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B2U2 Reading and Thinking
I Learning aims
1.Master key words and expressions related to Tibetan antelopes and wildlife protection and identify the literal and implied meaning based on the context..
2.Explore the protection of Tibetan antelopes and understand the features of a journal.
3.Reflect on how to live in harmony with nature and use suitable ways to protect wildlife.
II Learning guidance and tests
Learning guidance
Tests
1.Lead-in
1. Look at pictures about some animals, and discuss what they have in common.
2.What do you know about the Tibetan antelope ?
2.Pre-reading
Read the title and look at the pictures and answer the questions.
(1).What is the text mainly about?
A. Exposition B. News report C. Argumentation D. Travel journal
(2)Find out 3 elements: who, where,why.
3.While-reading
Skimming&
Scanning
Task 1: Read the text quickly to match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1 A.Tibetan antelopes are in danger.
Para.2 B.His guide thinks that the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life.
Para.3 C.Bad times for the Tibetan antelope.
Para.4 D.Human beings must change the way of life in order to save the planet.
Para.5 E.The government and volunteers took effective measures to protect the Tibetan antelope.
Para.6 F.The effective measures have helped the population of Tibetan antelopes recover.
Para.7 G.The writer visited Changtang in order to observe Tibetan antelopes.
Task 2:Read paragraghs and answer the questions.
(1)Read Para. 1&2 and find out the answers.
Task 2:Read paragraghs and answer the questions.
(1)Read Para. 1&2 and find out the answers.
Snow-covered mountains
What?
①Tibetan antelope live on the plains, moving slowly across the green grass.
Tibetan antelopes ②They are graceful animals.
③They have valuable fur.
Why? But
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for Tibetan antelopes.
(2)What can we infer from Zhaxi’s words in Para 3?
A. Zhaxi thinks saving animals is not important.
B. Protecting Tibetan antelopes is related to human self - preservation.
C. Zhaxi believes humans are more important than animals.
D. Saving animals has nothing to do with the reserve.
(3) Read Para 4 and find out the reasons.
Population dropped by
Hunters antelopes to make .
Reasons
Habitats became
Built and
(4) According to Para.5, what was done to save the Tibetan antelope?
A:The government:
B.Zhaxi and other volunteers:
C.Bridges and gates:
Task 3: Reading skill----identify literal and implied meaning.
Literal meaning: the usual, basic meaning of the words.
Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed, i.e.you guess the meaning based on what you know.
Read the sentences below, and decide if each idea is the literal meaning (L)of the text or only implied (l) by the text.
The Tibetan antelope lives high above sea level.
When they first saw the antelopes, they were very far away.
We should not buy goods made from endangered animals.
Human activities are threatening animals and plants.
The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now.
Post reading: Zhaxi says “we’re trying to save ourselves” while protecting wildlife. How does the situation of Tibetan antelopes in the 1980s and 1990s support this statement?
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B2U2 Reading and Thinking
I Learning Aims
1.Master key words and expressions related to Tibetan antelopes and wildlife protection and identify the literal and implied meaning based on the context..
2.Explore the protection of Tibetan antelopes and understand the features of a journal.
3.Reflect on how to live in harmony with nature and use suitable ways to protect wildlife.
II Learning guidance and tests
Learning guidance
Tests
1.Lead-in
1. Look at pictures about some animals, and discuss what they have in common.
They are endangered.
2.What do you know about the Tibetan antelope ?
It is good at running and jumping.
It is one of the Beijing Paralymic Games(北京残奥会) mascots (吉祥物).
One of mian habitats---- Changtang National Nature Reserve.
2.Pre-reading
Read the title and look at the pictures and answer the questions.
(1).What is the text mainly about? D
A. Exposition B. News report C. Argumentation D. Travel journal
(2)Find out 3 elements: who, where,why.
The author&Zhaxi;Changtang National Nature Reserve; to observe Tibetan antelopes.
3.While-reading
Skimming&
Scanning
Task 1: Read the text quickly to match the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1(G) A.Tibetan antelopes are in danger.
Para.2 (A) B.His guide thinks that the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life.
Para.3 (B) C.Bad times for the Tibetan antelope.
Para.4 (C) D.Human beings must change the way of life in order to save the planet.
Para.5 (E) E.The government and volunteers took effective measures to protect the Tibetan antelope.
Para.6 (F) F.The effective measures have helped the population of Tibetan antelopes recover.
Para.7 (D) G.The writer visited Changtang in order to observe Tibetan antelopes.
Task 2:Read paragraghs and answer the questions.
(1)Read Para. 1&2 and find out the answers.
Snow-covered mountains
What?
①Tibetan antelope live on the plains, moving slowly across the green grass.
Tibetan antelopes ②They are graceful animals.
③They have valuable fur.
Why? But
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for Tibetan antelopes.
(2)What can we infer from Zhaxi’s words in Para 3? B
A. Zhaxi thinks saving animals is not important.
B. Protecting Tibetan antelopes is related to human self - preservation.
C. Zhaxi believes humans are more important than animals.
D. Saving animals has nothing to do with the reserve.
(3) Read Para 4 and find out the reasons.
Population dropped by dropped by 50%
Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits
.
Reasons
Habitats became smaller
Built roads and railways
(4) According to Para.5, what was done to save the Tibetan antelope?
A:The government: Place antelopes under national protection.
B.Zhaxi and other volunteers: Watch over antelopes day and night.
C.Bridges and gates: Added to let them move easily and keep them safe.
Task 3: Reading skill----identify literal and implied meanings.
Literal meaning: the usual, basic meaning of the words.
Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed, i.e.you guess the meaning based on what you know.
Read the sentences below, and decide if each idea is the literal meaning (L)of the text or only implied (l) by the text.
I The Tibetan antelope lives high above sea level.
I When they first saw the antelopes, they were very far away.
I We should not buy goods made from endangered animals.
I Human activities are threatening animals and plants.
L The Tibetan antelope is not an endangered species now.
Post reading: Zhaxi says “we’re trying to save ourselves” while protecting wildlife. How does the situation of Tibetan antelopes in the 1980s and 1990s support this statement?
We must change our way of life and learn to live in harmony with nature in order to save our planet.
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