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Unit 13
We’re trying to save the earth!
Section A (3a~3b)
Do you know about them?
South China tiger华南虎
golden monkey
金丝猴
Do you know about them?
panda
Tibetan antelope
藏羚羊 [ˈæntɪˌləʊp]
Do they have something in common?
They are all endangered animals.
What do you know about sharks?
Do you think sharks are endangered, too?
What do you think might have caused a fall
(减少)in the number of sharks?
Have you ever drunk shark fin soup?
Shark fin soup is a delicacy(佳肴) that is popular in Southeast Asia. It is rear(稀有的) and is believed to have many health benefits(益处), so it is very expensive. It is often served at wedding dinners and other important banquets(宴会). In fact, it is almost a kind of status(地位) symbol showing off(炫耀) the host's wealth and position.
Cultural clips
3a
Read the passage about sharks and complete the fact
sheet below.
3a
Read the passage about sharks and complete the fact
sheet below.
Number of sharks caught and
traveled every year
How government can help
Two environmental groups
against “finning”
70million
WildAid and
the WWF
Develop laws to stop
the sale of shark fins
3b
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks with
the words in the box.
so although if but when
1. Many people do not realize they are killing a whole shark ________ they enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup.
2. Sharks are at the top of the food chain, ______ if their numbers drop, the ocean’s ecosystem will be in danger.
3. Many think that sharks are too strong to be endangered, ______ they are wrong.
when
but
so
3b
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks with
the words in the box.
so although if but when
4. __________ there are no scientific studies to support this, a lot of people believe that shark fins are good for health.
5. Sharks may disappear one day ______ we do not do something to stop the sale of shark fins.
Although
if
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
exercises
He studied hard, he did not pass the exam.
I was tired, I d