1、教学材料：外研社高中英语新教材选择性必修第一册教学材料：外研社高中英语新教材选择性必修第一册教学内容：教学内容：Unit6: Nurturing Nature第四课时：第四课时：Developing ideas 执教人执教人： Where is it?It used to be colorful and magical!However, the current situation of the Great Barrier Reef is worrying.Watch the video and answer the questions.1 Which natural heritage site
2、 is introduced in the video?2 What kind of threat is it facing?P68 11. Australias Great Barrier Reef.2. The reef is threatened by _: _ along the coast pollutes its waters; _ is reducing the number of fish; _ caused by human activities has many negative effects on the coral. human activitiesIndustryI
3、llegal fishing Climate change Watch the video again and answer the question.What measures have been taken to protect the reef? 1. _are now in place to try to combat the effects of climate change. 2. The reef became a UNESCO World Heritage Site _ and it is carefully monitored today. 3. _ where living
4、 things reproduce are now protected. 4. People take measures to stop _ damaging it. 5. The islands around it are also protected from _.Long term plans in 1981 Areas of the reef tourists and fishing boats fire and pestsLook at the title of the passage and the pictures. Predict what the passage is abo
5、ut.Now lets read the passage and check your prediction.Task1Look through the passage and find out what the passage is about. The passage introduces _ of the Great Barrier Reefs caretakers and _ about the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, so as to arouse peoples _the reef and marine ecological balance
6、(海洋生态平衡海洋生态平衡).the job some facts awareness to protect Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs and write them on the lines to complete the passage.a. Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.b. Whether it was a genuine job
7、offer or an eye-catching marketing event isnt really important.c. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.d. Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.P70 3Task2c This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.d Ben did a
8、lot during his time as an island caretaker.b Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isnt really important.a Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet. The responsibilities of the job: _ the island an
9、d reporting back via _, _ or _. Making _to argue in favour of its defence. The working hours are _and _ is provided. How to apply for the job? To make a short video showing _ _ . To prove _the job. The purpose of the eye-catching job offer: _ It is the largest _ on the planet.More than 25 million ye
10、ars old, it _ _ growing on dead coral.It is host to _ _._ This unique and delicate place is now _ .the facts is made upliving thingCall for an island caretaker the current situationunder threat from pollution and climate change many species of birds and sea creaturesof living coralhow much they know
11、 about the reef why they are the best person to doflexible accommodation Exploringweekly blogsphoto diariesvideo updates a number of appearances on TVTo highlight the importance of the reef and the need to protect it. Task3Task4Read the passage and answer the following question.Why is the position d
12、escribed as the best job in the world?Good Jobs Working conditions Working hoursWorking requirementsPayment &welfareMeaning & achievementsThe best job in the world Working conditions Working hoursWorking requirementsPayment &welfareMeaning & achievementson the paradise islandstay for six months and
13、the flexible working hoursaccommodation is providedexploring the island and reporting back via weekly blogs, photo diaries or video updates; promoting the islands through media.it makes the people became aware of the beauty or the ocean in the area and the need to protect it.Why is the position desc
14、ribed as the best job in the world? Boycott damaging fishing methods(抵制破坏抵制破坏性捕鱼法性捕鱼法). Offer detailed information about coral reefs, their importance, and protection on the Internet. Encourage government to make relevant policies to support reefs. Task5The land is where our roots are. The children
15、must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.Imagine you are an applicant for the job of island caretaker. Think and present your ideas for the short video required.Tips:1 Think about what you would present in the video.2 Organise your ideas by considering the following points.3 Think a
16、bout how you could use the language you have learnt from the passages in your presentation What I know about the reefs Why I think environmental protection is important Why I should get the job What I will do if I get the job Hello, I am (self introduction). I would like to apply for the job of isla
17、nd caretaker. I am very interested in the reefs and I am very familiar with it. First,. Whats more. I think environmental protection is very important because. I am convinced that I am very suitable for the job for If I can get the job I will I hope I can get this job opportunity to make contributio
18、ns to the reef protection! 1 How long will the job last?2 What are theresponsibilities of the job?3 What benefits does it offer? Read the job advertisement and answer the questions.P71 51. The job will last for four months.3. It provides accommodation and meals and the applicant can negotiate the sa
19、lary with the employer.2. The responsibilities of the job are to monitor the area for algae, work on ships removing algae from water.Read what the three people say about their jobs. Choose one of the jobs and complete the notes.P71 6Guardian of the Pine Treeon Mount Huangshan in Anhui ProvinceTo mak
20、e sure that nothing harms the tree. To check it several times a day and take notes recording his observations.Its a hugely rewarding job.(Maybe it not only can protect the pine tree against damage but it is well-paid.) PANDAS NEED YOU!A sample advertisementNow write a job advertisement and do some r
21、esearch if necessary.Pandas keeper, full-time jobWolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan ProvinceTaking care of pandas; talking to visitors, posting updates on social mediaThree days paid leave every month; meals and a free medical check providedAll applications welcome, but preference will be given
22、 to those with qualifications in veterinary medicine or zoology.* Please visit our website for more information.Sentence analysing for better understandingthat引导的定语从句引导的定语从句 whatwhat引导的宾语从句引导的宾语从句而且，人们还意识到环境存在于微妙的平衡之中，而且，人们还意识到环境存在于微妙的平衡之中，也知道了人类能够采取什么行动来保护大堡礁。也知道了人类能够采取什么行动来保护大堡礁。1.Whats more, they
23、 came to understand the delicate balance that the environment exists in and what can, and must, be done to protect the reef.2. But this unique and delicate place is now under threat from pollution and climate change.但如今，这一独特又脆弱的区域正在遭受污染和气但如今，这一独特又脆弱的区域正在遭受污染和气候变化的威胁。候变化的威胁。 Traditional ways of life
24、seem to be under threat. 传统的生活方式似乎正在受到威胁。传统的生活方式似乎正在受到威胁。 A third of Africa is under threat of desertification. 非洲有三分之一的土地面临荒漠化的威胁。非洲有三分之一的土地面临荒漠化的威胁。under threat 受到威胁受到威胁“under+抽象名词抽象名词” 搭配的用法和意义搭配的用法和意义 The company has come under fierce attack for its decision to close the factory. 因为决定要关闭工厂，公司受到猛
25、烈攻击。因为决定要关闭工厂，公司受到猛烈攻击。The plan is under consideration by the Ministry of Education. 教育部正在研究这个方案。教育部正在研究这个方案。They soon got the fire under control.他们很快把火势控制住。他们很快把火势控制住。拓展拓展 under attack 遭受攻击遭受攻击 under consideration 在考虑中；在研究中在考虑中；在研究中 under control 在控制中在控制中3. In addition to blogging, taking photos an
26、d writing articles about the reef, he made a number of appearances on television to argue in favour of its defence.除了发布博客，拍照片和写关于大堡礁的文章，本除了发布博客，拍照片和写关于大堡礁的文章，本还多次在电视上露面号召保护大堡礁。还多次在电视上露面号召保护大堡礁。 It was said that 88% of the students had voted in favour of the new class president. 88%的学生投票支持新班长。的学生投票支持
27、新班长。 The majority were in favour of the first plan. 多数人赞成第一个方案。多数人赞成第一个方案。 in favour of 固定搭配，表示固定搭配，表示 “支持，赞成支持，赞成”favour 常见搭配常见搭配 Can I ask a favour of you?请你帮个忙可以吗？请你帮个忙可以吗？拓展拓展 ask a favour (of sb) 请某人帮忙请某人帮忙 do sb a favour 帮某人个忙帮某人个忙 Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today?今天你
28、能帮我个忙去学校接萨姆吗？今天你能帮我个忙去学校接萨姆吗？ owe sb a favour 欠某人一个人情欠某人一个人情 Of course Ill help you move house; I owe you a favour anyway.我当然会帮你搬家；不管怎样我还欠你个人情。我当然会帮你搬家；不管怎样我还欠你个人情。The vote was 60-59 in his favour.投票结果是投票结果是60比比59，他占优势。，他占优势。 in sbs favour 对某人有利对某人有利 1. 通过通过来反馈来反馈 2. 提供住宿提供住宿 3. 强调强调的重要性的重要性 4. 由由组成
29、组成5. 受到受到威胁威胁 6.支持；赞同支持；赞同 report back.via.provide accommodationhighlight the importance of.be made up ofunder threatin favour of1. Whats the main idea of the passage? Can you introduce the job requirements of the caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef to your friends? 2. Do you think the position as an island caretaker is the best job in the world?3. How much do you know about the Great Barrier Reef? And what can we do to protect it? Homework Write an article to the school newspaper to talk about how to protect the ocean.
