Unit 1 Look it up：Reading课件 - 2025-2026学年沪教版（2024）八年级英语上册

Unit 1Look it up! Key question： What can we learn from encyclopaedias? Think about the following questions. Before you read: Take a guess Before you read: Take a guess Please read the entries and check the answers. Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian painter, inventor, musician, engineer and scientist. His paintings are very famous, and one, the Mona Lisa, is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. 66 1,000 180 Dinosaurs rule the Earth for more than 180 million years. About 66 million years ago, dinosaurs suddenly die out. Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian painter, inventor, musician, engineer and scientist. Da Vinci was extremely intelligent, and he was unusually talented in many different fields. He was a true genius, and his paintings and inventions changed the way we think about art and science. Leonardo da Vinci was born in the countryside in Italy. From an early age, he showed great intelligence and artistic talent. As he grew older, he learnt to do many different things. His paintings are very famous, and one, the Mona Lisa, is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. He also had many inventions. For example, his notebooks include some interesting drawings of flying machines and other vehicles. Dinosaurs Dinosaurs are a type of prehistoric animal. They are related to crocodiles, snakes and lizards. They are also the ancestors of today’s birds. Dinosaurs first appeared around 245 million years ago. The word “dinosaur” comes from two Greek words, and it means “terrible lizard”. Dinosaurs lived on land and walked on either two or four legs. Many dinosaurs ate plants, but some ate meat. Dinosaurs came in different sizes. Some were as small as chickens, and others were as big as ten elephants. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for more than 180 million years. About 66 million years ago, dinosaurs suddenly died out. Scientists are not completely sure why. However, they are learning more and more about dinosaurs by studying their fossils. Language notes inventor /In9ventR(r)/ n. 发明家 The inventor created a new type of robot. musician /mju9zISn/ n. 音乐家 My sister wants to be a musician . intelligent /In9telIdZRnt/ adj. 有才智的；聪明的 My dog is very intelligent and can learn tricks quickly. talented /9tælRntId/ adj. 有才能的；天才的 He is very talented—he is good at basketball and can also play the guitar. genius /9dZi:niRs/ n. 天才人物 She is a genius at solving maths problems. artistic /A:9tIstIk/ adj. 有艺术天赋的；（尤指）有美术才能的 Picasso showed amazing artistic talent at an early age. perhaps /pR9hæps/ adv. 可能；大概；也许 Perhaps it will rain tomorrow. notebook /9nRWtbWk/ n. 笔记本 This notebook is a bit expensive, but it is very good for drawing. vehicle /9vi:Rkl/ n. 交通工具；车辆 Electric vehicles do not need fuel. a type of 一种 Bananas are a type of tropical fruit. Language notes prehistoric /0pri:hI9stBrIk/ adj. 史前的 Dinosaurs lived in prehistoric times. be related to 与……属于同一种类 Cats are related to lions and tigers. ancestor /9ænsestR(r)/ n.（动物的）原始种型；祖先 My ancestors came from a small village in Italy. rule /ru:l/ v. 统治 The king ruled the country for many years. completely /kRm9pli:tli/ adv. 完全地；彻底地 I completely forgot about my friend’s birthday. fossil /9fBsl/ n. 化石 We found a fish fossil in the rock. terrible /9terRbl/ adj. 可怕的 The movie was so terrible that we left early. either ... or ... 要么……要么…… You can either stay at home or go to the park with us. Please read the entries again and complete the notes below. 1452 1519 Italy painter, inventor, musician, engineer, scientist Mona Lisa Can you add something more to the notes? Year of birth & Year of death Country of birth Professions Famous artwork Year of birth & Year of death Country of birth Professions Personal characteristics Famous artwork Inventions Please read the entry again and find more information about da Vinci. Can you add something more to the notes? about 245 million years ago—about 66 million years ago Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens, and others were as big as ten elephants. Many dinosaurs ate plants, but some ate meat. crocodiles, snakes, lizards, birds why dinosaurs suddenly died out Time period Size Diet Animals related to dinosaurs Things scientists are not sure about How the name comes from Where they lived How we learn about dinosaurs Let’s read the entries loudly together! Further thinking How do you feel about da Vinci? Why? What else do you want to know about him? What else do you want to know about dinosaurs? How would you find information about them? I think he is … because I wonder … / How … / What if … I wonder … / How … / What if … I would … / I plan to … Year of birth & Year of death Country of birth Professions Personal characteristics Famous artwork Inventions Size Diet How we learn about dinosaurs Things scientists are not sure about How the name comes from Where they lived Animals related to dinosaurs Can you introduce da Vinci and dinosaurs in your own words? Role play: Be Leonardo da Vinci himself Hello, my name is Leonardo da Vinci. I was born in 1452 in Italy. I am a painter, inventor, musician, engineer and scientist. My most famous painting is the Mona Lisa. I love studying nature and creating new things ... Role play: Be a museum guide Welcome to the Dinosaur Museum! Dinosaurs lived over 245 million years ago. Some were as small as chickens, while others were as big as ten elephants. Scientists study their fossils to learn more about their lives ... Self-assessment 评价内容 评分(1-5) 1.我能够获取与达·芬奇和恐龙相关的基本信息。 1 2 3 4 5 2.我能够用自己的语言介绍达·芬奇和恐龙。 1 2 3 4 5 3.我能表达对达·芬奇品质的看法，并提出更多关于达·芬奇和恐龙的问题。 1 2 3 4 5 Homework 基础作业 1. 模仿课文录音的语音、语调，朗读课文。 2. 完成课本第7页练习1、2。 3. 用3—5句话为达·芬奇和恐龙撰写简单并有创意的的英语百科词条。 拓展作业 在互联网上搜索有关达·芬奇和恐龙的更多信息，对课本的内容进行补充。 Blues 153920.67 $$