Unit 8 Section 1 Reading课件 2025-2026学年沪教版八年级英语上册

该初中英语课件围绕“养宠物的优缺点”核心主题，从日常养宠物现象切入，通过词汇分类（如狗的行为与特征）、短语积累及Pair work讨论搭建学习支架，帮助学生从词汇到句子再到观点表达逐步过渡。 其亮点在于以“观点辩论”为主线，融合语言能力（词汇句型练习、对话表达）与思维品质（识别论点论据、正反观点对比），通过Head to Head文章分析、思维导图梳理理由等活动，让学生在实践中提升表达与批判思维。学生能掌握观点表达结构，教师可借助系统活动设计提高教学效率。

Unit 8 Pets and us 沪教牛津版八年级上册 Key question 主题范畴：人与自然 What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet? Reading I 1 Unit objectives After learning this unit, I can: provide reasons for or against keeping pets. express my opinion on what animal makes the perfect pet. describe the history of keeping pets. understand the relationship between humans and pets. 理解人类与宠物的关系。 给出支持或反对养宠物的原因。 表达我关于哪种动物是理想的宠物的观点。 描述养宠物的历史。 First thoughts What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet? What kinds of pets do people usually keep? What trouble can pets cause and what animal makes the perfect pet? How did people start to keep pets? Nowadays many people keep animals as their pets. Lead in parrots What kinds of animals are kept as pets? hamster lizard bark when someone comes to the door, play with their toys, run around the park, wag their tails, attack strangers, be noisy… Making phrases about dogs cute and friendly, always faithful and pleased to see you, quiet when they are tired … Before you read Things that dogs do Characteristics of dogs thick fur, long hair, long tail … take them for a walk, wash them, brush their fur, play with them, train them to do tricks, feed them … Physical appearance of dogs Things people do with / for their dogs Pair work: Why are dogs popular pets? Why do people like dogs, and what do they usually do with them? Discuss in pairs. Use the words and phrases in Exercise 1 to help you. Why do you think dogs are so popular? Why do people like them? Well, some dogs can be really cute. That’s true. I guess people also like dogs because they are faithful. Dogs keep people company. Why do people keep dogs as pets? Dogs guard our home. Dogs help us (e.g. guide dogs for blind people). Dogs bring us joy. Brainstorming attack /ə'tæk/ *faithful /'feɪθfl/ hold /həʊld/ responsible /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/ awake /ə'weɪk/ flat /flæt/ choice /tʃɔɪs/ advise /əd'vaɪz/ v. 袭击；攻击 adj. 忠实的；忠诚的 v. 抱着；拿着 adj. 可信任的；可信赖的 adj. 醒着 n. 公寓 n. 选择 v. 劝告；建议 Pre-reading New words HEAD TO HEAD   Is it a good idea to keep dogs as pets? Li Li and Wang Meng give their opinions on this matter. “Keeping pet dogs is a good idea,” says Li Li. “Having a dog is a good idea. There are lots of reasons for this. First, dogs are really cute and make great playmates. It’s nice to hold them in our arms and play games with them. It’s also wonderful to see them grow up. Second, we can learn responsibility from keeping dogs. We have to feed them, train them and play with them. According to my mum, this helps us become more responsible people. It can also teach young people how to care for others. Finally, a dog will love you faithfully and is always pleased to see you. These characteristics mean that owning a dog will bring you lots of happiness. In short, I think it’s a good idea to have a dog.” “Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea,” says Wang Meng. “It’s not a good idea to have a dog. Pet dogs leave their hair on the floor, on beds and on sofas, and they need to be washed often. Dogs are noisy. Nearly all dogs bark at strangers. Some dogs bark more loudly than others. A few dogs bark all night. This can keep your neighbours awake at night! Not all dogs are friendly. A small number of pet dogs even attack people. What’s more, it’s common for people to live in flats. They have no choice but to keep their dogs inside most of the time. However, this is not good for dogs since they need fresh air and large open spaces where they can run free. Finally, owning a dog can be expensive. An owner needs to buy food and toys for his or her dog, and if the dog gets ill, it needs to be taken to the vet. Because of all these reasons, I would advise you not to get a dog as a pet.” HEAD TO HEAD Is it a good idea to keep dogs as pets? Li Li and Wang Meng give their opinions on this matter. “Keeping pet dogs is a good idea,” says Li Li. “Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea,” says Wang Meng. Title Introduction What is this article about? A. Dogs’ heads B. Li Li’s and Wang Meng’s dogs C. Different opinions on keeping dogs Subtitles Read the opinion column from an online teen magazine and decide whose opinion you agree with. While-reading HEAD TO HEAD Is it a good idea to keep dogs as pets? Li Li and Wang Meng give their opinions on this matter. “Keeping pet dogs is a good idea,” says Li Li. “Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea,” says Wang Meng. What does “Head to Head” mean? (For) (Against) For VS Against （观点）针锋相对（辩论）势均力敌 Is it a good idea to keep pet dogs? Identifying arguments in an opinion article When writers present their opinions, they usually provide arguments. An argument is a set of reasons supporting an opinion, showing that something is right or wrong, or true or untrue. In the article above, what are the arguments for and against keeping pet dogs? What is an argument? What are the arguments for and against keeping pet dogs? Li Li Wang Meng Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea. Keeping pet dogs is a good idea. How many reasons does Li Li provide? What are they? How many reasons does Wang Meng provide? What are they? Find out the reasons and supporting details. vs. “Keeping pet dogs is a good idea,” says Li Li. “Having a dog is a good idea. There are lots of reasons for this. First, dogs are really cute and make great playmates. It’s nice to hold them in our arms and play games with them. It’s also wonderful to see them grow up. Second, we can learn responsibility from keeping dogs. We have to feed them, train them and play with them. According to my mum, this helps us become more responsible people. It can also teach young people how to care for others. Finally, a dog will love you faithfully and is always pleased to see you. These characteristics mean that owning a dog will bring you lots of happiness. In short, I think it’s a good idea to have a dog.” How many reasons does Li Li provide? What are they? Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Conclusion opinion Read for structure Keeping pet dogs is a good idea. Dogs are really cute. We can learn responsibility. A dog will love you ___________ and bring you lots of _________ for many years. It’s nice ______________________. It’s wonderful __________________. to hold them in our arms to see them grow up We have to___________________________ _________________. This helps us become _______________________. Young people can learn ________________________. It’s __________ to keep pet dogs. a good idea feed them, train them and play with them how to care for others more responsible people faithfully happiness Read for structure Keeping pet dogs is a good idea. Dogs are really cute. We can learn responsibility. A dog will love you ___________ and bring you lots of _________ for many years. It’s nice ______________________. It’s wonderful __________________. to hold them in our arms to see them grow up We have to___________________________ _________________. This helps us become _______________________. Young people can learn ________________________. It’s __________ to keep pet dogs. a good idea feed them, train them and play with them how to care for others more responsible people faithfully happiness Opinion 论点 Reason 1 论据 Reason 2 论据 Reason 3 论据 Supporting details Supporting details Supporting details Conclusion 结论 “Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea,” says Wang Meng. “It’s not a good idea to have a dog. Pet dogs leave their hair on the floor, on beds and on sofas, and they need to be washed often. Dogs are noisy. Nearly all dogs bark at strangers. Some dogs bark more loudly than others. A few dogs bark all night. This can keep your neighbours awake at night! Not all dogs are friendly. A small number of pet dogs even attack people. What’s more, it’s common for people to live in flats. They have no choice but to keep their dogs inside most of the time. However, this is not good for dogs since they need fresh air and large open spaces where they can run free. Finally, owning a dog can be expensive. An owner needs to buy food and toys for his or her dog, and if the dog gets ill, it needs to be taken to the vet. Because of all these reasons, I would advise you not to get a dog as a pet.” Read Wang Meng’s part and make a mind map. Disadvantages of keeping pet dogs Disadvantages of keeping pet dogs Dogs are noisy. Some are not friendly and even attack people. It’s not comfortable for dogs to live in small spaces. Owning a dog can be expensive. Dogs leave their hair everywhere. Opinion (论点) —Reasons (论据) —Conclusion (结论) Read the article again and complete the notes on page 118. Li Li’s opinion: Keeping pet dogs is a good idea. Li Li’s reasons: Dogs are (1) ___________________________________. Keeping dogs can help us learn (2) _________________ ______________________________________________. Dogs (3) ______________________________________. Wang Meng’s opinion: Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea. Wang Meng’s reasons: (1) __________________________________________ (2) __________________________________________ (3) __________________________________________ (4) __________________________________________ (5) __________________________________________ really cute and make great playmates responsibility and how to care for others really cute and make great playmates Pet dogs leave their hair everywhere, and they need to be washed often. Dogs are noisy. Not all dogs are friendly. Many dogs cannot run free because most people keep them most of the time. Owning a dog can be expensive. Post-reading Discussion: Is it a good idea to keep pets? Why or why not? Discuss in pairs. Use examples to support your opinions. Learn about some expressions about dogs. Vocabulary 1 The words in italics explain the meanings of some words from the article on page 117. Find them and complete the sentences. (1) My little cat is getting bigger every day. I love watching him (line 10). (2) It is my job to look after my hamster, but it’s not a problem. I like being (line 15) for a pet. (3) When my hamster is not sleeping, he is usually running on his exercise wheel. The noise often keeps me (line 34) at night. (4) You _______________________ (lines 38-39) take this exam. Everyone in the school must take it. (5) Since you live in a small apartment, I wouldn’t (line 50) you to get a dog. I suggest that you get a fish instead. grow up responsible awake have no choice but to advise Li Li: Mum! Please can I get a dog? Mum: Well, I (1) you not to get a dog unless you have time to look after it. Li Li: What about a cat, then? They can look after themselves. Mum: Cats are annoying — they stay (2) all night and make a lot of noise. Li Li: But Mum, I really want a pet! Can I get a goldfish, at least? They’re easy to (3) . And they don’t make any noise and they are beautiful. (4) , a goldfish is the perfect pet for me! Mum: I’m not sure. Li Li: Oh please Mum! I promise I will be (5)____________ and look after it! Mum: OK then. I suppose it’s easier than getting a dog or a cat! advise awake care for in short responsible advise awake care for responsible In short 3. Summarize Li Li’s or Wang Meng’s reasons for their opinions with the words and expressions below. attack expensive happiness responsible train care for grow up It’s (not) a good idea to ... It is common for people to ... It’s nice / wonderful to ... You may start like this: Li Li thinks it’s a good idea to keep a pet dog, and her reasons are as follows ... Word building Noun suffix: -ity We can add -ity to the end of some adjectives to make nouns. real (adj.) — reality (n.) 现实，实际情况 responsible (adj.) — responsibility (n.) 责任 Can you give more examples? able (adj.) 有能力的— ability (n.) 能力 active (adj.) 活跃的 — activity (n.) 活动 major (adj.) 主要的 — majority (n.) 大部分，大多数 similar (adj.) 相似的 — similarity (n.) 相似 Homework 听并跟读Reading部分，复述课文 31 Unit 8 Pets and us 沪教牛津版八年级上册 Key question 主题范畴：人与自然 What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a pet? Reading II 32 目录 Revision 1 Phrases 2 Language points 3 Practice 4 33 Revision Retell the article Li Li’s idea : Wang Meng’s idea : About keeping a pet Reasons: Reasons: Conclusion: Conclusion: You may begin like this: Is it a good idea to keep a pet? Emma thinks... 34 1. ……的理由 ___________________ (117) 2. 把……抱在怀里___________________ (117) 3. 根据 ___________________ (117) 4. 照顾 ___________________ (117) 5. 高兴做某事 ___________________ (117) 6. 简言之 ___________________ (117) Find the phrases the reason for hold ... in one’s arms according to care for be pleased to do sth. in short 7. 少数的…… ___________________ (117) 8. 除此之外 ___________________ (117) 9. 大部分时间 ___________________ (117) 10. 建议某人做某事___________________ (117) a small number of what’s more most of the time advise sb. to do sth. Language points 1.父母不应该和孩子硬碰硬。 ——————————————————————— 1. Head to Head 句意：观点对对碰 Parents shouldn’t go head to head with children. Head to head 常作为辩论类文章的标题。这类文章往往从事物的正反两方面，由两个持相悖观点的作者阐述各自的观点。 go head to head with sb. “与某人正面交锋；与某人硬碰硬”。 即学即练 1. 做运动是很重要的。 ———————————————————— ________________________________________ 2. 抽烟是不允许的。 ———————————————————— 2. Having a dog is a good idea. 句意：养狗是一个好主意。 Having ... is ... 动词做主语，采用动名词形式，谓语用单数。可以和 It is ... to do 句型互换使用。 即学即练 Doing sports is important. It is important to do sports. Smoking here is not allowed. 1. Mary紧紧抱着她的女儿。 _____________________________________ 2. 我们经常看见他在那打篮球。 _____________________________________ 3. It’s nice to hold them in our arms and play games with them. It’s also wonderful to see them grow up. (1) hold ... in one’s arms 把……搂住 (2) see them grow up 看着它们长大，指的是看到整个过程，用“动词+宾语+不带to 的动词不定式”的结构；see sb. doing... 看见某人正在做…… 即学即练 Mary is holding her daughter in her arms tightly. 句意：把它们抱在怀里和它们玩游戏是很棒的。看着它们长大，也是令人愉快的。 We often see him play basketball there. 1. 和父母一起做饭可以教会孩子如何遵循指示。 Cooking with parents can teach kids ___ ___ ______ instructions. 2. 你不在的时候谁来照顾这只猫？ Who will _________ _________ the cat when you are away? 4. It can also teach young people how to care for others. (1) 疑问词 how+不定式，在句中作teach的宾语。 (2) care for 照顾；照料 同义短语：take care of 和look after 即学即练 how to follow 句意：它还可以教会年轻人如何照顾他人。 care for / look after 5. A small number of pet dogs even attack people. a number of + 可数名词复数 一些… the number of + 可数名词复数 …的数量 a small amount of + 不可数名词 小量的… the amount of + 不可数名词 …的数量 句意：少数宠物狗甚至攻击人。 即学即练 1. 少量的学生不想要去野餐。 _____________________________________ 2. 这个学校学生的数目是2000人。 _____________________________________ A small number of the students don’t want to go for a picnic. The number of the students in this school is 2000. 1. 他们除了走路回家别无选择。 _____________________________________ 2. 迈克别无选择，只好把家庭作业重做了一遍。 _____________________________________ 6. They have no choice but to keep their dogs inside most of time. have no choice but to do 除了……别无选择 例如：除了在那里等候以外，我们别无选择。 We had no choice but to wait there. 即学即练 They have no choice but to walk home. Mike had no choice but to do his homework again. 句意：大多数时候，他们除了把狗养在室内别无选择。 Practice 44 一、根据句意和所给的首字母填空。 1. Our f_____ has a big living room and a small kitchen. 2. Can you h_____ my phone while I swim? 3. The brave dog a_______ the stranger to protect its owner. 4. I can’t fall asleep. I’ve been a______ for hours. 5. You have a c______: you can stay or you can leave. 6. I need a r__________ friend to take care of my cat. 7. The guide dog is f________ to its owner. lat old ttacked wake hoice esponsible aithful 二、完成句子。 1. 他善良、有趣又聪明。总之，他是个好朋友。 He is kind, funny, and smart. _____ _____, he is a good friend. 2. 父母上班时，她照顾她的弟弟。 She _____ _____ her little brother when their parents are at work. 3. 现在是你该长大并承担一些责任的时候了。 It’s time for you to _____ _____ and take some responsibility. In short cares for grow up 4. 末班车已经开走了，所以我别无选择，只能走回家。 The last bus had left, so I _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ home. 5. 只有少数学生考试不及格。 Only _____ _____ _____ _____ students failed the exam. 6. 他建议他的朋友不要吃太多垃圾食品。 He _______ his friend ___ ___ ____ too much junk food. 7. 你能告诉我迟到的原因吗？ Can you tell me _____ _____ _____ being late? had no choice but to a small number of advised not to eat walk the reason for In this class, we have learned new words and expressions in this unit. the detailed information and the structure of the text. reasons for or against keeping pets. some important language points in the text. Summary Self-assessment How well do you know about this lesson? Tick the boxes. I understand the new expressions in the text. 口 口 口 I understand the detailed information about the text. 口 口 口 I know how to retell the passage with key words. 口 口 口 I think I can use all language points correctly. 口 口 口 个人作业（可选） 小组作业（可选） 1.录音机跟读课文，朗读2-3遍，模仿语调，把握单词的读音和句子的停顿。 1. 采访家人或朋友，记录他们对养宠物的看法，下节课分享。 2. 设计一张“Responsible Pet Ownership”海报（英文标语 + 插图）。 2.完成《阳光学业评价》Reading部分练习。 ⭐ 可参考作业布置如下： Samples: Homework 50 THANKS 51 Blues 162568.05 EVCapture4.2.2软件录制 Lavf57.25.100 本视频由湖南一唯信息科技开发的EV录屏软件录制，www.ieway.cn $