内容正文:
The amazing animals of Australia
Unit 2 Period 4
Using Language (Ⅱ)
Describe an iconic animal
1
1.iconic animal
2.be unique to
3.a symbol of
4.a wide distribution
5.express the strength and resolve
6.as individuals/as a nation
7.at birth
8.find one's way to/into...
9.encounter
Part1
Key expressions
1.标志性动物
2.对...是独特的
3....的一个象征
4.广泛分布
5.展示力量和决心
6.作为个人/作为一个国家
7.出生时
8.到达;找到...的去路
9.v./n.遭遇;邂逅
1.be against the law
2.hang onto tree trunks
3.interaction with
4.make laws against
5.in the interest of
6.certain licensed zoos
7.make sure
8.in a good state/condition
9.on a limited frequency of occasions
Part2
1.违法
2.挂在树干上
3.与...的互动
4.制定法律禁止...
5.为了...的利益
6.有执照的动物园
7.确保
8.处于良好状态
9.在有限频率的场合
1.come across
2.be violent towards
3.lay eggs
4.a unique biology
5.nurse
6.be covered in hair
7.senses of sight or smell
8.have a capacity to do
9.electrical sensors
10.a small handful of
Part3&4
1.偶遇
2.对...暴力;攻击...
3.下蛋
4.独特的生物学特征
5.n.护士;保姆 v.照料
6.全身长满毛
7.视觉或嗅觉
8.有能力做...
9.电场感受器
10.少数
Lead -in : Watch the video and count how many amazing animals of Australia you find. Do you know their names?
What are the features of them? Let’s read the passage for information.
Creatures Unique to Australia
Platypus
/ˈplætɪpəs/
kangaroo/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
Tasmanian devil
/tæzˈmeɪnɪən ˈdevl/
coala
Pre-readingThe Amazing Animals of Australia
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1.Read for the main idea and structure.
(1) What's the main idea of the passage?
A. The kangaroos of Australia.
B. The koalas of Australia.
C. The duck-billed platypus of Australia.
D. The creatures unique to Australia.
While-Reading
Our topic today is "Creatures Unique to Australia"', with questions answered by wildlife expert Dr Jim Smith.
(2) Match the main idea of each part.
Part 1 A.The duck-billed platypus of Australia.
Part 2 B.The kangaroos of Australia.
Part 3 C.The koalas of Australia.
Part 4 D.The Tasmanian devils of Australia.
Kangaroo
Appearance:
Uniqueness:
Relationship