1、Integrated skillsCalling for the protection of animalsUnit 1 Nature in the balanceYangtze finless porpoisegolden monkeyTibetan antelopeWhat do they have in common?They are endangered,even close to extinction.What are the causes for their being endangered?Climate changeNatural disastersHuman activiti
2、es.1.Who are the most fearsome hunters according to research?2.What are the three main reasons why people hunt animals?3.How do human activities indirectly have an effect on animals?A Read the news report and answer the questions below.Humans have the greatest impact on animal populations.ReadingWe
3、hunt animals for food,for fashion and for fun.We destroy their habitats when we build farms or factories.Air,water,noise and light pollution can have an impact on animals.1.cause increasing harm to2.spring to mind3.have the greatest impact on4.bring.close to extinction5.go extinct6.impact indirectly
4、 on animal populations7.be tracked and shot8.put.in dangerKey Expressions 对.造成日益严重的损害 突然想到对.有最大的影响使.濒临灭绝 （变得）灭绝 间接影响动物数量 被追踪和射杀 使.处于危险状态What is the writers prediction of humans effects on animals?As the human population continues to grow,so does the effect we have on animals.Whats the significance o
5、f protecting animals?What can we do to protect animals?Lets watch the video in Part B and think about possible ways.Discussion Jim has found a video about protecting animals.ViewingViewing1.What happened to several whale species in the last century?They were hunted near extinction.2.What can protect
6、ed areas ensure?They can ensure water and food supplies are safe.3.What causes the loss of animal habitats in the Amazon rainforest?People cutting down trees.4.What will we be better able to do if we learn more about how human activities harm the environment?We will be better able to change our beha
7、viour.ViewingB2 Watch the video again and complete the notes below.Importance of animalsThey make our world more(1)_.They provide (2)_ for us.They play a role in (3)_ of our ecosystem.Ways to protect animalsMake hunting endangered animals(4)_.Protect(5)_.Create well-planned and well-managed protecte
8、d areas.Take small actions,like (6)_.Make people understand the problems facing animals.In pairs,talk about animal protection.Use the following questions and expressions to help you.Cl Why should we protect animals?l How are animals harmed by human activities?l What action should be taken to protect
9、 animals?SpeakingAnimals are in danger/at risk when we We can take care of/protect animals with these measures.Protecting animal habitats is of great importance because We can take measures to/make efforts to We should call on people to thesis statementkey information key words key phrases1、表示思路转折的：
10、but,although,though,yet，even though,even if等；2、表示时间顺序的：first,second,third,next,after that,then,last,finally 等；3、表示加深程度的：besides,whats more,moreover，apart from等。4、表示说话人想总结其说话内容的：in my opinion,in a(one)word等。5、表示强调的：indeed,anyway,in fact，as a matter of fact 等；6、表示原因和结果的：because,as,for,since,so,as a re
11、sult等；Write an article for the school newspaper calling for everyone to protect animals.D When you write an article to call for the protection of animals,you can follow the structure below:State the importance of protecting animals.Explain how human activities harm animals.Come up with ways to prote
12、ct animals.Planning your writingWritingIt is a good idea to give examples when you explain how human activities harm animals.You can use the following expressions:for example,for instance,take the example of,etc.You can also use powerful and emotive words and phrases to make a strong impact on the r
13、eader.Checking your writingRemember to check your writing after you finish and exchange drafts between you and your partner.Pay attention to the following aspects:PunctuationSpelling Grammar Choice of wordsStyle(formal/informal)StructureThe importance of protecting animals:They make our world more b
14、eautiful and lively.They provide food and medicine for us.They provide us with many things such as food,clothes and happiness.They play a role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem./They help maintain the balance of our ecosystem.They have led us to key advances in science and technology.Expre
15、ssions for your writing Animals play a very important role.We cannot live/survive without animals.Animals mean a lot/a great deal/much to us.The importance of animals can never be ignored/denied/doubted.Ways to protect animalsMake hunting endangered animals against the law.Protect animal habitats by
16、 creating well-planned and well-managed protected areas and taking small actions like using less paper.Reduce how much beef we eat.Make people understand the importance of animals and their need for protection.Expressions for your writing Its high time that we did/should do something to.该是我们做该是我们做的时
17、候了的时候了 Lets join our hands and take action immediately.让我我们携起手来，立即采取行动。让我我们携起手来，立即采取行动。In my opinion,we should.and spare no effort to.because only in this way can we.在我看来，我们应该不遗余力地在我看来，我们应该不遗余力地因为只有这样，我们才因为只有这样，我们才Please start from now on!We will never know what we can do until we try!请从现在开始！我们永远不知道
18、自己能做什么，直到我们去尝试！请从现在开始！我们永远不知道自己能做什么，直到我们去尝试！If everyone makes some contributions,.will become.如果每个人都做出一些贡献，如果每个人都做出一些贡献，将会变成将会变成Expressions for your writingHelp protect animals!Animals are very important to our world,and we must work together to protect them.Some of them bring us joy.Some provide us
19、 with food and clothes.Still others have led us to key advances in science and technology.Last but not least,animals help maintain the balance of our ecosystem.Unfortunately,many species are endangered because of us.Human activities have done much harm to animals.Some human activities,such as huntin
20、g and fishing,directly cause populations of many animals to fall.Other human activities have an indirect impact on animals.For example,the destruction of the Amazon rainforest has led to the loss of animal habitats.We must try to do whatever we can to protect animals.By reducing our use of wood and
21、paper,we can save not only trees,but animals living in the forests.Likewise,we should try to reduce the amount of beef that we eat,because many trees in the Amazon are cut down to make room for cattle farming.But above all,we should spread awareness about the importance of animals and their need for
22、 protection.写作：现代城市生活使得人们越来越主动地走近大自然，去远足、踏青、野餐等。但是这些活动，也给大自然带来了许多伤害和问题。请你代表你们班级，起草一份倡议书，倡导保护自然。主要内容包括：人类带给大自然的伤害；你的倡议；你的希望。注意：词数80左右。_参考范文：Nowadays,nature is constantly harmed by people,which in turn affects the life of the mankind.Take picnicking for example,fires caused by it have caused great dam
23、age to the wildlife and the forest.The rubbish left after the picnic also has negative impacts on the environment.In order to cope with these problems and protect the ecosystem,we appeal to everyones participation in fighting against unfriendly behavior.When getting close to nature,choose regions where tourists are allowed to get in.When having a picnic,never make a fire in the wild,especially in a forest.When returning home,get rid of all the waste you have produced.Lets work together and start now!Your action counts.
