Unit 1 SectionB 教学课件、课前预习、课后练习-2025-2026学年人教版英语七年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“Animal Friends”主题，聚焦大象的特征、能力、文化意义及保护措施，涵盖词汇、阅读、语法等核心知识点。课堂导入通过“Guess the National Animal”和文化问题引发兴趣，从学生已知的文化符号过渡到泰国大象，搭建从文化认知到语言学习的支架。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，通过思维导图梳理大象特征与能力，角色扮演“Animal Protector”和宾果游戏提升思维品质与学习兴趣。语法部分结合实例巩固一般现在时和连词用法，写作任务提供结构指导。既帮助学生提升跨文化理解和语言运用能力，也为教师提供丰富的互动教学资源。

人教版2024七年级下册Unit 1 Animal Friends Section B 课后练习 一、词汇运用(每空1分，共15分) A) 根据句意及汉语提示完成单词 1. Most monkeys live in ______ (森林) and eat fruit. 2. The little bird can ______ (飞) very high in the sky. 3. We should ______ (拯救) animals because they are our friends. 4. There is a small ______ (河流) near my hometown. Many fish live in it. 5. Don’t ______ (杀死) animals. It’s against the law. B) 用所给单词的适当形式填空 1. We must try our best to save ______ (danger) animals. 2. The boy wants ______ (help) the homeless cats. 3. Elephants can walk for a long time and never get ______ (lose). 4. This is one of the ______ (animal) in the zoo. 5. It’s important for us ______ (protect) the environment for animals. C) 从方框中选择合适的短语完成句子，每词限用一次 (cut down, in danger, get lost, look for, kind of) 1. Many trees are ______ by people, so animals lose their homes. 2. The little dog is ______. Let’s help it find its owner. 3. Pandas are ______ because their living places are becoming smaller. 4. My mother is ______ my keys. She can’t find them anywhere. 5. The story is ______ boring. I don’t want to listen to it again. 二、句型转换(每空1分，共10分) 1. We should save the elephants.(改为否定句) We ______ ______ save the elephants. 2. Animals lose their homes because people cut down trees.(对划线部分提问) ______ ______ animals lose their homes? 3. The tiger can swim very well.(改为一般疑问句) ______ the tiger ______ very well? 4. Let’s help the homeless animals.(改为同义句) ______ ______ helping the homeless animals? 5. This is a symbol of good luck.(改为复数句) These ______ ______ of good luck. 三、单项选择(每小题1分，共10分) 1. —Why do we need to protect animals? —Because many of them are ______. A. in danger B. in fact C. on time D. at first 2. People shouldn’t ______ trees. It’s bad for the environment. A. cut up B. cut down C. cut off D. cut out 3. —Can pandas swim? —Yes, they can, but they ______ swim very often. A. don’t B. doesn’t C. aren’t D. isn’t 4. It’s our duty ______ animals in danger. A. help B. helping C. to help D. helped 5. —What are you doing? —I’m ______ my pet dog. It’s missing. A. looking at B. looking for C. looking after D. looking up 6. Elephants are smart. They can remember places ______ food and water. A. with B. for C. of D. about 7. —Let’s go to the animal hospital to help sick animals. —______! A. That’s too bad B. Good idea C. Thank you D. You’re welcome 8. Many animals can’t live without ______ and water. A. tree B. trees C. a tree D. the tree 9. The red panda is ______ cute. I want to see it in the zoo. A. kind B. kinds of C. kind of D. a kind of 10. —What’s the symbol of China? —______, of course. A. Tigers B. Pandas C. Lions D. Elephants 四、补全对话(每空1分，共10分) A: Hi, Jack! Did you go to the zoo yesterday? B: 1. ______. I went there with my family. A: Great! Did you see any new animals? B: Yes, I saw two red pandas. 2. ______ cute they are! A: I like red pandas too. 3. ______ do they live? B: They live in the mountains and eat bamboo. A: Are they 4. ______? B: Yes, because people cut down their living trees. A: That’s terrible. 5. ______ we do to help them? B: We can stop cutting down trees and 6. ______ more trees. A: You’re right. 7. ______ else can we do? B: We can tell our friends to protect them too. A: Good idea. I think everyone should 8. ______ their part to save animals. B: Exactly. Animals are our best friends. A: 9. ______ go to see the red pandas again next weekend? B: 10. ______! I’d love to. A. What can B. plant C. How D. Yes, I did E. take F. Let’s G. in danger H. Where I. That’s right J. Sure 五、阅读理解(每小题2分，共10分) Elephants are amazing animals. They are very big and strong. They can carry heavy things and walk for a long time without getting lost. Elephants live in Africa and Asia. African elephants have big ears, while Asian elephants have smaller ears. Elephants eat plants, like grass, leaves and fruit. They need a lot of water every day. Now, elephants are in danger. People kill them for their ivory, and many trees are cut down, so they lose their homes. We must save elephants. We can stop buying ivory products and plant more trees. Let’s work together to protect these smart animals. 1. Where do elephants live? A. Only in Africa. B. Only in Asia. C. In Africa and Asia. D. In Europe. 2. What do elephants eat? A. Meat. B. Plants. C. Fish. D. Ivory. 3. Why are elephants in danger? A. Because they can’t find water. B. Because people kill them and cut down trees. C. Because they are too big. D. Because they get lost easily. 4. What can we do to save elephants? A. Buy ivory products. B. Cut down more trees. C. Stop buying ivory products. D. Kill elephants. 5. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Asian elephants have bigger ears than African elephants. B. Elephants need little water every day. C. Elephants are smart and strong. D. Elephants don’t get lost. 六、书面表达(15分) 假设你是李华，你所在的班级要举办一次“保护动物”主题演讲。请根据以下提示写一篇演讲稿(不少于70词) 提示：1. 动物面临的危险(栖息地破坏、被猎杀等)；2. 保护动物的重要性；3. 我们可以做的保护措施。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 一、词汇运用 A) 1. forests 2. fly 3. save 4. river 5. kill B) 1. endangered 2. to help 3. lost 4. animals 5. to protect C) 1. cut down 2. get lost 3. in danger 4. looking for 5. kind of 二、句型转换 1. shouldn’t; save 2. Why; do 3. Can; swim 4. What; about 5. are; symbols 三、单项选择 1-5 ABACB 6-10 ABB CB 四、补全对话 1. D 2. C 3. H 4. G 5. A 6. B 7. I 8. E 9. F 10. J 五、阅读理解 1-5 CB BCC 六、书面表达(范文) Dear classmates, Today, I want to talk about protecting animals. Many animals are in danger now. People cut down trees, so they lose their homes. Some people kill them for money. Animals are our friends. They make the world more beautiful. We must protect them. We can plant more trees to give them homes. We should stop buying products made from animals. We can also tell our family and friends to protect animals. Let’s work together to save animals. Thank you! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 Animal Friends Section B 课前预习 1.7.2013 Hello everyone, welcome to our pre-class preview for Unit 1 Section B. Today, we're going to learn about elephants, which are amazing animals with rich cultural significance. Let's start our journey! ‹#› CONTENTS 01.Learning Objectives 02.Core Vocabulary 03.Key Sentences 04.Reading Preview 05.Grammar Focus 06.Practice 07.Culture Corner 08.Summary & Preview Let's get started on our learning journey! 1.7.2013 Here's what we'll cover in today's preview. We'll start with our learning objectives, then move on to key vocabulary and sentences. After that, we'll preview the reading passage, review some grammar, do some practice exercises, learn about Thai elephant culture, and finally summarize what we've learned. ‹#› Learning Objectives 掌握本课时重点词汇和短语。 学会使用描述动物特征和能力的句型。 了解大象在泰国的文化意义。 思考并讨论如何保护动物。 1.7.2013 By the end of this lesson, you should be able to master the key vocabulary and phrases, use sentences to describe animal features and abilities, understand the cultural significance of elephants in Thailand, and think about how to protect animals. ‹#› Core Vocabulary Let's learn some new words! 1.7.2013 First, let's learn some new vocabulary. These words will help us understand the reading passage better. ‹#› symbol /ˈsɪmbl/ n. 象征 Example Sentence Elephants are a symbol of good luck in Thailand. 1.7.2013 The first word is 'symbol'. A symbol is something that represents or stands for something else. For example, elephants are a symbol of good luck in Thailand. ‹#› luck /lʌk/ n. 运气 搭配 (Collocations) good luck (好运), bad luck (坏运气) 例句 (Example) Wish you good luck! 1.7.2013 Next is 'luck'. Luck is the chance happening of positive or negative events. We often say 'good luck' to wish someone well. ‹#› trunk /trʌŋk/ n. 象鼻；树干 释义 指大象长长的鼻子，也可以指树木的主干。 例句 Elephants use their trunks to pick up food. 翻译 大象用它们的鼻子来捡拾食物。 1.7.2013 'Trunk' can mean the long nose of an elephant or the main stem of a tree. In our lesson, we'll focus on the elephant's trunk. ‹#› playful /ˈpleɪfl/ adj. 爱嬉戏的 Example Sentence The baby elephant is very playful. Definition Liking to play and have fun; full of energy and spirit. 1.7.2013 'Playful' describes someone or something that likes to play and have fun. Baby elephants are very playful. ‹#› dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ adj. 危险的 释义 Able or likely to cause harm or injury. 例句 It's dangerous to play with fire. 1.7.2013 'Dangerous' means able or likely to cause harm or injury. For example, it's dangerous to play with fire. ‹#› cut down 砍伐 Example Sentence People cut down too many trees. Meaning To fell a tree or other plant. Environmental Impact It is harmful to the environment. Deforestation: Before and After 1.7.2013 'Cut down' means to fell a tree or other plant. People cut down too many trees, which is bad for the environment. ‹#› save /seɪv/ v. 拯救；节约 例句 (Example) We should save the animals. 拯救 (Rescue) To rescue someone or something from harm or danger. 节约 (Conserve) To avoid wasting something such as time, money, or energy. 1.7.2013 'Save' can mean to rescue someone or something from harm, or to avoid wasting something. We should save the animals. ‹#› Key Sentences Let's learn some useful sentences! 1.7.2013 Now, let's look at some key sentences. These sentences will help us describe animals and their abilities. ‹#› 描述动物特征 句型 (Sentence Pattern) Elephants are... (big/smart/strong) 例句 (Example) Elephants are very big and strong. 1.7.2013 To describe animal features, we can use the sentence pattern 'Elephants are...'. For example, 'Elephants are very big and strong.' ‹#› 描述动物能力 句型 (Sentence Pattern) Elephants can... (pick up things / swim) 例句 (Example) Elephants can pick up heavy things with their trunks. 1.7.2013 To describe animal abilities, we use 'Elephants can...'. For example, 'Elephants can pick up heavy things with their trunks.' ‹#› 表达原因 句型：...because... I like elephants because they are very smart. 1.7.2013 To give a reason, we use the word 'because'. For example, 'I like elephants because they are very smart.' ‹#› 表达危险 句型结构 ...be in danger. 例句示范 Elephants are in danger. 1.7.2013 To say that something is in danger, we use '...be in danger'. For example, 'Elephants are in danger.' ‹#› Reading Preview Let's read about elephants in Thailand. 1.7.2013 Now, let's preview the reading passage. It's about elephants in Thailand. ‹#› Think Before You Read What do you know about elephants? Why are elephants important in Thailand? 1.7.2013 Before we read, let's think about these two questions: What do you know about elephants? And why are elephants important in Thailand? ‹#› Elephants in Thailand Elephants are a symbol of good luck in Thailand. They are the national animal. 大象在泰国是好运的象征。它们是国兽。 symbol luck national animal 1.7.2013 The first paragraph tells us that elephants are a symbol of good luck and the national animal of Thailand. ‹#› Elephants' Abilities Strong Trunks They can pick up and carry heavy things with their trunks. Great Swimmers Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers. Excellent Memory They can remember places with food and water. Elephants are intelligent and versatile creatures with amazing capabilities. 1.7.2013 The second paragraph describes the amazing abilities of elephants. They can pick up heavy things, swim, and remember places with food and water. ‹#› Elephants in Danger However, elephants are in danger. People cut down too many trees and kill elephants for their ivory. 然而，大象正处于危险之中。人们砍伐了太多的树，并且为了象牙而杀死大象。 however in danger cut down kill 1.7.2013 Unfortunately, elephants are in danger. People cut down their habitats and kill them for their ivory. ‹#› How to Save Elephants Let's save the forests and not buy things made of ivory. 让我们拯救森林，不要购买象牙制品。 Save 拯救 Forest 森林 Made of 由...制成 Ivory 象牙 1.7.2013 The passage calls on us to save the forests and not buy ivory products to help protect elephants. ‹#› Grammar Focus Let's review the grammar. 1.7.2013 Now, let's review some grammar points that are important for this lesson. ‹#› because 引导的原因状语从句 基本结构 主句 + because + 从句 I like dogs because they are friendly. He stays at home because he is ill. Use 'because' to explain why something happens. 1.7.2013 We use 'because' to introduce a reason clause. The structure is 'Main clause + because + Subordinate clause'. ‹#› too many / too much too many + 可数名词复数 There are too many people. too much + 不可数名词 There is too much water. 1.7.2013 We use 'too many' with countable nouns and 'too much' with uncountable nouns to mean 'more than enough'. ‹#› Practice Let's practice what we've learned! 1.7.2013 Now, let's do some exercises to practice what we've learned. ‹#› Fill in the blanks with the correct words. 1. Elephants are a ______ of good luck. (symbol) 2. People ______ ______ too many trees. (cut down) 3. We should ______ the animals. (save) 1.7.2013 Please fill in the blanks with the correct words from our vocabulary list. ‹#› Rewrite the sentences with because. Sentence 1 I like pandas. They are cute. → I like pandas because they are cute. Sentence 2 He can't go to school. He is sick. → He can't go to school because he is sick. Use 'because' to connect a sentence with its reason. 1.7.2013 Please rewrite the following sentences using 'because' to give a reason. ‹#› Read the passage and answer the questions. Elephants are big animals. They have long trunks. They can use their trunks to drink water and pick up food. Elephants are very smart. They can remember places. But elephants are in danger. People cut down trees and kill them for ivory. We must save elephants. Questions: What is the main idea of the passage? Why are elephants in danger? 1.7.2013 Read this short passage about elephants and then answer the two questions. ‹#› Culture Corner Learn about Thai Elephant Day. 1.7.2013 In our culture corner today, we're going to learn about Thai Elephant Day. ‹#› Thai Elephant Day 每年3月13日是泰国的大象节。在这一天，人们会给大象洗澡、装饰，并举行大象游行和各种比赛，以感谢大象对国家的贡献。 大象水浴：用清水为大象洗去尘埃，带来清凉。 华丽装饰：用彩布和花朵装扮大象，使其光彩照人。 盛大游行：大象队伍穿梭城市，接受民众的欢呼。 1.7.2013 Thai Elephant Day is on March 13th every year. On this day, people bathe and decorate elephants, and hold parades and competitions to show their gratitude for the elephants' contributions to the country. ‹#› Summary & Preview Let's summarize and preview. 1.7.2013 Now, let's summarize what we've learned today and preview what's coming next. ‹#› Summary Vocabulary symbol, luck, trunk, dangerous, save... Sentence Patterns ...because..., ...be in danger... Grammar because clause, too many / too much Culture The cultural significance of elephants in Thailand. 1.7.2013 Today, we learned some new vocabulary, useful sentences, and grammar. We also learned about the cultural significance of elephants in Thailand. ‹#› Preview Preview Section B Please preview the content from 3a to 3b. Prepare a Presentation Think about how to introduce your favorite animal in English. 1.7.2013 For next time, please preview Section B, 3a to 3b. Also, think about how you would introduce your favorite animal in English. ‹#› Thank You! Have a good time learning! 1.7.2013 Thank you for your attention. Have a good time learning English! ‹#› $ Unit 1 Animal Friends Section B 1.7.2013 Hello everyone, and welcome to today's English class. Today, we're going to continue our journey into "Animal Friends" with Section B. Get ready to learn about some amazing animals and their special meanings! ‹#› 目录 Warm-up & Lead-in Vocabulary Learning Text Intensive Reading Grammar Focus Classroom Activities Summary & Homework 1.7.2013 Here's what we'll be covering in today's lesson. We'll start with a fun warm-up, then learn some new vocabulary, dive deep into a reading passage, focus on grammar, play some games, and finally, summarize what we've learned and assign homework. ‹#› Guess the National Animal China Australia Thailand Today, let's explore the elephant's special place in Thai culture. 1.7.2013 Let's start with a fun game. Look at these animals. Can you guess which country each one is a symbol of? That's right! The panda is from China, the kangaroo from Australia, and the elephant from Thailand. Today, we're going to learn more about elephants and their special place in Thai culture. ‹#› How are animals part of our lives? Can you think of any animals that are important in Chinese culture? What do they symbolize? How do people treat these animals? 1.7.2013 Animals are not just pets or wild creatures. They are often a big part of our culture and lives. For example, in Chinese culture, the dragon symbolizes power and good luck. Now, I want you to think: What other animals are important in Chinese culture? What do they stand for? And how do we treat them? ‹#› Learn about Culture & Symbols Symbol Something that stands for something else. National Animal A symbol representing a country. Culture Beliefs and customs of a group. Lucky Bringing good fortune. 1.7.2013 Now, let's learn some new words related to culture and symbols. Please look at the cards. The first one is 'symbol', which means something that stands for something else. The second one is 'national animal'—like the panda is China's national animal. 'Culture' refers to the beliefs and customs of a group of people. And 'lucky' means bringing good fortune. Let's read them together. ‹#› Elephant Features Trunk A long nose used for breathing, smelling, and grabbing things. Ivory Long, white tusks that grow from the elephant's mouth. Huge Very large in size. Elephants are one of the biggest land animals. Strong Having the power to lift heavy objects and do hard work. 1.7.2013 Great job! Now let's focus on the elephant itself. What are some features of an elephant? They have a long 'trunk', which is their nose. Some elephants have 'ivory', which are their long white tusks. Elephants are 'huge', meaning very big, and they are also very 'strong'. Let's practice these words. ‹#› What can elephants do? Pick up They can pick up small objects with their trunks. Carry They can carry heavy things easily. Swim They are excellent swimmers in the water. Remember They have amazing memories for years. 1.7.2013 Elephants are not just big and strong, they are also very capable. What can they do? They can 'pick up' small objects with their trunks. They can 'carry' heavy things. They are excellent swimmers, and they have amazing memories—they can 'remember' places and other elephants for many years. ‹#› Danger & Protection The Dangers They Face In Danger Elephants are facing extinction. Cut Down Losing their homes to deforestation. What We Can Do Save Take action to rescue them. Protect Guard their habitats and lives. It's our responsibility to save and protect these magnificent animals. 1.7.2013 Unfortunately, elephants are facing many threats. They are 'in danger' because people are cutting down their forests and killing them for their ivory. It is our responsibility to 'save' and 'protect' these magnificent animals. ‹#› Think Before You Read What do you think the article is about? Why are elephants important in Thailand? What problems do elephants face? 1.7.2013 Now, we're going to read an article about elephants in Thailand. Before we start, let's make some predictions. What do you think the article will be about? Why do you think elephants are important in Thailand? And what problems do you think they might face? ‹#› Skim for the Main Idea Elephants are a symbol of good luck in Thailand. They are the national animal. Elephants look very different from other animals. They have a long trunk, big ears, and thick legs. 1.7.2013 Please read this paragraph quickly and tell me the main idea. The main idea is that elephants are a symbol of good luck and the national animal of Thailand, and they have unique physical features. ‹#› Scan for Details: What can elephants do? Elephants are very smart animals. They can pick up and carry heavy things with their trunks. They can also swim very well. Some elephants can even paint pictures! Elephants are also very good at remembering things. They can remember places with food and water, and they can remember other elephants. Now, read the paragraph and fill in the mind map with your partner! 1.7.2013 Now, read this paragraph carefully and find out what elephants can do. Fill in the mind map with the details you find. You can work with a partner. ‹#› Scan for Details: Why are elephants in danger? However, elephants are in danger. People cut down too many trees, so elephants are losing their homes. Some people also kill elephants for their ivory. This is a big problem. Deforestation Ivory Poaching 1.7.2013 Read this short paragraph and answer the question: Why are elephants in danger? That's right, because of deforestation and ivory poaching. ‹#› How can we save elephants? We must save the elephants. We can help by not cutting down trees and by not buying things made of ivory. We should also tell others about the importance of protecting elephants. Protect their habitat by not cutting trees. Refuse to buy any ivory products. Tell others to protect elephants. 1.7.2013 So, what can we do to help? The article gives us some suggestions. We can save elephants by protecting their habitat and by refusing to buy ivory products. It's also important to raise awareness about this issue. ‹#› Summary 1.7.2013 Let's summarize what we've learned from the article. This mind map covers the main points: the cultural significance of elephants in Thailand, their amazing abilities, the dangers they face, and how we can protect them. ‹#› Grammar: Present Simple Tense Usage 1: To express habits or routines. Example: Elephants eat grass. Usage 2: To express general truths. Example: The sun rises in the east. 1.7.2013 Now, let's shift our focus to grammar. First, we'll review the Present Simple Tense. We use this tense to talk about habits, routines, and general truths. For example, "Elephants eat grass" is a general truth. "The sun rises in the east" is also a general truth. ‹#› Modal Verb 'Can' To talk about ability. Example: Elephants can swim. To make requests or ask for permission. Example: Can I borrow your pen? 1.7.2013 Next, let's learn about the modal verb 'can'. We use 'can' to talk about someone's ability to do something. For example, "Elephants can swim." We also use 'can' to make polite requests or ask for permission, like "Can I borrow your pen?" ‹#› Conjunctions: and, but, so and: Used to connect similar ideas. Example: I like elephants, and I like pandas. but: Used to connect contrasting ideas. Example: Elephants are big, but they are gentle. so: Used to show a result. Example: People cut down trees, so elephants lose their homes. 1.7.2013 Finally, we'll learn three important conjunctions: 'and', 'but', and 'so'. 'And' connects two similar ideas. 'But' connects two contrasting ideas. 'So' shows a cause and effect relationship. Let's look at the examples. ‹#› Fill in the Blanks Elephants ______ (be) big and strong. They ______ (can) swim very well. I like elephants, ______ they are very cute. People cut down trees, ______ elephants are losing their homes. 1.7.2013 Now, let's practice what we've learned. Please fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb or the appropriate conjunction. Let's do them one by one. ‹#› Make Sentences Use the words to make sentences. symbol, good luck can, swim because, cute in danger, save 1.7.2013 Excellent! Now, let's try to make some sentences on our own. Use the words provided to create meaningful sentences. You can write them down in your notebook. ‹#› Game: Elephant Facts Bingo 1.7.2013 Let's take a break and play a game! It's called Elephant Facts Bingo. I will read out some facts about elephants. If you have that fact on your bingo card, cross it out. The first person to get five in a row wins! ‹#› Role Play: Animal Protector Now, let's do some role play. You are all members of an animal protection organization. Your task is to design a poster or give a short speech to raise awareness about elephant protection. Group Work Work in groups of 4-5. Preparation Time You have 5 minutes to prepare. 1.7.2013 Great game! Now, let's do some role play. You are all members of an animal protection organization. Your task is to design a poster or give a short speech to raise awareness about elephant protection. Work in groups of 4-5. You have 5 minutes to prepare. ‹#› Writing: How to Protect Animals Structure Introduction Talk about your favorite animal. Body Why are they in danger? What can we do to protect them? Conclusion Call on people to protect animals. Useful Sentences My favorite animal is... They are in danger because... We can help by... It is important to... 1.7.2013 Now, it's time to write. Today's writing task is to write a short essay about how to protect your favorite animal. You can use the structure and useful sentences on the screen to help you. ‹#› Sample Writing My Favorite Animal My favorite animal is the elephant. Elephants are very big and strong. They have a long trunk and big ears. I like elephants because they are very smart and friendly. However, elephants are in danger. People cut down too many trees, so they are losing their homes. Some people also kill them for their ivory. We must save the elephants. We can help by not cutting down trees and by not buying things made of ivory. We should also tell our friends and family about the importance of protecting elephants. I think it is our duty to protect these amazing animals. 1.7.2013 Here is a sample essay for your reference. It follows the structure we just learned. You can see how the writer introduces the animal, explains why it's in danger, and suggests ways to protect it. ‹#› Summary 1.7.2013 Let's quickly summarize what we've learned today. We learned new vocabulary related to animals and protection. We read an article about elephants in Thailand. We also reviewed the Present Simple Tense and learned about 'can' and conjunctions. Finally, we practiced our writing and speaking skills. ‹#› Homework Review the new words and sentences. Finish the writing task. Draw a poster about protecting your favorite animal. 1.7.2013 For your homework tonight: first, please review all the new words and sentences we learned today. Second, finish your writing task. And third, draw a poster about protecting your favorite animal. We will share these posters in our next class. ‹#› Thank You See you next time! 1.7.2013 That's all for today's class. Thank you for your hard work and active participation. I hope you enjoyed learning about elephants and animal protection. Remember, we all have a role to play in protecting our animal friends. Goodbye! ‹#› $