(共17张PPT)
外研选择性必修
第三册
Unit 5
Period 3
Listening and Speaking
教学目
Lead-in
Where is the inspiration of these objects from
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To read for and talk about how humans take inspiration from animals
To listen for and say how Chinese exercises inspired by animals
目标一: To read for and talk about how humans take inspiration from animals
Activity 1: Read the passage about biomimicry and answer the questions. Pay attention to the words and expressions in bold.
When solving a design problem, you can sometimes look to nature for a solution. One of the early examples is the study of birds to enable human flight. The Wright brothers, who succeeded in creating and flying the first aeroplane in 1903, got their inspiration from observing pigeons in flight. This approach, called biomimicry, studies and imitates nature's designs and processes to seek solutions to human problems. There are many types of biomimicry, among which the most common one is copying form and shape. By imitating the beak of a bird, for example, bullet trains can be made to run much faster and more quietly. Another type of biomimicry is taking inspiration from the abilities of animals. Inspired by dolphins, people have learnt how to send signals underwater, which is currently employed in tsunami early-warning systems.
1 What are the types of biomimicry mentioned in the passage
What else do you know about them
One is copying form and shape. Another one is taking inspiration from the abilities of animals.
2 What other examples of biomimicry can you think of Share them with the class.
Bats and radar.
Activity 2: Complete the information with the words and expressions.
observing, imitates, seek solutions to, copying,
taking inspiration from, Inspired by
Bats use sound to “see”. But how do they avoid crashing into each other The answer lies in their use of echo-location to identify the position of objects. Scientists are 1______________________ bats to improve radar systems.
taking inspiration from
As a land species, how can we improve our performance in water 2__________________ the shape of the scales on a shark’s skin, we have created swimsuits that allow swimmers to swim much faster. By 3__________________ dragonflies in flight, people have realised there are better ways of flying. Now we are 4__________________ dragonflies with our designs for small drones.
Copying
observing
inspired by
Spider silk is much stronger than the same weight of steel. This means that it could be used in lots of products, such as bullet-proof clothing. But we are still 5__________________ one problem - how to get spiders to produce enough silk!
seeking solutions to
Activity 3: Work in pairs. Talk about in what other ways we can learn from animals. Give examples.
fish and submarineduck web and oar
目标二: To listen for and say how Chinese exercises inspired by animals
Activity 1: Read the passage and answer the questions.
One of the outstanding features of traditional Chinese martial arts is the way they imitate animal movements. This came about because many Chinese martial artists admired the natural instincts, senses and fighting abilities that animals possess in order to survive in the wild.The first set of animal-imitating exercises came into being about 2,000 years ago. It was called Wu Qin Xi, or Five-animal Exercises, created by Hua Tuo (ca145-208). As a physician during the Han Dynasty, Hua Tuo is often credited with being the first in China to use anesthesia during surgery. He was known as the best physician of his time, and was an expert in acupuncture.
1 Why were Chinese martial artists inspired by animal movements
Because many Chinese martial artists admired the natural instincts, senses and fighting abilities that animals possess in order to survive in the wild.
2 What were Hua Tuo’s achievements
Hua Tuo created Wu Qin Xi. He was the first physician to use anesthesia during surgery in China. He was known as the best physician of his time and he was an expert in acupuncture.
Activity 2: Listen to the conversation about Wu Qin Xi and tick the topics mentioned by the speakers.
( ) The creator of Wu Qin Xi( ) Who can practise the exercises( ) Why these animals were chosen( ) Physical benefits( ) Mental benefits( ) How to teach the exercises
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Activity 3: Listen again and complete the introduction to Wu Qin Xi.
Wu Qin Xi was created by Hua Tuo almost 2,000 years ago. It means “Five-animal Exercises”, and each animal is 1_________________________. By doing these exercises, people learn from these animals and help 2_________________________. For example, the tiger exercise 3_________________________ the liver. The bear exercise helps people with good digestion. The monkey exercise helps 4_________________________; the 5_________________________ is good for the kidney; and the crane exercise is 6_________________________ Some people believe Wu Qin Xi helps them 7_________________________. Some of the Wu Qin Xi masters lived to 8_________________________, and still had good eyesight, hearing and strong teeth. Wu Qin Xi has 9_________________________, too. It can help 10_______________________________________________.
identified with a form of exercise
the / their organs to work better
does good to
the heart to work well
deer exercise
good for the lung
to live to an advanced age
more than 90 years of age
mental benefits
to relax the mind and improve concentration
Activity 4: Complete the boxes with the expressions from the conversation.
By..., you learn...
Really
It helps people to...
... is good for...
That’s interesting!
That’s very impressive.
Sounds great!
Talking about benefits Showing interest
By…, you learn…
It helps people to…
…is good for…
Really
That’s interesting!
That’s very impressive.
Sounds great!
Activity 5: Work in pairs. Think about other exercises inspired by animals. Discuss how they were created and their benefits, using the words and expressions in this section.
Now think about your performance. How well can you use the language you have learnt to talk about traditional Chinese exercises
1 Can you list more examples of inspiration from animals 2 Can you talk about the benefits of traditional Chinese exercises