Unit6 Nurturing Nature Developing ideas 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第一册

该高中英语课件围绕“自然保护与环境责任”核心主题，以图片识别珊瑚礁导入，结合视频了解大堡礁面临的威胁，通过“世界上最好的工作”真实案例搭建学习支架，串联生态知识、招聘分析、求职信写作等活动，形成从认知到实践的脉络。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、思维品质与文化意识，通过视频观看、配对阅读、辩论等多样活动，如分析招聘广告目的培养批判性思维，求职信写作提供模板提升表达能力，中外环保案例对比增强文化理解。学生提升综合语言运用与环保责任感，教师获得真实情境素材，便于任务型教学实施。

By Mr. Able 外研版 Book 4 Unit 6 Nurturing nature Developing ideas Look at the pictures. What are they? Activity 1 Lead-in What do you know about reefs? Coral Reefs A reef is a ridge of material at or near the surface of the ocean. There are natural and artificial reefs. Ecosystems are sometimes classified into terrestrial, or land-based, and aquatic (in the water). Coral reefs are one of the most diverse and delicate ecosystems on the planet.Barrier reefs are the most common type of reef. They are separated from the coast by a ring of water known as a lagoon. 1. Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video? 2. What kind of threat is it facing? Activity 2 Watching and listening 1. Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video? 2. What kind of threat is it facing? The Greart Barrier Reef Human activities: industry along the coast pollutes its waters; illegal fishing is reducing the number of fish; climate change caused by human activities has many negative effects on the coral. Activity 2 Watching and listening Activity 3 Speaking In order to redress the threat the Great Barrier Reef is facing, what methods can you think of? Look at the title of the passage and the pictures and predict what “the best job in the world” is. The best job in the world may be a job in the water, working with corals, fish and other sea creatures. Activity 3 Speaking a. Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet. b. Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important. c. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world. d. Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker. Activity 4 Fast reading Task 1. Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs and write them on the lines to complete the passage (Ex3). --2 --3 --5 --6 A．The importance of protecting the Great Barrier Reef B．Job requirements. C．The applicant Ben Southall. D．A tourism advertisement. Activity 4 Fast reading Task 2. Look through the passage and find out what the passage is mainly about. 1. How would you like to spend six months living on an island and looking after the Great Barrier Reef? The working hours are flexible and accommodation is provided. Key duties include exploring the islands of the reef and finding out what the area has to offer. You’ll need to report back via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates. You’ll also be asked to promote the islands through newspapers, magazines and TV interviews. Activity 5 Detailed reading Read para1 and fill out the form. flexible working hours and provided accommodation exploring the islands; finding out natural resources; reporting back via social media; promoting the islands someone looking after the Reef the Great Barrier Reef 2. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world. It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it. Activity 5 Detailed reading Q1.According to Para.2，what is the author’s attitude towards this call? A．Unconcerned. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Critical. Q2. Which words can show the author’s attitude? Q3. What’s the purpose of the job advertisement? A．To protect the Great Barrier Reef. B．To build the Great Barrier Reef more beautifully. C．To attract more candidates. D．To attract more tourists to travel in Australia. 3. Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet. About the size of Japan, it even can be seen from outer space. More than 25 million years old, the Great Barrier Reef is made up of living coral growing on dead coral. It is host to many species of birds and sea creatures. But this unique and delicate place is now under threat from pollution and climate change. Activity 5 Detailed reading Q.Why does the Great Barrier Reef need taking care of ? ＊ It is _____ to many species of birds and sea creatures. ＊ It is _______ and _______. ＊ It is now ____________. host unique delicate under threat 4. To get this job, the candidates had to make a short video showing how much they knew about the reef. They also needed to prove why they were the best person to do the job. Out of the thousands of applicants, eleven were selected, including a young woman from China. Eventually, the job was offered to Ben Southall from the UK. Activity 5 Detailed reading Q. What requirements should candidates meet to get the job? Q.What and how would you present in the video so as to get the job? 5. Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker. In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing articles about the reef, he made a number of appearances on television to argue in favour of its defence. He also worked as a presenter for the National Geographic Channel, before going on to write a book about his experiences. Ben later joked that the job should have been advertised not as the “best”, but the “busiest job in the world”! Activity 5 Detailed reading Q. What did Ben do after getting the job? 1 blogging, taking photos, writing articles 2 made a number of appearances on TV 3 worked as a presenter 4 write a book about his experiences 6. Whether it was a genuine job or an eye-catching marketing event isn't really important. The most important thing was that people all over the world became aware of the beauty of the ocean in the area. What's more, they came to understand the delicate balance that the environment exists in and what can, and must, be done to protect the reef. That way, it will remain a safe habitat for wildlife, as well as a dream destination for the millions of tourists who visit it each year. Activity 5 Detailed reading Making people all over the world become aware of the beauty of the ocean in the area; Getting people to come to understand the delicate balance that the environment exists in and what can, and must, be done to protect the reef. Q. Where does the true meaning of this job lie? About the campaign Multi-award-winning campaign, the Best Job in the World, launched globally in January 2009 and offered a six-month dream job for a Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. The initiative is one of Tourism and Events Queensland’s most globally-recognised campaigns which aimed to raise Queensland’s international profile as an aspirational holiday destination, featuring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef as its centrepiece. The Best Job in the World campaign predominantly targeted the international youth market in the UK, Europe, USA, Japan, New Zealand, South Pacific, Ireland and Nordic regions, South East Asia, greater China and South Korea. It attracted unprecedented levels of global attention and saw 35,000 applications from over 200 countries submitted. Island Caretaker On 6 May 2009, 34-year-old British charity events organiser Ben Southall was appointed Caretaker of the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. During Ben’s six-month role he: Visited almost 100 Queensland destinations. Fielded more than 450 media interviews, including one with Oprah Winfrey. Posted more than 60 blogs. Generated 2,000 photos, 47 video diaries and more than 1,000 tweets Results The campaign increased international awareness of the islands of the Great Barrier Reef and delivered: More than $430 million in estimated global public relations value thanks to global news coverage. Approximately 8.6 million website visits, including more than 200,000 in the first 24 hours, and 55 million page views over the campaign duration. An 8th place ranking on the list of the world’s top 50 PR stunts of all time – Taylor Herring (publicity stunts agency, UK). Numerous domestic and international award wins including seven at the 2009 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, and induction into the Public Relations News Platinum Public Relations Awards Hall of Fame 2014. What is “the best job” in your eyes? Why? Think and share Activity 6 Post reading Writing:(Apply for a job) 假定你是李华，从网上看到南极(the Antarctic)“企鹅(penguin)邮局”招聘志愿者的广告非常感兴趣。请写一封求职信。内容主要包括： 1.写信目的； 2.对工作的了解及个人优势； 3.得到工作后能做的事情。 注意： 1. 词数80词左右。 2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Activity 6 Post reading Brainstorm My advantages a good command of English strong team spirit a positive attitude a good sense of responsibility good physical fitness environmental awareness Having read your advertisement (on the Internet) looking for ........, I am writing to apply for a chance to get involved. The reason why I apply for this job is that../Speaking of my advantage... Equipped with a good knowledge of ...., I’m sure I will be qualified. If I were given the chance, I would...... first and formost, additionally, moreover, in addition, furthermore, last but not the least...... Useful expressions in writing applications : Dear sir or madam, _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As far as I know, tough as the working surroundings are, the job is of great significance. The reason why I apply for the job is that I have the following advantages.______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If I were given the chance, I would make every effort to do it well. I’d appreciate your taking my application into consideration. Yours, Li Hua Dear sir or madam, Having read your advertisement on the Internet looking for volunteers, I am writing to apply for a chance to get involved. As far as I know, tough as the working surroundings are, the job is of great significance. The reason why I apply for the job is that I have the following advantages. First and foremost, I am enthusiastic about both the Antarctic and penguins. Additionally, a good command of English and strong team spirit will help me work with others well. Moreover, I have a positive attitude and good physical fitness, which are essential for the job. In a word, equipped with a good knowledge of the Antarctic and environmental awareness, I’m sure I will be qualified. If I were given the chance, I would make every effort to do it well. I’d appreciate your taking my application into consideration. Yours, Li Hua By Mr. Able 外研版 Book 4 Unit 6 Nurturing nature Developing ideas Writing a job advertisement Read the job advertisement and answer the questions. How long will the job last? What are the responsibilities of the job? What benefits does it offer? The job will last for four months. The responsibilities of the job are to monitor the area for algae, work on ships removing algae from water. It provides accommodation and meals and the applicant can negotiate the salary with the employer. Activity 1 Reading • Environmental worker, full-time from 1 June to 30 September • Taihu Lake, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province • Monitoring the area for algae; working on ships removing algae from water • Salary negotiable; accommodation and meals provided All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications. *Visit our website for a detailed job description. Activity 1 Reading Guardian of the Pine Tree Mount Huangshan, Anhui Province making sure that nothing harms the Welcoming-Guest Pine; checking the tree several times a day; taking notes recording the observations ? Activity 2 Reading& Writing Read what the person says about his jobs and complete the notes. Panda Breeder Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province looking after pandas; talking to visitors; posting updates on social media Activity 2 Reading& Writing Read what the person says about her jobs and complete the notes. ? Red Stone Gorge Cleaner Mount Yuntai climbing up and down the cliffs; clearing rubbish; helping conserve the environment Activity 2 Reading& Writing Read what the person says about his jobs and complete the notes. ? Activity 3 Writing Design a job advertisement based on your notes. PANDAS NEED YOU! Pandas keeper, full-time job Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province Taking care of pandas; talking to visitors; posting updates on social media Three days' paid leave every month; meals and a free medical check provided All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with qualifications in veterinary medicine or zoology. ＊Please visit our website for more information. Sample By Mr. Able 外研版 Book 4 Unit 6 Nurturing nature Developing ideas Presenting ideas Activity 1 Reading Work in groups. Read the two points of view about whether national heritage sites should be open to the public and take sides. Think of arguments to support your point of view and make notes. Point of view Arguments Activity 2 Preparing Supporting examples 1 the roles and responsibilities for each member of your group 2 your arguments, opening and summary 3 the opposing arguments you might face and how you can respond to them. 4 useful words, expressions and structures Activity 3 Preparing Prepare for a debate. Consider the following： Team up with a group with the opposite point of view and hold the debate. Reflection ◀ Write a reflection after completing this unit. Consider the following： 1 What is your understanding of protecting nature? 2 What text types have you learnt about? What are their features? 3 What words, expressions and structures have you learnt? 4 What improvement have you made in understanding different cultures? 5 What improvement have you made in using learning strategies and exploring effective ways of learning? 6 What improvement have you made in analysing and solving problems? The Great Barrier Reef，1.__________ (make) up of living coral growing on the 2.____________(die) coral，wants a guardian，3.___________ job is to report back via weekly blogs，photo diaries and video updates and to promote the island 4. _____________ newspapers, etc. 5._____________ (eventual)，Ben Southall became 6. ____________ lucky dog，but he described his job the 7. ___________ (busy) in the world. Today people have been aware of the importance of 8._________________ (understand) the delicate balance and 9.____________ can and must be done 10._____________(protect) the Reef.  made dead whose Revision Eventually the busiest understanding what to protect through Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. 绿水青山就是金山银山。 --End of B4 U6 negotiable adj.可协商的 negotiate vt.谈判；协商 negotiate _____ sb. ______________ sth. 与某人协商某事 negotiation n. 协商，谈判 (be) ____ negotiation with sb. over sth. 与某人协商某事 be ______ negotiation 在协商中 e.g. 1. The terms of employment are ___________ (negotiate). 2. 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