1、Reading: Prediction The Amazon rainforest: a natural treasure a documentary script Reading: Prediction The Amazon rainforest: a natural treasure a documentary script Reading: Prediction The Amazon rainforest: a natural treasure a documentary script Which aspects of Amazon rainforest will be talked a
2、bout judging from the title and the picture? Reading: Prediction Read the documentary script and write the main idea of each paragraph. P4 A1 Para. 1: Introduction to the Amazon rainforest Para. 2: Basic information about the rainforest Para. 3: _ Para. 4: _ Para. 5: _ _ Read the documentary script
3、and write the main idea of each paragraph. P4 A1 Para. 1: Introduction to the Amazon rainforest Para. 2: Basic information about the rainforest Para. 3: _ Para. 4: _ Para. 5: _ _ Plant biodiversity; levels of the rainforest Read the documentary script and write the main idea of each paragraph. P4 A1
4、 Para. 1: Introduction to the Amazon rainforest Para. 2: Basic information about the rainforest Para. 3: _ Para. 4: _ Para. 5: _ _ Plant biodiversity; levels of the rainforest Animal biodiversity; food chain Read the documentary script and write the main idea of each paragraph. P4 A1 Para. 1: Introd
5、uction to the Amazon rainforest Para. 2: Basic information about the rainforest Para. 3: _ Para. 4: _ Para. 5: _ _ Plant biodiversity; levels of the rainforest Animal biodiversity; food chain The rainforests value to the human race; threats to the rainforest Passage Structure Analysis Passage Struct
6、ure Analysis Passage Structure Analysis Passage Structure Analysis Passage Structure Analysis Passage Structure Analysis Read the documentary script again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length mo
7、re than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of the rainforest lost over the past 50 years P4 A2 Read the documentary script again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and
8、 one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of the rainforest lost over the past 50 years 8 P4 A2 Read the documentary script
9、 again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of t
10、he rainforest lost over the past 50 years 8 6 million P4 A2 Read the documentary script again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over
11、 (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of the rainforest lost over the past 50 years 8 6 million 6,400 P4 A2 Read the documentary script again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of fo
12、rest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of the rainforest lost over the past 50 years 8 6 million 6,400 40,000 P4 A2 Read the documentary script again carefully and
13、 fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of the rainforest lost o
14、ver the past 50 years 8 6 million 6,400 40,000 1,300 P4 A2 Read the documentary script again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over
15、(6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of the rainforest lost over the past 50 years 8 6 million 6,400 40,000 1,300 400 P4 A2 Read the documentary script again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around
16、 (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about (8) _ of the rainforest lost over the past 50 years 8 6 million 6,400 40,000 1,300 400 20% P4 A2 Read the document
17、ary script again carefully and fill in the blanks with the figures. (1) _ countries and one overseas region around (2) _ km2 of forest about (3) _ km in length more than (4) _ plant species more than (5) _ bird species over (6) _ species of mammals over (7) _ of all the Earths oxygen produced about
18、(8) _ of the rainforest lost over the past 50 years 8 6 million 6,400 40,000 1,300 400 20% 17% P4 A2 Think about two questions: What is the purpose of using so many figures? Besides just listing the figures, how does the script make the figures, the large figures in particular, understandable? Think
19、 about two questions: What is the purpose of using so many figures? Besides just listing the figures, how does the script make the figures, the large figures in particular, understandable? To support the statement and make the statement more persuasive and convincing; to vivify the figures and the f
20、acts; Think about two questions: What is the purpose of using so many figures? Besides just listing the figures, how does the script make the figures, the large figures in particular, understandable? To support the statement and make the statement more persuasive and convincing; to vivify the figure
21、s and the facts; By making comparisons with figures. Think about two questions: The forests different levels The forests different levels The forests different levels The forests different levels The forests different levels The forests different levels Its function: The forests different levels Its
22、 function: to support an unbelievable variety of wildlife. More than 1,300 species of birds and over 400 species of mammals hide among the jungles plant life. This jaguar is one example. It has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots. While a significant number of jaguars survive here, they are only
23、 one element of this forests food chain. They feed on at least 87 species, including frogs. These frogs, in turn, feed on insects which eat leaves and fruit. When a jaguar dies, a tiny army of microorganisms helps break down its body and return the nutrients to the earth. Reading: Read for the food
24、chain (Para4) Read Para. 4 again and finish the food chain. 01 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ Read Para. 4 again and finish the food chain. 01 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ Jaguars Read Para. 4 again and finish the food chain. 01 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ Jaguars frogs and other species Read Para. 4 again and f
25、inish the food chain. 01 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ Jaguars frogs and other species insects Read Para. 4 again and finish the food chain. 01 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ Jaguars frogs and other species insects leaves and fruit Read Para. 4 again and finish the food chain. 01 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ Jagua
26、rs frogs and other species insects leaves and fruit micro- organisms In pairs, discuss the following questions. 1. What makes the Amazon rainforest a natural treasure according to the script? 2. What is your answer to the question at the end of the script? Support your opinion with information from
27、the script or other sources. P4 A3 1. What makes the Amazon rainforest a natural treasure according to the script? 1. What makes the Amazon rainforest a natural treasure according to the script? The Amazon rainforest is unique, beautiful and valuable. It contains 10% of all known species on the Eart
28、h. It produces over 20% of the planets oxygen. Its wonderful plant and animal species have enabled humans to make amazing discoveries. 2. What is your answer to the question at the end of the script? Support your opinion with information from the script or other sources. 2. What is your answer to th
29、e question at the end of the script? Support your opinion with information from the script or other sources. No. The Amazon rainforest is far too important for us to allow it to be destroyed. It helps maintain the balance of the ecosystem and provides our society with food and medicine. Are there an
30、y places with rich biodiversity like the Amazon rainforest in China? What are they? Introduce one to the class. P4 A3 Possible answer: The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas (云南三江并流保护区云南三江并流保护区) is a natural property consisting of 15 protected areas. The property is of outstanding value
31、 for its diversity of landscapes and rich biodiversity. In its 15 different protected areas, there are over 6,000 plant species, around 200 mammal species and more than 400 bird species. A large number of rare animals such as Yunnan golden monkeys, snow leopards and black necked cranes can be found
32、here. Are there any places with rich biodiversity like the Amazon rainforest in China? What are they? Introduce one to the class. P4 A3 Possible answer: The Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas (云南三江并流保护区云南三江并流保护区) is a natural property consisting of 15 protected areas. The property is of
33、 outstanding value for its diversity of landscapes and rich biodiversity. In its 15 different protected areas, there are over 6,000 plant species, around 200 mammal species and more than 400 bird species. A large number of rare animals such as Yunnan golden monkeys, snow leopards and black necked cr
34、anes can be found here. Are there any places with rich biodiversity like the Amazon rainforest in China? What are they? Introduce one to the class. P4 A3 Let us not, however, flatter ourselves over much on account of our human victories over nature. For each such victory nature takes its revenge on us. Friedrich Engels “但是我们不要过分陶醉于我们人类对自然界的胜利。对“但是我们不要过分陶醉于我们人类对自然界的胜利。对 于每一次这样的胜利，自然界都对我们进行报复。”于每一次这样的胜利，自然界都对我们进行报复。” 恩格斯恩格斯 1. Finish the exercises in Learning English. 2. Write a passage to introduce a place with rich biodiversity like the Amazon rainforest in China.
