1、Unit 2 Wildlife Protection Reading and Thinking123GoalsRead the text about the protection of Tibetan antelopes;Work out a mind map concerning the protection of Tibetan antelopes.Explore the writing purpose of the textHeight: _Weight: _ Main Habitat: _ _ _ _ Lead inWho are they?Tibetan antelopes How
2、much do you know about them?74-83 cm26-39 kgTibet, southern Xinjiang, western Qinghai; the Chang Tang Nature Reserve of northern TibetThe antelopes are beautiful, but unluckily, they are endangered. Why? Their underfur is used to weave luxury shawls. Shahtoosh shawls were given as wedding gifts in I
3、ndia and it takes the underfur of 3-5 adultantelopes to make one shawl. Before you read, discuss these questions in pairs.1) Look at the pictures below. What do you think the text is about?2)What do you know about the Tibetan antelope and Changtang National Nature Reserve?The text must be about ante
4、lopes.Before readingThe Tibetan antelope was an endangered animals, but because of human action to protect it, its numbers are now recovering. The Changtang National Nature Reserve is in western China and covers an area of about 120,000 square miles. It was created to protect the area and the wildli
5、fe that live there.While reading1)Why did the writer visit Tibet?2)What happened to the Tibetan antelope in the 1980s and 1990s?3) What did people do to help protect the Tibetan antelope?He visited to observe Tibetan antelopes.In the1980s and1990s the antelope population dropped by more than 50%, as
6、 they were shot by hunters for profit.People volunteered to watch over the antelopes day and night to protect them. Bridges and gates were built to help them move around safely.Task 1 Read the text and answer the questions.Task 2 Put the following sentences in right order.The writer visited Changtan
7、g in order to observe Tibetan antelopes.Bad times for the Tibetan antelope.Tibetan antelopes are in danger.Human beings must change the way of life in order to save the planet.His guide thinks that the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life.The Chinese government and volunteers
8、took effective measures to protect the Tibetan antelope.The effective measures have helped the population of Tibetan antelopes recover.2741365Task 3 Fill in the blanks.Things the author seesThings the author hearsHow the author feels or thinks_ mountains disappearing into clouds the antelopes moving
9、 slowly _.across the green grasssnow-covered_ Reserve_ for the Tibetan antelope measures to_ after years of protection struck by _changing _exisiting in _their beautyour way of lifeharmony with natureChangtang National Nature Bad timesprotect the Tibetan antelopeEffects achievedW H A TW H Y HowR E S
10、 U L T More to do Task 4 Organise the structure of the text. Protecting the Tibetan AntelopeTibetan antelopes live on the plains of . They re graceful.They have valuable fur.Hunters make profits.Their habitats were getting smaller. National protection Bridges and gates Volunteers Population has reco
11、vered. In June 2015, they were removed from. We must change. Learn to exist in.EXAMPLETask 5 Read the sentences below, and decide if each idea is the literal meaning (L)of the text or only implied (l) by the text._ The Tibetan antelope lives high above sea level.(This is implied by”The air is thin”.
12、) _ When they first saw the antelopes, they were very far away._ We should not buy goods made from endangered animals._ Human activities are threatening animals and plants._ The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now.IIIILIdentify literal and implied meaningLiteral meaning is the usual, b
13、asic 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.Discussion1. What doesnational protectionmean? 2. How does the writer feel about modern life? How do you know?National protectionmeans
14、something is protected across the whole country, and it is illegal to harm it.The writer thinks modern life goes against nature, because he says we must change the way we live if we really want to protect wildlife and the planet.Post-readingLearn about elephants by reading and completing the passage
15、 with the correct forms of the words.hunter illegally reserve attackexist plain harmony threatHerds of elephants used to live on the_ of Africa and in the forests of Asia. But today, they face a serious _ from _. These large animals are being killed_ for their body parts that are considered valuable
16、. In order to save them, some countries have created _ where they can live in peace and safety. However, the _ on them will continue as long as interest in buying elephant products _. To achieve _ between humans and animals, the world must protect these beautiful creatures.plainsthreathuntersillegal
17、lyreservesattacksexistsharmony1.2. Read the text aloud.Retell the text with the help of your own mind map.Unit 2 Wildlife ProtectionListening and Talking12GoalsIdentify the new words and phrases related to birdwatchingGet key information about the birdwatching clubLead inWhat are they doing?All you
18、need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide, and a willingness to observe.What do you think is necessary for bird observation?Before listening1 Match the words with the pictures.1. binoculars _2. bird feeder _3. bird field guide _2 Choose the right ending for each sentence.1. Binoculars _.2. Build b
19、ird feeder _.3. Use a bird field guide _.4. Put paper cut-outs on windows _.A. in order to identify birdsB. so that birds do not crash into themC. to make sure that birds have enough foodD. are used for watching birds from far awayExpressing purposesThis is used for I did it to/in order to/so as to
20、He has done it so that/in order that 1. Who are the teenagers?2. Where are they?3. What are they doing?4. Why are they doing it?Theyre from a bird watching club.In the Qinling Mountains.Theyre searching for new wild birds and looking them up in their field guide.Its interesting and they can practise
21、 it anywhere.3 Listen and answer the questions.While listening4 Listen again and use the phrases you hear to fill in the blanks.1. They got up early _ search for wild birds.2. Ive brought a field guide _ we can look up the birds we see.3. My dad gave me the binoculars _ we can see the birds better.4
22、. Birdwatching clubs clean up habitats, build bird feeders, and put paper cut-outs on windows _ protect birds.so as toso thatin order thatin order to What wildlife will you help in your neighbourhood? What are their possible needs? What can you do to care for them? DiscussionAfter listeningA: I ofte
23、n see wild cats in our neighbourhood. Maybe we should do something to care for them.B: Should we put out bowls of food for them?C: Sure, and I think we could also put out boxes or other things for them, so that they can find shelter when its cold or wet outside.Role-play1.Search for more solutions about how to help the wildlife in your neighbourhood.2. Read the listening text aloud, paying attention to the expressions showing purposes.Bye-bye!
