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Unit13
We’re trying to save the earth !
Section A(3a-3b)
Use some words to describe the sharks
big
large
cruel
scary
dangerous
terrible
1. the shark mouth
2. the shark teeth
3. the shark fins
Save the sharks!
Pre-reading: think and talk
4
Sharks _________________________.
are hunted for their fins
shark fin soup
1. Which parts of the town/city have a nice environment? Why are they nice?
2. Which parts need to be improved? Why?
Good environment Why? Bad environment
Why?
In my opinion, Renmin Park and Qingcheng Mountain have a good environment, because there are green trees and fresh air.
However, I think the rivers in Chengdu are badly polluted, because they are dirty and full of rubbish.
审题:
Style(体裁):
Tense(时态)
& Grammar:
Person(人称):
Letter
Simple Present Tense & Modal Verbs
The first person: I/We
Read and circle the key points.
When writing a letter to the mayor, what should we pay attention to?
We should be polite and formal.
problems and causes
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suggestions
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Read the title, the first and last sentences in each paragraphs and match the main ideas.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Environmental protection groups
are against “finning”.
Some basic facts about shark fin soup.
Some important facts about killing sharks.
be against cutting off sharks’ fins
1. Shark fin soup is famous and expensive all around the world.
2. You’re killing a whole shark when you enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup.
Read Paragraph 1 and judge the sentences.
F
T
×
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Read Paragraph 2 and fill in the blanks
1. People _________ sharks’ fins and throw the sharks back into the ocean.
2. This is not only cruel but also ________the environment.
3.Sharks are _________ of the food chain
in the ocean’s ecosystem.
4.The numbers of some kinds of sharks
_______by over 90 percent in the last 20 to 30 years.
cut off
harmful to
at the top
have fallen
Read Paragraph 3 and fill in the blanks.
Two environmental groups against “finning”
WildAid and WWF (Worl