1、Learn about protecting endangered animalsReading and ThinkingPrediction 1. What do you think the text is about?It is about Tibetan antelopes. 2.What do you know about the Tibetan antelope and the Changtang National Nature Reserve? Style: The main idea of the text: The text is taken from _. the conte
2、nt of the textNarration (journal) A day in the clouds(?) who what where Tibetan antelopes? A Day in the CloudsPrediction Whose day is it? Where do they go?Why do they go there?What do they see?The authorsZhaxissnow-covered mountains on the plainTibetTo observe Tibetan antelopesA herd of graceful ani
3、malsThey move slowly across. Match the main idea with each paragraph.Para. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Para. 5Para. 6Para. 7A. The bad times for the Tibetan antelope.B. The guide, Zhaxi, and the Changtang National Nature Reserve.C. Measures were taken to save this species from extinction.D. Human beings m
4、ust change the way of life in order to save the planet.E. Tibetan antelopes are in danger.F. Were here to observe Tibetan antelopes.G. The governments measures were effective . Match the main idea with each paragraph.Para. 1Para. 2Para. 3Para. 4Para. 5Para. 6Para. 7Were here to observe Tibetan antel
5、opes.Tibetan antelopes are in danger.The guide, Zhaxi, and the Changtang National Nature Reserve.The bad times for the Tibetan antelope.Measures were taken to save this species from extinction.The governments measures were effective . Human beings must change the way of life in order to save the pla
6、net.Organization of the passagePart 1 (Para1.)Introduction of the topicPart 2 (Para2-6.) BodyTibetan antelopes current situationThe reason for their reduction in the past The measures taken Part 3 (Para7.)The authors reflectionReading for structure Read and ComprehendHow does the author observe the
7、Tibetan antelopes?(Para1-2)The Place (Environment/Habitat)The air is thinsnow-covered mountains disappear into cloudson the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghaithe green grassThe Action/Appearance The things the author does when observing Changtang National Nature Reservegracefulmove slowly across
8、 the green grassbeautifulhave to rest several timescan just make out a herd of .Watching., Im struck by their beautyIm also reminded of the danger .Unique/ SpecialWorthwhile to protectlive in harmony in natureobserve by seeing/feeling/hearingMaintenance(维护) of peace _ _ _ _ The government _. The vol
9、unteers _. Bridges and gates _.reason(s)1980s &1990ssince June 2015dropped by 50%shot to make profitslost their habitats.removed from the endangered species listpopulation has recovered placed it under national protection watched over to keep them safe were added for their movement and safetyin the
10、futureIf we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.Humans constant efforts to protect Tibetan antelopeWe are not trying to save the animal. Actually, were trying to sa
11、ve ourselves.Present situation:* The antelope population has 6. _;* The threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.* Hunters shot antelopes to 2. _;* The population of Tibetan antelopes dropped sharply;* Their habitats 3. _.on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang and 1. _ * The Chinese govern
12、ment placed Tibetan antelopes under 4. _;* Volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night;* 5. _ were added for the antelopes.recoveredQinghaimake profitsbecame smaller national protectionBridges and gates Task 4Read the sentences below, and decide if each idea is the literal meaning L of the t
13、ext or only implied I by the text.1. _ When they first saw the antelopes, they were very far away. 2. _ We should not buy goods made from endangered animals.3. _ Human activities are threatening animals and plants.4. _ The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now. EXAMPLE_ The Tibetan antel
14、ope lives high above sea level. (This is implied by “The air is thin”.)IIdentify literal and implied meaningLiteral 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
15、 know.P17 3_ When they first saw the antelopes, they were very far away. (Implied by “we can just make out a herd of graceful animals”.)_ We should not buy goods made from endangered animals. (Implied by “They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur” and “Hunters were shooting antelopes
16、to make profits”.)II_ Human activities are threatening animals and plants. (Implied by “The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants” and “the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared”.)_ The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now. (The same meaning as “in June 2015
17、, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list”.)ILMaintenance(维护) of peaceHumans constant efforts Objections(反对) to hurting Youths participationRespect for natureAppeal for awarenessNation joint effortsHARMONYHarmonyHumansWildlifeNaturePlanetLoveWhat can we do to protect wildlife?
