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英语沪教版八年级上册
Unit8
Pets
and
us
Lesson 1 Reading
01
读懂谈论“养宠物狗是否是个好主意”的议论文，并归纳正反观点及其支持理由；
02
区分事实与观点，并进行初步辩论表达；
03
在小组讨论中合作完成观点梳理与表达任务。
Learning objectives
重点
通过本节课的学习，学生能够：
重点
Look and answer
Yes, I have a dog/cat/... /
No, I don’t have a pet.
I like... because they are ...
People keep pets for companionship because they are cute and friendly.
Look at these pictures. Do you have a pet What kind of pet do you like
Why do people keep pets
Things that dogs do
Characteristics of dogs
Physical appearance of dogs
Think and answer
Use the words below to make some phrases about dogs. Then write the phrases under the correct headings in the boxes. Some of your phrases may fit under more than one heading.
attack
cute
feed
fur
noisy
quiet
tail
walk
bark
faithful
friendly
hair
play
run
train
wash
attack(攻击)
bark /play /run /walk
cute(可爱)
faithful /friendly/noisy /quiet
fur(皮毛)
hair /tail
Think and answer
Use the words below to make some phrases about dogs.Then write the phrases under the correct headings in the boxes. Some of your phrases may fit under more than one heading.
attack
cute
feed
fur
noisy
quiet
tail
walk
bark
faithful
friendly
hair
play
run
train
wash
feed the dog (喂狗)
walk the dog /play with the dog /train the dog /wash the dog
Things people do with/for their dogs
Discuss and share
Why are dogs popular pets Why do people like dogs, and what do they usually do with them Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases in Exercise 1 to help you.
Skim and answer
What type is the passage
a.Narration.
b.Exposition.
c.Argumentation.
What is the thesis of the passage
Is it a good idea to keep dogs as pets
Scan and judge
Read the article quickly. Decide whether the following statements are (F)acts or (O)pinions.
a. According to my mum, keeping dogs helps us become more
responsible people.
b. A dog will love you faithfully and is always pleased to see you.
c. Nearly all dogs bark at strangers.
d. Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea.
( )
( )
( )
( )
O
O
O
F
Fact: Can be proven true/false
Opinion: Personal belief/feeling
Read and answer
Keeping pet dogs is a good idea.
What is Li Li’s opinion about keeping dogs
What are her reasons
1) Dogs are cute and make great playmates.
2) Keeping dogs can help us learn responsibility and how to care for others.
3) Dogs will love you faithfully and are always pleased to see you.
Read and answer
What is Wang Meng’s opinion
What are Wang Meng’s reasons
1) Pet dogs leave their hair everywhere, and they need to be washed often.
2) Dogs are noisy.
3) Not all dogs are friendly.
Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea.
4) Many dogs cannot run free because most people keep them indoors most of the time.
5) Owning a dog can be expensive.
Listen and repeat
Listen and read the passage.
Complete and retell
Review the article and complete the notes. And then retell Li Li and Wang Meng’s opinions and their reasons.
Li Li’s opinion: Keeping pet dogs is a good idea.
Li Li’s reasons:
Dogs are (1) ______________________________________.
Keeping dogs can help us learn (2) __________________________________.
Dogs (3) _______________________________________________________.
cute and make great playmates
responsibility and how to care for others
will love you faithfully and are always pleased to see you
Complete and retell
Review the article and complete the notes. And then retell Li Li and Wang Meng’s opinions and their reasons.
Wang Meng’s opinion: Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea.
Wang Meng’s reasons:
(1) ________________________________________________________
(2) ________________________________________________________
(3) ________________________________________________________
(4) ________________________________________________________
(5) ________________________________________________________
Pet dogs leave their hair everywhere, and they need to be washed often.
Dogs are noisy.
Not all dogs are friendly.
Many dogs cannot run free because most people keep them indoors most of the time.
Owning a dog can be expensive.
Discuss and share
Is it a good idea to keep pets Why or why not Discuss in pairs. Use examples to support your opinions.
Is it a good idea to keep pets Why or why not
I think keeping pet dogs is a good idea. There are lots of reasons for this. First, ...
Find and complete
(1) My little cat is getting bigger every day. I love watching him (line 10).
(2) It is my job to look after my hamster, but it’s not a problem. I like being
(line 15) for a pet.
(3) When my hamster is not sleeping, he is usually running on his exercise wheel.
The noise often keeps me (line 34) at night.
(4) You (lines 38-39) take this exam. Everyone in the school must take it.
(5) Since you live in a small apartment, I wouldn’t (line 50) you to get a dog. I suggest that you get a fish instead.
The words in italics explain the meanings of some words and phrases from the article on page 117. Find them and complete the sentences.
Vocabulary practice
grow up
awake
responsible
have no choice but to
advise
Read and complete
Li Li: Mum! Please can I get a dog
Mum: Well, I (1) you not to get a dog unless you have time to look after it.
Li Li: What about a cat, then They can look after themselves.
Mum: Cats are annoying—they stay (2) all night and make a lot of noise.
advise
awake
Complete the conversation with the words and phrases below. Change the form if necessary.
advise awake care for in short responsible
Read and complete
advise awake care for in short responsible
Li Li: But Mum, I really want a pet! Can I get a goldfish, at least They’re easy to (3) . And they don’t make any noise and they are beautiful.
(4) , a goldfish is the perfect pet for me!
Mum: I’m not sure.
Li Li: Oh please Mum! I promise I will be (5) and look after it!
Mum: OK then. I suppose it’s easier than getting a dog or a cat!
care for
responsible
In short
Complete the conversation with the words and phrases below. Change the form if necessary.
Read and learn
“It is a real story.” (这是一个真实的故事。)
“I want to know the reality.” (我想知道真相。)
“She is a responsible person.” (她是一个负责任的人。)
“She takes her responsibility seriously.” (她认真对待自己的责任。)
real adj. → reality n. responsible adj.→ responsibility n.
Read and learn
名词后缀（-ity）通常用于将形容词转化为名词，主要表示“性质” “状态”“程度”等抽象概念。
E.g:real (adj. 真实的)
→ reality (n. 现实)
active (adj. 活跃的)
→ activity (n. 活动)
creative (adj. 有创造力的)
→ creativity (n. 创造力)
dense (adj. 密集的)
→ density (n. 密度)
Try to learn more:
able (有能力的) →
curious (好奇的) →
complex (复杂的) →
electric (电的) →
humid (潮湿的) →
ability (能力)
curiosity (好奇心)
complexity (复杂性)
electricity (电)
humidity (湿度)
Summary
DEBATE TOPIC:“Is it a good idea to keep dogs as pets ”
FACT vs OPINION
Leave hair everywhere
Noisy (bark at strangers)
Can be dangerous (may attack)
Need space and fresh air
Expensive to maintain
AGAINST (Wang Meng’s view)
Cute and faithful companions
Teach responsibility
Bring happiness to owners
Good playmates
FOR (Li Li’s view)
Fact: Can be proven true/false
Opinion: Personal belief/feeling
Homework
1. Write a paragraph expressing whether you support keeping pets or not and explain your reasons.
2. Talk to your family about pets. Record their opinions.
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