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Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals
Section B How are plants and animals connected with us
(1a-1f) & Vocabulary in Use
Learning Objectives
In this lesson, you will:
1. get key information about the importance of bees in nature
and some interesting facts about bees.
2. talk about the connection between bees and humans and think
about how to protect them.
3. write one more paragraph about bees according to the text.
Guess the Riddle
I’m busy every day, making sweet things in the way. I fly from flower to flower, with a yellow and black power. What am I
I live in a house that’s made of wax, and I’ve got a job that never lacks. I dance to show where food can be found, and I’m important in nature all around. What am I
We are bees!
Free Talk
Share what you know about bees.
What do bees look like
What types of bees are there
What can bees make
How do bees communicate
Are bees important Why or why not
black and yellow stripes(条纹)
with stinger(蜂刺)
furry (毛茸茸的)
make honey
build the honeycomb(蜂巢)
do the waggle dance and the round dance
跳摇摆舞和圆舞
help with pollination
帮助授粉
/ f ri/
/ st r/
/stra p/
/ h nik m/
/ w ɡl/
/ p l 'ne ( )n/
drone雄蜂
queen bee蜂王
worker bee工蜂
/dr n/
lay eggs
产卵
mate with the queen bee
与蜂王交配
collect nectar(花蜜), make honey, build honeycomb...
Pre-reading
1a
Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
The text is about
how bees are
important for
humans and
nature.
Skim Reading
Read the text quickly and check your guess in 1a. Then match the correct main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
The importance of bees.
Lead-in to the topic.
The problem the bees face and the call to action.
Interesting facts about bees.
Careful Reading
Read the Para.1 and answer the question.
Why does the author use the example of the supermarket at the beginning
Because the example can help readers follow the writer’s thought quickly and understand the connection between humans and bees.
It’s a writing skill called Hypothetical Scenario（情景假设法）.
It can help arouse the readers’ empathy（激发读者共鸣）.
Read the Para.2 and find out how bees help plants grow.
Bees visit flowers and collect nectar.
pollen
Bees take pollen to another flower.
So pollination is done.
Bees help with pollination.
Read the Para.3 and fill in the chart.
Bees’ behavior Purpose
create honeycomb
to communicate
to store honey
dance
hive 蜂箱/蜂窝
honeycomb 蜂巢
Read the Para.4 and discuss the following questions.
Why do you think the number of bees is dropping
climate change
no flowers
sick bees
What can we do to protect them
more flowers
pesticide-free
(无农药)
safe hives
climate action
1b
Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
Can you think of more adjectives to describe
bees
1c
Read again and complete the mind map with the information from the text.
pollination
flowers
plants grow
create honeycombs to store honey
use a dance to tell the others where and how far away the food is
dropping
Post-Reading
1d
Discuss the questions.
1. Can you give another title for the text
2. What other interesting facts do you know about bees
Bees: The Tiny Heroes of Our Planet
Why Bees Matter More Than You Think
1. A beehive acts like an organised society, with each bee having a specific role.
2.Their wings beat 200 times per second, creating their iconic buzz.
3. What do you know about the connection between humans and
other insects, such as ants and butterflies
Ants help keep soil healthy and nutrient-rich, which benefits plant growth. Some ants eat harmful bugs, protecting crops. Sometimes they carry seeds to new places, helping plants grow.
1e
Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text.
Match the theme.
Be coherent with the last paragraph.
Add new information.
Use linking words.(For example, However,or
Luckily...)
Short and clear.(3-5 sentences)
End with a strong idea.(e.g., "Let’s protect bees!")
Sample Writing
Luckily, everyone can help bees survive! Planting flowers like sunflowers or lavender in gardens gives bees more food. Also, avoid using chemical pesticides—they poison bees. Even small actions, like putting a bowl of water outside on hot days, can save thirsty bees. Remember, if we protect bees, we protect our future food too!
1f
How do you understand the connection between plants, animals, and people Think of some examples and then share them with a partner.
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 trees in the town. They are home to many birds. A lot of tourists come to see the trees and the birds ...
Language Points
1. At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all
connected... bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
connect
v. 关联；连接
常见用法：
connect A with/to B 将A和B相连/ 联系起来
be connected with/to ... 与……相连；与……有关联
have a connection with... 与……有关联
in connection with 关于；与……相关
connected
adj. 连接的；相关的
connection
n. 联系；连接
e.g. The bridge connects the two cities.
（这座桥连接了两座城市。）
People often connect bees with hard work.
（人们常把蜜蜂和勤劳联系在一起。）
Diabetes is closely connected with unhealthy eating habits.
（糖尿病与不健康的饮食习惯密切相关。）
Bees have a deep connection with human food supply.
（蜜蜂与人类食物供应有深刻关联。 ）
2. How would you feel Disappointed Angry Sad
disappointed
adj. 失望的
be disappointed with ... 对……感到失望
e.g. She was disappointed with her exam score.
（她对考试成绩感到失望。）
disappointing
adj. 令人失望的（用于描述 事物、结果或人 让人感到失望的特性。）
e.g. The movie had a disappointing ending.
（这部电影的结局令人失望。）
disappoint
v. 使失望；使破灭
e.g. The movie disappointed me.
（这部电影让我失望。）
e.g. The rainy weather disappointed the tourists.
（雨天让游客们很扫兴。）
3. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs.
in order to 为了 ； 以便
（用于说明做某事的目的，后接动词
原形）
e.g. She studies hard in order to pass the exam.
（她努力学习为了通过考试。）
否定形式 "in order not to do sth."
e.g. She spoke quietly in order not to wake the baby. （她小声说话，以免吵醒宝宝。)
store
在本句中作动词，意为“储存”
e.g. We store food in the fridge.
（我们把食物储存在冰箱里。）
The data is stored on a cloud server.
（数据存储在云端服务器上。）
store 还可作名词，意为“商店”
a grocery store（杂货店） a clothing store（服装店）
an online store（网店）
e.g. This store sells fresh vegetables.
（这家店卖新鲜蔬菜。）
4. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate.
communicate
v. 交流；沟通
communicate with sb. 与某人交流
e.g. Doctors must communicate with patients clearly.
（医生必须与患者进行清晰的沟通交流。）
communication n.交流；通信
e.g. Good communication is key to teamwork.
（良好的沟通是团队协作的关键。）
5. Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet.
play a part (in sth.) 参与某事
e.g. Technology plays a part in modern education.
（技术在现代教育中发挥作用。）
e.g. Volunteers played a key part in saving pandas.
（志愿者在救助熊猫中起了关键作用。）
play one’s part to do sth. 尽自己的责任做某事
e.g. Everyone must play their part to save energy.
(每个人都应尽己所能节约能源。)
6. You may not realize it, but frogs play an important role in
our planet’s ecosystem.
play a role (in ) 在……中发挥作用；扮演角色
e.g. AI plays a role in medical diagnosis.
（AI在医疗诊断中发挥作用。）
可与play a part 互换
Parents play a crucial role in education.
（父母在教育中起关键作用。）
Vocabulary in Use
2a
1. habit height size weight
2. joy happiness fun enjoy
3. angry disappointed smart sad
4. appear look seem watch
5. honey milk juice bread
Circle the odd ones. Then give your reasons.
其他均为液体
词性不同，其他均为名词
其他均为情绪类形容词
其他均为描述物体外在属性的名词
其他均为系动词
2b
Add the endings -ance, -(t) ion, -ness, and -ity to form nouns. Use your dictionary.
1. act _____________
3. kind _____________
5. real _____________
7. connect _____________
9. communicate ____________
2. good _____________
4. appear _____________
6. imagine _____________
8. popular _____________
10. important _____________
action
goodness
kindness
appearance
reality
imagination
connection
popularity
communication
importance
2c
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.
appear disappoint imagine store weigh
1. I felt____________when my favourite flowers died.
2. After the rain, some mushrooms __________in the garden.
3. In my hometown, people often use bamboo baskets to ____________food.
4.What did you put in your luggage It __________a ton.
5. I can't __________my life without my pets. They mean a lot to me.
disappointed
appeared
store
weighs
imagine
2d
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
however important land planet protect
You may not realize it, but frogs play an important role in our ___________ecosystem. The smallest frogs are about the size of a pea, while larger ones can grow as big as a human hand. Many people know that frogs help to __________ farms by eating insects. __________, not everyone understands their __________in nature. Frogs can live on __________ and in water. Because of this, they are popular subjects in studies on climate change and the ecosystem.
planet’s
protect
However
importance
land

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