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Unit4: Amazing Plants and Animals
八上英语RJ
第4-6课时: Section B (1a- Reflecting)
How are plants and animals connected with us
bees
honey
n. 蜂蜜
Vocabulary
Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
1a
Pre-reading
We Can’t Live Without Bees
pollination n. 授粉
honeycomb n. 蜂巢Honeycomb is used to store ______.
花粉
honey
Bees are __________ to our life.
important
to give a flower or plant pollen to help them produce seeds
While-reading
Fast reading: Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para 1
Para 2
Para 3
Para 4
The importance of bees.
Bees are in danger.
People are connected to bees.
The interesting facts about bees.
1b
1b
While-reading
Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. How would you feel Disappointed Angry Sad At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live, and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
Bees → Plants grow fruits/vegetables → Humans/animals get food
No bees → few plants → empty supermarket
Read the first paragraph and answer the question:
Why do we say “We Can’t Live Without Bees. ”
v.想象；猜想
adj. 失望的
n. 联系→v. connect
be disappointed with/at sth 对某事感到失望
People are connected to bees.
adj. 连接的；相关的
1b
While-reading
Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. However, the number of bees is dropping, and scientists are worried. Bees need our help, and there is a lot we can do. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. How would you feel Disappointed Angry Sad At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live, and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
Bees are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination. On one trip, they often visit 50 to 100 flowers. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. This action helps plants grow. In fact, without their work, about 80 per cent of the plants in the world cannot grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet.
Bees are also one of the most interesting animals in the world. For example, they work hard together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how far away the food is.
We Can’t Live Without Bees
1b
While-reading
very hard-working
the most important
the most interesting
the most amazing
Scanning: Let’s find out the reasons!
Bees are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination. On one trip, they often visit 50 to 100 flowers. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. This action helps plants grow. In fact, without their work, about 80 per cent of the plants in the world cannot grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet.
1b
While-reading
What do these numbers mean
80%—Without bees’ work, about 80 per cent of the plants in the world can’t grow.
50 to 100 —On one pollination trip, bees often visit 50 to 100 flowers.
n. 行动；行为
确切地说；实际上
n. 百分之……
出于这个原因
n. 行星
Bees are hard-working and the most important animals in this planet.
1b
While-reading
Bees are also one of the most interesting animals in the world. For example, they work hard together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how far away the food is.
为了；以便
v. 贮存；存储
v. 交流
①
②
Bees are one of the most interesting animals in the world.
1b
While-reading
Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. However, the number of bees is dropping, and scientists are worried. Bees need our help, and there is a lot we can do. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
play a part (in sth)参与某事
n. 生态系统
v. 保护；防护
Bees are in danger.
Habitat loss（栖息地丧失）
Pesticide use（农药使用）
Climate change（气候变化）
1b
What can we do to protect bees
Plant bee-friendly flowers in our garden or other open places.
Tell our family: use fewer or no pesticide.
Build a habitat for bees in your garden.
Make posters about bees.
Expansion
1c
Post-reading
Read again and complete the mind map with the information from the text.
●their greatest work: ______________
●visit: __________________________
●help:__________________________
importance
Bees
interesting facts
problem
●their number is: ______________
pollination
50 to 100 flowers on one trip
plants grow
dropping
They work hard together to make their homes.
When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how far away they food is.
1d
Post-reading
1. Can you give another title for the text
Bees: Our Important Friends
Bees: Helpers of Plants and People
Why Bees Matter to Us
Without Bees, Will Our Favorite Foods Disappear
Discuss the questions.
1d
Post-reading
3. What do you know about the connection between humans and other insects, such as ants and butterflies
Ants: Ants are one of the tiniest helpers in nature. They clean the environment by eating dead plants and animals. And they make homes to help plants grow better.
n. 人 adj. 人的；人类的
Butterflies: Butterflies’ greatest work is pollination. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. This action helps plants grow.
1e
Post-reading
Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text.
Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. However, the number of bees is dropping, and scientists are worried. They need our help, and there is a lot we can do. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
There are many ways we can do. First, we can plant bee-friendly flowers and plants in our gardens or balconies. These provide bees with nectar and pollen. Second, avoid using pesticides as they can harm bees. Instead, try natural pest-control methods. Finally, spread the word! Let more people know the importance of bees and encourage them to join in protection efforts.
1f
Post-reading
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 …
be home to sb / sth
有……栖息；
是……的家乡
We all know people and nature are connected. Can you show me an example
Sure! In my grandma’s village, there are fruit trees, like apple trees. Birds love to eat the insects on these trees. Without birds, insects would eat the tree leaves and fruits. Then, we can’t get delicious apples. So birds (animals) help fruit trees (plants), and we (humans) get good fruits to eat. We all need each other!
For example
1f
Post-reading
Language points
1. At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all
connected. 此刻，你意识到人类、植物和动物都是相互关联的。
connect
v. 关联；连接
connected
adj. 连接的；相关的
connection
n. 联系；连接
be connected with / to
与……相连；与……有关联
The man was connected with the theft.
这个人与这起盗窃案有关。
Language points
2. Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are
almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate.
想象一下，你去了你所在地区的超市，但是那里几乎没有水果、蔬菜、蜂蜜、牛奶、鸡蛋或巧克力。
Language points
3. In fact, without their work, about 80 per cent of the plants in the world cannot grow. 事实上，没有它们的工作，世界上大约 80%的植物无法生长。
85 per cent of boys like playing basketball.
85%的男孩喜欢打篮球。
Thirty percent of the population speaks English as a second language.
30%的人口将英语作为第二语言来说。
① per cent (= percent) n. 百分之……
基数词+per cent / percent of 百分之……的……
该结构作主语时，谓语动词的单复数由of后的名词/代词的单复数决定
主谓一致
主谓一致
Language points
3. In fact, without their work, about 80 per cent of the plants in the world cannot grow. 事实上，没有它们的工作，世界上大约 80%的植物无法生长。
I have only a 30 – per cent (adj.) chance.
我只有百分之三十的机会。
I am a hundred per cent (adv.) in agreement with you.
我百分之百同意你的观点。
② per cent adj. & adv. 每一百中
per cent 前面有具体数字时
无论该数字是多少，均为单数形式per cent
Language points
4. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate.
另一件关于蜜蜂的有趣的事情是它们如何交流。
I think that it’s important to communicate with parents.
我认为和父母沟通是很重要的。
In my opinion, face-to-face communication is more effective.
在我看来，面对面交流更有效。
Language points
5. Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet.
蜜蜂在我们行星的生态系统中扮演着重要的角色。
play a part (in sth) 参与某事
Everyone should play a part in saving the earth.
每一个人都应该尽一份力来拯救地球。
More and more people joined her to play a part in environmental protection.
越来越多的人加入她的行列，参与环境保护。
Tips:
①play a part in + v.-ing / n.
②意为“参与”时，同义短语为take part in
Language points
This umbrella will protect your skin from the burning sun.
这把伞可以保护您的皮肤免受烈日的伤害。
In short, self protection is important to us.
简而言之，自我保护对我们很重要。
6. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most
amazing animals on earth.
想想你能做些什么来保护地球上最神奇的动物之一吧。
1. Fish cannot live w water.
2. Bees make sweet h from flowers.
3. They need to s food for winter.
4.Over 90 (百分之……)of students passed the exam.
5. Earth is our home (星球) in space.
6. (人类) should protect endangered animals.
7. (蚂蚁) can carry food bigger than their bodies.
Exercises
基础巩固
I.根据句意及首字母或汉语提示完成句子。
ithout
oney
tore
per cent/ percent
planet
Humans
Ants
Exercises
基础巩固
1. Good (communicate ) between parents and children helps build trust.
2.We should (protect) wild animals by keeping their homes clean.
3. She felt (disappoint) because her best friend forgot her birthday.
4. A strong (connect) between eating habits and health makes us need balanced diets.
5. His brave (act) of saving the child won respect from everyone.
6. Writers need creative (imagine) to describe amazing stories.
7. Do you understand the (important) of saving water
II.用所给词的适当形式填空。
communication
protect
disappointed
connection
action
imagination
importance
Exercises
技能提升
Ⅲ.阅读课本1b 中关于蜜蜂的短文,根据所给提示补充完成对话。
Jim: Hi, Helen. What are you doing
Helen: Hi, Jim. I am studying bees.
Jim: What do you know about bees
Helen: They are among the 1. (important) animals on this 2. p .
Jim: Why are they so important
Helen: Well, they put pollen into flowers and plants. This 3.a helps the plants to grow. 4.W their work, most of the plants cannot grow.
Jim: So pollination is their 5. (great) work.
Helen: That's true. Also, they are one of the 6. (interesting) animals. They 7. c with other bees by dancing to tell them where and how far away the food is.
Jim: Really I remember they also create honeycombs to 8. s honey.
Helen: Exactly! They help 9. h a lot. So I think they are one of the 10. (amaze) animals on earth.
most important
lanet
ction
ithout
greatest
most interesting
ommunicate
tore
umans
most amazing
Exercises
能力拓展
Australia's warm beaches 1. sea turtles that lay eggs there yearly. They 2. keeping oceans healthy. They eat jellyfish and protect corals. In fact, they are called “ocean doctors” because of their helpful activities! Plastic (塑料) pollution 3. their deaths. 4.
many countries ban plastic near beaches in order to help baby turtles and volunteers guard their eggs. These eggs need sand's warmth. Let's all protect these amazing animals!
IV.用方框内单词或短语的适当形式补全短文。
be connected with for this reason play a part in be home to
are home to
play a part in
is connected with
For this reason
Exercises
however because of in fact in order to
能力拓展
Imagine you are walking through a bamboo forest and notice a black-and-white animal munching (咀嚼) on fresh green leaves. That's a giant panda! These lovable animals aren't just cute — they are rare (稀有的) and a national treasure of China.
Giant pandas are not the biggest bears in the world, but they usually weigh as much as two adults (100 kg-150 kg). Some wild giant pandas live in mountain forests in Sichuan. 5. , their main food is bamboo. They eat bamboo all day and can live up to about 20 years in the wild.
Giant pandas also play an important part in the ecosystem of our forest. They help keep bamboo forests healthy. When they eat bamboo, they spread seeds through their waste.
6. this, new bamboo plants can grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that giant pandas are one of the most important animals in the ecosystem of our planet.
7. , they are easily hurt. Humans cut down forests so pandas are losing their homes. As forests get smaller and other human activities cause more problems, giant pandas can't find enough food to eat and they are having fewer babies. We should do a lot 8. protect them.
In fact
Because of
However
in order to
2a
Vocabulary in Use
Circle the odd ones. Then give your reasons.
habit height size weight
joy happiness fun enjoy
angry disappointed smart sad
appear look seem watch
honey milk juice bread
n. 幸福；快乐
v. 使失望；使破灭
Tips:从语义范畴、词性、表达的情感或特质类型等方面，对词汇进行区分以找出异类
2b
Vocabulary in Use
Add the endings -ance, -(t)ion, -ness, and -ity to form nouns.
Use your dictionary.
1. act 2. good
3. kind 4. appear
5. real 6. imagine
7. connect 8. popular
9. communicate 10. important
connection
communication
action
kindness
reality
goodness
appearance
imagination
popularity
importance
Language points
1. -ance
规则：通常加在动词后面 ，构成抽象名词表示行为、状态、性质等 。
perform（v.表演；执行 ）→ performance（n.表演；表现 ）
assist（v.帮助 ）→ assistance（n.帮助；援助 ）
2. -(t)ion
规则：一般加在动词后，构成名词表示动作、过程或结果。
educate（v.教育 ）→ education（n.教育 ）
decide（v.决定 ）→decision（n.决定 ）
admit（v.承认；准许进入 ）→admission（n.承认；准许进入 ）
The rules for forming nouns with the suffixes -ance, -(t)ion, -ness, -ity:
Language points
3. -ness
规则：加在形容词后面 ，构成抽象名词用来表示形容词所描述的性质、状态。
happy（adj.幸福的；快乐的 ）→ happiness（n.幸福；快乐 ）
kind（adj.善良的 ）→ kindness（n.善良 ）
4. -ity
规则：常加在形容词后（部分词需对词尾做适当变化 ，如去掉不发音 -e 等），构成名词，表达与原形容词相关的性质、状态或情况。
active（adj.积极的 ）→activity（n.活动；活跃 ）
possible（adj.可能的 ） →possibility（n.可能性 ）
2c
Vocabulary in Use
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.
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.
appeared
disappointed
store
weighs
imagine
appear disappoint imagine store weigh
mushroom / m r m / n. 蘑菇；伞菌
ton /t n/ n. 吨
2d
Vocabulary in Use
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.
protect
However
importance
land
planet’s
play a role (in) 在……中发挥作用；扮演角色
/pi / n. 豌豆
/ kla m t/ n. 气候
Because they provide food, oxygen and materials for our daily life, and also help keep the balance of nature. We should protect them!
Why are plants and animals important to us
Exercises
基础巩固
I.按照示例,将方框内的单词及其对应的名词形式填入表格内。
personal shy celebrate lazy collect able happy
appear dark perform connect similar important
-ness -(t)ion -ance -ity
shy - shyness celebrate - celebration appear - appearance personal - personality
lazy - laziness happy - happiness dark - darkness collect - collection connect - connection perform - performance important - importance able - ability
similar - similarity
Exercises
基础巩固
1. The of children playing with puppies is hard to describe in words.
2. Our school's Spring Garden honours the new flowers' arrival.
3. A peacock's colourful becomes even more amazing when it spreads its tail.
4. Loyal (忠诚的) like a dog or independent like a cat — every pet's is unique (独一无二的).
5. There is a close between bees' hard work and fruit's growth.
II.用上题中的单词的适当形式填空。
happiness
Celebration
appearance
personality
connection
Amazing Plant:Mangrove Trees (红树林)
1. Mangroves grow both in water and , protecting coastlines from storms.
2. One hectare(公顷) of mangroves can store over 1,000 of carbon -- that's as heavy as 10,000 bicycles!
3. Scientists found that mangroves reducing the effects (影响) of global warming by trapping CO2.
4. Without mangroves, could cause even faster sea-level rise.
Exercises
技能提升
Ⅲ. 选择正确的单词或短语,并用其适当形式填空。
play a role in on land climate change ton
on land
tons
play a role in
climate change
Exercises
能力拓展
IV.阅读短文,完成练习。
Animals are some of the most amazing living things on earth. ① ，their differences in behaviour (行为) and appearance make our 1. p full of diversity (多样性).
Bees, ② , are not just hard-working but also help plants grow by moving pollen. The truth is that they can 2. c with others through dances to work as a team and 3. s honey in their homes.
③ dogs. Dogs are known as loyal animals. They are 4. c deeply with
5. (人类) and can understand people's feelings. ④ , they are widely used as therapy animals to help sick people feel less 6. (沮丧的).
7. (蝴蝶), on the other hand, may look weak, but they are very important in nature. 8.W them, plants would have trouble making new plants.
The 9. (最受欢迎的) animals like cats and dolphins also amaze us. Cats can solve easy puzzles (谜), while dolphins use special sounds to “talk” underwater.
These examples show the 10. of protecting all animals, big or small. ⑤ , the number of them is dropping -- a true disappointment to scientists. Let's work together ⑥ keep our earth a wonderful home for every amazing animal and have a good relationship with them!
lanet
ommunicate
tore
onnected
humans
disappointed
Butterflies
ithout
most popular
importance
A.根据首字母或汉语提示,写出单词的正确形式。
Exercises
基础巩固
① However
② Another example is
③ for example
④ In fact
⑤ in order to
⑥ For this reason
C.从文中找出含有类似构词法的词汇。
1. active -- activity
2. improve -- improvement
3. friend-friendship
4. warm-warmth
5. art-artist
diverse - diversity
disappoint - disappointment
relation - relationship
true - truth
science - scientist
B.根据上下文将文中的序号与连接词相匹配。
Recite the key words and sentences of this lesson.
Go and take a photo of a plant or an animal in daily life, then use the knowledge you’ve learned to describe their connection with humans and their importance.
Homework
What does this video talk about
Pre-listening
blue whale
What do you know about the blue whale
The blue whale is the largest animal on earth.
3a
Read and learn
The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal on earth. It can weigh as much as 200 tons. Many people like watching blue whales swim, and they think it is one of the most beautiful things to see. Blue whales live in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean. They eat a lot, but they eat some of the tiniest animals in the ocean. A blue whale can eat around four tons of these a day.
在地球上
多达，达到……之多
n. 大海；海洋
prep. 除……之外；除了
adj. 极小的；微小的
While-reading
3a
Read and learn
While-reading
Blue whales can live up to 90 years. When a blue whale dies at sea, it becomes food for many kinds of animals living in and around the sea. This food lasts for over a year and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem. Blue whales play an important role in our world, so we must protect them.
live up to活到……岁；达到……的寿命
adj. 精力充沛的；生机勃勃的
扮演一个重要的角色
Blue whale facts Weight
Where they live
Food
How long they live
Importance in nature
While-listening
3a
Read the text and complete the table.
as much as 200 tons
in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean
some of the tiniest animals in the ocean
up to 90 years
When a blue whale dies, it becomes food for many animals and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem.
Language points
1. Blue whales can live up to 90 years.
蓝鲸的寿命可达 90 年 。
He always lives up to his parents’ expectations. 他总是不辜负父母的期望。
An elephant can live up to sixty years. 一头象能活到60岁。
reach 达到（某一数量、程度、年龄等 ）；在表示活到某一年龄时，
可与 “live up to” 替换。
Some trees can reach a height of 30 meters. 有些树能长到 30 米高 。
Some people can reach 90 years old. 有些人能活到 90 岁 。
拓展:
同义词
reach
Language points
2. Blue whales live in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean.
蓝鲸生活在除北冰洋以外的所有海洋中。
Language points
except 除……之外；除了 强调所排除的内容不包含在内，含有“减去”的意思
besides 除……之外（还有） 包括 besides 后面的内容，含有“加上”的意思
but 除……之外 与 except 用法基本相同。常用于no, nothing, anything 之后
They all went to the party except Ann. 除了安，他们都去了聚会。
We have a lot in common besides music. 除了音乐，我们还有很多共同点。
There is no one but me. 这里除了我没有别人。
辨析:except, besides与but
3b
Post-reading
Imagine you are a blue whale. Use the first person to rewrite the first paragraph.
The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal on earth. It can weigh as much as 200 tons. Many people like watching blue whales swim, and they think it is one of the most beautiful things to see. Blue whales live in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean. They eat a lot, but they eat some of the tiniest animals in the ocean. A blue whale can eat around four tons of these a day.
Hello everyone! My name is Billy the Blue Whale. I am
I’m heavy, but I
I live in
I can eat
.
the largest and heaviest animal on earth.
I weigh as much as 200 tons.
love swimming, and many people like watching me swim. They think it’s one of the most beautiful things to see.
all oceans except the Arctic Ocean.
a lot. My favourite food is some of the tiniest animals in the ocean. And I can eat around four tons of these a day
3c
Pre-writing
Complete your passage about the blue whale based on the text in 3a.
3c
While-writing
What should we mainly pay attention to when rewriting an article
Observe and think
Hello everyone! My name is Billy the Blue Whale. I am the largest and heaviest animal on earth.
I weigh as much as 200 tons.
I’m heavy, but I love swimming, and many people like watching me swim. They think it’s one of the most beautiful things to see.
I live in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean.
I can eat a lot. My favourite food is some of the tiniest animals in the ocean. And I can eat around four tons of these a day.
人称: 由第三人称变成第一人称
语言: 个别句子需要变化结构
内容要点: 要点 不能省略或者遗漏
weight
preference
（喜好）
living area
food
3c
While-writing
How to use the first person to rewrite the second paragraph
points
lifespan
role /function
importance
Write your article according to the information mentioned above. Pay attention to your spelling and structure.
3c
While-writing
How to use the first person to rewrite the second paragraph
I can live up to 90 years. When I die at sea, I become food for many kinds of animals living in and around the sea. This food lasts for over a year and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem. I play an important role in our world, so you must protect me.
For example
Exercises
写作实践
动物园里有很多动物,大象Ally就是其中一员。请你参考上题中的短文,帮她写一则自我介绍。
要点提示: (1)How much does she weigh (2)Where does she live
(3)What food does she like eating (4)What can she do
(5)Why is she so important (6) What problems does she face
要求: (1)涵盖以上提示内容,语句通顺,内容完整,语法正确; (2)80词左右,开头已给出,不计人总词数;(3)可适当发挥,但内容要合情合理。
书面表达。
Exercises
写作实践
Hello everyone! My name is Ally.
I'm from Africa. I am one of the heariest animals on land. I weigh up to 5, 400 kg. My favourite food is grass, leaves, fruit, and tree barks. Also, I am one of the cleverest animals. one fact is that I can remember things for a long time. Another interesting fact is that I can feel happy and sad like humans. I can not only help people carry heavy things but also work with them.
However, I am in danger because some people kill elephants like me for ivory. Please work together to protect me from being killed!
书面表达。
Homework
Finish and polish your composition for 3c and submit it in next class.
Complete the related exercises(完成本课时的相关练习).
Warming up
Quick response
What are they
bamboo
elephant bird
bee
blue whale
It is one of the fastest-growing plants. It can grow almost one metre in one day.
The largest and heaviest birds ever on earth. Some could stand up to three metres tall and weigh up to 860 kg.
They are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination.
The largest and heaviest animal in the world.
Warming up
Free talk
In this unit, we learned about some amazing plants and animals.
What’s your favorite animal or plant Make a poster about them.
Warming up
Make a poster about a plant or an animal
4a
Work in groups. Choose or create the title of your poster.
Project
The Cutest Animal
最可爱的动物
The Most Amazing Plant
最神奇的植物
The Strangest Animal
最奇怪的动物
The oldest Tree
最古老的树木
The Most Popular House Plant
最受欢迎的室内植物
The Most Beautiful Animal
最美的动物
4b
Project
Collect pictures and find out information about the plant or animal that you chose.
What is its name
Where does it live / grow
Why did you choose it
What are some interesting facts about it
Its name is the ginkgo tree.
We chose it because it is one of the most beautiful and oldest plants in the world.
It lives in the Zhongnan Mountains in Shaanxi Province.
It is over 1,400 years old and people believe that its bright yellow leaves can bring joy to their heart.
4c
Project
Make your poster.
4d
Project
Present your poster in class.
Then vote for the best one.
Let me tell you about _______. Its name is _______. It lives in/grows in _______. I chose it because _______. Some interesting facts Well, _______, and _______.
评价维度 具体标准(符合打√，可多选) 一句话小建议(鼓励/拓展)
说清核心内容 □ 介绍了名称 □ 讲清了生长 / 居住的地方 □ 说了选择理由 □ 分享了有趣的点
表达没出错 □ 句子通顺 □ 用词简单易懂 有点小创意 □ 用了比喻 □ 加了小细节 □ 语言很生动 Summary
The Brave Homing Pigeon
〔Adapted from Ernest Seton’s Animal Heroes〕
改编自欧内斯特·塞顿的《动物英雄》
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n.信鸽
Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, 1862.
The captain sighed. This was the thickest fog he had ever seen. They were over 330 kilometres from the closest land, so he didn’t know where to go. The ship was on its way to Europe. Just ten hours ago they left New York, but now the engine stopped working. Clearly, they needed help!
Suddenly, the captain remembered the homing pigeons. He ran to them quickly, wrote a message for help, and tied it to Big Blue’s leg. Big Blue flew up and then returned almost right away.
The captain became more worried.
“You are our last hope, little guy,” said the captain as he tied a note to Arny, the smaller and younger of the two pigeons. The captain threw him into the air. Arny flew around and around, higher and higher. Soon, the bird was away from the ship, and the captain couldn’t see Arny anymore.
“That’s a good sign,” said the captain with more hope.
Almost 340 kilometres away, Billy heard fast-moving wings come into his building and go straight to the water bowl.
“Hi there, little guy. Well, aren’t you the thirstiest bird!” Billy smiled. Then he saw the note.
Billy knew what to do. He took the note, running as fast as he could to the company office. There, he learnt Arny had flown in fog and over the sea, for more than four hours.
Thanks to Arny, people sent help to the ship.
The captain later explained, “Arny really is the most amazing bird!”
The Brave Homing Pigeon
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The captain sighed. This was the thickest fog he had ever seen. They were over 330 kilometres from the closest land, so he didn’t know where to go. The ship was on its way to Europe. Just ten hours ago they left New York, but now the engine stopped working. Clearly, they needed help!
Suddenly, the captain remembered the homing pigeons. He ran to them quickly, wrote a message for help, and tied it to Big Blue’s leg. Big Blue flew up and then returned almost right away.
The captain became more worried.
“You are our last hope, little guy,” said the captain as he tied a note to Arny, the smaller and younger of the two pigeons. The captain threw him into the air. Arny flew around and around, higher and higher. Soon, the bird was away from the ship, and the captain couldn’t see Arny anymore.
Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, 1862.
n.大西洋
n.船长；队长
v.叹气；叹息
n.发动机；引擎
把……系到……上
v.回来；返回
立刻；马上
n. 便条；短笺
v. 扔；掷
not... anymore 不再……
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“That’s a good sign,” said the captain with more hope.
Almost 340 kilometres away, Billy heard fast-moving wings come into his building and go straight to the water bowl.
“Hi there, little guy. Well, aren’t you the thirstiest bird!” Billy smiled. Then he saw the note.
Billy knew what to do. He took the note, running as fast as he could to the company office. There, he learnt Arny had flown in fog and over the sea, for more than four hours.
Thanks to Arny, people sent help to the ship.
The captain later explained, “Arny really is the most amazing bird!”
n. 标志；符号；迹象
n.翅膀
n.碗
n.公司
越过海洋
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1
Read the story and answer the questions.
1. What was the captain’s problem
2. When did the captain’s problem start
3. How did the captain send a message to Billy
4. Why did the captain say “That’s a good sign”
5. Why was Arny so thirsty
The engine of the ship stopped working.
It started just 10 hours after the ship left New York.
He sent a message to Billy by tying a note to a homing pigeon named Arny.
Because Arny kept flying higher and farther away from the ship, showing that the note might be sent successfully.
Because he had flown in fog and over the sea, for more than four hours.
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2
Do you know any stories about animals that helped people Share a story with a partner.
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问题 时间+地点+人物+麻烦
In 1862, the captain was lost in the thick fog in the Atlantic Ocean and the engine of his ship stopped working.
行动 动作1+and+动作2
His pigeon flew away to send the message and successfully brought back help.
结果 结果+人物感受
Thanks to Arny, people sent help to the ship. The captain explained, “Arny is the most amazing bird!”
结构梳理
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问题 时间+地点+人物+麻烦
提示词：go camping; my little brother; lost
行动 动作1+and+动作2
提示词：sniffed(嗅); ran into
结果 结果+人物感受
提示词：find; Mom; cry
练习
主题：狗狗找到迷路男孩（注意时态）
The amazing dog
Last summer, my family went camping in the forest. Suddenly, my little brother was lost!
Our dog Max sniffed brother’s shirt and ran into the woods.
After 30 minutes, Max found my brother near a tree. Mom cried, “You’re our hero!”
Reading Plus
What amazing plants and animals did you learn about in the unit
When do you use the superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs
Can you describe some amazing plants or animals in the world
How are we connected with plants and animals
Reflecting
Take care of animals and plants
because we cannot live without them.
Read and master the key vocabulary and phrases in this Unit.
Finish the related exercise after class.
Preview the content of the next unit.
Homework

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