1、 Period 1Listening and Speaking&Listening and TalkingTo practise listening and pronounciation.To talk about saving endangered wildlife.To help the wildlife in your neighborhood.Look at the three posters on Page 14 of the textbook and answer the following questions.1.What kind of information should b
2、e shown on the posters?_2.Why are pictures usually seen on posters?_3.What is the third poster mainly about?_The theme should be shown on them,usually in brief words.To draw readers attention and help express the theme of the poster.It is about protecting/saving sharks.Before you listen,look at pict
3、ures,charts,videos,and other visuals to help you predict what you will hear.Task 1:Listen to the first part and fill in the blanks.Our 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 polluti
4、on.We must make people aware of the problem and help _ the endangered wildlife before its too late!wildlifelossprotectTask 2:Listen to the second part and answer the questions.1.How many elephants are killed on average every day?_ 2.What did Prince William say about China?A.China has made a lot of p
5、rogress.B.China can become a global leader in wildlife protection.C.China preserves its natural habitats well.54Task 3:Listen to the two parts again and fill in the blanks.scaryterriblehuntedkilledpollutionaware20,000voiceLISTENING PART 1A:Have you seen that poster with the clock?Its so good,but a l
6、ittle 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 species dying?B:Well,some animals are being hunted and killed.And then theres pollution and habitat loss.I g
7、uess.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,they should make more of these postersmaybe it will help protect the wildlife.uListening textLISTENING PART 2Someone has to
8、 speak up for endangered animals.Some famous people,such as Chinese superstar Yao Ming and Bnitains Prince William,work hard to help.In October 2015,Prince William gave a moving speech on CCTV:In the 33 years since I was born,weve lost around 70 percent of Africas elephant population.Of those that a
9、re 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 also praised Chinas efforts to protect wildlife:I am absolutely convinced that China can become a global leader in the prote
10、ction 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 your area.Remember,change begins with you!Task 4:Post-listening activities1.According to the example on Page 15,make a dialogue with y
11、our partner about the blue whales.A:Im concerned about the blue whales.What do you know about them?B:Well,I know that theyre being hunted and the number of them is decreasing fast,so they are in danger of extinction.Blue whales are the largest species living on the Earth.They are balancing the sea l
12、ife and if they are extinct,the sea life will be seriously damaged.A:Thats terrible.What measures are being taken to help them?B:The blue whale is being protected from extinction through several conservation methods,such as being listed and protected under the laws which make it illegal to kill them
13、.The authorities are strengthening monitoring to stop people hunting them.Besides,they also tell people not to buy whale products.2.Make a short speech to your classmates about saving endangered animals.Dear classmates,As we all know,many wild animals are in danger of extinction.When we explore this
14、 problem,human beings have played a big part.With the fast development of human society,the environment that they are living in has been damaged seriously.At the same time,man is killing off species just to get their fur,skin,horns,teeth or meat.The current problem,I believe,should be solved immedia
15、tely.First of all,our government should play a key role in making effective rules and protecting animals.The general public should also be educated to value the existence of these animals on our planet.Humankind and wildlife can live in the world harmoniously.Only if we human beings make changes can
16、 wild animals be preserved.Thank you!一个英语单词一个英语单词,如果只由一个音节组成如果只由一个音节组成,就不存在重音或轻就不存在重音或轻音的问题。如果由两个或两个以上的音节组成音的问题。如果由两个或两个以上的音节组成,就产生单词就产生单词重音。念得特别响的音节重音。念得特别响的音节,就是单词重音所在就是单词重音所在,也就是重读也就是重读音节。其他音节叫非重读音节。除了一些复合词外音节。其他音节叫非重读音节。除了一些复合词外,一般一一般一个词只有一个重读音节个词只有一个重读音节,用用“”符号来标注。符号来标注。uPronunciation(1)三个或以上音节
17、的单词三个或以上音节的单词,重读在倒数第三个音节上。重读在倒数第三个音节上。如如:family(2)带有后缀的单词带有后缀的单词,重读在这些后缀的前一个音节上重读在这些后缀的前一个音节上(以下以下后缀除外后缀除外:-ed、-es、-er、-est、-or、-ary、-ory、-ment、-ous、-cy、-ry、-ty、-al、-ure、-ute、-ble、-ar、-ly、-less、-ness、-ful、-ing)。如如:-ianmusician-icatomic(3)以下后缀会将重读吸引至其本身变成主重读以下后缀会将重读吸引至其本身变成主重读(Primary Stress),而原重读降为次
18、重读而原重读降为次重读(Secondary Stress):-ain、-ee、-eer、-ier、-ade、-ival、-itis、-mental(-ental)。如如:refuge/refjud/refugee/refjudi/employ/ImplI/employee/emplIi/(4)双音节词在作为动词、名词双音节词在作为动词、名词(或形容词或形容词)时时,具有不同的具有不同的重读音节。一般有以下两种情况重读音节。一般有以下两种情况:名词名词/形容词形容词:重读在第一个音节。重读在第一个音节。如如:progress produce increase record permit 动词动词
19、:重读在第二个音节。重读在第二个音节。如如:progress produce increase record permitTask1.Read the words aloud to each other,and put them into the correct groups.and stand for stressed syllables(for primary stress,and for secondary stress,and for unstressed syllable.)alarming announcement authority architecture civilisati
20、on competition contribution electricity investigate literary recommend responsibility vocabulary volunteer refrigeratorEXAMPLE_ _ _ _ _alarming announcement authority architecture civilisationcompetition contribution electricity investigate literaryrecommend responsibility vocabulary volunteer refri
21、gerator_ _ _Task 2.Check your answers with another pair.Then listen and repeat.Task 3.Try reading the following words and pay attention to stressed syllables.(stands for primary stress;stands for secondary stress;stands for unstressed syllables)abandonprofessorendangermoreover kangaroomagazinerecomm
22、end activityillegallybiology beautifullyagriculture educationenergeticexplanationinfluential vocabularyimmediately electricity civilisationcharacteristicorganisation responsibilityimpossibilityTask 4.Summarise the rules of stressed syllables according to the above examples.一般两个或三个音节的单词一般两个或三个音节的单词,重
23、读在第一个音节上。但如果这个单词是带有重读在第一个音节上。但如果这个单词是带有前缀的前缀的,则重读在前缀后。如则重读在前缀后。如:aboveencourageHelp the wildlife in your neighbourhoodTask 1.Choose the right ending for each sentence.1.Binoculars _.2.Build bird feeder _.3.Use a bird field guide _.4.Put paper cut-outs on windows _.A.in order to identify birdsB.so th
24、at birds do not crash into themC.to make sure that birds have enough foodD.are used for watching birds from far awayExpressing purposes This is used for I did it to/in order to/so as to He has done it so that/in order that Task 2.Listen and answer the questions.1.Who are the teenagers?2.Where are th
25、ey?3.What are they doing?4.Why are they doing it?Theyre from a bird watching club.In the Qinling Mountains.Theyre searching for new wild birds and looking them up in their field guide.Its interesting and they can practise it anywhere.Task 3.Listen again and use the phrases you hear to fill in the bl
26、anks.1.They got up early _ search for wild birds.2.Ive brought 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 clean up habitats,build bird feeders,and put paper cut-outs on windows _ protect birds.so as toso thatin o
27、rder thatin order toTask 4.Discuss and talk.Think of other wildlife in your neighbourhood and their needs.What can you do to care for them?Discuss their needs and solutions in groups.A:I often see wild cats in our neighbourhood.Maybe we should do something to care for them.B:Should we put out bowls
28、of food for them?C:Sure,and I think we could also put out boxes or other things for them,so that they can find shelter when its cold or wet outside.Listening and TalkingNarrator: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 se
29、arch for wild birds.A:OK,is everybody 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 binocu
30、lars in order that we can see the birds better.Theyre reallypowerfulA:Cool,so lets go.uListening textSoft footsteps as they walk away.A:Shh.Do you hear that?Birdsong.B:I think that s a.Give me the binoculars!C:What can you see?B:Yes,there it is!Wow,its a.Fade out.Narrator:Birdwatching is an interest
31、ing hobby that you can do anywhere.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.Constant dripping wears away a stone.水滴石穿。水滴石穿。
