1、A Day in the CloudsA Day in the CloudsReading&SpeakingDo you know this creature?Tibetian Antelope藏羚羊Antelopes lives in the plains of Tibet,Qinghai and Xinjiang.They suffer some attacks,because of their valuable fur.Hunters shoot them and use their furs to make profits.The species was hunted and was
2、driven into the danger of extinction.The Tibetan antelopes and their protection.Its a journal.the first-person narrative(第一人称)stating what happened in a day1.Whats the main idea of the text?2.Whats the genre(体裁)of this article?SkimmingSkimmingSkimmingSkimming1Why did the writer visit Tibet?He visite
3、d to observe Tibetan antelopes.2What did people do to help protect the Tibetan antelope?People volunteered to watch over the antelopes day and night to protect them.Bridges and gates were built to help them move around safely.SkimmingSkimming3What does“national protection”mean?Can you list more exam
4、ples?“National protection”means something is protected across the whole country，and it is illegal to harm it.4How does the writer feel about modern life?How do you know?The writer thinks modern life goes against nature，because he says we must change the way we live if we really want to protect wildl
5、ife and the planet.Draw A MindmapScanningScanningA Day in the CloudsThe introduction of the topicB o d yThe aythors reflectionScanningScanningThe introduction of the topicA day in the clouds The purpose to visit Tibet：To observe Tibetan antelopes.About Tibetan antelopes：They are graceful animals whi
6、ch live on the plains.They are hunted illegally for their valuable fur.Therefore,they are in dangerous situation.Body Bad times of Tibet Antelopes：The population dropped greatly.Hunters made profits.The habitats became smaller.Measures:The government put it under protection.Volunteers watched over t
7、hem day and night.Bridges and gates were added to let them move easily.Effect:The Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.ScanningScanningReflection We must change our way of life Besides,we should learn to exist in harmony with nature.ScanningScanningEndingA Day in the CloudsA
8、 Day in the CloudsIntensive ReadingParagragh 1Paragragh 1The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp.To our left,snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.On the plain in front of us,we can just make out a herd of graceful a
9、nimals.This is why were here to observe Tibetan antelopes.The Tibetan antelope lves high above sea level.定语从句这就是.的原因Paragragh 1Paragragh 1This is why were here to observe Tibetan antelopes.这就是.的原因（why 引导表语从句+结果）This is why the audience all like the performer.这就是为什么观众都喜欢那个演员。那就是我们积极参与社会活动的原因。Thats wh
10、y we take an active part in social activities.Paragragh 1Paragragh 1 That/This/It is why+结果那/这就是为什么 That/This/It is because+原因那/这是因为 Tom was late for work this morning.That was because he was stuck in traffic.今天早上汤姆上班迟到了，那是因为他遇上了堵车。The reason why Tom was late for work this morning was that he was st
11、uck in traffic.今天早上汤姆上班迟到的原因是他遇上了堵车。Paragragh 2Paragragh 2Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet,Xinjiang,and Qinghai.Watching them move slowly across the green grass,Im struck by their beauty.Im also reminded of the danger they are in.They are being hunted,illegally,for their valuable fur.现在
12、分词做时间状语am/is/are being done现在进行时下的被动语态Paragragh 1Paragragh 1Watching them move slowly,Im struck by their beauty.现 在 分 词 作 状 语 从时间上看从时间上看现在分词的一般式表示的动作动作与谓语动词表示的动作谓语动词表示的动作同时同时发生或几乎同时发生；从语态上看从语态上看现在分词往往表示主动主动的动作，它的逻辑主语就是句子的主语。Paragragh 1Paragragh 1P r a c t i c e_(be)ill，the athlete couldnt take part
13、in the marathon._(turn)right，you will find the stadium where we train.The mother died，_(leave)a lot of money for her children.He sat at the table，_(read)China Daily.There is a dead antelope _(hunt)by hunters.Being TurningleavingreadinghuntedParagragh 1Paragragh 1Watching them move slowly,Im struck b
14、y their beauty.be stuck be stuck 接介词接介词in，指，指“困在困在”某个地方、某个地方、“陷于陷于”某种困境麻烦等某种困境麻烦等Seven of were stuck in the lift for over an hour.The car wheels were stuck in the mud.Paragragh 3Paragragh 3My guide is Zhaxi,a villager from Changtang.He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.The reserve is a
15、shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet.To Zhaxi,the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life.“Were not trying to save the animals,”he says,“Actually,were trying to save ourselves.”Paragragh 4Paragragh 4The1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope.Th
16、e population dropped by more than 50 percent.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits.Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.as引导伴随状语Paragragh 5Paragragh 5The1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope.The population dropped by more than 50 perce
17、nt.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits.Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.as引导原因状语Paragragh 6Paragragh 6 In order to save this species from extinction,the Chinese government placed it under national protection.Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over
18、 the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks.Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.keep.adj.Paragragh 7Paragragh 7 The measures were effective.The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015,the Tibetan antelope wa
19、s removed from the endangered species list.The government,however,does not intend to stop the protection programs,since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.since引导原因状语从句Paragragh 8Paragragh 8 In the evening,I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars.I think about the antelopes
20、 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.宾语从句条件状从Paragragh 8Paragragh 8Only when we learn to exist
21、 in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.only+状语（从句）”位于句首引起部分倒装“only+状语（副词/介词短语/从句）”提至句首以示强调时，后面的句子或主句要用部分倒装，即把助动词、情态动词或be 动词提到主语前面。Paragragh 8Paragragh 8Only then did I recognize him.直到那时我才认出他。Only in this way can we calm the little girl down.只有用这种方式我们才能让这个小女
22、孩冷静下来。Only when he told me did I know details of his trip.只有当他告诉我时我才知道了他旅行的细节。A day in the cloudsWhy does the author visit Tibet?What does the author see and hear?How does the author feel?to observe Tibetan antelopes current situation of Tibetan antelopes Zhaxis views of Changtang National Nature Re
23、serve bad times for Tibetan antelopes to change our way of life the governments measures and achievement live in harmony with natureRead the sentences below，and decide if each idea is the literal meaning（L）of the text or only implied（l）by the text.EXAMPLEI The Tibetan antelope lives high above sea l
24、evel.（This is implied by“The air is thin”.）Literal 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.TipsPracticePractice When they first saw the antelopes，they were
25、very far away.We should not buy goods made from endangered animals.Human activities are threatening animals and plants.The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now.IIIL（Implied by“we can just make out a herd of graceful animals”.Implied by“They are being hunted，illegally，for their valuable
26、fur”and“Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits”.）Implied by“The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants”and“the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared”.（The same meaning as“in June 2015，the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list”.）PracticePra
27、cticePracticePracticeLearn about elephants by reading and completing the passage with the correct forms of the words.hunter illegally reserve attack exist plain harmony threat Herds of elephants used to live on the _ of Africa and in the forests of Asia.But today，they face a serious _ from_.These la
28、rge animals are being killed _ for their body parts that are considered valuable.In 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.plainsthreathuntersillegallyreservesattacksexistsharmony T h a n k sT h a n k sReading&Speaking
