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【三阶导读●读写融合】八年级英语上册素养提升训练营
Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals
本单元围绕“神奇的动植物”这一中心话题，通过植物观察和动物探秘两个场景，学习和运用与动植物特征、习性相关的英语知识，感受大自然的神奇与多样。阅读与写作深度融合，采用“提示问题+参考词汇+写作框架”三阶导写模式，以读促写，读写结合。
第一关：阅读短文，完成任务
阅读下面三篇不同体裁的文章（记叙文、科普短文、故事节选），完成后面的任务。
文章 1 —— 记叙文（Narrative）
My Sunflower
Last spring, my grandma gave me some sunflower seeds. "Plant them and watch the magic happen," she said with a smile.
I planted the seeds in a pot outside my window. Every morning, I watered them carefully. After two weeks, tiny green sprouts appeared! I was so excited. The sprouts grew taller day by day. Their leaves opened up like little hands reaching for the sun.
One morning, I noticed something amazing. The sunflower heads were all facing east — towards the rising sun! I ran to tell Grandma. She explained, "Sunflowers are heliotropic. That means they turn to follow the sun across the sky."
I watched them every day after that. In the morning, they faced east. At noon, they looked up at the sky. In the evening, they turned west to watch the sunset. At night, they slowly turned back to the east, waiting for the next sunrise.
By summer, my sunflowers were taller than me! Their bright yellow petals looked like golden sunshine. I felt so proud because I grew them all by myself. Grandma was right — it was truly magic.
文章 2 —— 科普短文（Science Article）
Chimpanzees: Our Closest Relatives
Did you know that chimpanzees share about 98% of their DNA with humans That makes them our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom.
Chimpanzees are incredibly smart animals. They live in groups called communities and have their own unique "cultures." For example, some chimpanzees use sticks to catch termites. Others use rocks to crack open nuts. Different groups have different ways of doing things — just like human cultures!
These amazing animals are also very emotional. They hug each other when they meet after a long time. They also show sadness when a friend dies. Jane Goodall, the famous scientist, studied chimpanzees for over 60 years. She said, "Chimpanzees are more like humans than we ever imagined."
Today, chimpanzees are in great danger because of habitat loss. Fewer than 300,000 chimpanzees are left in the wild. Scientists are working hard to protect them and their homes. Every animal matters, and we can all help make a difference.
文章 3 —— 故事节选（Story Excerpt）
（改编自E.B.怀特的《夏洛的网》）
Charlotte's Web
Wilbur was a lonely pig on Mr Zuckerman's farm. He had no friends. He felt sad and bored every day.
One morning, Wilbur heard a small voice. "I can be your friend," said the voice. Wilbur looked up and saw a grey spider spinning a web in the corner of the barn. Her name was Charlotte. She was patient, kind and very wise.
Charlotte asked, "Would you like to be my friend " Wilbur's heart jumped with joy. "Yes! I would love that!" From that day on, they were best friends. Every day, Charlotte told Wilbur amazing stories about the world outside the barn. Wilbur felt happy and safe.
But soon Wilbur learned that Mr Zuckerman planned to eat him for Christmas dinner. Wilbur was terrified. "I don't want to die!" he cried.
"Don't worry," Charlotte said calmly. "I will save you." She thought hard and then said, "I will spin some words in my web. When people see the words, they will think you are a special pig."
And so, Charlotte began to spin her famous web. She wrote the words "SOME PIG" in silky letters. The next morning, the farmer saw the web. He was shocked. "This is a miracle!" he shouted. Wilbur was saved.
Task 1：判断正误（T/F）
（ ）1. The sunflowers in the story faced south at noon.
（ ）2. The writer felt proud because he grew the sunflowers by himself.
（ ）3. Chimpanzees share about 98% of their DNA with humans.
（ ）4. There are more than 300,000 chimpanzees left in the wild today.
（ ）5. Charlotte was a green spider who lived in the barn.
（ ）6. Charlotte saved Wilbur by making a new pig friend for him.
Task 2：回答问题
1.What does "heliotropic" mean in the sunflower story （文章1）
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2.What did the writer's grandma give him last spring （文章1）
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3.How do chimpanzees show they are smart （文章2）
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4.Why are chimpanzees in danger today （文章2）
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5.What did Charlotte write in her web to save Wilbur （文章3）
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第二关：综合策略实践
Task 1：略读——用一句话概括下面短文的主旨。
Plants are amazing living things. They may not move like animals, but they can "communicate" with each other in surprising ways!
Scientists have discovered that plants send chemical signals to warn other plants of danger. When an insect starts eating a plant's leaves, the plant releases chemicals into the air. Nearby plants "smell" these signals and begin producing their own chemicals to protect themselves from the insects.
Plants also communicate through their roots. A tree called the "Mother Tree" can send food and water to younger trees through underground networks of fungus. This network is like the internet for plants! The older trees help the younger ones survive.
Some plants even communicate with animals! Flowers use colours and smells to tell bees and butterflies, "Come and visit me!" The animals get food from the plants, and the plants get pollinated. It's a win-win relationship.
It turns out that plants are much smarter than we think. They talk, share, and help each other. The next time you see a tree or a flower, remember — it might just be sending a message to a friend!
主旨： ________________________________________________
Task 2：扫读——快速回答：
（1）植物如何警告其他植物有危险？____________________________
（2）“Mother Tree”通过什么网络向年轻树木输送食物和水？____________________________
（3）植物和动物之间的关系是什么？____________________________
Task 3：画思维导图——根据短文内容，画出本文的思维导图（植物很神奇→植物如何交流→三种交流方式→结论）。（请学生在纸上画出，参考结构如下：）
第三关：书面表达
请根据下面的提示，用英语写一篇短文介绍一种你喜欢的动物或植物（不少于5句话）。
提示问题：
1.你选择介绍哪种动物或植物？（What animal or plant do you choose ）
2.它长什么样？（What does it look like ）
3.它有什么特别之处或神奇的能力？（What special abilities does it have ）
4.你为什么喜欢它？（Why do you like it ）
参考词汇：
sunflower, bamboo, rose, cactus, tree, grass, leaf, petal, root, chimpanzee, dolphin, elephant, eagle, butterfly, bee, giraffe, tiger, panda, cute, smart, amazing, beautiful, tall, colourful, protect, feed, grow, climb, communicate, survive, attract, pollinate, magical
写作框架：
My favourite ______ is ______.
It lives in ______ and it ______.
It looks ______ with ______.
One amazing thing about it is ______.
I really like ______ because ______.
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参考答案
第一关 阅读理解
Task 1：1.F （向日葵中午面朝天空，不是南方）
2.T （文中说"I felt so proud because I grew them all by myself"）
3.T （文中说"share about 98% of their DNA with humans"）
4.F （文中说"Fewer than 300,000 chimpanzees"）
5.F （Charlotte是grey spider，不是绿色）
6.F （Charlotte通过在蜘蛛网上织文字救了Wilbur）
Task 2：
1.It means turning to follow the sun across the sky. （或：向光性，指向日葵随着太阳转动。）
2.She gave him some sunflower seeds.
3.They use tools to catch termites and crack nuts. （或：They use sticks to catch termites and rocks to crack open nuts.）
4.Because of habitat loss. （或：它们面临栖息地丧失的危险。）
5.She wrote the words "SOME PIG" in her web.
第二关 综合策略实践
Task 1（主旨）：
植物拥有神奇的交流方式，它们可以通过化学信号、地下真菌网络和与动物的互动来互相沟通和帮助。（意思对即可）
Task 2（扫读）：
（1）Plants release chemicals into the air to warn other plants of danger. （或：释放化学信号到空气中警告其他植物。）
（2）Through underground networks of fungus. （或：通过地下真菌网络。）
（3）It is a win-win relationship. Plants provide food and animals help pollinate. （或：互惠互利的关系，植物提供食物，动物帮助传粉。）
Task 3（思维导图）：参考上方结构，学生能画出"观点→三种交流方式→结论"即可。
┌─ 观点：植物很神奇
│
┌─ 开篇─────┤
│ └─ 植物可以"交流"
│
文章主旨
│
├─ 交流方式一─┼─ 释放化学信号警告其他植物
│ └─ 其他植物开始自我保护
│
├─ 交流方式二─┼─ 通过地下真菌网络
│ └─ "Mother Tree"帮助年轻树木
│
├─ 交流方式三─┼─ 通过颜色和气味
│ └─ 吸引动物传播花粉
│
└─ 结论─────┼─ 植物比我们想象中更聪明
└─ 它们会说话、分享、互相帮助
第三关 书面表达（参考范文）
My favourite animal is the elephant.
It lives in Africa and Asia and it is the largest land animal on Earth. It looks big and strong with a long trunk and large ears.
One amazing thing about it is its excellent memory. Elephants never forget their family members and can remember places they visited many years ago. They are also very smart and can feel sadness.
I really like elephants because they are gentle and wise. They take care of their babies and help each other in trouble. They are truly amazing creatures.
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