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(共17张PPT)
SB1,U6
Developing ideas
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The Great Barrier Reef
is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the large green turtle, which are threatened with extinction.
The Best Job in the World
Learning Objectives
1
2
3
4
Know the main idea & the purpose of the passage
Clarify the job requirements & application process
Arouse the consciousness of environmental protection
Comprehend how transitional sentences work
Enabling: Words & Expressions
flexible
accommodation
promote
island caretaker
highlight
be host to
under threat
in addition to
in favor of
genuine
be aware of
delicate balance
灵活的
住宿
宣传
守岛人，巡岛人
强调，突出
寄宿地
遭受威胁
除......之外
支持，赞成
真正的
意识到
脆弱的平衡
Task 1: Choose the appropriate sentences to complete the passage. (7 min)
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Check the answers.
2. ____________________________________
_______________________________. It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
c. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
3. __________________________________________________
_________________________________________________. About the size of Japan, it even can be seen from outer space. More than 25 million years old, the Greet Barrier Reef is made up of living coral growing on dead coral. It is host to many species of birds and sea creatures. But this unique and delicate place is now under threat from pollution and climate change.
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
Check the answers.
5. __________________________________________. In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing articles about the reef, he made a number of appearances on television to argue in favour of its defence. He also worked as a presenter for the National Geographic Channel...
d. Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
6. _____________________________________________________
___________________________________. The most important thing was that people all over the world became aware of the beauty of the ocean in the area...
b. Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important
c
a
d
b
Transitional sentences
Learning to learn:
Good transitions highlight the ideas that connect different paragraphs and bring the text together as a whole. Transitions can help readers understand how paragraphs work together, how they relate to one another, and how they build to a larger point.
Task 2: Read and answer the three questions.(2 min)
1. What shouldn’t you do if you’re landed the job
A. Report back regularly via Internet tools.
B. Promote the islands through mass media.
C. Protect the Great Barrier Reef.
D. Live on the island with nothing to do .
2. How can applicants get the job
A. They need to show their knowledge about the reef via a vedio.
B. They need to prove their qualifications for the job.
C. They need experience of living on an island.
D. Both A and B.
3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the article
A. To promote the Greet Barrier Reef.
B. To make the best job known to us.
C. To call for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef.
D. To present the delicate eco-balance of the Great Barrier reef.
Task 3: Complete the job ad. according to the passage. (2 min)
Island caretakers Wanted
The best job in the world is now opening to all that enjoy living on an island. Here you can work as an island caretaker with a ________ working hours and _______ accommodation.
Key duties include:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
How to apply:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Send your video to reefcaretaker@. You will receive our reply if your offer is approved, with more details informed.
Explore the islands of the reef;
Report via weekly blog, photo diaries, video updates;
Promote the islands through mass media.
Make a short video showing how much you know about the reef and prove your qualifications to do it.
flexible
free
Task 4 : Pair work— Why is the position “ the best job in the world” (3 minutes)
Keywords from your description of the ideal job
According to your understanding of the text, do you agree that the island cataker in the Great Barrier Reef is the best job in the world Why
(Share your idea with your partner)
Task 5: Group work — application video (within 3 minutes) making.
Supposing that you’re applying for the island caretaker. And you need to make a video showing why you are competent in this work.
Requirements: the four aspects must be covered; at least 3 keywords from the text should be used.
Process: please work in group of four; 5 minutes to prepare; choose one to make the presentation.
Show time!
Each group appoints one representative to present the video content within 3 minutes.
Summary
Know about the best job in the world: what it is, how to do it, and how to apply for it.
Know how to make a job application video
Know the importance of environmental protection; to live harmoniously with creatures in the planet.
Assignment
Standard:
Finish the workbook exercise for this lesson.
Advanced:
Record a job application video(within 3 minutes) to be the island caretaker in the Great Barrier Reef, and upload it to the Class Assignments section on the Smartedu platform.
That’s all!
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