away, the mice will play.
kill two birds with one stone
English idioms are a way of adding colour to the language. For example, instead of saying “It’s raining heavily”, you could say “1______________________”. Another reason to use idioms is that they are concise. For example, to describe someone who is always working or busy doing something, we can say they are 2 ______________. If they’re rushing into something and should wait and be patient, you could say “3______________”. Learning idioms can be fun, especially when we compare them to Chinese equivalents. Take, for example, “4___________________________________” (people do what they want and have fun when someone in authority is absent) and “5_______________________” (solve two problems with one action) – are there corresponding idioms in Chinese
5 Complete the paragraph with the animal idioms in Activity 4.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
as busy as a bee
hold your horses
When the cat’s away, the mice will play.
kill two birds with one stone
6 Work in pairs.Find more animal idioms.
Love me, love my dog.
Don’t ride the high horse.
Never offer to teach fish to swim.
Fine feathers make fine birds.
爱屋及乌。
勿摆架子。
不要班门弄斧。
人凭衣裳马凭鞍。
A:She’s as busy as a bee.
B:What makes you say that
...
6 Choose an idiom and describe a situation with it.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
as busy as a bee
hold your horses
When the cat’s away, the mice will play.
kill two birds with one stone
We learned five idioms about animals:
