1、An Encounter with NatureUnit 5 Lesson 3Pre-readingPre-readingLook at the word cloud and the pictures.Predict what happens in the story.Words and expressions encounter n.意外地遇见，与.邂逅 path n.小径，小道 breakthtaking adj.令人惊叹的 concentrate v.专注，专心 concentrate on.freeze v.突然停止，呆住 stare v.凝视，盯着看 capture v.捕捉，记录
2、image n.图像，影像 after all 毕竟，终究 reaction n.反应While-readingWhile-readingRead your passage and check your predition.Number the events in the correct order.I felt I was being watched.I admired the landscape.I took a photo of the bear.The bear ran away.I walked through a forest.I saw a bear.Key:325614Read
3、 the sentences from the passage and work out the meaning of the words in bold.1.When I finally stepped out of the trees,the view was breathtaking.当我终于走出森林，眼前的景色让人叹为观止。“Breathtaking”means something is extremely beautiful or amazing,often in a surprising way.adj.惊人的；惊险的；令人激动的2.An eagle flew over the s
4、now-capped mountains,which were reflected in the still lake below.白雪皑皑的山峰倒映在山脚下平静的湖面上，一只鹰掠过山顶。“Reflect”means that images can be seen on the surface of the mirror,glass or water.v.倒映；（物体或表面）反射（热、光等）3.My most frightening but magical exprience was now captured forever in a single image.这个可怕至极却又如此神奇的经历已
5、经被永远定格在一张照片中。Frightening means that something is making people feel afraid,anxious or nervous.adj.令人恐惧的；引起突然惊恐的Learning to learn When you read an unfamiliar word,make sure that you read the whole sentence.Try to work out what type of word it is(noun,adjective,verb,etc),then use the words before and
6、after it to help you guess the meaning.Think and share1.What difficulties do you think a nature photographer might encounter?Terrible weather,wild animals such as snakes,wolves etc,and food.2.What is your opinion of the photographers reaction when he saw the bear?He may feel frightened and shocked,w
7、hich is normal and natural.3.How would you react if you were in the same situation as the photographer?There is no fixed answers.It depends on the situation.4.What can we do to show our respect for animals?No standard answers.It depends on individual.Post-reading Work in groups.Give a talk about a j
8、ob that involves working with animals.1.Look at the pictures and choose a job you wouls like to talk about.Refer to the table below to help plan your talk.Job descriptionWildlife photographers aim to photograph animals in their natural habitats.Job requirementBeing a wildlife photographer requires g
9、ood photography skills,knowledge of animal behaviour and a lot of patience.Rewards of the jobWildlife photographers have the opportunity to see animals in the wild and help improve peoples understanding of them.Give your talk to the class.Show timeSummarySummarySummarize what we have learnt today.Homework1.Recite the words on Page 57-58.2.Write a short passage about a person who works with animals.
