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A DAY IN THE CLOUDS
1. If you are given such a title, what will you write about
2. What kind of article will you write
Journal
a kind of article about what you see, hear and feel/think.
A DAY IN THE CLOUDS
antelope:
is an animal like a deer, with long legs and horns, that lives in Africa or Asia. Antelopes are graceful and can run fast. There are many different types of antelope.
Tibetan antilope
Skim for structure and main idea
1
2
Part 1: what I see
3
4
5
6
Part 2: what I hear
7
Part 3: what I think
the author _____ a day in the clouds __________ the Tibetan antelopes
spent
observing
observe: to watch sth carefully, especially in order to learn something about them
see
hear
feel/think
The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we're here--to observe Tibetan antelopes.
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur.
snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.
thin
rest several
times
short
Tip: read implied meaning
>>We observe Tibetan antelopes in a distance.
To our left
in front of us
the beauty of the animal as well as the place.
beauty
danger
beauty
danger
conflicts
vs
1
2
(make out: to manage to see sb/sth)
Part 1: What I see
lead to the next part
>> We go to a place high above sea level
antelopes
>> It is a beautiful place
No disturbance
to introduce the topic
bad times
measures
save/protect
Scan for the key information of each paragraph
effective
analyse the relationship between the key words
From
to
problems
solutions
meet a problem - analyse the problem - work out ways to solve the problem - evaluate the problem
Part 2: what I hear
My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. "We're not trying to save the animals," he says. "Actually, we're trying to save ourselves."
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.
In order to save this species from extinction, the Chinese government placed it under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.
The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
"We're not trying to save the animals,"
"Actually, we're trying to save ourselves."
saving the animals equals saving ourselves
roads and railways
cars and trains
attacks
Hunters
measures were taken by the government accordingly ...
Still, there’s a long way to go.
make profits
ecosystem
ecological balance
food chain
3
4
5
6
What is Zhaxi
a guide, a villager, a volunteer, a protector
Zhaxi’s attitude
The measures were effective.
Why was Tibetan antelope hunted/killed
effective
however
How was antelope protected
How did the measures work Is that enough
human beings can’t live without nature

Tip: read implied meaning
Part 2: What I hear
not only for its valuable fur,
but Tibetan antelope is what people pay to develop economy.
Fortunately, we realized it before it was too late
protection
In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.
The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we're here--to observe Tibetan antelopes.
Much is being done
7
We need to change our way of life
We human beings are a threat to wildlife.
Our way of life is to blame.
What is being done
What is to be done
What does the last two sentences imply
Part 3: What I think
(reflecting on what I see and hear)
Make it our way of life to protect wild animals
...
Tip: read implied meaning
No sale, no harm.
Never wear their fur.
No buying
No littering
No disturbance
Garbage classification
...
respect
appreciate
We should appreciate the natural balance and pay more attention to the importance of Wildlife protection. Not until we succeed in letting wildlife live in peace, can we smile in relief.
Thanks
The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we're here--to observe Tibetan antelopes.
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur.
My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. "We're not trying to save the animals," he says. "Actually, we're trying to save ourselves."
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.
In order to save this species from extinction, the Chinese government placed it under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let
the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.
The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes, since
the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.
Thanks！

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