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Amazing Plants and Animals
Unit4
Section B (1a-2d)
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02
03
04
教学目标
能够了解并且谈论动植物和人类的连接及在生态系统中的重要性；能够掌握重点的单词，短语和句型。
引导学生观察思考活动，练习联想思维；同时结合各种活动，锻炼学生的综合思维能力。
引导学生了解动植物在大自然中的重要性，从而增加保护动植物的意识。
通过阅读的各种活动，提高学生的阅读能力；通过由浅入深的内容，帮助学生总结课堂重点内容，掌握知识要点。
What are the bees doing in the video?
What do you think would happen if there were no bees?
Lead-in
Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
Before reading
bees
honeycomb
pollination
Discuss in groups:
How are bees connected with us?
1a
Read the text quickly, summarize each paragraph's main idea, and underline key sentences.
Reading Tips
快速扫读文本，寻找段落关键句，尝试总结大意有助于把握文章主旨
Bees' connection
Bees' pollination
Bees' interesting traits（特点）
Protect bees
Quick Scan
Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
1a
We Can’t Live Without Bees
pollination
honeycomb
prep. 没有；缺乏
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
Fast reading: Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Bees are in danger.
People are connected to bees.
Para 2
Para 3
The importance of
bees.
Para 1
Para 4
The interesting facts about bees.
Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
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.
We Can't Live Without Bees.
Read the first paragraph and answer the question:
Why do we say “We Can’t Live Without Bees. ” ?
Because people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live
and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
While reading
Read the text and answer the questions.
While-reading
Read and answer
How many paragraphs are there?
1
2
3
4
Four.
What’s the main idea of each paragraph?
A.Bees are also one of the most interesting animals in the world.
B.People, plants, and animals are all connected.
C.Bees are very important.
D.The problems of bees.
the most interesting
People, plants, and animals
important
problems
B
C
A
D
Tip:We can get the main idea from the
key words or sentences.
Wondermother
Wonder mother
Wonder mother
Wonder mother
Wonder mother
Wonder mother
Wondermother
Wondermother
Wondermother
hard-working
most important
most interesting
interesting
important
most amazing
1b
Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
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 well → Humans/animals get enough food
No bees → few plants → not enough food
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
be connected to/with...与...有关联
Read para 1 and answer the question
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 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet.
Read the second paragraph and
Complete the mind map.
importance
?their greatest work:___________
?visit________________________
?help ______________________
50 to 100 flowers
pollination
plants grow
{5C22544A-7EE6-4342-B048-85BDC9FD1C3A}Main ideas
Bees are very hard-working animals.
Bees are the most important animals on this planet.
Supporting details
Bees’ greatest work: ____________.
Bees visit _________ ______ on each trip.
Bees take _______ with them as they fly from one flower to another.
Bee’s work can help __________.
Without Bees’ work, ______________________ ______________________________________.
Read Para. 2 and fill in the blanks.
pollen
plants grow
50 to 100 flowers
about 80 per cent of the plants in the world cannot grow.
pollination
Read the Para.2 and find out how bees help plants grow.
Bees visit flowers and collect nectar.
pollen
Bees take pollen to another flower.
So pollination is done.
Bees help with pollination.
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.
v. 交流
为了；以便
v. 贮存；存储
①
②
Read Para. 3 and answer.
1. According to the text, why do bees create honeycombs? ( )
A. To protect their queen B. To store honey C. To lay eggs
2. How does a bee tell others about new food it has found? ( )
A. By making a special sound B. By bringing some back C. By using a dance
B
C
what are interesting facts about bees?
Read the Para.3 and fill in the chart.
{158FDBE4-3A03-4C41-9EBA-71E36053041B}Bees’ behavior
Purpose
create honeycomb
to communicate
to store honey
dance
hive 蜂箱/蜂窝
honeycomb 蜂巢
Read the passage quickly and answer the questions.
Paragraph 4
What is the genre(体裁) of this passage?
What’s the structure of this passage?
①
A.Narration(记叙文）
B.Exposition(说明文)
A.
B.
①
②
③
①
②
③
④
④
Daily scene start
Step - by - Step Explanation
Call to Action
Tip:A good structure makes our article clearer.
Read the fourth paragraph and
Complete the mind map.
problem
?their number is ___________
dropping
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.
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.
n. 生态系统
play a part (in sth)参与某事
v. 保护；防护
Bees are in danger.
What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Bees only communicate by dancing.
B. Without bees, people can still live well.
C. The number of bees is increasing these years.
D. Protecting bees is very important for the ecosystem.
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
Read the Para.4 and discuss the following questions.
Why do you think the number of bees is dropping?
climate change
no flowers
sick bees
supporting details
Retell?the text according to the information.
hard-working
most important
most interesting
The problem bees face: The number of bees ...
Call to action: Think about what ...
People, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live.
one of the best examples
supporting details
their greatest work ...
visit ...
take ..
help ...
without ...
work hard ...
how they ...
Bees
supporting details
1.Plant bee-friendly flowers in our garden or other open places.
2.Tell our family: use fewer or no pesticide.
3.Build a habitat for bees in your garden.
What can we do to protect bees?
4.Make posters about bees to tell the importance.
Read again and complete the mind map with the information from the text.
●their greatest work: ______________
●visit: __________________________
●help:__________________________
●their number is: ______________

importance
problem
interesting facts
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 the food is.
Bees
1c
1d
Discuss the questions.
1. Can you give another title for the text?
2. What other interesting facts do you know about bees?
Bees: The Tiny Heroes of Our Planet
Why Bees Matter More Than You Think
1. A beehive acts like an organised society, with each bee having a specific role.
2.Their wings beat 200 times per second, creating their iconic buzz.
3. What do you know about the connection between humans and
other insects, such as ants and butterflies?
Ants help keep soil healthy and nutrient-rich, which benefits plant growth. Some ants eat harmful bugs, protecting crops. Sometimes they carry seeds to new places, helping plants grow.
Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph
about bees and add it to the text.
To protect bees, we should try our best. First, plant colourful flowers like sunflowers to provide food. And then remember to leave clean water outside for bees to drink. Never disturb their honeycombs. Finally, say “no” to chemicals that hurt them. Protecting bees means saving our planet. Let’s act now—every small step counts!
1e
Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text.
Post-reading
Work on 1e
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.
We students can do simple but useful things to protect bees. First, plant easy-growing flowers like sunflowers or daisies in our school garden or home balcony—they give bees nice food. Second, never swat bees if we see them; just stay calm and walk away. Also, tell our families not to use harmful pesticides. We can even put a small bowl of water with stones (for bees to stand on) outside. Every little act adds up to help these hard workers stay safe.
topic sentence
conclusion
details
How do you understand the connection between people, plants, and animals? 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 …
有……栖息；
是……的家乡
give sb.an example 给某人举个例子
1f
How do you understand the connection between people, plants, and animals? Think of some examples and then share them with a partner.
A: Do you think people, plants, and animals are connected?
B: Yes, I do! They need each other a lot. For example, plants make food with sunlight. Then animals like cows (牛) eat plants to grow.
A: Oh right! And people eat cows or plants for energy. That’s a good chain.
B: There’s another example. Bees (蜜蜂) drink nectar (花蜜) from flowers. They carry pollen (花粉) to help plants make seeds.
A: So plants can grow fruits and vegetables for us. And bees make honey (蜂蜜) that we eat too!
B: Exactly. If one part is hurt, others feel it. Like, no plants means hungry animals—and people won’t have enough food.
A: That’s true. We must protect all of them!
1f
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
2a
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。
Add the endings -ance, -(t) ion, -ness, and -ity to form nouns.
Use your dictionary. 给以下词汇添加后缀，使之变成名词。
1. act_________________ 2. good _________________
3. kind_________________ 4. appear _________________
5. real_________________ 6. imagine_________________
7. connect_________________ 8. popular _________________
9. communicate _____________ 10. important _________________
action
goodness
kindness
appearance
reality
imagination
connection
popularity
communication
importance
-ance 结尾（多表 “行为、状态” ）
-(t) ion 结尾（多表 “动作、结果” ，动词变名词常用 ）
-ness 结尾（形容词 + ness 变 “状态、性质” ，超规律 ）
-ity 结尾（形容词 + ity 变 “性质、状态” ，稍正式但基础 ）
2b
1. habit height size weight
Please check the _______ of the shoes before buying.
The _________ of this box is too heavy for me to carry.
It's important to develop a good study _______.
His _______ makes him stand out in the basketball team.
size
weight
habit
height
Exercise
Practice makes perfect.
2. joy happiness fun enjoy
We had a lot of ________ at the amusement park.
I _________ reading books in my free time.
The children screamed with ______ when they saw the presents.
True __________ comes from within.
joy
happiness
fun
enjoy
Exercise
Practice makes perfect.
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.
2c
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.
appear disappoint imagine store weigh
disappointed
appear
store
weighs
imagine
/?m??r?m /
n. 蘑菇；伞菌
ton /t?n/ n. 吨
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
2d
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.
however important land planet protect
planet's
protect
However
importance
land
/r??l/ n. 作用；职能；角色
play a role (in)
在……中发挥作用；
扮演角色
pea /pi?/ n. 豌豆
/?kla?m?t/ n. 气候
Size
（体型）

Habitat
(生存环境)
Significance in Research (科研意义)
Role
(生态作用)）
Awareness
(认知现状)
The ________ frogs are about the size of a pea, while ________ ones can grow ________ a human hand.
They are ________ ________in studies on climate change and the ecosystem.
Many people know that frogs help to ________ farms by eating insects.
Not everyone understands their ____________ in nature.
Frogs can live __________ and __________.
Read and complete the mind map
Frogs are of great __________ in our planet’s ecosystem.
importance
smallest
larger
as big as
protect
importance
popular subjects
on land
in water
What can frogs do for nature?
Frogs help to protect farms by eating insects.
Frogs can help in studies on climate change and the ecosystem.
Frogs play an important role in the planet's ecosystem.
短语翻译
1.与……相连____________________
2. 实际上___________
3. 出于这个原因_________________
4. 为了；以便______________
5. 参与某事___________________
6. 是……的家乡_____________________
7. 达到；符合____________
live up to
be connected with / to
in fact
for this reason
in order to
play a part / role in
be home to sb. / sth
确切地说；实际上 ____________
出于这个原因 ______________
参与某事 __________________
储存蜂蜜 ___________
为了___________
be connected with _______________
be home to sb / sth ________________
the number of ____________
each other _________
think about ____________
in fact
for this reason
play a part (in sth)
store honey
in order to
与……有关联
有……栖息
……的数量
彼此
思考，考虑
Practice
Summary
New words
Sentences
connect; connected; without; imagine; honey; disappointed; connection; pollination; pollen; action; per cent; planet; store; honeycomb; communicate; ecosystem; protect; importance; title; human; ant; happiness; disappoint; mushroom; ton; role; pea; climate
At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected.
As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them.
For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet.
能够了解并且谈论动植物和人类的连接及在生态系统中的重要性
Functions
Expressions
be connected with / to; in fact; for this reason; in order to; play a part (in sth); be home to sb / sth; play a role (in)
1. 蚂蚁与植物和其他动物有关联。
Ants ________ _______ _______ plants and other animals.
2. 她决定从工作中休息一下，为此，她去海滩度假了。
She decided to take a break from work. ______ ______ ______, she went on a vacation to the beach.
3. 事实上，蚂蚁吃一些对植物不好的小昆虫，并且它们也是其他动物的食物。
________ _______, ants eat some small insects that are not good for plants, and they are also food for other animals.
4. 我每天游泳以保持健康。
I go swimming every day ________ ________ ________ keep fit.
5. 电在我们的日常生活中起着重要的作用。?
Electricity ______ ____ ___________ ______ ______ our daily life.
are connected with/to
In fact
in order to
Practice
For this reason
plays an important part in
一、填空题
Bees are one of __________________(interesting) animals in the world.
How are plants and animals ______________(connect) with us?
I felt ______________(disappoint) when my favourite flowers died.
They teach you how to plan your time well or how to find ___________(happy).
We should understand the ___________(important) of labor.
connected
disappointed
happiness
importance
the most interesting
二. 根据句意和所给提示完成句子
1. Bees help plants grow through __________ (授粉).
2. Ants play an important role in the __________ (生态系统).
3. We should __________ (保护) animals on the planet.
4. __________ (想象) what the world would be like without plants!.
5. Bees use honeycombs to ____________ (储存) honey.
pollination
ecosystem
protect
Imagine
store
三、完成句子，每空一词
1.这片雨林是许多珍稀动植物的家园。?
This rainforest ___ ______ ___ many rare animals and plants.
2.为了照料庄稼，农民们每天早起。?
Farmers get up early every morning ____ ______ ____ take care of their crops.?
3.蜜蜂在授粉过程中发挥着重要作用。?
Bees _____ ____ _________ _________ ___ the pollination process.?
in order to
is home to
play an important part/role in
Must do：1.细读文本，利用思维导图复述文章
2.?Write a 40-50 word short passage titled “Why Bees Are Important”. Use at least 1 superlative and refer to text detail.
Choose to do ：
1.Think of 2-3 ways to protect bees. Write them into a 60-80 word short proposal and share it with your family.
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