1、Reading A Zoos:Cruel or CaringUnit 2 Animals Period 1Lead inHow do they feel?Happy?Sad?Content?Longing for something?Lead inHow do they feel?Safe?Worried?Relaxed?Nervous?Lead inHow do they feel?Free?Satisfied?Lignt-hearted?Fun?Pre-Reading Questions1.Do you think zoos are suitable homes for animals?2
2、.Shall we cage animals in zoos or shall we set them free in the wild?ReadingZoos:Cruel or Caring?vocabulary1.debate v.&n.讨论讨论2.establishment n.机构；大型组织机构；大型组织 Last weekend I visited a zoo with a friend.When we were there,we debated whether or not zoos were a good thing.When I was little,I loved going
3、 to zoos.Now,at the age of 20,I still enjoy visiting them.However,I am aware that there are lots of people who dont support these establishments.para.1a zootherezoosestablishments?Question Time1.Summarize the first paragraph in one sentence.People debate on whether or not zoos are a good thing.Zoos:
4、Cruel or Caring?Reading Animal welfare is a growing concern in todays society.There are many people who believe that zoos are cruel.They argue that it is cruel to remove animals from their natural habitats and keep them in cages.An animal kept in a zoo will lead a life different from an animal that
5、lives in the wild.vocabulary3.welfare n.福利；福祉福利；福祉4.concern n.担心；担心；忧虑忧虑5.cruel adj.残酷的；残忍的残酷的；残忍的6.argue v.争论争论7.remove v.移走；拿去移走；拿去8.habitat v.栖息地栖息地9.cage n.笼子笼子para.2-1Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Question Time2.Summarize the above para.2-1 in one sentence.Many people believe that it is inhuman to cage
6、animals in zoos where animals might lose their natures.Zoos:Cruel or Caring?ReadingFor example,animals in zoos dont have to hunt for food.Additionally,some animals become unhappy in zoos because there isnt enough space.Zoos exhibit animals from places all over the world and animals must therefore ad
7、just to different climates and seasons,depending on the location of the zoo in relation to where they come from.para.2-2vocabulary10.hunt v.猎杀猎杀11.additionally adv.此外此外12.exhibit v.展览展览13.adjust to v.调整调整14.climate n.气候气候15.location n.位置位置Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Question Time3.Summarize para.2-2 in one
8、 sentence.Bad effects on animals are listed when they are caged in zoos.bad effects on animalsno hunting for foodunhappy for space limitpassively adjusting to local climateZoos:Cruel or Caring?bad effectsQuestion Time4.Summarize the whole paragraph 2 in one sentence.From the perspective of animal ri
9、ghts,some people hold that it is inhuman to cage animals in zoos.Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Group Work5.Translate the following sentence.“Zoos exhibit animals from places all over the world and animals must therefore adjust to different climates and seasons,depending on the location of the zoo in relation
10、 to where they come from.”动物园里展出的动物来自世界各地。非本地的动物必须调整自己以动物园里展出的动物来自世界各地。非本地的动物必须调整自己以适应动物园所在地的气候和季节。适应动物园所在地的气候和季节。Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Reading For human visitors,however,a trip to the zoo can be an educational experience.When s t u d e n t s l e a r n a b o u t endangered species and are able to see
11、 them in a zoo,they are more likely to support projects designed to save these animals from extinction.vocabulary16.endanger v.濒临危险濒临危险17.design v.意图意图18.extinction n.灭绝灭绝para.3-1Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Question Time6.Summarize para.3-1 in one sentence.A trip to the zoo can be very educational for stud
12、ents.Zoos:Cruel or Caring?ReadingZoos are involved in many conservation projects:supporting zoos provides essential funding for these projects.vocabulary19.involve v.牵涉牵涉20.conservation n.保护保护21.essential adj.必不可少的必不可少的para.3-2Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Question Time7.Summarize para.3-2 in one sentence.Zo
13、os provide basic funding for many conservation projects.Zoos:Cruel or Caring?ReadingDue to threats such as illegal hunting,there are many species which would be extinct if they werent kept in zoos.vocabulary22.threat n.威胁威胁23.illegal adj.违反的违反的24.extinct adj.灭绝的灭绝的para.3-3Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Questi
14、on Time8.Summarize para.3-3 in one sentence.Zoos protect some animals from being killed by illegal hunting.Zoos:Cruel or Caring?ReadingMoreover,many zoos attempt to replicate an animals natural habitat:a range of material is used to create a space that is similar to what would be found in the wild.L
15、ots of toys are usually put in exhibitions to prevent animals from getting bored.Animals that live in tropical countries are typically housed indoors in heated tanks which are kept at a temperature similar to that of their natural habitat.vocabulary25.moreover adv.此外此外26.attempt v.尝试尝试 27.replicate
16、v.复制复制28.exhibition n.展览品展览品 29.tropical adj.热带的热带的30.typically adv.典型地典型地31.tank n.水箱水箱 32.indoors adv.在室内在室内 33.habitat n.栖息地栖息地para.3-4Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Question Time9.Summarize para.3-4 in one sentence.Efforts are made to protect animals welfare by zoos.efforts made by zoos material used to r
17、eplicate the wildtoys for animalsindoor tanks at a tropical temperature Zoos:Cruel or Caring?effortsQuestion Time10.Summarize the whole paragraph 3 in one sentence.From the perspective of wild animal conservation,it is believed that zoos do have good reasons to exist.Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Reading Eve
18、ry zoo has a slightly different approach to animal care and welfare,but overall I think zoos are a good thing.Seeing animals in their natural habitats isnt always possible and I think zoos offer a good alternative.A trip to the zoo is both educational and fun Ill definitely continue to visit zoos!pa
19、ra.4vocabulary34.slightly adj.稍微稍微35.approach n.方法方法36.overall adv.总地来看总地来看37.alternative n.可供选择的事物可供选择的事物38.definitely adv.确定地确定地Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Question Time11.Summarize para.4 in one sentence.In conclusion,I consider zoos are a good thing.Zoos are good-alternative for seeing animals in the w
20、ild educational and fun Zoos:Cruel or Caring?good animal care and welfareSummary of Reading A People debate on whether or not zoos are a good thing.From the perspective of animal rights,some people hold that it is inhuman to cage animals in zoos.From the perspective of wild animal conservation,it is
21、 believed that zoos do have reasons to exist.In conclusion,I consider zoos are a good thing.Zoos:Cruel or Caring?Speaking 1.Explain why some people disagree to cage animals in zoos,using the cues below.bad effectsanimals in zoosfoodspacetemperatureproblemsseasonal changeSpeaking 2.Explain why some p
22、eople think zoos are a good thing,using the cues below.Zoos,goodanimals in zooseducationprotection of endangered animalsfunfunding for conservationSummaryWhat have we read and learnt today?Topic:Whether or not we should cage animals in zoos?1.educational and fun2.protection purpose3.funding conserva
23、tion1.no hunting for food2.no space as in the wild3.passively adjusting to the local climates and seasonsPros(支持支持)Cons(反对反对)HomeworkRecite the following words and phrases.crueldebateestablishment welfareconcernargueremovehabita additionallycagehuntexhibitadjustclimatelocationextinctiondesignthreatillegalextinctconservationessentialattemptmaterialmoreoverexhibition typicallyslightlyapproachtankoveralldefinitelyreplicatetropicalindoors
