Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading for Writing 导学案-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册

XB4 Unit 2 Using Language- Writing

The amazing animals of Australia

Describe an iconic animal

Learning objectives

1.Know some information about the amazing animals in Australia.

2.Figure out the structure and language features of the essay.

3.Write a passage to describe an iconic animal in China..

Step 1.Lead in(导)

1. Watch the video and count how many amazing animals of Australia you find.

Memorize their names

 

Step 2. Pre-reading (导）

1. Which animal is a symbol of Australia

A. Platypus   B. Tasmanian devil    C. kangaroo   D. coala

2.What is the text type?

A. Expository essay               B. Narrative essay

C. Journalism                    D. Argumentative essay

3.The text is mainly talk about the unique             live in Australia.

Step3. While-Reading（思）

Fast reading

1.Match the main idea of each part.

Part 1                    A. The duck-billed platypus of Australia.

Part 2           B. Creatures unique to Australia.

Part 3                  C. The kangaroos of Australia.

Part 4          D. The koalas of Australia.

Part5                  E. The Tasmanian devils of Australia.

Detailed reading (Read the text again and choose the best answer)

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage？

A. Kangaroo look cute but may hit people.

B. Kangaroo cannot walk backwards, have a pouch.

C. Baby kangaroos stay in mother’s pouch to ensure safe.

D. You can pet a wild kangaroo as you like.

2. Why is the kangaroo considered a symbol of Australia?

A. It can walk backwards efficiently.

B. It has a wide distribution and symbolizes forward movement.

C. It is the largest animal in the country.

D. It primarily lives in urban areas. 

3. Why is it illegal to touch koalas in many parts of Australia?

A. Koalas are aggressive and dangerous. 

B. Koalas are easily stressed by human interaction, and laws protect them. 

C. Koalas carry infectious diseases. 

D. Koalas are too rare to be approached. 

4. Where can people legally hold a koala under regulated conditions? 

A. Any wildlife sanctuary. 

B. Licensed zoos with expert supervision. 

C. National parks during guided tours. 

D. Private farms with special permits.

5. When are Tasmanian devils most active?

A. During the day    B. At dusk   C. At night   D. At dawn

6. What is the primary component of a Tasmanian devil’s diet? 

A. Live prey     B. Plants    C. Insects  D. Carrion 

7. To which category does the platypus belong?