答案
课前预习 Task 1
1b, 2f, 3e, 4d, 5c, 6a
Activity 1 (First Listening)
1. Her son's death.
2. Devastated but determined.
3. To honor her son and combat desertification.
Activity 2 (Second Listening)
1. Inner Mongolia
2. dry land with little agriculture
3. plant trees / 10 years
4. destroyed by sandstorms
5. grown into a forest
Activity 4: Quotes
1. “You are a tree. Alive or fallen, you served a purpose. Standing tall, you stood proud against winds and sandstorms; even fallen, your brightness gave to others.”
2. “Let life prosper in the desert; let greenness last forever in our hearts.”
Activity 6: Talk Builder
1. My question is
2. Can you say something about
3. Could you tell us more
Activity 7: Question Analysis
Formal. The structured phrases are polite and appropriate for a professional Q&A session.Unit 8 Lesson 2 学案
Greening the Desert
教学目标
1. 掌握与环保、荒漠化治理相关的词汇和表达。
2. 提升听力技巧，学会抓取关键信息和做笔记。
3. 学习如何构建正式与非正式提问。
4. 理解人物情感变化和事件发展逻辑。
课前预习 (Preclass Preparation)
Task 1: Vocabulary Preview
Match the words/phrases with their meanings.
1. drought
2. NPO
3. prosper
4. headstone
5. agriculture
6. abbreviation
a. a shortened form of a word
b. a lack of rain over a long period
c. farming and cultivation of land
d. a stone marking a grave
e. to succeed or grow well
f. NonProfit Organisation
Task 2: Predict the Content
Look at the poster in the textbook (page 1) and answer:
1. What is the purpose of the event "Greening the Desert"
2. Who is the presenter, and what might she discuss
课堂活动 (Inclass Activities)
Part 1: Listening Comprehension
Activity 1: First Listening
Listen to the first part of Dr. Chen Lan's presentation and answer:
1. What tragic event changed Yi Jiefang's life
2. How did she feel after the accident
3. Why did she start NPOGreenlife
Activity 2: Second Listening (Pair Work)
Listen to the second part and fill in the blanks.
' The early days of NPOGreenlife:
' 1. Yi Jiefang went to ______ (place).
' 2. She saw ______ (problem).
' 3. She decided to ______ (action) over ______ (time).
' 4. The first trees were ______ (result), but her team continued.
' 5. Now the trees have ______ (achievement).
Activity 3: NoteTaking Practice
Use the Skill Builder tips to take notes on the presentation. Create bullet points or a table summarizing:
Yi Jiefang's motivation
Challenges faced
Results achieved
Part 2: Focus on Quotes and Meaning
Activity 4: Complete the Quotes
Listen and fill in the missing words from Yi Jiefang's son's headstone:
1. “You are ______. Alive or fallen, you served a purpose. ______, you stood proud against winds and sandstorms; ______, your brightness gave to others.”
2. “Let life prosper ______; let greenness last forever ______.”
Activity 5: Interpretation
In your own words, explain:
1. What does the first quote symbolize about her son's life
2. How does the second quote relate to NPOGreenlife's mission
Part 3: Asking Questions
Activity 6: Formal vs. Informal Questions
Complete the Talk Builder using these phrases:
Could you tell us more
My question is
Can you say something about
1. ______: How did Ms Yi Jiefang work through her sadness
2. ______ the former and current desert conditions
3. I'm interested in what she is working on now. ______
Activity 7: Question Analysis
Are the questions in Activity 6 formal or informal Why are they structured this way
Activity 8: RolePlay Interview (Pair Work)
Prepare 5 questions to ask Yi Jiefang. Use formal language. Roleplay an interview with one student as the interviewer and the other as Yi Jiefang.
课后作业 (Homework)
1. Write a 150word summary of Yi Jiefang's story. Include:
Her motivation
Challenges
Achievements
2. Create a poster for an environmental event. Include:
Event title
Purpose
Time/place
Organizer
