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(共17张PPT)
Unit 4
Amazing Plants
and Animals
Section A 3a-3c
Let’s watch.
How many animals and plants are mentioned
the blue whale, the African elephant, the cheetah, the bamboo,
the mimosa[m m z ] 含羞草
How can we show they are the No.1
the superlative adjective or adverb
形容词、副词的最高级形式
We always use the superlative adjective or adverb to show the No.1.
(我们总是用形容词和副词的最高级来表示 第一。)
Wow! The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world.
Look! The cheetah runs the fastest among all land animals.
The amazing animals and plants
largest, heaviest, tallest, biggest, oldest, fastest, most beautiful, fastest-growing, most useful, smallest...
Let’s practice.
Talk about the amazing animals and plants with surperlative forms.
the tallest
the fastest
Read the sentences and notice the words in bold(黑体字). What are the ways to form a superlative adjective and adverb？(构成形容词和副词的方法是什么
The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal in the world.
The biggest land animal in the world is the African elephant.
The cheetah runs the fastest among all land animals.
I think the most useful plant in the world is bamboo.
It is perhaps the most interesting plant in the world.
Let’s discover
We normally have an article “the” before the superlative words.
st
iest
gest
est
most
most
Do they have any rules
large - largest
hea·vy - heaviest
big - biggest
fast - fastest
monosyllable 单音节
disyllable 双音节
multisyllable 多音节
use·ful - most useful
in·teres·ting - most interesting
部分双音节指的是以-y, -er, -ow, -le结尾的双音节，直接加-er或-est.
disyllable 双音节
late
ancient
clever
wonderful
gentle
hard
cute
fat
easy
quiet
useful
common
thin
happy
wet
early
-est
-st
双写+est
y变i+est
most +
cleverest
hardest
quietest
latest
gentlest
cutest
fattest
thinnest
wettest
easiest
earliest
most ancient
most wonderful
happiest
most common
Let’s practice
irregular
most useful
good/well-best
bad/badly-worst
many/much-most
little-least
far- farthest (距离远)
-furthest (程度深)
Sort the words into the correct boxes.
e
an·cient
cle·ver
won·der·ful
com·mon
gen·tle
thin
fat
ea·sy
use·ful
hap·py
wet
ear·ly
Do all the superlative forms follow these rules (所有的最高级形式都遵循这些规则吗 )
eg. tallest
cute
-y, -er, -ow, -le
The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal in the world.
The biggest land animal in the world is the African elephant.
The cheetah runs the fastest among all land animals.
I think the most useful plant in the world is bamboo.
It is perhaps the most interesting plant in the world.
Let’s discover
What else do they have in common
We usually have a certain range as a sign for the superlative .
（ 我们通常有一定的范围作为最高级的标志。)
in the world
in the world
among all land animals
in the world
in the world
/ pi ni /
1. Among all animals, I love pandas the best. I think they are _________ (cute) animals in the world.
2. Which do you think is __________ (beautiful), the rose, the peony, or the lotus flower
3. Look at that butterfly! It has ______________ (colourful) wings.
4. Which animal jumps ___________ (high), the lion, the monkey, or the tree frog
5. The elephant birds were ____________ (large) and ____________ (heavy) birds ever on earth. Some could stand up to three metres tall and weigh up to 860 kg.
The amazing animals and plants
Let’s discover
lotus
/ l t s/
peony
/ pi ni/
frog
/fr ɡ/
butterfly
/ b t fla /
Find the phrases about the range(找出关于范围的词组).
/ pi ni /
1. Among all animals, I love pandas the best. I think they are _________ (cute) animals in the world.
2. Which do you think is __________ (beautiful), the rose, the peony, or the lotus flower
3. Look at that butterfly! It has ______________ (colourful) wings.
4. Which animal jumps ___________ (high), the lion, the monkey, or the tree frog
5. The elephant birds were ____________ (large) and ________ (heavy) birds ever on earth. Some could stand up to three metres tall and weigh up to 860 kg.
Let’s practice
lotus
/ l t s/
peony
/ pi ni/
the cutest
frog
/fr ɡ/
butterfly
/ b t fla /
the most beautiful
the most colorful
(the) highest
the largest
heaviest
Complete the sentence with the superative forms of the words in brackets.
Why does Eric use “were” here
We can omit(省略) “the” before superlative adverbs .
Sadly, we died out about 1,000 years ago. Scientists believe human activities are the most important reason for their extinction(灭绝).
[ k st k n]
Everyone should play a part in protecting nature's variety（保护生物多样性）.The world will be more amazing with different kinds of animals and plants.
How can we explain the elephant birds were the largest and heaviest
We can use facts with numbers to make the content more convinced (更令人信服).
The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal in the world.
The biggest land animal in the world is the African elephant.
The cheetah runs the fastest among all land animals.
I think the most useful plant in the world is bamboo.
It is perhaps the most interesting plant in the world.
Let’s discover
Why do we use a superlative form
To describe something is the No.1 or unique独一无二的.
To express strong feelings.
Does everyone agree with them
Let’s practice
The ginkgo tree is one of _______________ living trees on earth. Ginkgo trees first appeared over 200 million years ago. Chinese people love the ginkgo, as it is a symbol of hope and long life. Many Chinese believe that the old ginkgo tree in the Zhouguan Mountains in Shaanxi Province is _______________. Thousands of tourists come to see it each year, especially in mid-October, as it is _______________time to see it. The ginkgo tree is one of __________________ trees in streets, parks, and gardens across China. When autumn comes, one of _______________ activities is to take a walk under ginkgo trees. People believe the bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart.
Complete the passage with the superlative forms of the words in the box.
What do you know about it
a ginkgo tree
/ ɡ k /
common
ancient
beautiful
good
popular
the most ancient
the most beautiful
the best
the most common
the most popular
Why does the writer use so many superlative words
To express strong feelings- Chinese people’s love to the ginkgo tree.
To describe the gingko tree is ancient.
first apeared over 200 million years ago
a symbol of hope and long life
Let’s analyze
The ginkgo tree is one of _______________ living trees on earth. Ginkgo trees first appeared over 200 million years ago. Chinese people love the ginkgo, as it is a symbol of hope and long life. Many Chinese believe that the old ginkgo tree in the Zhongnan Mountains in Shaanxi Province is _______________. Thousands of tourists come to see it each year, especially in mid-October, as it is _______________time to see it. The ginkgo tree is one of __________________ trees in streets, parks, and gardens across China. When autumn comes, one of _______________ activities is to take a walk under ginkgo trees. People believe the bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart.
a ginkgo tree
/ ɡ k /
the most ancient
the most beautiful
the best
the most common
the most popular
exposition
说明文
[ eksp z n]
What’s the writing type of the passage
argumentation
议论文
natural feature 自然属性
value to people 社会属性
Why do Chinese people love ginkgo trees
Let’s use theamazing superlative form(最高级) to describe the students in your class.
Let’s use the amazing superlative form(最高级) to describe the amazing world.
Help Eric finish the traval journal(旅行日志）by using the superlative form as much as you can.
bamboo
useful
fast-growing
delicious
popular
check list Use the superlative form correctly (the +superlative words+signal words)
Have a natural feature and value to people
Have a nice hand-writing
Reference words &phrases:
useful, beautiful, popular, common, open-minded(思想开放的), modest（谦虚的）, strong（顽强的）a symbol of goodness, national treasure(自然瑰宝)…
Bamboo is one of the ________________ plants in the world.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
natural features 自然属性
value to people社会属性
Homework
Must-do: Draw a mind map about the superlative form (form/ sign/ function)
Choose to do: Search more details about plants with Chinese culture and share with others by using the superlative forms.
form
sign
function
（the）
superlative adjectives
+est
+st
双写+est
y-->i+est
superlative adverbs
most+
in/among/of ...
ever on earth
A, B, or C
one of ....
to describe something is No.1 or unique
to express strong feelings
U4 Section A Grammar focus 3a-3cUnit 4 Section A Grammar Focus Name ____________
词汇变化
Africa (形容词)___________ 2. peony(复数)__________ 3. lotus(复数)___________
ginkgo(复数)_________ 5. butterfly(复数)_____________ 6. make sure(同义词汇)_______
两者之间 ____________ 8. 三者及以上之间___________ 9. cute(最高级)________
词汇运用：
Tom is an _________(非洲的) boy. He is very interested in plants and animals. He likes noble(高贵的) flowers, like ________(玫瑰), ________(牡丹) and ________(莲花). He knows _________
(蝴蝶) likes flowers that are red, yellow, orange and purple. They flutter(拍打着) their _______ and dance ___________(在......之间) the flowers. He likes _______ ________(散步)under _________(银杏) trees, not far from a pond(池塘). In spring, many __________(青蛙) appear in it. He enjoys the croaking of them. How heavy are they Different kinds, different weights. The heaviest one _______ ____ ____(重量达到) 3.250_______(公斤). He _________(相信) if he keeps the interest, he will know more about the nature.
原级、比较级、最高级的使用。
Playing computer is ________________(interesting) of all activities.
The blue whale is _______(big) than a dinosaur, it is the __________(big) animal in the world.
The bag is very ______, but that one is ______than this one. It’s _________ of all.(heavy).
Who sings the song ___________________(beautiful) in your class
Of all the boys, David did ____________(badly).
The _______(bad) way of all is to give up when you are in trouble.
Susie looked after her pet dog _______________(careful) among all my friends.
Home is ____________(warm) place no matter where we go.
Most of the students think a lion is much ____________________(dangerous) than a bear
and it is _____________________(dangerous) animal in the world.
He is ________________(helpful) and _____________(friendly) student in our class.
语法填空。
________all flowers, I love peonies the best.
Moss appeared on earth around 470 million years ______.
The ginkgo is ______symbol of hope and long life.
It’s best _________see the old ginkgo in mid-October.
Some elephant birds could stand _____ _____ 3 meters tall.
Which animal do you like best, the lion, the monkey _______ the horse
Bob is popular _________ his classmates, because he is ready to help others.
____________(thousand) of tourists come to see the old ginkgo tree each year.
写作练习。
我生活在一座漂亮的镇里。市图书馆是周末最好的去处之一。它是我所知的最安静的地方。我喜欢在那里读各种各样的书籍。当我在阅读时，时间过得最快。Town Cinema是镇上最受欢迎的电影院，因为它有最舒适的座位。
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Unit 4 Amazing plants and animals
Bamboo is a symbol of goodness.
value(价值) to people 社会属性
Ginkgo is a symbol of hope and long life.
The ginkgo tree is one of _______________ living trees on earth. Ginkgo trees first appeared over 200 million years ago. Chinese people love the ginkgo, as it is a symbol of hope and long life. Many Chinese believe that the old ginkgo tree in the Zhouguan Mountains in Shaanxi Province is _______________. Thousands of tourists come to see it each year, especially in mid-October, as it is _______________time to see it. The ginkgo tree is one of __________________ trees in streets, parks, and gardens across China. When autumn comes, one of _______________ activities is to take a walk under ginkgo trees. People believe the bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart.
Complete the passage with the superlative forms of the words in the box.
a ginkgo tree
/ ɡ k /
common
ancient
beautiful
good
popular
the most ancient
the most beautiful
the best
the most common
the most popular
Let’s analyze
The ginkgo tree is one of _______________ living trees on earth. Ginkgo trees first appeared over 200 million years ago. Chinese people love the ginkgo, as it is a symbol of hope and long life. Many Chinese believe that the old ginkgo tree in the Zhongnan Mountains in Shaanxi Province is _______________. Thousands of tourists come to see it each year, especially in mid-October, as it is _______________time to see it. The ginkgo tree is one of __________________ trees in streets, parks, and gardens across China. When autumn comes, one of _______________ activities is to take a walk under ginkgo trees. People believe the bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart.
a ginkgo tree
/ ɡ k /
the most ancient
the most beautiful
the best
the most common
the most popular
exposition
说明文
[ eksp z n]
What’s the writing type of the passage
argumentation
议论文
natural feature 自然属性
value to people 社会属性
Why do Chinese people love ginkgo trees
The ginkgo tree is one of the most ancient trees on earth. Ginkgo trees first appeared over 200 million years ago. Chinese people love the ginkgo, as it is a symbol of hope and long life. Many Chinese believe that the old ginkgo tree in the Zhongnan Mountains in Shaanxi Province is the most beautiful. Thousands of tourists come to see it each year, especially in mid-October, as it is the best time to see it. The ginkgo tree is one of the most common trees in streets, parks, and gardens across China. When autumn comes, one of the most popular activities is to take a walk under ginkgo trees. People believe the bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart.
value to people 社会属性
natural feature 自然属性
What are the facts about the ginkgo tree
the most ancient
the most beautiful
the most common
appeared....
...in the Zhongnan Mountains in Shaanxi Province
Shanxi 山西 Shaanxi 陕西
in streets, parks, and gardens across China
Many Chinese people love the ginkgo, ....Let me tell you something about the ginkgo tree. First of all, ... one of the most ancient living ....
What’s more, ... is the most beautiful. The best time ti see it is .... Besides, ... one of the most common trees.... When autumn comes, one of the most popular activities is .... People believe......
The best time to see it is...
When autumn comes, one of the most popular activities is to ....
The bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart.
Imagine you are a tour guide in the Zhonnan Mountains in Shaanxi Province. Your partner is a f tourist. Make up a conversation about ginkgo trees.
A: Welcome to the Zhongnan Mountains in Shaanxi Province! I’m your tour guide today. I’d love to share all the interesting things about the ginkgo tree with you. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have.
B: Chinese people love the ginkgo. Can you tell me why the Chinese people like the ginko so much
When did Ginkgo trees first appear
When is the best time to see them
What can people do
Why are people interested in them
Let’s promise to protect every plant and animal, big or small.
Because when we protect nature, we protect our future.(共6张PPT)
Unit 4
Amazing Plants
and Animals
Section A 3a-3c
一. 词汇变化
1. Africa (形容词)___________ 2. peony(复数)__________
3. lotus(复数)___________4. ginkgo(复数)_________
5. butterfly(复数)_____________ 6. make sure(同义词汇)_______
7. 两者之间 ____________ 8. 三者及以上之间___________
9. cute(最高级)________
African
peonies
lotuses
ginkgos
butterflies
believe
between
among
cutest
二. 词汇运用：
Tom is an _________(非洲的) boy. He is very interested in plants and animals. He likes noble(高贵的) flowers, like ______(玫瑰), _________(牡丹) and ________(莲花). He knows ____________(蝴蝶) likes flowers that are red, yellow, orange and purple. They flutter(拍打着) their _______(翅膀) and dance ___________(在......之间) the flowers. He likes _______ ________(散步)under _________(银杏) trees, not far from a pond(池塘). In spring, many __________(青蛙) appear in it. He enjoys the croaking of them. How heavy are they Different kinds, different weights. The heaviest one _______ ____ ____(重量达到) 3.250_______(公斤). He _________(相信) if he keeps the interest, he will know more about the nature.
African
roses
peonies
lotuses
butterfly
wings
among
taking
walks
ginkgo
frogs
weighs up to
kg
believes
三 . 原级、比较级、最高级的使用。
1. Playing computer is ________________(interesting) of all activities.
2. The blue whale is _______(big) than a dinosaur, it is the __________(big) animal in the world.
3. The bag is very ______, but that one is ______than this one. It’s _________ of all.(heavy).
4. Who sings the song ___________________(beautiful) in your class
5. Of all the boys, David did ____________(badly).
6. The _______(bad) way of all is to give up when you are in trouble.
7. Susie looked after her pet dog _______________(careful) among all my friends.
8. Home is ____________(warm) place no matter where we go.
9. Most of the students think a lion is much ____________________(dangerous) than a bear and it is _____________________(dangerous) animal in the world.
10. He is ________________(helpful) and _____________(friendly) student in our class.
the heaviest
bigger
biggest
heavy
heavier
the most interesting
(the) most beautifully
(the) worst
worst
(the) most carefully
the warmest
more dangerous
the most dangerous
the most helpful
friendliest
并列的最高级形容词，只需在第一个前加the
四. 语法填空。
1. ________all flowers, I love peonies the best.
2. Moss appeared on earth around 470 million years ______.
3. The ginkgo is ______symbol of hope and long life.
4. It’s best _________see the old ginkgo in mid-October.
5. Some elephant birds could stand _____ _____ 3 meters tall.
6. Which animal do you like best, the lion, the monkey _______ the horse
7. Bob is popular _________ his classmates, because he is ready to help others.
8. ____________(thousand) of tourists come to see the old ginkgo tree each year.
Among
ago
a
to
up to
or
with
Thousands
五. 写作练习。
我生活在一座漂亮的镇里。市图书馆是周末最好的去处之一。它是我所知的最安静的地方。我喜欢在那里读各种各样的书籍。当我在阅读时，时间过得最快。Town Cinema是镇上最受欢迎的电影院，因为它有最舒适的座位。
I live in a beautiful town. City Library is the best place to go to on weekends. It is the quietest place I know. I like reading all kinds of books there. When I read, time goes the most quickly. Town Cinema is the most popular movie theater because it has the most comfortable seats.

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