(共30张PPT)
Unit 6
Nurturing Nature
FOUR
Developing Ideas
lead-in
What jobs do they do
singer
teacher
cook/chef
policeman
fireman
reporter
Which job do you like best
Activity 1
THE BEST JOB
IN THE WORLD
Let’s watch the video and Predict(预测) what the passage is about.
Activity 2
What is the passage mainly about
A．the importance of protecting the Great Barrier Reef
B．Job requirements.
C．The applicant Ben Southall.
D．A tourism advertisement.
Activity 2
Fast-reading——Read the passage quickly and fill in the following blanks with suitable words.
paras.1-2：What will you do if you get the job
· Report back
· Be asked to 1.___________the islands though newspapers,magazines and TV interviews.
· Using this means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef
and need to 2._____________it.
para.3：The brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef
· It is about the 3._____________of Japan
· It is made up of living 4.____________growing on dead coral.
paras.4-5：What does Ben who has got the job do
· Blogging, taking photos, writing articles about the reef.
· Making a number of 5.______________on television.
para.6：The people all over the world became aware of the 6.______________of the ocean in the area.
promote
protect
size
coral
appearance
beauty
Careful-reading——Choose the best answer according to the passage.
1. In the first paragraph, what shouldn't you do if you're offered the job
A.Report back via weekly blogs , photo diaries and video updates.
B. Promote the islands through newspapers, magazines and TV interviews.
C.Protect the Great Barrier Reef.
D.Sit around doing nothing.
2. How large is the Great Barrier Reef？
A. Larger than Japan.
B. Smaller than Japan.
C. About the size of Japan.
D. About 25 million square meters
Careful-reading——Choose the best answer according to the passage.
3. Who got the job
A. Ben Southall
B. A young woman from China
C. A boy form Japan
D. Susan
2. In the last paragraph, What is the most important thing that we can do for the Great Barrier Reef
A. To work and accommodate on the island.
B. To make people know the beauty there and protect it.
C. To advertise to employ more and more employees.
D. To give Ben more salary to make him adapt there.
1. What are the requirements of the job
Think＆share
To get the job, the candidates have to make a short video showing how much they know about the reef. They also need to prove why they are the best person to do the job.
2. Please collect more information about the Great Barrier Reef and share it with your classmates.
Think＆share
Think＆share
Think＆share
Think＆share
Think＆share
1. How would you like to spend six months living on an island and looking after the Great Barrier Reef The working hours are flexible and accommodation is provided. Key duties include exploring the islands of the reef and finding out what the area has to offer. You'll need to report back via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates. You'll also be asked to promote the islands through newspapers, magazines and TV interviews.
你愿意在一座岛上生活六个月，并照看大堡礁吗？这份工作时间灵活，并提供住宿。你的主要职责包括探索大堡礁的各个岛屿，探寻当地的自然资源。你需要通过每周更新博客、创建照片日志和拍摄视频的方式来汇报工作成果，你还需要通过报纸、杂志和电视采访等宣传大堡礁。
2. C.This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world. It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
这则岛屿管理员的招聘广告吸引了全世界的兴趣。这其实是一种绝妙的方法，既突出了大堡礁的重要性，又强调了大堡礁需要人类保护。
1. It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
Activity 5: Learn key words and expressions.
☆means n. （单复同形）手段，方法，工具；钱，收入
☆highlight v. 使突出；使注意力集中于；（用色笔）标出
highlight the importance of sth. 强调某事的重要性
① means of transportation 交通工具
② Homework should not be used as a means of controlling children. 家庭作业不应该作为约束儿童的手段。
③ Try to live with your means. 过日子尽可能量入为出。
④ The experiment highlights the importance of morality.
这个实验强调了道德的重要性。
3. A. Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.About the size of Japan, it even can be seen from outer space. More than 25 million years old, the Great Barrier Reef is made up of living coral growing on dead coral. It is host to many species of birds and sea creatures. But this unique and delicate place is now under threat from pollution and climate change.
大堡礁位于澳大利亚东北部近海处，是地球上最大的生物。大堡礁整体面积接近日本的国土面积，甚至从外太空都能看得到它。大堡礁已有2,500万年的历史，由生长在死珊瑚上的活珊瑚组成。它是许多鸟类和海洋生物的栖息地。但如今，这一独特又脆弱的区域正在遭受污染和气候变化的威胁。
2. It is host to many species of birds and sea creatures. But this unique and delicate place is now under threat from pollution and climate change.
Activity 5: Learn key words and expressions.
☆is host to 在这里可以理解为is home to，所以本句句意为“它（大堡礁）是很多鸟类和海洋生物的家园”。
☆under threat意为“受到威胁”。注意学习“under+抽象名词”搭配的用法和意义。类似的用法还有：under control, under the influence of...
① The ocean could be host to microbial life.
海洋可以为微生物提供宜居的环境。
② Traditional ways of life seem to be under threat. 传统的生活方式似乎正在受到威胁。③ She has been under a lot of pressure at work. 她最近压力很大。
4. To get this job, the candidates had to make a short video showing how much they knew about the reef. They also needed to prove why they were the best person to do the job. Out of the thousands of applicants, eleven were selected, including a young woman from China. Eventually, the job was offered to Ben Southall from the UK.
要想得到这份工作，应聘者需要拍摄一个简短的视频，展示自己对大堡礁的了解程度。另外，应聘者还需要证明为何自己是这个职位的最佳人选。数千名应聘者中，入选人有十一个，其中还包括一个年轻的中国姑娘。最终，来自英国的本·索撒尔获得了这份工作。
3. To get this job, the candidates had to make a short video showing how much they knew about the reef ... Out of the thousands of applicants, eleven were selected, including a young woman from China.
☆candidate n. 申请者
☆applicants n. 申请人
apply v. 申请；使用，应用
① It was difficult to decide between the two candidates.
很难在这两个候选人之间决定取舍。
② The job applicant must have good verbal skills.
应聘这份工作的人必须具有良好的语言表达技能。
③ These ideas are often difficult to apply in practice. 这些想法常常很难实际应用。
If you have just applied for a job, you are an applicant, but if you are asked to an interview, you are a candidate. Otherwise, there isn’t much difference.
What’s the difference between the two words
Activity 5: Learn key words and expressions.
5. D. Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker. In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing articles about the reef, he made a number of appearances on television to argue in favour of its defence. He also worked as a presenter for the National Geographic Channel, before going on to write a book about his experiences. Ben later joked that the job should have been advertised not as the “best”, but the “busiest job in the world”!
本在做岛屿管理员期间做了很多事情。除了发布博客、拍照片和写关于大堡礁的文章外，本还多次在电视上露面号召保护大堡礁，并且担任过国家地理频道的主持人。在那之后，本把自己的经历写成了一本书。他后来开玩笑说，这个工作的招聘启事上应该写“世界上最繁忙的工作”，而不是“最棒的”。
4. In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing articles about the reef, he made a number of appearances on television to argue in favour of its defence.
☆in favour of 是一个固定搭配，favour用作名词，该固定搭配意为“支持”。favour用作名词，还有一个常用的词义“恩惠；善意的行为”，常见的搭配有：ask sb a favour（请某人帮忙）；do sb a favour（帮某人个忙）；owe sb a favour（欠某人一个人情）。favour还可意为“优势”，常见的搭配有：in sb’s favour（对某人有利）。
① It was said that 88% of the students had voted in favour of the new class president. 据说88%的学生投票支持新班长。
② Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today
今天你能帮我个忙去学校接萨姆吗？
③ The exchange rate is in our favour at the moment.目前汇率对我们有利。
Activity 5: Learn key words and expressions.
5. Ben later joked that the job should have been advertised not as the “best”, but the “busiest job in the world”!
☆advertise v. （为）做广告（宣传）
advertisement n. （informal ad）广告
advertising n. （不可数）广告（业）
Activity 5: Learn key words and expressions.
5. B. Whether it was a genuine job or an eye-catching marketing event isn't really important. The most important thing was that people all over the world became aware of the beauty of the ocean in the area. What's more, they came to understand the delicate balance that the environment exists in and what can, and must, be done to protect the reef. That way, it will remain a safe habitat for wildlife, as well as a dream destination for the millions of tourists who visit it each year.
不管这是一个真正的工作机会，还是一场吸引眼球的营销活动，其实都不重要。最重要的是，全世界都认识到了这片大海的美丽。而且，人们还意识到环境存在于微妙的平衡之中，也知道了人类能够且必须采取什么行动来保护大堡礁。只有如此，大堡礁才能继续作为野生动物的安全栖息地以及每年数百万游客梦寐以求的旅游目的地。
prep. 通过...传送...；借助于...
n.申请者
n.申请人
n.支持，赞同
(phr)支持，赞同
v.（为……）做广告（宣传）
adj.真的，真正的
n.薪金，工资
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
via
candidate
applicant
favour
advertise
genuine
salary
Developing ideas
in favour of
Choose the appropriate sentences and write them on the lines to complete.
Activity 3
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 5:
Paragraph 6:
c
a
d
b
Discuss and present your ideas for the short video required.
Activity 4
Think about what you would present in the video.
Organise your ideas by considering the following points.
Share your ideas within the group.
Choose a group member to present their ideas to the class.
Now think about how you could use the language you have learnt from the passages in your presentation and what you have learnt from others’ presentations.
THANK YOU(共12张PPT)
Unit 6 Nurturing nature
Using language
现在完成进行时
Which of these statements is true about sentence (a)
Wild animals started using these passages in the past.
Wild animals used these passages only once.
Wild animals still use these passages now.
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
Look at the sentences from the reading passage and answer the questions.
They are different in form and meaning.
sentence (a): the action is continuous from the past;
sentence (b): the action happened once in the past.
2. What is the difference between the expressions in bold in sentences (a) and (b)
肯定：have / has been doing
否定：haven’t/hasn’t been doing
现在完成进行时表示动作从过去某一时间开始一直持续到现在，并且还可能继续进行。
1. 现在完成进行时的形式(Form)
2. 现在完成进行时的概念(Meaning)
1）在不用时间状语的情况下，have been doing的动作不一定已经完成(即强调延续)， 而have done一般表示动作已经完成（即强调结果）。
例句分析：
He has been writing a novel, which will be finished next month.
He has written a novel, which is being prepared to come out now.
3. 现在完成进行时与现在完成时的区别
2）have been doing往往表示动作在重复，而have done一般不表示动作的重复。
例句分析：
I have been visiting my hometown recently, and it impresses
me differently each time.
最近我总回老家，每次感觉都不一样。
I have visited my hometown recently, whose changes have
left a deep impression on me.
最近我回了趟老家，那里巨大的变化让我惊讶。
3. 现在完成进行时与现在完成时的区别
3）have been doing与所有进行时态一样带有感彩，可使表达显得生动；而现在完成时往往只表明一个事实、一种影响或结果，不带感彩。
例如：
Recently he has always been helping me.
最近他总帮我（感激 ）。
Recently he has helped me a lot.
最近他帮了我很多（客观陈述）。
3. 现在完成进行时与现在完成时的区别
1.Mary really hard on his book and thinks he’ll have finished it by Friday.
worked B. has been working
C. had worked D. has worked
2.—Where is Peter I can't find him anywhere.
—He went to the library after breakfast and _____ his essay there ever since.
wrote B. had written
C. has been writing D. is writing
Practice: Activity 2
1. have been hearing
2. has been making
3. is moving
4. have been flying
5. have been given
6. have been using
Practice: Activity 3
Look at the charts and make sentences using the present perfect continuous tense.
1. The number of trees has been increasing in the last 20 years.
2. Desert areas have been reducing in the last 20 years.
3. Butterfly population has been increasing / has been becoming larger and larger in the last 20 years.
Practice(共21张PPT)
Nurturing nature
Unit 6
Starting out & Understanding ideas
Starting out
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
What do you know about these places
What do these places have in common？
Activity 1
Background information
Huanglong, China
Located in the north of Sichuan Province, Huanglong is a historic and scenic area widely known for its hot springs and waterfalls, valleys snow-capped peaks and forest. The area also has a population of endangered animals, Including pandas and monkeys.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil
The Iguazú Falls stretch in width for 2.7 kilometres (or 1.7 miles). Their height varies between 60 metres (200 feet) and 82 metres (or 269 feet). They feature over 275 individual falls that thunder into the Iguazu River. Special walkways have been built around the Iguazu Falls to allow visitors to get close up to this wonder of their natural beauty and power.
Activity 1
Background information
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in the north-east of Tanzania. It is at 5. 895 metres above sea level and is the highest mountain in Africa surrounded by forest, it is also the world’s highest free-standing mountain.
Uluru, Australia.
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in southwestern Northern Territory, central Australia. Uluru is sacred to the Aboriginal (土著的) people of the area. Uluru rises 348 metres above the surrounding desert plain and reaches a height 863 metres above sea level. The area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings.
Activity 1
Starting out
Watch the video and answer the questions.
What are the three types of World Heritage Sites？
What other natural heritage sites in China do you know of
Activity 2
Starting out
Activity 2
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What are the three types of World Heritage Sites？
2. What other natural heritage sites in China do you know of
There are three types of the World Heritage Sites, cultural, natural and mixed. A mixed heritage site is a site that has both cultural and natural significance.
Pre-reading: Quiz
Work in pairs and complete the quiz. Try to guess if you are not sure of the answers.
Activity 1
1. Which is the highest railway in the world
a. The Trans-Siberian Railway.
b. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
c. The Chengdu-Kunming Railway.
2. In which year was the completed Qinghai-Tibet Railway put into operation
a. 1984.
b. 2001.
c. 2006.
Pre-reading: Quiz
Work in pairs and complete the quiz. Try to guess if you are not sure of the answers.
Activity 1
3. Which of these stations is not on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway
a. Lhasa
b. Golmud.
c. Lanzhou.
4. Which of these natural World Heritage Sites does the Qinghai-Tibet Railway pass by
a. Xinjiang Tianshan.
b. Qinghai Hoh Xil.
c. South China Karst.
The South China Karst regions: Shilin Karst (in Yunnan Province), Libo Karst (in Guizhou Province), and Wulong Karst (in Chongqing Municipality).
Once believed “impossible”, the highest railway in the world is a record of the efforts of the workers to overcome the most difficult engineering challenges.
Prediction
What is the text about
Activity 2
Please find out the travelling route.
While-reading
To prove that humans can conquer nature.
To highlight the amount of work required to build the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
To praise the worker’s efforts in building the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
Choose the author’s purpose in writing the passage and give your reasons.
Activity 3
Reasons
Para. 2-6: challenges/problems and measures
Para 6: “... I feel a sense of pride and achievement.”
Para 7: “... I am proud that we built our “impossible” railway, ... Many examples of how to overcome the difficulties during the construction in the text also give clues to the author’s purpose in writing the passage.”
Organize information from the passage and complete the table.
Activity 4
Thirty-three passages
move safely and freely in their natural habitat
prevent damage to wetlands and grasslands
a total length of about 160 kilometres
moved to a new area
Several oxygen-making stations
regular breaks
protect Cuona Lake
build a twenty-kilometre wall
protect it from construction waste
Why is the Qinghai-Tibet Railway called the sky railway What other words could you think of to describe it
Key words:
impossible, highest, extraordinary...
Think and share
We can also say it is a miracle, great achievement...
2. How is the theme of nurturing nature presented in this text
Think and share
The author uses his personal experience to describe the challenges of building the railway and the solutions to these problems to tell us that we should protect nature while constructing and developing human society.
Language points
Useful expressions
have … in common
put… into operation
work on
a record of
delicate ecosystem
be among the top concerns
catch one’s eyes
at one’s leisure
allow sb to do sth
speed past
有共同之处
投入使用
致力于…
对……的记录
脆弱的生态系统
是最关切的问题之一
吸引某人视线
在某人有空时
允许某人做某事
疾驰而过
Useful expressions
________(sit) back in my seat, I can’t quite believe that I’m about to travel along the railway ________ many foreign experts _________ was “impossible”.
The train ___________________(race) along _________ (steady) since it left Xining.
翻译：… “railways like massive dragons are winding among the mountains”…
一条条巨龙翻山越岭……
wind |wa nd| The river winds its way to the ocean.
4. ________ (take)years to complete, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a….
Sitting
that
claimed
has been racing
steadily
Taking
Useful expressions
distinct ecosystem
fly by
before sb. know it
be located at/in/off…
UV radiation (ultraviolet)
present a challenge for…
oxygen-making stations
enjoy regular breaks
a sense of pride and achievement
protect sb / sth from sth
11.特殊的生态系统
12.飞逝
13.不知不觉地；很快
14.位于
15.紫外线
16.构成挑战
17.制氧站
18.享受有规律的休假
19.一种自豪感和成就感
20.保护某人 / 某事免受……
Useful expressions
be close to
reach out
wander the grasslands
bring … to life
thanks to our efforts
conquer nature
21.离得近
22.伸出（手……）
23.漫步草地
24.使……苏醒 / 焕发生机
25.多亏了我们的努力
26. 征服自然
5. In locations such as this, the thin air, __________ (change) weather and …
6. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ___________________ (attract) people’s ____________ (admire) for centuries.
7.It _______(true) is an extraordinary “Sky Railway”.
changeable
has been attracting
admiration
truly(共26张PPT)
Developing ideas — writing
Unit 6 Nurturing nature
contents
Pre-writing
I
While-writing
II
Homework
Post-writing
III
IV
Language points
V
I
Pre-writing
What natural scenic spots (自然景区) have
you been to What are the ones that have
impressed you most
Baquanxia
Taihu
For me, Baquanxia and Taihu are the two natural scenic spots I’ve visited in the last two years. They both left a deep impression on me!
Let’s turn to P71 to have a look!
Right! They are the environmental workers of Taihu, who are WANTED right now!
While enjoying the beautiful scenery of Taihu, I noticed many “heroes” helping keep Taihu clean, tidy and pleasant. Who are they
Read the job advertisement and answer the questions.
How long will the job last
What are the responsibilities of the job
What benefits does it offer
Taihu, China’s third-largest freshwater lake, needs you!
Environmental worker, full-time from 1 June to 30 September
Taihu Lake, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
Monitoring the area for algae; working on ships removing algae
from water
Salary negotiable; accommodation and meals provided
All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications.
*Visit our website for a detailed job description.
1. How long will the job last
Four months
Taihu, China’s third-largest freshwater lake, needs you!
Environmental worker, full-time from 1 June to 30 September
Taihu Lake, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
Monitoring the area for algae; working on ships removing algae
from water
Salary negotiable; accommodation and meals provided
All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications.
*Visit our website for a detailed job description.
2. What are the responsibilities of the job
Taihu, China’s third-largest freshwater lake, needs you!
Environmental worker, full-time from 1 June to 30 September
Taihu Lake, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
Monitoring the area for algae; working on ships removing algae
from water
Salary negotiable; accommodation and meals provided
All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications.
*Visit our website for a detailed job description.
2. What benefits does it offer
II
While-writing
Read what the three people say about their jobs. Choose one of
the jobs and complete the notes.
Job:
Location:
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
Mount Huangshan in Anhui Province
making sure that nothing harms the tree; checking the tree several times a day; taking notes recording my observations
a hugely rewarding job
“Guardian of the Pine Tree”
I’m lucky enough to call myself the “Guardian of the Pine Tree”! I work on Mount Huangshan in Anhui province, which is home to the famous Welcoming-Guest Pine. I make sure that nothing harms the tree. I check it several times a day and take notes recording my observations. I occasionally feel lonely, but overall, it’s a hugely rewarding job.
Job:
Location:
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
looking after pandas; talking to visitors; posting updates on social media
known as the “Panda Nanny of Wolong”
My name is Li Wei, but I’m also known as the “Panda Nanny of Wolong”. As you can probably guess, I take care of the pandas living in Sichuan’s Wolong National Nature Reserve. As well as looking after these incredible animals, I talk to visitors and post updates on social media. I hope that one day, more people can join me in taking care of the pandas.
“Panda Nanny of Wolong”
Sichuan’s Wolong
National Nature Reserve
Job:
Location:
Responsibilities:
Benefits:
When people ask me what I do, I tell them that I’m a “spiderman”. For me, a day at work involves climbing up and down the cliffs of Mount Yuntai’s Red Stone Gorge. With a rope tied around my waist, I clear rubbish left by tourists. The job isn’t without its risks, but I enjoy it. I’m very proud that I can help conserve the environment.
“spiderman”
Mount Yuntai’s Red Stone Gorge
climbing up and down the cliffs of Mount Yuntai’s Red Stone Gorge; clearing the rubbish
quite enjoy it; proud of helping conserve the environment
Location
Responsibilities
Benefits
A job advertisement
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
The job advertisement layout
Keep in mind the elements to be included in a job advertisement: location, responsibilities and benefits.
Try to use some words and expressions you have learned.
Do further research if necessary.
Write a job advertisement
III
Post-writing
Exchange drafts
Use the checklist to give feedback on your partner’s draft.
□ Does the job advertisement include the key points
□ Is the job advertisement organized properly and smoothly
□ How is the language
□ How is the handwriting
□ How is the paper design
Revise your draft!
Share your job advertisement!
PANDAS NEED YOU!
Pandas keeper, full-time job
Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan
Province
Taking care of pandas; talking to visitors;
posting updates on social media
Three days’ paid leave every month; meals
and a free medical check provided.
All applications welcome, but preference
will be given to those with qualifications in
veterinary medicine or zoology.
Please visit our website for more information.
自然保护区
资格
兽医学
动物学
三天带薪假
最新消息
IV
Language points
remove … from …
be home to
make sure
a hugely rewarding job
conserve the environment
Important phrases
把……移开，除掉
为……的所在地
确保
一个大有益处的工作
保护环境
V
Homework
Polish your job advertisement
and hand it in.
Thanks
