内容正文:
Why Should We Protect Endangered Animals?
高一时文阅读
为什么应该保护濒危动物?
CONTENT
01 Lead in
02 Pre-reading
03 While-reading
04 Post-reading
05 Language Points
06 Homework
Part 01
Lead in
Which endangered animals do you know?
Why should we protect endangered animals?
Part 02
Before-reading
Part 03
While-reading
走进语篇
保护濒危物种不仅仅是一个道德责任问题,也是我们地球健康的基本需要。不可否认,许多人类活动对许多动物物种都有直接或间接的危害。
①The conservation of endangered species is not just a matter of ethical responsibility—it’s a fundamental necessity for the health of our planet.
②Many human activities have been undeniably detrimental to many animal species, both directly and indirectly. Currently, the extinction rate of species is up to 1,000 times higher than in pre-human times, and scientists suggest we are living through the planet’s sixth mass extinction. There has been a 73% decline in mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, and fish species between 1970 and 2020. We’re losing biodiversity quicker than we ever have in the past.
③Climate change is in large part to blame—a study published in December 2024 showed that one-third of species on the planet will be at risk of extinction by the end of this century if greenhouse gas emissions continue increasing at current levels. Climate change is closely linked to biodiversity loss. So protecting—and restoring—biodiverse ecosystems is vital in the fight against climate change.
④Preserving endangered species safeguards the intricate balance of our planet’s life, ensuring a healthier and more secure future for ecosystems and people. Endangered species can also serve as indicators of environmental health. When populations decline, it can signify underlying issues such as habitat destruction, pollution, or climate change, which, if unaddressed, can threaten the stability of the entire ecosystem and many other species.
⑤For example, declining populations of bald eagles in North America allowed scientists to discover that the environment had been contaminated with DDT, a pesticide used to control mosquitoes and other insects. In this way, the bald eagle served as a warning sign for the environmental damage being done by DDT, allowing a ban on the chemical to be put in place and eagle populations to recover along with the environment.
⑥IFAW is a conservation and rescue organization with the mission to build a future where animals and people can thrive together. With this goal in mind, it’s essential to examine why we must protect endangered species—why are they so important? And what would our world look like without them?
语篇类型
语篇内容
语篇结构模式
段落大意 Part 1: 1
Part 2: 2-5
Part 3: 6
说明文
Many human activities have been undeniably detrimental to many animal species, both directly and indirectly. There are some reasons for the extinction of endangered animals.
General-special-General
Introduction: It introduces the topic of conserving endangered species.
Conclusion: It’s essential to examine why we must protect endangered species.
It narrates some causes of the extinction of endangered animals.
牛刀小试
1. What is the main reason for the current high extinction rate of species?
A. Natural disasters.
B. Human activities.
C. Genetic mutations.
D. Lack of food sources.
B
Human activities.
不可否认,许多人类活动对许多动物物种都有直接或间接的危害。目前,物种灭绝的速度是人类出现之前的1000倍,科学家们认为我们正在经历地球上的第六次大灭绝。
细节理解题
② Many human activities have been undeniably detrimental to many animal species, both directly and indirectly. Currently, the extinction rate of species is up to 1,000 times higher than in pre-human times.
2. What’s the effect of climate change on animals?
A. It will be beneficial to animals’ lives.
B. It will contribute to animals’ habitats.
C. It will have no direct effect on animals.
D. It will cause the extinction of animals.
③ Climate change is closely linked to biodiversity loss.
D
It will cause the extinction of animals.
气候变化与生物多样性丧失密切相关。
推理判断题
牛刀小试
④ Endangered species can also serve as indicators of environmental health. When populations decline, it can signify underlying issues such as habitat destruction, pollution, or climate change.
牛刀小试
3. Why are endangered species considered "indicators of environmental health"?
A. They help scientists discover new medicines.
B. Their decline can signal problems like pollution or habitat loss.
C. They control the population of other species.
D. They attract tourists, which benefits the economy.
B
Their decline can signal problems like pollution or habitat loss.
濒危物种也可作为环境健康的指标。当种群数量下降时,可能意味着潜在的问题,如栖息地破坏、污染或气候变化。
推理判断题
4. What is the main purpose of organizations like IFAW?
A. To study animal behavior in labs.
B. To replace wild animals with domesticated ones.
C. To create a future where animals and humans can thrive together.
D. To focus only on rescuing pets.
⑥ IFAW is a conservation and rescue organization with the mission to build a future where animals and people can thrive together.
C
To create a future where animals and humans can thrive together.
IFAW是一个保护和救援组织,其使命是建立一个动物和人类共同繁荣的未来。
细节理解题
牛刀小试
Part 04
Post-reading
Thinking
Watch a video. Then talk: How to protect the endangered animals?
Thinking
Watch a video. Then talk: How to protect the endangered animals?
measures
Protect animals’ habitat
Stipulate strict law system
Fight against illegal animal trade
……
Part 05
Language points
1. ethical /ˈeθɪk(ə)l/
2. detrimental /ˌdetrɪˈment(ə)l/
3. mammal / ˈmæm(ə)l/
4. biodiversity /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/
5. intricate /ˈɪntrɪkət/
6. indicator /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/
7. stability /stəˈbɪləti/
adj. 道德的,伦理的;合乎道德的
adj. 有害的,不利的
n. 哺乳动物
n. 生物多样性
adj. 错综复杂的;难理解的
n. 标志,迹象
n. 稳定(性),稳固(性)
词汇聚焦
用方框中单词的正确形式填空
词汇练习
选词填空
ethical, detrimental, mammal, biodiversity, intricate, indicator, stability
1. He knows his way around the _______________ maze of patent law.
2. Security _______________ is declining hugely.
3. The president has a blind spot on ________________ issues.
4. It was a time of political ________________ and progress.
5. The policy will be __________________ to the peace process.
6. The whale is a _________________.
7. __________________ was the buzzword of the Rio Earth Summit.
intricate
indicator
ethical
stability
detrimental
mammal
Biodiversity
长难句分析
Preserving endangered species safeguards the intricate balance of our planet’s life, ensuring a healthier and more secure future for ecosystems and people.
句子主干:
Preserving endangered species safeguards the intricate balance of our planet’s life.
参考
译文
保护濒危物种可以维护地球生命的复杂平衡,确保生态系统和人类拥有一个更健康、更安全的未来。
主语
非谓语动词短语
Part 06
Homework
你校将举办一场征文活动,作文标题是:How to Help Endangered Animals? 内容要求如下:
1.濒危物种的现状;
2.采取相应措施;
3.总结个人观点。
注意:1. 词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
How to Help Endangered Animals? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Homework
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参考范文
How to Help Endangered Animals?
Today, many species are facing extinction due to habitat loss, pollution, and illegal hunting. For example, tigers and pandas have seen their populations drop sharply, threatening biodiversity.
To protect endangered animals, we must take action. Governments should establish more nature reserves and enforce strict anti-poaching laws. Individuals can contribute by reducing plastic use and supporting wildlife conservation organizations. Education also plays a key role—raising awareness helps people understand the urgency of the issue.
In my opinion, everyone has a responsibility to protect endangered species. Small daily efforts, combined with global cooperation, can make a big difference. Let’s act now before it’s too late!
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Thank you
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