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Unit 2 Reading for Writing
The Amazing Animals Of Australia
kangaroo
Tasmanian devil
koala
duck–billed platypus
1. To learn some amazing animals of Australia.
2. To learn how to describe an iconic animal.
3. To learn to use rhetorical devices(修辞手法) to arouse readers’
interest in your writing.
4. To write a description of an iconic animal in China.
Learning Objectives
Do you know the favourite animals in Austrilia
What are the features of them Let’s read the
passage for information.
Creaturesunique toAustraliaAustraliahaslots of unique animals, for example Which animal isa symbol ofthe country Appearance：
Uniqueness：
Relationship with others：
Babies：
look cute
cannot walk backwards, have a pouch
baby kangaroos weigh 2g. ,stay safe and warm in mother’s pouch.
Hit and kick hard, not for petting
Coala
Appearance：
uniqueness：
Relationship with others：
Others：
cute but sensitive
eating, sleeping and
Hanging onto tree trunks
interaction with humans can cause them stress
government began to make laws against touching koalas.
Tasmanian devil
Appearance：
Diet：
Relationship with others：
Uniqueness：
about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats.
mostly dead animals
not violent towards
people
hunt at night , loud cries / when fighting or eating --- loud noises could wake the dead
Duck-billed
platypus
Appearance：
uniqueness：
Others：
nose and feet like a duck’s
lay eggs in a nest but is a primitive mammal, with a unique biology
can dive under the water; use electrical sensors to find food.
How does the writer describe these animals
Find at least three rhetorical decives(修辞手法) the writer uses to arouse the readers' interest.
1. This expresses the strength and resolve of the Australians as individuals and as a nation.(Part 1)
2. They are about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats.(Part 3)
3. The noise they make could wake the dead. (Part 3)
4. While it may lay eggs in a nest like a bird, it 's really a primitive mammal, with a unique biology. (Part 4)
(metaphor)
(simile)
(overstatement)
(simile)
How does the writer describe these animals
repetition
(重复)
hyperbole (夸张)
Simile (明喻)
Simile
(明喻)
analogy
(类比,比喻)
Para. 1：To introduce the topic；
My favourite is a little creature called the Tasmanian devil.
我最喜欢的是一种被称为塔斯马尼亚恶魔(Tasmanian devil)的小动物。
Para. 2：To describe its appearance, habitat, Food and behaviors；
They are really quite cute, but the truth is, koalas are very sensitive creatures who can easily panic because of even small changes in their environment.它们真的很可爱，但事实是，考拉是非常敏感的动物，即使是环境的微小变化，它们也很容易恐慌。
Para. 3：To descibe its uniqueness and symbolic value.
This expresses the strength and resolve of the Australians as individuals and as a nation. 这表达了澳大利亚人作为个体和民族的力量与决心。
Structure
谋篇
Part 1：to introduce the topic ；
①当谈及到.... When it comes to....,
②某人想到… es to one’s mind
Part 2：to describe its appearance, its habitat and behaviors；
appearance: adorable/ lovely/endearing/cute/beloved 、distinctive/ unique、
habitat: ①栖息地丧失habitat loss;②偷猎poaching
③使…面临威胁 put …under threat
behaviors:①另一个亮点是…Another highlight of … is…
②适应周围的环境adapt to the surroundings
③以…为食sb./sth. feeds on sth.
Part 3：to describe its uniqueness and symbolic value
① 国宝 national treasure;
② 表达了力量和决心 expresses the strength and resolve
③ 表达友谊、团结和幸福 express the friendship, unity, and happiness
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. 主要习性；2. 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。
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
Writing - A description of an iconic animal
Para.1 Introduce the topic
一提到中国代表性的动物，我首先想到的绝对是称作熊猫的一种生物。它是世界上最稀有的动物之一。(V-ed 作后置定语;定语从句)
When it comes to China's iconic animals, the first thing that comes to my mind definittely is a creature called pandas which it is one of the rarest animals in the world.
Writing
Para. 2 Describe its appearance, habitat, Food and behaviors
这些可爱的动物的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。另外, 人们把黑眼睛比作熊猫的眼睛。(-ing非谓语)
A highlight of these adorable animals is their distinctive black and white fur, helping them adapt to their surroundings. Besides, People’s “black eyes” are compared to panda’s eyes.
Para. 2 Describe its appearance, habitat, Food and behaviors
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%。它每天花12-16个小时寻找和吃竹子。(定语从句)
As one of the most beloved animals in the world, pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which makes up almost 99% of their diet. So it spends 12-16 hours a day finding and eating bamboo.
Para. 2 Describe its appearance, habitat, Food and behaviors
然而，栖息地的丧失和偷猎已经使大熊猫面临威胁。
However, habitat loss and poaching have put pandas under threat.
Panda
When it comes to China's iconic animals, the first thing that comes to my mind definittely is a creature called pandas which it is one of the rarest animals in the world.
A highlight of these adorable animals is their distinctive black and white fur, helping them adapt to their surroundings. Besides, People’s “black eyes” are compared to panda’s eyes. As one of the most beloved animals in the world, pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which makes up almost 99% of their diet. 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.
Possible version 1
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