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Unit 2 Using Language
Describe an iconic animal
Look at the pictures below.
What are the amazing animals of Australia
kangaroo
Tasmanian devil
koala
duck–billed platypus
Describe an iconic animal
What are the features of them Let’s read the
passage for information.
Pre-reading: read for the topic sentence and the structure
THE AMAZING ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA
Our topic today is "Creatures Unique to Australia", with questions answered by wildlife expert Dr Jim Smith.
我们今天的话题是“澳大利亚特有的生物”，
由野生动物专家吉姆·史密斯博士回答问题。
Kangaroo
Appearance：
Uniqueness：
Relationship with humans：
Babies：
Q1:Australia has lots of unique animals, but which animal is a symbol of the country
cannot , have a .
baby kangaroos weigh .
To in mother’s pouch.
hit and___________
look .
cute
walk backwards
pouch
stay safe and warm
2g
Activity2: Read the text carefully and take notes.
kick hard
1. When do baby kangaroos begin to spend less time with their mothers
After they learn to jump.
2. Why shouldn’t you try to pet a wild kangaroo
They can hit and kick very hard.
While-reading: read for the details
Koala
Appearance：
uniqueness：
Relationship with others：
Others：
cute but .
interaction with humans can
.
government began to .
eating, & on tree trunks
Read
Q2: Koalas are cute, and we see so many pictures of people holding
them. But in many places in Australia, it is against the law to even touch them. Can you clarify that
sensitive
cause them a lot of stress
sleeping
hanging
make laws against touching koalas
3. What do koalas spend most of their time doing
They spend quite a lot of time eating, sleeping, and hanging onto tree trunks.
4. Why has the government made it against the law to handle koalas
Interaction with humans can cause them a lot of stress.
While-reading: read for the details
Tasmanian devil
Appearance：
Diet：
Relationship with others：
Others：
Q3: So, we've talked about some cute animals. What about animals which aren't so cute
at night , when fighting or eating --- could .
about the size of and look like rather .
towards people
mostly .
small dogs
large black rats
dead animals
not violent
hunt
loud cries / noise
wake the dead
5. What two things about Tasmanian devils can bother
people most
The noise they make could wake the dead and they have a terrible smell.
6. What do Tasmanian devils like to eat
Their diet is mostly dead animals.
While-reading: read for the details
Duck-billed
platypus
Appearance：
Uniqueness：
Others：
like a duck’s
in a nest but is a , with a unique .
can under the water; use
to find food.
Q4: Australia also has some animals that many people have never heard of, for example, the duck-billed platypus. Is that some kind of bird
nose and feet
biology
lay eggs
primitive
mammal
electrical sensors
dive
7. What makes the way duck-billed platypuses give birth so different from other mammals
It lays eggs in a nest like a bird.
8. What is the unique way used by duck-billed platypuses to find food
It finds food in the water by using electrical sensors in its bill.
While-reading: read for the details
Part 2　语篇研析
Ⅰ.速读文章并完成下列题目
1．Read the text and match the main idea of each part.
Part 1　　A．The duck billed platypuses of Australia.
Part 2　 B．The kangaroos of Australia.
Part 3　　C．The koalas of Australia.
Part 4　　D．The Tasmanian devils of Australia.
答案：Part 1　B；Part 2　C；Part 3　D；Part 4　A
2．What's the main idea of the text
A．The kangaroos of Australia.
B．The koalas of Australia.
C．The duck billed platypuses of Australia.
D．The creatures unique to Australia.
答案：D
Ⅱ.细读文章并选出最佳答案
1．Which animal is a symbol of Australia
A．The duck billed platypus.
B．The kangaroo.
C．The koala.
D．The Tasmanian devil.
答案：B
2．Which of the following statements is NOT true
A．In many places in Australia, it is against the law to hold the koalas.
B.Koalas are not only quite cute but also very sensitive creatures.
C．Koalas like to interact with humans.
D．People can hold a koala for only a limited time and on a limited frequency of occasions.
答案：C
3．What can we know about the Tasmanian devils from the text
A．They can easily be seen.
B．They can make very loud noise.
C．They can wake the dead.
D．They don't eat dead animals.
答案：B
4．All the following are true EXCEPT that ．
A．the duck billed platypus lays eggs in a nest like a bird
B．the duck billed platypus is a primitive mammal, with a unique biology
C．the duck billed platypus uses its senses of sight or smell to find food
D．the duck billed platypus finds food by using electrical sensors in its bill
C
　Writing—A description of an iconic animal
　　本单元的写作任务是标志性动物描写。这种类型的文章属于介绍类说明文，是对一种标志性动物进行说明或描述的写作。
　　它通常要求抓住该动物的主要特征进行描述，写作内容可以从外形、生活环境、生活习性等方面展开描写，要求语言简明扼要，通俗易懂，描写详略得当。
假设你是李华，某国际英文杂志的 Iconic Animals 栏目正面向全球中学生举行征文活动，请你写一篇介绍大熊猫的英语短文应征。
1. 简要介绍；
2. 主要习性和现状；
3. 独特/有趣之处。
注意：1. 词数：80词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Writing Task
一、审题
1.文体：说明文。
2.时态：一般现在时为主。
3.人称：主要为第三人称
二、谋篇及罗列要点
Part 1：to introduce the topic and its appearance；
Part 2：to describe its habitat and behaviors；
Part 3：to depict its uniqueness and symbolic value
短语
①一提到中国代表性的动物，我首先想到的是熊猫。
翻译句子
when it comes to
es to one’s mind
iconic animals
当谈到…
代表性的动物
某人想到…
When it comes to China's iconic animals, the first thing that comes to my mind is pandas.
Part 1：to introduce the topic and its appearance；
②作为世界上最受欢迎的动物之一，大熊猫主要以竹子为食，竹子几乎占其饮食的99%。（定语从句）
最受欢迎的…之一
以…为食
组成
As one of the most beloved animals in the world, pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which makes up almost 99% of their diet.
one of the most beloved + n.
sb./sth. feeds on sth.
make up
短语
Part 2：to describe its habitat and behaviors；
③这些可爱的动物的另一个亮点是它们独特的黑白毛皮，帮助它们适应周围的环境。（-ing非谓语）
可爱的
另一个亮点是…
独特的黑白毛皮
适应周围的环境
Another highlight of these adorable animals is their distinctive black and white fur, helping them adapt to their surroundings.
adorable
Another highlight of … is…
distinctive black and white fur
adapt to with the surroundings
短语
Part 2：to describe its habitat and behaviors；
④然而，栖息地的丧失和偷猎已经使大熊猫面临威胁。
栖息地丧失
偷猎
使…面临威胁
However, habitat loss and poaching have put pandas under threat.
habitat loss
poaching
put … under threat/
短语
Part 2：to describe its habitat and behaviors；
⑤熊猫不仅是中国的国宝，而且还是和平大使。（倒装句）
国宝
和平大使
Not only is the panda a national treasure of China, but it also serves as a peace ambassador.
national treasure
peace ambassador
短语
Part 3：to depict its uniqueness and symbolic value
⑥因此，珍惜我们可爱的朋友对我们来说至关重要。
珍惜
对…至关重要
Thus, it's of premier importance for us to treasure our lovely friends.
treasure
be of premier importance to …
短语
Part 3：to depict its uniqueness and symbolic value
When it comes to China's iconic animals, the first thing that comes to my mind is pandas.
As one of the most beloved animals in the world, pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which makes up almost 99% of their diet. Another highlight of these adorable animals is their distinctive black and white fur, helping them adapt to their surroundings. However, habitat loss and poaching have put pandas under threat.
Not only is the panda a national treasure of China, but it also serves as a peace ambassador. Thus, it's of premier importance for us to treasure our lovely friends.
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