1、UNIT 2 WILDLIFE PROTECTION素养导航 主题语境人与自然保护自然 Wildlife ProtectionProtecting wildlife is at the heart of our mission.We focus on protecting populations of some of the worlds most important speciesthe survival of which are threatened by poaching,illegal trade and habitat loss.We use the best science ava
2、ilable to link on-the-ground work with high-level policy action to create lasting solutions that benefit wild animals as well as the people that live alongside them.DOUBLE THE NUMBER OF TIGERSWe aim to double the worlds wild tiger population by 2022.Were working with world leaders to take action,foc
3、using protection efforts in key sites,raising funds to permanently protect landscapes,and supporting community-based protection.Saving tigers is about more than restoring a single species.Tigers play an important role in keeping a healthy ecosystem.Every time we protect a tiger,we protect around 25,
4、000 acres of forestforests that support wildlife and local communities and supply people around the world with clean air,water,food,and products.ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO PROTECT WILDLIFEOver the last few decades,we have come to understand just how important it is for communities to actively steward the n
5、atural resources around them to improve economic and social well-being.Our work today reflects this fundamental reality.We work across a variety of communities and adapt our work based on the specific needs and interests of a given place,taking into consideration the locals particular set of protect
6、ion challenges.CLOSING ASIAS IVORY MARKETSIllegal killing of elephants for ivory destroys global populations.Estimates indicate that close to 20,000 elephants are killed each year,mostly for their tusks.Overall,we see demand increasing in East Asian and Southeast Asian markets,with the greatest dema
7、nd in China,Singapore,and Thailand.We are working to shut down the illegal markets in Thailand,and helped end the legal ivory trade in China.野生动物保护保护野生动物是我们的核心使命。我们致力于保护世界上一些最重要物种的数量,这些物种的生存受到偷猎、非法贸易和栖息地丧失的威胁。我们利用现有的最好的科学知识,将实地工作与高层政策行动联系起来,创造持久的解决方案,使野生动物以及生活在它们身边的人们受益。老虎的数量翻倍我们的目标是到2022年使世界野生老虎的数量
8、翻一番。我们正与世界领导人合作采取行动,将重点保护工作放在关键地点,筹集资金以永久保护景观,并支持以社区为基础的保护。拯救老虎不仅仅是恢复一个物种。老虎在保持一个健康的生态系统中扮演着重要的角色。每一次我们保护老虎,我们就保护了大约25 000英亩的森林这些森林支持着野生动物和当地社区,并为世界各地的人们提供清洁的空气、水、食物和产品。鼓励人们保护野生动物在过去几十年里,我们已经认识到社区积极管理其周围的自然资源对改善经济和社会福利是多么重要。我们今天的工作反映了这一基本现实。我们在不同的社区开展工作,并根据特定地区的具体需求和利益调整工作,同时考虑到当地面临的特殊保护的挑战。关闭亚洲象牙市场
9、非法猎杀大象获取象牙破坏了全球动物数量。据估计,每年有近2万头大象被猎杀,主要是为了获取象牙。总体而言,我们看到东亚和东南亚市场的需求在增长,其中中国、新加坡和泰国的需求最大。我们正在努力关闭泰国的非法市场,并帮助结束中国的合法象牙贸易。词海拾贝mission n.使命;任务poach v.侵占;挖走permanently adv.永久地ecosystem n.生态系统steward v.管理fundamental adj.基础的;基本的ivory n.象牙典句欣赏We focus on protecting populations of some of the worlds most imp
10、ortant speciesthe survival of which are threatened by poaching,illegal trade and habitat loss.译文:我们致力于保护世界上一些最重要物种的数量,这些物种的生存受到偷猎、非法贸易和栖息地丧失的威胁。分析:这是一个主从复合句。句中which引导介词of后的定语从句。理解诱思What is of great importance in wildlife protection?答案:Cooperation with local communities.Section AListening and Speakin
11、g.知识体系图解 语音 重读:多音节词economy,opportunity,democracy,calligraphy,curiosity,experience,sufficient,identify,translation,employee重点词汇 1.n.海报 2.adj.不合法的;非法的 3.vt.&vi.打猎;搜寻;追捕 4.adv.立刻 5.n.物种 6.vt.使惊恐;使害怕;使担心 n.恐慌;警报;警报器7.n.速度;(比)率vt.划分等级 8.adj.知道的;发觉的;有意识的 9.n.平均数;平均水平 adj.平均的;正常的;普通的10.vt.涉及;让担忧 poster ill
12、egalhuntimmediatelyspeciesalarmrateawareaverageconcern11.adj.居住的;活的;在用的 n.生活;生计12.vi.适应 vt.使适应;使适合 13.n.措施;方法 vt.测量;度量;估量 14.n.压力;要求 15.extinction n.16.mass adj.n.17.habitat n.18.authority n.livingadaptmeasurepressure灭绝大量的;广泛的大量;堆;群知道的;发觉的;有意识的官方;当权;权威重点短语 1.on earth 2.end up 3.die out 4.at an alarm
13、ing rate 5.aware of 6.on average 7.make progress 8.concerned about 9.adapt to 10.under pressure 究竟;到底结束灭亡;逐渐消失以惊人的速度意识到;知道平均取得进步对关切的;为担忧的适应在压力下;承受压力.释义匹配1.habitat A.to change something to suit different conditions or uses2.adapt B.be the business of sb;trouble;bother3.concernC.the force you produce
14、when you press something4.measureD.to find the size,length,or amount of something,using standard units such as inches,metres,etc.5.pressureE.the natural surroundings in which an animal or a plant usually lives答案:1.E2.A3.B4.D5.C.介词填空1.Some of the wild animals are dying out an alarming rate.2.Children
15、 must attend school the ages of 5 and 16.3.Im always very aware how much work there is still to be done.4.average,a powerful earthquake occurs less than once every two years.5.When you are pressure,you should do some exercise to get relaxed.atbetweenofOnunder重点词汇1.Our planets.is dying out at an alar
16、ming rate.我们星球上的正以惊人的速度灭绝。【词汇精讲】die out意为“灭亡;逐渐消失”,是固定短语。Perhaps too much fighting caused the dinosaurs to die out.或许是太多的争斗导致恐龙灭绝。In fact,half of the 6,0007,000 languages spoken around the world today will likely die out by the next century.事实上,今天世界上使用的6 000到7 000种语言中,有一半很可能在下个世纪消失。【词汇拓展】In a cold w
17、inter,many wild animals can die of hunger.在寒冷的冬天,许多野生动物可能会饿死。I am dying to know what happened because it was so strange.我很想知道发生了什么事,因为这件事太奇怪了。2.We must make people aware of the problem.我们必须让人们意识到这个问题【词汇精讲】aware是形容词,意为“知道的;发觉的;有意识的”,常和介词of连用。They were not aware of the historic significance of this fl
18、ight.他们没有意识到这次飞行的历史意义。I think he has been aware of how great this club is,and how much loyal the fans are.我觉得他已经意识到了这是一家多么伟大的俱乐部,这里的球迷是多么忠诚。【词汇拓展】Then he became aware that they were regarding him with interest.这时,他意识到他们都很感兴趣地看着他。In my opinion,its very important to develop an awareness of health now.
19、在我看来,现在提高健康意识很重要。【微写作】Smokers should be aware of the dangers to their own health and raise the awareness of giving up smoking.吸烟者应该意识到吸烟对自身健康的危害,提高戒烟的意识。3.How many elephants are killed on average every day?每天平均有多少头大象被杀死?【词汇精讲】average作名词,意为“平均数;平均水平”,作形容词,意为“平均的;正常的;普通的”。The average time the Chinese
20、people spend online is 17 hours per week.中国人每周上网的平均时间为17个小时。The average age of the boys in this class is fifteen.班里面男孩子的平均年龄是15岁。【词汇拓展】Last year was the warmest year on record,with global temperature 0.68 above the average.去年是有史以来最暖和的一年,全球温度比平均值高出0.68摄氏度。Toms work at school is above average,Jims bel
21、ow average and Jacks up to average.汤姆在校学习成绩属于中上水平,吉姆的学习成绩属中下水平,杰克的学习成绩属中等水平。4.Im concerned about the African elephants.我非常担忧非洲大象。【词汇精讲】句中的concerned是形容词,意为“担心的;关切的;相关的”,concern作动词时,意为“涉及;让担忧”。Many parents are concerned that some TV programs will have a bad influence on the development of their childr
22、en.许多家长担心一些电视节目会对孩子的成长有坏的影响。I hope the department concerned will deal with the matter immediately.我希望有关部门立刻处理这件事情。What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change.让我担心的是我们对事态的变化缺乏准备。【词汇拓展】She is deeply concerned about your safety.她非常担心你的安全。As far as Im concerned,you cant ignore the fact.就我
23、个人而言,你不能忽视这个事实。【温馨提示】形容词concerned作前置定语时,意为“关心的,挂念的,担心的”;作后置定语时,意为“相关的;有关的”。例如:a concerned look“关切的神情”;the authorities concerned“有关当局”。5.Elephants need large living spaces,so its difficult for them to adapt to the changes.大象需要很大的生存空间,所以它们很难适应变化。【词汇精讲】adapt作不及物动词,意为“适应”,常和介词to连用,作及物动词词组,意为“使适应;使适合”。It
24、 was not long before the children adapted to the life in the country.不久孩子们就适应了乡下的生活。It was the culture that made it hard for him to adapt to/adapt himself to the new environment abroad.是文化使得他很难适应国外的新环境。【词汇拓展】This play was adapted from the book Betrayed Spring by Jack Lindsay.此剧是根据杰克林赛所著小说被出卖了的春天改编而成
25、的。This novel has been adapted for radio from the Russian original.这部小说已由俄文原著改编成无线电广播节目。When you go to a new country,you must adapt yourself to new customs.当你到一个新的国家,你必须使自己适应新的风俗习惯。【微写作】He is good at adapting plays and the adaptation of the play for radio was easily done by him.他擅长改编剧本,把剧本改编成广播节目很容易就
26、由他完成了。6.What measures are being taken to help them?正在采取什么措施来帮助它们?【词汇精讲】measure作名词,意为“措施;方法”,是可数名词;作动词,意为“测量;估量;度量”。Education shouldnt be measured purely by examination results.教育不应该纯粹用考试成绩来衡量。We have adopted many measures to protect wild animals.我们采取了许多措施来保护野生动物。【词汇拓展】In the old days,my mother alway
27、s made new clothes to my own measure with Spring Festival coming.过去,妈妈在春节来临时总是为我量身做新衣服。.选词填空 average,living,measure,rate,alarm 1.Now scientists are doing a research on the environment of other species.答案:living2.The employment has continued to rise in big cities thanks to the efforts of the local go
28、vernments.答案:rate3.Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving license reached 200,000,an of 40,000 per year.答案:average4.Sorry Im late.I might have turned off the clock and gone back to sleep again.答案:alarm5.(2019全国卷)This smart keyboard precisely the cadence(节奏)with which one types
29、 and the pressure fingers apply to each key.答案:measures.完成句子1.This kind of wild animals is(处于危险中)extinction.答案:in danger of2.African elephants(正在被猎杀)and their number is becoming smaller.答案:are being hunted3.The government must(采取措施)to protect these animals.答案:take measures4.The police told the children(不要玩)on the street.答案:not to play5.The population of the country is growing(以惊人的速度).答案:at an alarming rate
