Unit 2 Wildlife protection Reading and Thinking A Day In The Clouds 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

A DAY IN THE CLOUDS 1. If you are given such a title, what will you write about? 2. What kind of article will you write? Journal a kind of article about what you see, hear and feel/think. 1 A DAY IN THE CLOUDS antelope: is an animal like a deer, with long legs and horns, that lives in Africa or Asia. Antelopes are graceful and can run fast. There are many different types of antelope. Tibetan antilope Skim for structure and main idea 1 2 Part 1: what I see 3 4 5 6 Part 2: what I hear 7 Part 3: what I think the author _____ a day in the clouds __________ the Tibetan antelopes spent observing observe: to watch sth carefully, especially in order to learn something about them see hear feel/think The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we're here--to observe Tibetan antelopes. Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur. snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. thin rest several times short Tip: read implied meaning >>We observe Tibetan antelopes in a distance. To our left in front of us the beauty of the animal as well as the place. beauty danger beauty danger? conflicts vs 1 2 (make out: to manage to see sb/sth) Part 1: What I see lead to the next part >> We go to a place high above sea level antelopes >> It is a beautiful place No disturbance to introduce the topic bad times measures save/protect Scan for the key information of each paragraph effective analyse the relationship between the key words From to problems solutions meet a problem - analyse the problem - work out ways to solve the problem - evaluate the problem Part 2: what I hear My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. "We're not trying to save the animals," he says. "Actually, we're trying to save ourselves." The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built. In order to save this species from extinction, the Chinese government placed it under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains. The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared. "We're not trying to save the animals," "Actually, we're trying to save ourselves." saving the animals equals saving ourselves roads and railways cars and trains attacks Hunters measures were taken by the government accordingly ... Still, there’s a long way to go. make profits ecosystem ecological balance food chain 3 4 5 6 What is Zhaxi? a guide, a villager, a volunteer, a protector Zhaxi’s attitude The measures were effective. Why was Tibetan antelope hunted/killed? effective however How was antelope protected? How did the measures work? Is that enough? human beings can’t live without nature ? Tip: read implied meaning Part 2: What I hear not only for its valuable fur, but Tibetan antelope is what people pay to develop economy. Fortunately, we realized it before it was too late protection In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet. The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we're here--to observe Tibetan antelopes. Much is being done 7 We need to change our way of life We human beings are a threat to wildlife. Our way of life is to blame. What is being done? What is to be done ? What does the last two sentences imply? Part 3: What I think (reflecting on what I see and hear) Make it our way of life to protect wild animals ... Tip: read implied meaning No sale, no harm. Never wear their fur. No buying No littering No disturbance Garbage classification ... respect appreciate 17 We should appreciate the natural balance and pay more attention to the importance of Wildlife protection. Not until we succeed in letting wildlife live in peace, can we smile in relief. Thanks The air is thin and we have to rest several times on the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we're here--to observe Tibetan antelopes. Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur. My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. "We're not trying to save the animals," he says. "Actually, we're trying to save ourselves." The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built. In order to save this species from extinction, the Chinese government placed it under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains. The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection programmes, since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared. In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet. Thanks！ $