(共20张PPT)
人教版 Book2 Unit2 Reading and Thinking
A DAY IN THE CLOUDS
Learning objectives:
1. To learn about the present situation of the Tibetan antelope
2.To know the bad times of the Tibetan antelope and what people have done to protect them from distinction
3. To think how we can change our way of life and live in harmony with wildlife
Wildlife protection
Unit 2
Panda
Milu deer
Golden monkey
Tiger
Antelope
Elephant
Antelope
A day in the clouds
Reading and Thinking
Predict and Scan
A day in the clouds
Why did they go there
What does “in the clouds” refer to
Who spent one day in the clouds
to observe Tibetan antelopes
the writer and Zhaxi
on the plain
Tibet
see
hear
reflect
travel journal
news report
advertisement
Read and Comprehend
see
the present situation of the antelopes
attractive appearance
in harmony with nature
feel
struck by their beauty
being hunted illegally
worried
snow-covered mountains
clouds
plain
a herd of graceful animals
move slowly across the green grass
beautiful antelopes
guide (Zhaxi)
happy
reminded of the danger
special natural habitats
snow-covered mountains
clouds
plain
a herd of graceful animals
move slowly across the green grass
beautiful antelopes
guide (Zhaxi)
snow-covered mountains
clouds
plain
a herd of graceful animals
move slowly across the green grass
beautiful antelopes
guide (Zhaxi)
the 1980s and 1990s
To save this species from extinction
in June 2015
bad times
population
population
effective
Read and Comprehend
hear
measures
The Chinese government placed...
Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over...
Bridges and gates were added...
Hunters were shooting...
Their habitats were becoming...
The Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.
the past situation of the Tibetan antelopes
the past situation of the Tibetan antelopes
Because the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur.
Read and Comprehend
Literal meaning is the usual, basic meaning of the words, i,e, exactly what the words say.
Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed, i,e. you guess the meaning based on what you know.
literal meaning
Why did the government continue the protection programmes
implied meaning
Reading skill
Humans’ improper activities are threatening antelopes.
______
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Human beings pollute the water antelopes drink, and damage the environment antelopes live in.
reflect
Read and Comprehend (Para.7)
We must change our way of life and learn to exist in harmony with nature.
But how can we stop being a threat to wildlife
To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We’re not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we’re trying to save ourselves.”
Which one is the implied meaning in the passage
We’re not only trying to save the animals but to save ourselves.
To protect animals is to protect ourselves.
literal meaning
implied meaning
What can we infer from the passage
What is implied in the passage
Discuss and Share
What do you think we should do to change our way of life to protect the endangered animals and live in harmony with nature
Work in group of four and choose a leader in your group to write down the key words and share your opinions of your group later.
Stop buying goods made from endangered animals because when the buying stops, the killing can too.
Stop shooting endangered animals for their meat or fur.
Use fewer laundry powders to reduce water pollution.
Use fewer plastic products to save energy.
Use fewer throwaway goods to protect the environment .
Go to school by public means of transport instead of taking private cars.
Eat up all the food on our plates in every meal.
Don’t buy beyond what we need.
Do remember :
To protect the endangered animals is to protect ourselves!
To save wildlife and our planet is to save ourselves!
Together, individuals can make a big difference. So all of us, take action now from ourselves! We can do it!
Homework
Write a speech to call on people to protect the endangered animals and our planet and share your speech with others next class.
Thank you!
