1、 Unit 2 Wildlife Protection Reading and Thinking P16-17Look at the opening page of the unit.Lead inCan you describe what you see in the picture?an African elephant:teethtusks象牙象牙ivory 象牙象牙 long nose trunk 象鼻，树干，躯干象鼻，树干，躯干What other endangered animals can you think of when reading this quote?several
2、gemsboks好望角大羚羊（产好望角大羚羊（产于非洲）于非洲）:a type of antelope in Southern AfricaWhen the buying stops,the killing can too.WildAid野生救援协会Warm upWhat do you know about this animals?When the buying stops,the killing can too.Wild AidLook at the posters below and make predictions.Before Listening违法的打猎物种，种类海报Picture
3、 1illegal huntingPicture 2wild life species lostPicture 2say no to shark fin soupWhat can you find out from the posters?n.鲨鱼Look at the posters.Can you describe what you see in the poster and what message they convey?Viewingposter 1ua clockcounting the timea tiger at“11 oclock”positiona man at“12 oc
4、lock”positionmany dead bodies under the clockuwords:stop illegal hunting immediatelymessage:Illegal hunting has resulted in the extinction of some animals.If we dont stop it,human beings will be the next one to die out.not allowed by lawdeath of all its living membersposter 2uan hourglass水漏，沙漏水漏，沙漏t
5、op:150-200 wildlife species lostdown:lost falling down with some wildlife at the bottom(extinct wildlife)ubackground:every 24 hours message:There are 150-200 wildlife species lost every 24 hours.Call on people to pay attention to such a serious situation.extinction n.extinct adj.Look at the posters.
6、Can you describe what you see in the poster and what message they convey?Viewingposter 3ua big bowl of shark fin 鱼翅鱼翅soupa big dying shark with its fin falling down,bleedingdead sharks without fins more sharks on a spoon勺子，调羹勺子，调羹message:Up to 73 million sharks end up in shark fin soup each year.Cal
7、l on people to protect wildlife by stop having shark fin soup.Look at the posters.Can you describe what you see in the poster and what message they convey?Viewing1.Look at the pictures below.What do you think the text is about?2.What do you know about the Tibetan antelope and the Changtang National
8、Nature Reserve?A Day in the CloudsPredict and SkimWhose day is it?Where do they go?Why do they go there?What do they see?The authorsZhaxissnow-covered mountains on the plainTibetTo observe Tibetan antelopesA herd of graceful animalsThey move slowly across.Read and ComprehendHow does the author obser
9、ve the Tibetan antelopes?(Para1-3)The Place(Environment/Habitat)The air is thinsnow-covered mountains disappear into cloudson the plains of Tibet,Xinjiang,and Qinghaithe green grassThe Action/Appearance The things the author does when observing Changtang National Nature Reservegracefulmove slowly ac
10、ross the green grassbeautifulhave to rest several timescan just make out a herd of.Watching.,Im struck by their beautyIm also reminded of the danger.Unique/SpecialWorthwhile to protectlive in harmony in natureobserve by seeing/feeling/hearingMaintenance(维护)of peaceRead and ComprehendHow does the aut
11、hor observe the Tibetan antelopes?(Para2.4.5.6.7)The Timethe 1980s and 1990sTo save this species from extinctionin June 2015a day nowin the futurepopulationHunters were shooting.Their habitat were becoming.populationThe Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.They are in danger
12、.They are being hunted,illegally,for their valuable fur.The Chinese government placed.Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over.Bridges and gates were added.change our way of lifeexist in harmony with natureHumans constant efforts to protect Tibetan antelopeHow does the author observe the Tibetan ante
13、lopes?(Para1-7)Read and ComprehendThe relationship between human beings and Tibetan antelopes P1P2P3P4P5P6P7We observe the Tibetan antelopes.harmoniousZhaxi protects and saves the Tibetan antelopes.harmoniousIm struck by their beauty.harmoniousPeople illegally hunt Tibetan antelopes for their fur.di
14、sharmoniousHunters were shooting antelopes to make profits.Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.disharmoniousThe Chinese government/Zhaxi and other volunteers take measures to protect the antelopesharmoniousThe Chinese government continue to protect the antelopes
15、.harmoniousMuch is being done to protect wildlife.We must change our way of life,and live in harmony with nature.harmoniousObjections(反对)to hurting the Tibetan antelopes.Read and ComprehendThe land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life.We are not trying to save the animal.Actually,w
16、ere trying to save ourselves.What else does the author observe to protect Tibetan antelopes?(Para3,5,6,7)Zhaxi The things he does The idea he expresses worksprotectssaveswatches overkeeps them safe from attackThe feelings he has IndividualparticipationYouth like you Governmentplaced it under nationa
17、l protectioncontinue to protect the antelopesOfficialparticipation？change our way of lifeexist in harmony with natureYouthsparticipationRespect for natureNation joint effortsRead and ComprehendAfter a days observation,what does the author think about the future?In the evening,I drink a cup of tea an
18、d watch the stars.I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me.Much is being done to protect wildlife,but if we really want to save the planet,we must change our way of life.Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.More can be
19、done in the future.We are expected to have a greener lifestyle to reduce pollution.We are supposed to stop buying goods made from endangered animals.We need to realise that we are part of nature and can not separate from it.We should take our responsibilities to protect the wildlife and keep a balan
20、ce between human beings and wildlife animals.Appeal for awarenessA(n)_ Day in the CloudsConclusion and further thinkingThe author observes Tibetan antelopesThe Place(Environment/Habitat)The Action/AppearanceThe TimeThe author observes ZhaxiThe necessity to protect Tibetan antelopesThe things he does
21、 The idea he expresses The feelings he has The possibility for individuls to protect Tibetan antelopesThe author thinks about the futureThe urgency to protect Tibetan antelopes/wildlifeConclusion and further thinkingMaintenance(维护)of peaceHumans constant efforts Objections(反对)to hurting Youths parti
22、cipationRespect for natureAppeal for awarenessA Day in the CloudsNation joint effortsHARMONYHarmonyHumansWildlifeNaturePlanetLoveTibetThe place with high altitudeThe paradise for the wildlifeSacred landAssignmentWith all these efforts,suppose the author goes back to Tibet to observe the antelopes se
23、veral years later,what will be the enviornment and the relationship between human beings and the Tibetan antelope?Please describle the situations with the useful expressions in the text.snow-covered mountains;a herd of graceful animals;move slowly across the green grass;observe Tibetan antelopes;Wat
24、ching.,Im struck by their beauty;can just make out a herd of.exist in harmony with nature;The land is sacred.I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars.the paradise for the wildlifeExercise3:Page17:Read the sentences below,and decide if each idea is the literal meaning(L)of the text or only implied(l)
25、by the text.Identify literal and implied meaningLiteral meaning is the usual,basic meaning of the words,i.e.exactly what the words say.Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed,i.e.you guess the meaning based on what you know.Read the sentences below,and decide if each idea is the lite
26、ral meaning(L)of the text or only the implied(I)by the text.EXAMPLE_ The Tibetan antelope lives high above sea level.(This is implied by“The air is thin”.)I_ When they first saw the antelopes,they were very far away.(Implied by“we can just make out a herd of graceful animals”.)_ We should not buy go
27、ods made from endangered animals.(Implied by“They are being hunted,illegally,for their valuable fur”and“Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits”.)II_ Human activities are threatening animals and plants.(Implied by“The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants”and“the threats to the Tib
28、etan antelope have not yet disappeared”.)_ The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now.(The same meaning as“in June 2015,the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list”.)ILExercise4:Page17:Learn about elephants by reading and completing the passage with the correct forms
29、 of the words.Herds of elephants used to live on the_ of Africa and in the forests of Asia.But today,they face a serious _ from _.These large animals are being killed_ for their body parts that are considered valuable.hunter illegally reserve attackexist plain harmony threatplainsthreathuntersillega
30、llyIn order to save them,some countries have created _ where they can live in peace and safety.However,the _ on them will continue as long as interest in buying elephant products _.To achieve _ between humans and animals,the world must protect these beautiful creatures.hunter illeagally reserve atta
31、ckexist plain harmony threatreservesattacksexistsharmony生物The writer says that we must change our way of life and learn to live in harmony with nature in order to save our planet.Do you agree?What do you think we should do or change?I agree that we must try and live in harmony with nature in order to save our planet.I think what we must do is to realise that we are part of nature and not separate from it.We cant survive without it and so when we damage it,we literally damage ourselves.Therefore,I think education is very important to change how we relate to nature.THANKS
