1、Unit 2 Iconic Attractions MENULeading-inWhile-classAfter-classPart.1 Leading-inPart.1 Leading-in.根据语境及汉语提示写出正确的单词1.the unfair _(分配)of wealth2.a _(暂时的)measure 3.the final _(阶段)of the project 4.a UK driving _(执照)5.a training _(一段时间)6.a high/low _(频率)distributiontemporaryphaselicencesessionfrequency7.m
2、eet with a _(暴力的)death 8.building a _(巢穴)of twigs and dry grass 9.protect _(哺乳动物)species 10.the _(生物学)of marine animals 11._(使孵出)a chicken 12.a fuel tank with a _(容量)of 50 litres 13.a house surrounded with a strong _(栅栏)14.the _(监狱)population 15.a very _(宏大的)house violentnestmammalbiologyhatchcapaci
3、tyfenceprisongrandPart.2 While-classPart.2 While-classWhile-classWhile-class.文本整体理解:理清文章架构1.Skim the passage and fill in the blanksWhile-classWhile-class2.What is the text type of the passage?A.Narration.(记叙文)B.Argumentative essay.(议论文)C.Expository writing.(说明文)D.Practical writing(应用文)答案:CWhile-clas
4、sWhile-class3.Whats the main idea of this passage?_The text is mainly about some iconic animals in Australia,such as kangaroos,koalas,etc.and their special features.While-classWhile-class.文本细节理解:探寻语篇细节信息1.Choose the best answer(1)What can we infer from the last two sentences of the first part?A.Kang
5、aroos can be dangerous sometimes.B.It is hard to take kangaroos as family pets.C.Meeting kangaroos is always a lucky thing.D.It is always good to pet a cute kangaroo.While-classWhile-class(2)When does a kangaroo try to be independent?A.After they were born for ten days.B.Until they can dive under th
6、e water.C.Since they were born immediately.D.When they are about seven or eight months old.While-classWhile-class(3)Why is it forbidden to touch koalas in some places?A.It may disturb their daily activities.B.It can change their living habits.C.It will bring pressure on their life.D.It may attack pe
7、ople by surprise.While-classWhile-class(4)What do we know about Tasmanian devils?A.They are aggressive against humans.B.They frighten their prey to death.C.They belong to a rat family.D.They make loud and frightening noise.While-classWhile-class(5)What animals use electrical sensors to find food?A.K
8、oalas.B.Kangaroos.C.Tasmanian devils.D.The duck-billed platypus.答案:(1)(5)ADCDDWhile-classWhile-class2.Reread the passage and fill in the blanksThe amazing animals of AustraliaKangaroosThe(1)_ of the countryThey cannot walk backwards and they are always moving forwardsBaby kangaroos stay safe and war
9、m in their mothers(2)_ They gradually learn to be(3)_Kangaroos can hit and kick very hardsymbolpouchindependentWhile-classWhile-classThe amazing animals of AustraliaKoalasThey are really quite cuteKoalas are very(4)_ creaturesThey spend quite a lot of time eating,sleeping,and hanging onto tree trunk
10、sIn many places in Australia,it is against the law to(5)_ themTasmanian devilsTasmanian devils(6)_ at nightThe noise they make could wake the deadThey are about the size of small(7)_They look like rather large black ratsTheir diet is mostly(8)_ animalsThey are generally not violent towards peoplesen
11、sitivetouchhuntdogsdeadWhile-classWhile-classThe amazing animals of AustraliaThe duck-billed platypusIt may lay eggs in a nest like a birdIts really a primitive(9)_Its nose looks like a ducks billIt has feet like a ducksIt has a capacity to find food in the water by using(10)_in its billmammalelectr
12、ical sensorsPart.3 After-classPart.3 After-class阅读主题活动(1)Why do koalas spend most of time sleeping?_Koalas spend so much time sleeping due to their diet.As you are most likelyalready aware,the diet of a koala is eucalyptus leaves.As you can probablyimagine,these leaves arent all that nutritious and
13、are very high in fiber.To getthe most out of the leaves the koalas have very low metabolisms.Having a lowmetabolism keeps the leaves in the digestive tract for longer periods of time whichallows them to extract more nutrients from their only food source.The off side tohaving a low metabolic rate and
14、 needing to conserve energy is that they need tospend large amounts of time sleeping,which is exactly what they do.(2)Why are Tasmanians called devils?_ Tasmanian devils have a reputation for flying into a rage when threatened bya predator,fighting for a mate,or defending a meal.Early Europeansettle
15、rs dubbed them“devils”after witnessing displays such as teeth-baring,lunging,and an array of terrifying rough howls.(2)Why are Tasmanians called devils?_ Tasmanian devils have a reputation for flying into a rage when threatened bya predator,fighting for a mate,or defending a meal.Early Europeansettlers dubbed them“devils”after witnessing displays such as teeth-baring,lunging,and an array of terrifying rough howls.Thank you!
