Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Using language Reading for writing 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册

Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Describe an iconic animal 1. To know some typical animals in Australia; 2.To describe an iconic animal in China. Teaching objectives Before reading Do you know the amazing animals in Austrilia? What are the features of them? Let’s read the passage for information. Creatures Unique to Australia Skim platypus kangaroo Tasmanian devil coala The Amazing Animals of Australia Reading The Amazing Animals of Australia Read the text in Part 1 and answer the following questions. Appearance: Uniqueness: Relationship with others: Babies: look cute cannot walk backwards baby kangaroos weigh 2g. ,stay safe and warm in mother’s pouch. not for petting Coala Appearance: uniqueness: Relationship with others: Others: Group work: Circle or underline. Tasmanian devil Appearance: Diet: Relationship with others: Duck-billed platypus Appearance: uniqueness: Others: Uniqueness: Coala Appearance: uniqueness: Relationship with others: Others: Read the text in Part 2 and answer the following questions. cute but sensitive eating, sleeping and hanging stress government began to make laws against touching koalas. Tasmanian devil Appearance: Diet: Relationship with others: Read the text in Part 3 and answer the following questions. about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats. mostly dead animals not violent towards people hunt at night , loud cries / noise when fighting or eating - could wake the dead Uniqueness: Duck-billed platypus Appearance: uniqueness: Others: Read the text in Part 4 and answer the following questions. nose and feet like a duck’s lay eggs in a nest but is a primitive mammal, with a unique biology can dive under the water; use electrical sensors to find food. Choose the best answer 1.What can we infer from the last two sentences of the first part? A.Kangaroos can be dangerous sometimes. B.It is hard to take kangaroos as family pets. C.Meeting kangaroos is always a lucky thing. D.It is always good to pet a cute kangaroo. 2.When does a kangaroo try to be independent? A.After they were born for ten days. B.Until they can dive under the water. C.Since they were born immediately. D.When they are about seven or eight months old. Choose the best answer 3.Why is it forbidden to touch koalas in some places? A.It may disturb their daily activities. B.It can change their living habits. C.It will bring pressure on their life. D.It may attack people by surprise. What is special about the kangaroo? A.It has a wide distribution in Australia. B.It can survive in a difficult environment. C.The baby kangaroo can learn to jump. D.It can’t walk backwards. Choose the best answer 4.What do we know about Tasmanian devils? A.They are aggressive against humans. B.They frighten their prey to death. C.They belong to a rat family. D.They make loud and frightening noise. 5.What animals use electrical sensors to find food? A.Koalas. B.Kangaroos. C.Tasmanian devils. D.The duck-billed platypus. 2. What is the text type of the passage? A. Narration. (记叙文) B. Argumentative essay. (议论文) C. Expository writing. (说明文) D. Practical writing (应用文) Read the text again. How does the writer describe these animals? Find at least three rhetorical devices the writer uses to arouse the readers' interest. euphemism 委婉语 irony 反语 pun 双关 rhetorical question 反问 repetition 重复 alliteration 头韵 simile 明喻 metaphor 暗喻 metonymy 借喻 allusion 引喻 personification 拟人 overstatement 夸张 rhetorical devices How does the writer describe these animals? repetition (重复) [ha p :b l ] hyperbole (夸张) Simile (明喻) Simile (明喻) [ n l d ] analogy (类比,比喻) The kangaroo is a _ of Australia, as it has a wide _(distribute) throughout the country. However, encounters_cute kangaroos don’t always end so well because they can hit and kick very hard. Koalas are really quite cute, but they are very_(sense) creatures who can easily panic because of even small changes in their environment. They spend quite a lot of time eating, sleeping, and _(hang) onto tree trunks, _ interaction with humans can cause them a lot of stress. symbol distribution with sensitive hanging so Summary Tasmanian devils hunt at night. The noise _(make) by them could wake the dead. They are about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats. Their diet is _(most) dead animals. The duck-billed platypus may lay eggs in a nest like a bird; it’s really a primitive mammal, with a unique biology. Its eggs hatch after about ten days, and then the baby platypus nurses from its mother _ all other mammals. It has a capacity _(find) food in the water by using electrical sensors in its bill. There are only a small handful of animals in the world _can do that! made mostly like to find that/which Language points 1 sum up their opinions 2 a symbol of the country 3 have a wide distribution 4 throughout the country 5 survive in a difficult environment 6 the strength and resolve of the Australians 7 at birth Language points: Important phrases (P19 ~ P21) 总结他们的观点 国家的象征 广泛分布 整个国家 生存于恶劣的环境中 出生时 澳大利亚人的力量与决心 8 in the interest of 9 in the wild 10 licensed zoos 11 for only a limited time 12 a small handful of animals 13 pet a wild kangaroo 14 interact with people 只在有限的时间内 抚摸一只野生袋鼠 几只 / 少数动物 与人互动 为了……的利益 在野外 获得正式许可的动物园 Language points: Important phrases (P19 ~ P21) 1. Our topic today is “Creatures Unique to Australia”, with questions answered by wildlife expert, Dr Jim Smith. (P19) 我们今天的话题是“澳大利亚特有的生物”,由野生动物专家吉姆 史密斯博士回答问题。 2. Kangaroos may look cute, but encounters with them don’t always end so well. (P20) 袋鼠可能看起来十分可爱,但与它们邂逅的结局并不总是那么美好。 3. Kangaroos can hit and kick very hard, so please folks, if you see some kangaroos, remember they’re not for petting. (P20) 袋鼠的踢打相当有力,所以大家要小心,如果你们看到袋鼠,要记住它们不是用来爱抚的! Language points: Important sentences (P19 ~ P21) 4. Koalas are cute, and we see so many pictures of people holding them. But in many places in Australia, it is against the law to even touch them. (P20) 考拉非常可爱,我们可以看到很多人抱着它们的照片。但是在澳大利亚的许多地方,即便碰一下它们都是违法的。 5. They are about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats. (P20) 它们个头跟小狗差不多,看起来像只大黑鼠。 6. The noise they make could wake the dead. (P20) 它们发出的声音可以吵醒死人。 7. It has a capacity to find food in the water by using electrical sensors in its bill. (P21) 它拥有一种能用嘴里的电传感器在水中找到食物的能力。 Language points: Important sentences (P19 ~ P21) 1. Our topic today is “Creatures Unique to Australia”, _ questions answered by wildlife expert, Dr Jim Smith. (P19) 2. Kangaroos may look cute, but _ (encounter) with them don’t always end so _ (good). (P20) with He lay on his back, _ his eyes closed. With nothing _ (do), he went to sleep early. With all her attention _ (focus) on losing weight, her health broke down. _ the noise so loud outside, he was absorbed in work. with to do focused With encounters well Practice Language points: Important sentences (P19 ~ P21) Should you have any questions, _ (contact) me without hesitation. The floods left, _ (cause) great damage to the crops. 4. Koalas are cute, and we see so many pictures of people _ (hold) them. But in many places in Australia, it is _ the law to even touch them. (P20) 3. Kangaroos can hit and kick very _ (hard), so please folks, if you see some kangaroos, _ (remember) they’re not for _ (pet)! (P20) hard remember petting contact having caused holding against Practice Language points: Important sentences (P19 ~ P21) (1) She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. (2) I think I will have a cold drink rather than coffee. (3) I’d rather die than deliver a speech. 6. The noise they make could wake _ dead. (P20) 5. They are about the size of small dogs and look like rather large black rats. (P20) 确切地说 the 而不是 wake the dead 吵死人;噪声大的烦人 would rather do than do 宁愿做而不愿做 Practice Language points: Important sentences (P19 ~ P21) 7. It has a _ (capable) to find food in the water _ using electrical sensors in its bill. (P21) capacity by 有能力做某事 be able to do sth be capable of doing sth can do sth have the ability to do sth have a capacity to do / for doing sth Language points: Important sentences (P19 ~ P21) Writing Brainstorm a list of iconic animals in China. giant panda golden monkey Tibetan antelope Yangtze River Dolphin South China tiger red-crowned crane Writing—A description of an iconic animal 本单元的写作任务是标志性动物描写。这种类型的文章属于介绍类说明文,是对一种标志性动物进行说明或描述的写作。 它通常要求抓住该动物的主要特征进行描述,写作内容可以从外形、生活环境、生活习性等方面展开描写,要求语言简明扼要,通俗易懂,描写详略得当。 Describe an iconic animal in China. 1. Do some research and make notes. For example: where they live what they eat what they look like how they are different from other animals how they interact with people any other unusual or interesting facts about them 2. Using your notes, describe one of these animals. Remember to use some rhetorical devices(修辞手法) to make your writing vivid and interesting. 组织语言 第一部分:引入话题,介绍动物的外形。 (一)引入话题 ... is one of iconic animals in China. As we all know, ... only exists / lives in China. When it comes to China’s symbolic animals, ... ranks the first. When talking about iconic animals in China, the first thing that comes to my mind is ... (二)外形描写 It looks like ... ... is coated with ... and it is the size of ... ... is the typical characteristic of ... ... is so cute / funny / lovely / adorable ... that ... It is twice bigger than ... / It is twice as big as ... 第二部分:描述动物的生活环境、生活习性。 ... lives in ... and mainly depends / feeds on ... They spend ... time (in) ... ... likes wet and warm places, because ... The truth is that they are ... than they look. They can be found in ..., where they have easy access to ... Apart from ..., ... is even more eye-catching when doing ... ... is an endangered animal in China, where it used to have a wide distribution. 第三部分:描写动物的独特或者有趣之处。 It is ... that makes ... unique. Compared with ..., ... does have ... In China, it represents good fortune. It is different from others in many aspects, such as ... The history of ... is a dramatic species-survival story. The unique / most attractive / special thing about ... is that ... Serving as a peace ambassador, ... have been sent to other countries as gifts. 假设你是李华,某国际英文杂志的 Iconic Animals 栏目正面向全球中学生举行征文活动,请你写一篇介绍大熊猫的英语短文应征。 1. 主要习性;2. 现状;3. 独特/有趣之处。 注意:1. 词数:80词左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Writing Task 审题 1.文体:说明文。 2.时态:一般现在时为主。 3.人称:主要为第三人称 谋篇 Part 1:to introduce the topic and its appearance; Part 2:to describe its habitat and behaviors; Part 3:to depict its uniqueness and symbolic value 短语 ①一提到中国代表性的动物,我首先想到的是熊猫。 翻译句子 when it comes to sth. comes to one’s mind iconic animals 当谈到… 代表性的动物 某人想到… When it comes to China's iconic animals, the first thing that comes to my mind is pandas. 短语 ②作为世界上最受欢迎的动物之一,大熊猫主要以竹子为食,竹子几乎占其饮食的99%。(定语从句) 最受欢迎的…之一 以…为食 组成 As one of the most beloved animals in the world, pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which makes up almost 99% of their diet. one of the most beloved + n. sb./sth. feeds on sth. make up ③这些可爱的动物的另一个亮点是它们独特的黑白毛皮,帮助它们适应周围的环境。(-ing非谓语) 短语 可爱的 另一个亮点是… 独特的黑白毛皮 适应周围的环境 Another highlight of these adorable animals is their distinctive black and white fur, helping them adapt to their surroundings. adorable Another highlight of … is… distinctive black and white fur adapt to the surroundings ④然而,栖息地的丧失和偷猎已经使大熊猫面临威胁。 短语 栖息地丧失 偷猎 使…面临威胁 However, habitat loss and poaching have put pandas under threat. habitat loss poaching put … under threat/ ⑤熊猫不仅是中国的国宝,而且还是和平大使。(倒装句) 短语 国宝 和平大使 Not only is the panda a national treasure of China, but it also serves as a peace ambassador. national treasure peace ambassador ⑥因此,珍惜我们可爱的朋友对我们来说至关重要。 短语 珍惜 对…至关重要 Thus, it's of premier importance for us to treasure our lovely friends. treasure be of premier importance to … When it comes to China's iconic animals, the first thing that comes to my mind is pandas. As one of the most beloved animals in the world, pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which makes up almost 99% of their diet. Another highlight of these adorable animals is their distinctive black and white fur, helping them adapt to their surroundings. However, habitat loss and poaching have put pandas under threat. Not only is the panda a national treasure of China, but it also serves as a peace ambassador. Thus, it's of premier importance for us to treasure our lovely friends. Possible version 1: Watch the CCTV documentary Amazing China about red-crowned cranes and try to take some notes. What do red-crowned cranes look like? What are they usually associated with? Where do they live ? What makes them so special? What do red-crowned cranes look like? What are they usually associated with? Where do they live? What makes them so special? They have white feathers, a red crown on their head, and a beautiful and elegant posture. For the Chinese, it is often associated with luck, loyalty, and long life. In wetlands,where they can easily find food. Their long life/longevity and elegance . They are elegant dancers in nature. 审题 1.确定文体: 2.主体时态: 3.主体人称: 说明文 本文应以一般现在时为主。 第三人称。 谋篇 介绍时可分为三部分: Part 1:引入话题,介绍动物的外形(也可分为两段来介绍); Part 2:描述动物的生活环境、生活习性;Part 3:动物的独特或者有趣之处。 Possible version three: The Red-crowned Crane In China, the red-crowned crane is regarded a very special animal. This graceful creature has white feathers and long legs. As their name implies, they also have a red crown on their head. In traditional Chinese paintings, the cranes are often shown standing on pine trees. But in reality, they mainly live in the wetlands, where they can have easy access to water creatures which they feed on. Apart from its elegant appearance, they are even more eye-catching when they are performing dances. They look exactly like ballet dancers! This bird is so cherished in Chinese culture. It is known as a symbol of luck, longevity(长寿) and loyalty. Its cultural meaning, along with its beautiful and elegant posture, makes them unique. Possible version one: Panda When talking about iconic animals in China, the first thing that comes to my mind is definitely the giant panda. The panda is one of the rarest animals in the world. It is a large animal with black and white fur and lives in the mountains of China. People’s “black eyes” are compared to panda’s eyes. Looking quiet and lovely, it can actually be fierce (凶猛的). When it roars, the noise is like a train passing through a tunnel. Do you know how much it loves bamboo? An adult panda eats 10-18 kilograms of bamboo each day. And it spends 12-16 hours a day finding and eating bamboo. Serving as a peace ambassador, pandas have been sent to other countries as gifts, where they have received a warm welcome. Possible version two: Milu deer Have you ever heard of the milu deer? It is commonly called “Sibuxiang” in China as it partly shares physical characteristics with four animals: horse, deer, cattle and donkey (驴). It is a kind of giant grass-eating animal. The adult male milu deer can weigh as much as 250 kilograms, be as tall as 1.3 meters and as long as two meters. They live together and also feed on the soft parts of trees. The milu deer is an endangered animal. In China, it represents good fortune. The history of the milu deer is a dramatic species-survival story. Before they disappeared in China, some were taken to Britain and survived. Luckily, in 1983 the first milu deer was returned to the Nanhaizi Milu Park 20 kilometers south of Beijing, where they are being well protected and cared for. Now the number of the milu deer is increasing steadily. Lavf58.20.100 Packed by Bilibili XCoder v2.0.2 $