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Unit 6 Birdwatching
Task
The forest has been cut down.
There is less and less space for birds.
Free talk:
What happened to the birds?
They are killed by the environmental pollution (环境污染).
Human beings hunt them for fun.
Birds are in danger !
What can we do to protect birds?
. build more nature reserves.
. Provide food and cover for them.
. Never cut down forests.
. Join the Birdwatching Society.
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Let's enjoy a video.
What is the video talking about?
Birdwatching Society.
会员招募
How to join the Birdwatching Society?
If you want to join the birdwatching society,you must hand in(上交)an and then an application letter to the of the Students’ Union(学生会) .In the form, you have to yourself, such as , grade,school,interests and hobbies…
application form
Chairperson
introduce
address
申 请 表
主 席
介 绍
地址
New words
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Let’s read all the new words on P129.
Read and complete Amy’s application form.
Name: _____________ Telephone number: _______________
Email: _____________ School: ________________________ Grade: _____________ Favourite subject(s): ______________
Interests and hobbies: ______________________________________
________________________________________________________
Free time: _______________________________________________
Zhao Mei
010—5558 6390
amy@sunshine.com
Sunshine Middle School
8
Biology
Learning about different kinds of plants, birds
and animals. Enjoy the natural world.
From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays
Match the main idea with each paragraph
Para 1
Para 2
Purpose(目的) of writing this letter.
Self- introducion (introduce oneself)
Para 3
Reasons to join the society.
Para 4
Contact(联系) ways.
How to write the message? First please tell me how many paragraphs in this part? There are four paragraphs. Read this part and discuss in groups of four, and then tell me the main idea of each paragraph.
Dear Chairperson,
I would like to join the Birdwatching Society.
First, let me introduce myself. I am a grade 8 student at Sunshine
Middle School. My favourite subject is Biology. I am very interested
in learning about different kinds of plants, birds and animals.
I enjoy the natural world.
I would like to become a member of the Birdwatching Society and
take part in activities.I want to know more about birds, and I think it is
very important for me to do something to protect them. I can
take part in activities from 2p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
I will be very happy if I can become a member of the Birdwatching
Society. You can call me on 010-5558 6390 or email me at
amy@sunshine.com.
Yours sincerely
Amy
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Amy's application letter
Introduce oneself
The reasons
Contact ways
The purpose
I would like to join the Birdwatching Society.
First, let me introduce myself. I am a grade 8 student at Sunshine Middle School. My favourite subject is Biology. I am very interested in learning about different kinds of plants, birds and animals. I enjoy the natural world.
She writes about her ________, _________, _________________ and so on.
school
subject
interests, hobbies
She wants to _______________ birds. She also thinks it is important ___________ them.
I would like to become a member of the Birdwatching Society and
take part in activities.I want to know more about birds, and I think it is
very important for me to do something to protect them. I can
take part in activities from 2p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
know more about
to protect
He/She can ______ her or ______ her.
I will be very happy if I can become a member of the Birdwatching
Society. You can call me on 010-5558 6390 or email me at
amy@sunshine.com.
call
email
Writing such a letter, the main body must include:
Main body
Purpose of writing
Your personal
information
Why you want to
join the club
How to
contact you
Summary
Purpose:
I would like to become …
Self-introduction:
I am a student at … and I am in Grade …
My favourite subject(s) is/are …/I like … best
I am very interested in …
Reasons to join the society:
I would like to be a member of/join … because …
I think it’s important for me to do …
I can take part in the activities from … to …
Contact way:
I will be happy if I can become a member of …
You can call me on … or e-mail me at …
1. First, let me introduce myself.
首先,让我介绍一下我自己。
introduce oneself 自我介绍
e.g. He is introducing himself now.
他现在正在自我介绍。
2. I enjoy the natural world.
我喜欢大自然界。
natural world 自然界;物质世界
e.g. 你应该把我们当作自然世界的一部分
You should treat us as part of the natural world.
3. I would like to become a member of the Birdwatching Society and take part in activities. 我想成为观鸟协会的一员并参加一些活动。
become a member of 成为……的一员
e.g. To become a member of your company is my dream .
take part in 参加
e.g. She invited me to take part in her party.
她邀请我去参加她的聚会。
4. You can call me on 010-5558 6390 or email me at amy@sunshine.com.
call sb. on + (phone number) 拨打(电话号码)找某人
e.g. She is calling Lisa on 010-1234 5678.
email sb. at +(email address) 按照(邮件地址)发邮件给某人
e.g. Please email me at lisa@sunshine.com.
请发邮件至lisa@sunshine.com给我。
5. I think it is important for me to do something to protect them.
It is + adj. + for sb. to do sth.
表示对某人来说做某事怎么样
e.g. 对我来说, 解决这道数学题很容易。
It’s easy for me to work out the
math problem.
孩子们在那条河里游泳是危险的。
It is dangerous for children to swim
in that river.
1. introduce myself 介绍自己
2. be interested in 对……感兴趣
3. learn about 学习
4. different kinds of plants
各种各样的植物
5. become a member of
成为……的一员
6. natural world 自然界
7. take part in 参加
8. know more about 更了解……
9. call sb. on + (phone number)
拨打(电话号码)找某人
10. email sb. at +(email address)
按照(邮件地址)发邮件给某人
假如你是Andy,想加入观鸟协会(the Birdwatching Scoiety)请根据以下要点和要求写一封申请。
1.我想成为观鸟俱乐部的一员;
2.我是八年级的学生,我对足球感兴趣,我最喜欢的科目是科学和地理;
3.我热爱鸟类,热爱大自然(nature),想要为保护鸟类做些事情;
4.每个星期天从上午9点到11点可以参加俱乐部的活动;
5.联系方式:5526580。
要求:
1.信的内容必须包含以上的所有要点,可以适当发挥;
2.70词左右。开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Chairperson,
I would like to join
First, let me . I am a grade 8 student at .
My favourite subject is . I am very interested
in .I enjoy .
I would like to become a member of and take part in .I want to know more , and I think .
I can take part in activities from to on .
I will be very happy if I can become a member of You can call me on or email me at
Yours sincerely
(署名)
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Andy and I would like to become a member of the Birdwatching Club. I am a student of Grade 8 and my favorite subjects are Science and Geography. I am very interested in playing football.
I would like to become a birdwatcher because I love birds and nature. I hope I can do something to help protect birds. I can come to the club activities from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday.
I will be very happy if I can become a member of your club. Please call mе on 5526580.
Yours sincerely,
Andy
I would like to be a member of the Birdwatching Society.
I am a Grade 8 student at East Middle School. I like Biology and Geography best. I am interested in learning about nature and wildlife.
I would like to be a member of the Society because I want to do something to pro_x0002_tect birds. I can take part in activities from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
I will be very happy if I can join the Society. You can call me on 86123789.
Goodbye !
Thank you !
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