1、版本:新人教版本:新人教单元:必修单元:必修二二 Unit 2 Listening and SpeakingWhat message do these posters share?Which one moves you most? Why?The message of these posters is that wildlife is under threat. The first/second/third poster moves me the most because Lead-inListening and SpeakingExercise 2: Listen to the first
2、part and fill in the blanksOur planets _ is dying out at an alarming rate. Between 150 and 200 species are becoming extinct every day. This mass extinction is caused by hunting, habitat _, and pollution. We must make people aware of the problem and help _ the endangered wildlife before its too late!
3、wildlifeloss protectListening Part 1 A: Have you seen that poster with the clock? Its so good, but a little scary, too.B: I know. So many wild animals are dying out. This poster says that between 150 and 200 species die out every day.A: Thats terrible. We really need to do something. Why are so many
4、 species dying?B: Well, some animals are being hunted and killed. And then theres pollution and habitat loss, I guess. Animals need a place to live in, just like us, and they need clean air and water, too.A: It seems like people need to be more aware.B: Absolutely. More people need to know.A: Yes, t
5、hey should make more of these postersmaybe it will help protect the wildlife.Exercise 3: Listen to the second part and answer the questions1. How many elephants are killed on average every day? _2. What did Prince William say about China? A. China has made a lot of progress.B. China can become a glo
6、bal leader in wildlife protection.C. China preserves its natural habitats well.54Listening Part 2Someone has to speak up for endangered animals. Some famous people, such as Chinese superstar Yao Ming and Britains Prince William, work hard to help. In October 2015, Prince William gave a moving speech
7、 on CCTV: “ In the 33 years since I was born, weve lost around 70 percent of Africas elephant population. Of those that are left, 20,000 are killed every year. That is 54 elephants killed every single day.” That means there are elephants which are being killed right now!In his speech, Prince William
8、 also praised Chinas efforts to protect wildlife: “ I am absolutely convinced that China can become a global leader in the protection of wildlife.” You dont have to be Prince William or Yao Ming to speak up and do something about endangered animals. You can be the voice of wildlife protection in you
9、r area. Remember: Change begins with you.Exercise 4: Discuss the question in groupsIt means that if we want things to change, we must change ourselves first and not wait for others to change first. We must be the change we want to see in the world.Exercise 5: Discuss and role-play(1) What do you kno
10、w about the animals in the photos?(2) What is being done to help them?blue whalepandaAfrican elephantsExercise 5: Discuss and role-playA: Im concerned about the African elephants. What do you know about them?B: Well, I know that theyre being hunted and their habitat is getting smaller, so theyre in
11、danger of extinction. Elephants need large living spaces, so its difficult for them to adapt to the changes.A: Thats terrible. What measures are being taken to help them?B: The authorities are under pressure to build elephant parks and tell people not to buy elephant products. P15 Pronunciation1. Wo
12、rk in pairs. Read the words aloud to each other, and put them into the correct groups.alarmingannouncementauthorityarchitecturecivilizationcompetitioncontributionelectricityinvestigateliteraryrecommendresponsibilityvocabularyvolunteerrefrigeratorfor primary stressfor secondary stressfor unstressed s
13、yllableP15 Pronunciation1. Work in pairs. Read the words aloud to each other, and put them into the correct groups.alarmingannouncementrecommendvolunteerliteraryarchitectureauthorityinvestigatecompetitioncontributionvocabularyrefrigeratorelectricitycivilizationresponsibilityP15 Pronunciationalarming
14、announcementrecommendvolunteerliteraryarchitectureauthorityinvestigatecompetitioncontributionvocabularyrefrigeratorelectricitycivilizationresponsibility2. Listen and repeatP15 Pronunciation3. Listen to the conversation in Exercise 5, paying attention to the stress patterns of the polysyllabic words
15、and repeat them. AfricanelephantshabitatextinctiondifficultterribleauthoritiesListening and TalkingABCTask 1:Match the words with the pictures (P19)1. binoculars _ 2. bird feeder _ 3. bird field guide _BACTask 2: Choose the right ending for each sentence1. Binoculars _.2. Build bird feeders _.3. Use
16、 a bird field guide _.4. Put paper cut-out on windows _. A. in order to identify birds B. so that birds do not crash into them C. to make sure that birds have enough food D. are used for watching birds from far awayExpressing purposesThis is used for I did it to / in order to / so as to He has done
17、it so that / in order that .AD C B Task 3: Listen and answer the questions1. are the teenagers?2. are they?4. are they doing it?3. are they doing? Theyre from a birdwatching club.In the Qinling Mountains.Theyre searching for new wild birds and looking them up in their field guide. Its interesting an
18、d you can practise it anywhere.(P19)Task 4: Listen again and use the phrases you hear to fill in the blanks 1. They got up early _ search for wild birds.2. Ive bought 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. Birdwatching clubs
19、clean up habitats, build bird feeders, and put paper cut-outs on windows _ protect birds.so as toso thatin order thatin order toNarrator: Its 5:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning and some teenagers have gathered in the Qinling Mountains. They got up early so as to search for wild birds.A: OK, is everybod
20、y ready? Do you have all the equipment?B: Ive brought a bird field guide so that we can look up the birds we see. Its a really good field guide. Its got descriptions of all the main types of birds, and even a CD with lots of birdsong.C: Great! My dad gave me these binoculars in order that we can see
21、 the birds better. Theyre really powerful.A: Cool, so lets go.Soft footsteps as they walk awayA: Shh.Do you hear that?Birdsong.B: I think thats a.Give me the binoulars!C: What can you see?B: Yes, there it is! Wow, its a.Fade outNarrator: Birdwatching is an interesting hobby that you can do anywhere.
22、 The Qinling Mountains are one of the best birdwatching sites in China, but you can also find many species in your local park. Birdwatching clubs clean up habitats, build bird feeders, and put paper cut-outs on windows in order to protect birds.Task 5: Group discussionThink of other wildlife in your neighborhood and their needs. What can you do to protect them? Discuss their needs and solutions in groups.