Unit 6 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

Learning Objectives Know better about facts about the Great Barrier Reef and the job duties of its caretaker. Develop the ability to recognize the transitions connecting paragraphs and tell their functions. Develop a positive attitude towards treasuring nature and living in harmony with nature. 2 1. Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video? 2. What kind of threat is it facing? Watch the video and answer the questions. Saving the Reef Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Predict what the passage is about. (P90) 5 A．The importance of protecting the Great Barrier Reef B．Job requirements. C．The applicant Ben Southall. D．A tourism advertisement. Task 1. 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. 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 A job advertisement. The effect of the advertisement. A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef. The requirements of the job and the winner. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 The winner’s performance on the job. The significance of the job. Para. 5 Para. 6 1. Read to match the paragraphs with the main idea of each: 2 _________________________________________________. It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it. A job advertisement. The effect of the advertisement. A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef. The requirements of the job and the winner. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 The winner’s performance on the job. The significance of the job. Para. 5 Para. 6 1. Read to match the paragraphs with the main idea of each: 3. Choose the appropriate sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage. (P92) 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. 11 Para. 2______________________ _____________________________________________ It was actually a very clever means to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world. 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. Check the answers 12 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. 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. C. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world. key words: look after the island 承接上文 Topic sentence & main idea 3. _______________________________________________________________ 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. 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 A job advertisement. The effect of the advertisement. A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef. The requirements of the job and the winner. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 The winner’s performance on the job. The significance of the job. Para. 5 Para. 6 1. Read to match the paragraphs with the main idea of each: Para. 3 __________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ 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. 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. Check the answers Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet. 17 C. a. 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. key words: look after the island 承接上文 总起句，启下 Topic sentence & main idea 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. 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? A job advertisement. The effect of the advertisement. A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef. The requirements of the job and the winner. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 The winner’s performance on the job. The significance of the job. Para. 5 Para. 6 1. Read to match the paragraphs with the main idea of each: 5. __________________________________________________________________. 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”! 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 C. a. d. 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. key words: look after the island 承接上文 总起句，启下 启下 概括 -- 具体 承上 Topic sentence & main idea 6. ______________________________________________. 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. 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 A job advertisement. The effect of the advertisement. A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef. The requirements of the job and the winner. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 The winner’s performance on the job. The significance of the job. Para. 5 Para. 6 1. Read to match the paragraphs with the main idea of each: What is “the best job” in your eyes? Why? Think and share 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。 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 EV录屏3.9.7软件录制 Lavf56.38.102 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 Lavf58.20.100 $