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Leading in
Watch a video and discuss
What do you learn about it after watching the video?
Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?
What do you know about it
Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?
Leading in
Watch a video and discuss
What do you know about it?
Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?
the Great Barrier Reef.
The largest coral reef in the world
Rich in natural Marine life
A paradise for diving
......
The natural heritage site ________________ _________ __________ __________
The threat it’s facing Industry along the coast _________ its waters, while _______ _________ is reducing the number of fish. But the biggest threat may be _______ _______ caused by _________ _________.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
pollutes
illegal fishing
climate change
human activities
Coral bleaching
(珊瑚白化)
to protect/
nurture it
Prediction
Tip 1: Pay attention to the title & pictures to help you better predict the main idea.
Question chains (问题链):
What is the job?
Where?
Why the best?
fish, coral
diver
diving
(diving? about coral? to protect it?)
(Australia, the Great Barrier Reef)
(salary? easy? difficult? challenging?)
Your desk
Your company vehical
Your meeting room
If you were offered
such a job,
would you take it?
Wanted
Activity: Read and match
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.
in other words, in a good transition not only can we see the information that continues from the preceding paragraph, but also the information that introduces the following paragraph. Therefore, with a given transition, we should be able to ask questions about its preceding paragraph and its following paragraph
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Good transitions highlight the ideas that connect different paragraphs and bring the text together as a whole. Transitions can help readers understand how paragraphs work together, how they relate to one another, and how they build to a larger point.
Read and match
the preceding paragraph
the following paragraph
in other words, in a good transition not only can we see the information that continues from the preceding paragraph, but also the information that introduces the following paragraph. Therefore, with a given transition, we should be able to ask questions about its preceding paragraph and its following paragraph
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While-reading
Learning to learn
Good transitions(衔接过渡手段) highlight the ideas that connect different paragraphs and bring the text together as a whole.
Transitions can help readers understand:
how paragraphs work together
how they relate to one another
how they build to a larger point
While-reading
Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
Learning to learn
how paragraphs work together
how they relate to one another
how they build to a larger point
_______________________________
______________________________
It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
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. ……
While-reading
Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
_______________________________
______________________________
It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
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. ……
This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
While-reading
Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
________________________________
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________________________________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.
Located off the coast of North-east
Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is
the largest living thing on the planet.
While-reading
Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
________________________________
________________________________
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"!
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
While-reading
Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs
Whether it was a genuine job offer 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.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important
C.
a.
d.
b.
This call for an island caretaker attracted
interest from all over the world.
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
key words:
look after the island
承接上文
总起句,启下
启下
概括 -- 具体
同词复现
承上
Topic sentence & main idea
Para 6
____________
Para 5
_____________
Para 4
____________
Para 1
_____________
Para 2
_____________
Para 3
_____________
An Introduction
of the job
Purpose
of the job
An introduction
of the Reef
Requirements of application
Ben’s duty
Importance of the job
The best job in the world
Main idea: explain the best job in the world and its importance in nurturing nature.
Para 6
____________
Para 5
_____________
Para 4
____________
Para 1
_____________
Para 2
_____________
Para 3
_____________
The Best Job in
the World
An advertisement
of the job
Purpose
of the job
An introduction
of the Reef
Ben’s duty
Importance of the job
Main idea:
the job as an island caretaker and its importance in nurturing nature.
Learning to learn (P70)
Good transitions highlight the ideas that connect different paragraphs and bring the text together as a whole.
Transitionscan help readers understand how paragraphs work together, how they relate to one another, and how they build to a larger point.
Requirements of application
transitions
transitions
Detailed Reading
While-reading
Scan para 1 and Finish the job advertisement.
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.
_______________ wanted
an island caretaker
Location:
the Great Barrier Reef
Responsibilities: 1,2,3
Benefits:
The working hours are flexible
Accommodation is provided.
While-reading
Scan para 2.3 and Finish the mind map.
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.
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.
While-reading
Scan para 2-3 and Finish the mind map.
Location:
off the coast of North-east Australia
Scale:
the size of Japan
can be seen from outer space
Features:
made up of living coral growing on dead coral
host to many species of birds and sea creatures
Present situation
under threat from pollution and climate change.
While-reading
Scan para 4-5 and find what Ben did.(5 tasks)
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.
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”
While-reading
Whether it was a genuine job offer 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.
Where does the true meaning of this job lie?
While-reading
More about the Great Coral Reef
Why is the position described as “the best job in the world”?
Post-reading
Think & Share
Can you think of some other creative ways of raising awareness of protecting the reef?
Enjoy the view
Experiencethe nature
meaningful
……
Speech contest
Singing competition
Making posters
……
Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.
Important words
Imagine you are an applicant for the job of island caretaker. Discuss and present your ideas for the short video required.
Think about what you would present in the video.
Organize your ideas by considering the following points.
Share your ideas with your partner.
Assignment
Language Points
highlight the importance of
be made up of
under threat
in addition to
in favour of
work as
become aware of
come to understand
突出……的重要
由……所组成
受到威胁
除……之外(还有)
担任;以……身份而工作
意识到
开始理解
支持
Important words
1. flexible adj 灵活的;柔韧的;易弯曲的
... brushes with long, flexible bristles
……毛长而柔韧的刷子
... flexible working hours
……弹性工作时间
flexibility n 灵活性
The flexibility of distance learning would be particularly suited to busy managers.
远程学习的灵活性尤其会适合忙碌的经理们。
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2. applicant n 申请人,申请者;请求者
apply vt 申请;应用
I am continuing to apply for jobs.
我在继续申请工作。
They may apply to join the organization.
他们可能申请加入该组织。
We have had lots of applicants for these positions.
对这些职位我们已有了很多申请人。
The new technology was applied to farming.
这项新技术已应用于农业。
Students learned the practical application of the theory they had learned in the classroom.
学生们学会了课堂上学到的理论的实际应用。
His application for membership of the organization was rejected.
他对该组织会员资格的申请被拒绝了。
application n 应用;申请
3. advertise v 为……做广告
The company is spending heavily to advertise its strongest brands.
该公司在花重金为其最强势的品牌做广告。
In 1991, the house was advertised for sale at $49,000.
在1991年,这所房子登出以4.9万美元出售的广告。
advertiser n 广告商
advertising n 广告业
advertisement n 广告
4. You’ll need to report back via weekly blogs, photo diaries
and video updates.
You are required to give feedback by writing blogs every
week, taking photos and making new videos.
I sent a message to Mary via her sister.
我通过 Mary 的妹妹给她捎了个口信。
We flew to Athens via Paris.
我们经由巴黎飞往瑞典。
via 是介词, 在句中意为“通过,借助于”。
via 还有“经过,取道”的意思。
Paraphrase
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5. It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of
the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
In fact, it was an effective way to emphasize the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and make people realize that we must take action to protect it.
The move is a means to fight crime.
这个行动是打击犯罪的一种手段。
by means of 用,依靠
by no means 决不
Paraphrase
means n 手段;方法
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5. It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of
the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
highlight 作动词用,意为“使……突出”。
highlight 也可用作名词,意为“最突出(精彩)的部分”。
Recorded highlights of today’s football game will be shown after the news.
今天足球比赛最精彩场面的录像将在新闻后播出。
His remarks highlighted his own function.
他的讲话突出了他个人的作用。
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6. It is host to many species of birds and sea creatures.
Many species of birds and sea creatures have their homes here.
本句中的 is host to 可以理解为 is home to, 所以本句句意为“它
(大堡礁)是很多鸟类和海洋生物的家园”。
Paraphrase
7. But this unique and delicate place is now under threat
from pollution and climate change.
There is no other place like the Great Barrier Reef in the world and it is easy to be destroyed. Now it is in danger of being damaged by pollution and climate change.
under threat 意为“受到威胁”。
Traditional ways of life seem to be under threat.
传统的生活方式似乎正在受到威胁。
Paraphrase
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7. But this unique and delicate place is now under threat
from pollution and climate change.
under + 抽象名词
under attack
under control
under consideration
under construction
under repair
受到攻击
处于控制之下
在考虑之中
在建造中;正在施工之中
在修理中
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8. In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing
articles about the reef, he made a number of
appearances on television to argue in favor of its defence.
Besides blogging, taking photos and writing articles about the reef, he also appeared in the TV shows many times to support the protection of the reef.
in addition to 意为“除……之外(还有,也)”
Paraphrase
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8. In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing
articles about the reef, he made a number of
appearances on television to argue in favor of its defence.
It was said that 88% of the students had voted in favour of the new class president.
据说 88% 的学生投票支持新班长。
in favour of 是一个固定搭配,favour 用作名词,该固定搭配意
为“支持”。
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8. In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing
articles about the reef, he made a number of
appearances on television to argue in favor of its defence.
favour 用作名词,意为“善意的行为”,常见搭配有:
ask sb a favour
do sb a favour
owe sb a favour
in sb’s favour
请某人帮忙
帮某人一个忙
欠某人一个人情
对某人有利
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9. 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.
Besides, they realized that ecological balance is easy to break and they have both the capacity and the obligation to preserve the reef.
come to understand 意为“开始明白;开始了解”。
Paraphrase
9. 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.
understand 后有两个并列的宾语:
一个是 the delicate balance,名词短语作宾语;
另一个是 what 引导的宾语从句。
balance 后又接了一个 that 引导的定语从句,修饰 balance。
宾语从句
定语
从句
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”!
worked as 从事...工作
presenter n.主持人,主播
go on to do sth. 继续做另一件事
go on doing sth. 继续做同一件事
should have done sth.本应该做某事(实际上未做)
not ... but ... 不是 ... 而是...
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