1、The Best Job The Best Job In The WorldIn The WorldImportant facts about the Great Barrier ReefThe largest and longest coral reef group in the world LocationNortheastern AustraliaSouthern hemispherein the Pacific OceanLength2011 kilometersNumber of reefs2900Width161 kilomters at the widest partImport
2、ant facts about the Great Barrier ReefClimateTropical climateBest time to visitAll year roundAwardListed in the World Heritage List in 1981Important facts about the Great Barrier ReefWhat can you see in the Great Barrier ReefOver 400 species of reefsOver 1,500 tropical fishesOver 4,000 species of ma
3、rine（海洋的）lifeImportant facts about the Great Barrier Reef1.Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?2.What kind of threat is it facing?1.Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?Australias Great Barrier Reef.2.What kind of threat is it facing?The reef is threatened by hum
4、an activities:Industry along the coast pollutes its waters;Illegal fishing is reducing the number of fish;Climate change caused by human activities has many negative effects on the coral.Look at the title of the passage and the pictures.Predict what the passage is about.THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLDRead
5、 the passage quickly and choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs and write them on the lines.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 or an eye-catching marketing event isnt really important.
6、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.Para.3Para.6Para.2Para.5The requirements and duties of the job.The best job in the worldThe call for the job attracted interest from all over the world.An introductio
7、n of the Great Barrier Reef.How to apply for the job.The efforts that Bob made to protect the Great Barrier Reef.The real meaning of the eye-catching job offer.Find the topic sentence and key words to summarize the main idea.Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6Basic Information about the JobWorking
8、place:Working hours:AccommodationPermanent/Temporary:Key duties:1._2 _3._Flexiblethe Great Barrier ReefThe job will last 6 months.exploring the islands of the reef and finding out what the area has to offerreporting back via weekly blogs,photo diaries and video updatespromoting the islands through n
9、ewspapers,magazines and TV interviewsProvided住宿住宿This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.caretaker n.看门人;看管人;照料者，看护者强调.的重要性An Introduction of the
10、Great Barrier ReefLocation:Size:History:Environment significance:Current threat:It is located off the west of North-east Australia.the largest living thing in the world;about the size of Japanmore than 25 million years oldIt is host to many species of birds and sea creatures.It is now under threat f
11、rom pollution and climate change.To get this job,the candidates had to make a short video showing how much they knew about the reef.They also needed to prove why they were the best person to do the job.Out of the thousands of applicants,eleven were selected,including a young woman from China.Eventua
12、lly,the job was offered to Ben Southall from the UK.applicant n.申请者申请者application n.申请，申请书；应用程序申请，申请书；应用程序Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.In addition to blogging,taking photos and writing articles about the reef,he made a number of appearances on television to argue in favour of
13、 its defence.He also worked as a presenter for the National Geographic Channel,before going on to write a book about his experiences.Ben later joked that the job should have been advertised not as the“best”,but the“busiest job in the world”!Channel n.频道;海峡;方法;通道Whether it was a genuine job or an eye
14、-catching marketing event isnt really important.The most important thing was that people all over the world became aware of the beauty of the ocean in the area.Whats more,they came to understand the delicate balance that the environment exists in and what can,and must,be done to protect the reef.Tha
15、t way,it will remain a safe habitat for wildlife,as well as a dream destination for the millions of tourists who visit it each year.Fast-reading:Can you find more transitions in the passage?Some examples:Para 1:Youll need to,Youll also be askedPara 3:But this unique and delicate placePara 5:In addit
16、ion to He also worked asPara 6:Whats more 过渡词Think and Share1.Why is the position described as“the best job in the world”?Do you agree with this description?Why?2.Can you think of some other creative ways of raising awareness of protecting the reef?There are lots of ways to raise awareness of protec
17、ting the reef,such as holding debates,making videos,and inviting some nature-loving people to visit the reef and write about their sightseeing.3.How is the theme of nurturing nature presented differently in the two reading passages of this unit?In the first reading passage the writer uses his own ex
18、perience to describe the challenges of building the railway and the solutions to these problems.In this way,he wants to tell us that we should protect nature while constructing and developing human society.In the second passage the writer introduces the best job in the world to raise the public awar
19、eness of the beauty of nature,and to understand the delicate balance of nature.Both of the passages stress that human beings should protect our environment and live in harmony with nature.Fill in the passage with proper transition words and expressions.above all,besides,meanwhile,for one thing,for a
20、nother,in a word,therefore Recently,it has been a great public concern that the students lack self-protection awareness.There is a lack of social experience among students and _ learning how to protect ourselves is important to us all._,security comes first.Without security,we can achieve nothing._,
21、protecting ourselves contributes to the healthy development of us students._,it also helps to build a more harmonious society.In order to protect us students,_,we should strengthen our security awareness._,when accidents occur,we should calm down and turn to teachers or parents for help.The governme
22、nt also plays a leading role in protecting students._,only by combined efforts can we live and study in harmony.thereforeFor one thingFor anotherMeanwhileabove allBesidesIn a wordWork in groups.Imagine you are an applicant for the job of island caretaker.Discuss and present your ideas for the short
23、video required.1.Think about what you would present in the video.2.Organize your ideas by considering the following points.The language and information that you could use in the passageWhat I know about the reefWhat I will do if I get the jobGood morning ladies and gentlemen,I would like to apply fo
24、r the job of island caretaker.As far as I know,located off the west of North-east Australia,the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing in the world.It has a history of more than 25 million years old and is host to many species of birds and sea creatures.Unfortunately,it is now under threat f
25、rom pollution and climate change,so the place needs environmental protection urgently.Attracted by its beautiful scenery,I am in favour of protecting the reef.Whats more,I am an environmentalist and have similar working experience.If I get the job,I will explore the islands and report back my findin
26、gs via weekly blogs and photo diaries.Besides,I will write a book to promote the island.I would appreciate it if I can get the job.Writing taskHow to write a job advertisementTaihu,Chinas third-largest freshwater lake,needs you!Environmental worker,full-time from 1 June to 30 SeptemberTaihu Lake,Wux
27、i,Jiangsu ProvinceMonitoring the area for algae ldi 藻类;working on ships removing algae from waterSalary negotiable;accommodation and meals providedAll applications welcome,but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications*Visit our website for detailed job description.Mount Huangshan,
28、a famous must-Mount Huangshan,a famous must-visit attraction,calls for you visit attraction,calls for you Caretaker of the Pine Tree,full time Mount Huangshan,Anhui Province Taking care of the Pine Tree,Checking several times a day Recording your observations Salary negotiable;accomadation and meals
29、 provided Visit our website for detailed job description.Heading Aged bwtween 30-50,computer skills are required.job titleworking locationjob responsibilitiessalary&benifitsrequirementscontact detailsRead what the person say about their job and complete a job advertisement.My name is Li Wei,but Im a
30、lso known as the“Panda Nanny of Wolong”.As you can probably guess,I take care of the pandas living in Sichuans Wolong National Nature Reserve.As well as looking after these incredible animals,I talk to visitors and post updates on social media.I hope that one day,more people can join me in taking ca
31、re of the pandas.Pandas are calling for youRead what the person say about their job and complete a job advertisement.When people ask me what I do,I tell them that Im a spiderman.For me,a day at work involves climbing up and dcwn the cliffs of Mount Yuntais Red Stone Gorge.With a rope tied around my waist,I clear rubbish left by tourists.The job isnt without its risks,but I enjoy it.Im very proud that I can help conserve the environment.Do you want to be a spiderman on Mount Yuntai?Join us!
