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Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals
Section B
1a-1f
bamboo
ginkgo tree
elephant
blue whale
What other plants and animals do you know
1a. Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
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The connection between people, plants, animals and the importance of bees.
Bees are interesting and how they communicate.
Para 2
Para 3
The importance of bees in the ecosystem and the need for protection.
Para 1
1. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para 4
Bees are hard-working and their role in pollination.
1b. Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
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2. Read the article to find out what these numbers mean: 50 to 100, 80%.
50 to 100 — On one pollination trip, bees often visit 50 to 100 flowers.
80%— Without bees’ work, about 80 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow
Scanning: This means moving your eyes quickly down the page to find specific information.
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How many flowers do bees often visit on one trip
____________________________________________________________
(2) How do bees communicate with each other when they find new food
____________________________________________________________
(3) What’s the problem with bees
____________________________________________________________
1. Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
50 to 100.
Dance
The number of bees is dropping.
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1c. Read again and complete the mind map with the information from the text.
Bees
importance
interesting facts
problem
their greatest work:_____________
visit_________________
help _________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
their number is_____________
pollination
50 to 100 flowers
plants grow
work hard together to make homes
communicate through dance
dropping
Read and choose the right answers.
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B
( )1.Without bees’ work, about ______ of the plants in the world cannot grow.
A. 50 percent B. 80 percent C. 100 percent D. 90 percent
( )2.What is bees’ greatest work
A. Storing honey B. Making honeycombs
C. Pollination D. Communicating with others
( )3.How do bees tell others where the new food is
A. By making sounds B. By using a dance
C. By leaving marks D. By sending signals with honey
C
B
( )4.Why do many scientists believe bees are important
A. They are the most interesting animals.
B. They help plants grow through pollination.
C. They can protect the ecosystem alone.
D. They provide food for all animals.
( )5.What can we infer from the text
A. Bees’ number is increasing. B. Bees don’t need humans’ help.
C. Humans should protect bees. D. Bees are not connected with plants.
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B
C
Post-reading
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Can you imagine if there is
only human living on the
earth, no animals.
Don't eat wild animals!
Treat the animals as our friends!
Protect the environment!
Understand the importance of saving animals!
Language Points!
1. We need each other to live, and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.我们生存需要彼此，而蜜蜂就是这种相互依存关系的最佳例证之一。
connection n.连接；联系；关系
eg：There's a strong connection between smoking and lung cancer.
吸烟和肺癌之间有很强的联系。
【词汇拓展】
v. 连接；联结__________
eg：The bridge connects the two islands.这座桥连接着两座岛屿。
常用短语：与……连接；与……有关联 __________________
eg ：People often connect the color red with passion.
connect
be connected to/with
【对点训练】
1.China’s railway network has grown to ________ (connect) most cities and the government is looking to build on it further.
2.Although we will separate (分开) from each other someday, the ___________ (connect) between us won’t be cut off forever.
3.好的学习者经常把他们所需要学习的内容和有趣的东西联系起来。
Good learners often ________ what they need to learn ________ something interesting.
connect
connection
connect with
2.This action helps plants grow.这一行为有助于植物生长。
action n. 行动；行为；活动
eg：Her brave actions saved many lives.她勇敢的行为挽救了许多生命。
【常用短语】
take action采取行动
eg：We must take action to protect the environment.
我们必须采取行动保护环境。
【action词汇拓展】
① act v.行动；做事；表演
eg:He acts well in this play.他在这部剧中表演得很好。
② active adj.活跃的；积极的；主动的
eg:She takes an active part in school activities.她积极参加学校活动。
③ activity n.活动；活跃；行动
eg:Outdoor activities are good for your health. 户外活动对你的健康有好处。
④ actor/actress n. 表示“男演员；女演员”
eg:She dreams of becoming an actress.她梦想成为一名女演员。
【对点训练】
1.Regular exercise helps you to keep your body ________ (act) and healthy.
2She is definitely one of the greatest ________ (act) in the world .
3.There are all kinds of ________ (act) for kids at the campsite（营地）.They really have a good time.
4.遇到危险时，我们要先冷静下来再采取行动。
We should calm down before ________ _______ when we are in danger.
active
actresses
activities
taking action
3.In order to store honey, they create honeycombs.为了储存蜂蜜，它们建造蜂巢。
in order to 为了；以便，引导目的状语，表示做某事的目的或意图。后接动词原形，构成“in order to + 动词原形”的结构，在句子中作状语，可以放在句首，也可以放在句中。
eg：In order to catch the early bus, he got up very early.
为了赶上早班车，他很早就起床了。
eg：He worked hard in order to pass the exam.他努力学习以便通过考试。
【对点训练】
他为了不迷路原路返回。
He went back the same way as he came ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
in order
not to get lost
4.Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate.
关于蜜蜂，另一件有趣的事是它们如何进行交流。
communicate v. 沟通；交流；传达
eg：He is unable to communicate his ideas clearly.
他无法清楚地表达自己的想法。
【常用短语】
①与某人交流；与某人沟通______________________
eg：It's important to communicate with your parents.和你的父母沟通很重要。
communicate with sb.
【词汇拓展】
n. 交流；沟通；通讯 ______________
eg：Good communication is the key to a successful relationship.
良好的沟通是一段成功关系的关键。
【对点训练】
1.A lasting friendship is built on trust and _____________ (communicate) .
2.借助科技，我们现在可以与世界各地的人交流。
With the help of technology , we can now _____________ ________ people around the world.
communication
communication
communicate with
5.Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
想一想，你能做些什么来保护地球上最神奇的动物之一。
protect v.保护；防护
eg:The government has implemented new policies to protect the environment.政府已实施新政策来保护环境。
【常用短语】
①protect... from/against...保护…免受…
eg：Wearing a seat belt can protect you from getting hurt seriously in a car accident.
系安全带可以保护你在车祸中免受重伤。
eg：The fence is built to protect the garden against wild animals.
建造围栏是为了保护花园免受野生动物的侵害。
②under the protection of...在…的保护下
eg：The refugees are now under the protection of the United Nations.难民们现在受到联合国的保护。
【词汇拓展】
①protection n.保护；防护
eg：These laws are for the protection of consumers.
这些法律是为了保护消费者。
②protective adj.保护的；防护的
eg：People must wear protective clothing in this area.
在这个区域必须穿防护服。
③protector n.保护者；防护者；保护器
eg：He sees himself as a protector of the weak.
他把自己看作是弱者的保护者。
【对点训练】
1.Oceana is a __________(protect) and restorer (修复者) of oceans.
2.There are 35 species of wild plants under state ___________ (protect) in the park.
3.太阳镜可以保护我们的眼睛免受阳光的照射。
Sunglasses can _______ our eyes _______ the sunlight.
protector
protection
protect from
1.Can you give another title for the text
2. What other interesting facts do you know about bees
3. What do you know about the connection between humans and other insects, such as ants and butterflies
1d. Discuss the questions.
A: We all know people and nature are connected. But can you give me an example of how they are connected
B: Sure. I visited a small town in Guangdong once. There are many large treesin the town. They are home to many birds. A lot of tourists come to see the trees and the birds ...
1e. Imagin you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text.
1f. How do you understand the connection between plants, animals, and people
Think of some examples and then share them with a partner.
1.Many people don’t really know the ________ (important) of tea to Chinese culture.
2.To her ____________ (disappoint), the store had sold out of her favorite ice cream flavor.
3.___________ (protect) wild animals, the government wants to build more nature reserves(保护区).
4.The ___________ (connect) between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research.
5.The Silk Road connects Asia with Europe, helping the ____________ (communicate) between the east and the west.
importance
disappointment
To protect
connection
communication
Exercise
一、用所给单词的正确形式填空。
二、完成句子
1.为了让树更好地生长，我们切掉了树的顶部。
We cut off the top of the trees_____ ______ _____ make them grow better.
2.亚马逊雨林是无数动植物物种的栖息地。
The Amazon rainforest _____ ______ _____ countless species of plants and animals.
3.一场猛烈的暴风雨袭击了这座城市。由于这个原因,举办方把运动会推迟了。
A bad storm hit the city. _________ ________ ________, the holder put off the sports meeting .
in order to
is home to
For this reason
4.如果你想上网,你的电脑应该连接到互联网。
Your computer should ____ ___________ ________ the Internet if you want to be online.
5.简经常在晚饭后打扫房子，实际上，她非常享受做家务。
Jane often ________ ________ the house after dinner in the evening. ________ ________, she enjoys doing the housework.
be connected with/to
clean up
In fact
Homework
必做：
Write a short summary of the text within 100 words.
选做：
Write a letter to the local environmental protection department, suggesting some measures to protect bees. Make a poster about protecting bees and display it in the classroom.

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