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人教版七年级英语下册
Unit 1 Animal friends Section B 2a-2b
Unit 1 Animal Friends
Section B (2a~2b)
Let’s review !
What can they do?
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They can carry heavy things with their trunks.
They can swim in the water.
They can remember places with food and water after many years.
They can look after other elephants.
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Let’s review !
Last class, what animal did we learn about ?
We learned about elephants.
Finish the outline about your favorite animal.
What’s it(动物种类介绍)
What does it look like(外貌特征)
What can it do(能力)
Why do you like it so much
What is it like(性格特征)
My favorite animal is... They are from...
They live in...
They are... They have...
They can...
They are good at...
They are...
Because...
My favorite animal
Beginning
Body
Ending
2a
Let’s review !
What do they look like?
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They are large and strong.
They have large ears.
They have long trunks.
My favorite animal is the panda. They have soft black-and-white fur, round faces with black eye patches, and black ears. Pandas are large but move slowly and calmly, giving them a peaceful appearance. They mostly eat bamboo and spend their days eating, resting, and playing. Pandas are gentle and solitary animals. I love pandas because of their calm nature and unique charm. They remind me of the importance of slowing down, enjoying life's simple pleasures, and living in harmony with nature.
What are they like?
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They are playful.
They are very clever.
They are kind too.
What’s your favourite animal? I like my pet cat best.
My favorite animal is the dog. Dogs are friendly and loyal. They come in different sizes and colors, but all dogs love to play and be with people. Dogs enjoy going for walks, playing fetch, and cuddling. They are always happy to see you and make great friends. I love how dogs are always there for you, giving love and support. They make life better with their fun and caring nature. Having a dog feels like having a best friend by your side.
Language points
1. friendly /ˈfrendli/ adj.友好的(教材P7 2a)
[形容词]由“friend (n.朋友) + -ly (后缀) ”构成。
friendship [名词] 友谊
be friendly to sb. (=be kind/nice to sb.) 对某人友好
My friend Jim is friendly to me. I hope our friendship will last forever. 我的朋友吉姆对我很友好。我希望我们的友谊天长地久。
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Language points
2. She is quite a big dog, but she is not scary at all! (教材P7 2a)
quite /ˈkwaɪt/ adv. 相当;完全
【辨】quite与very
两者都可作副词,表示“非常”区别如下:
quite 修饰动词、形容词或副词
very 修饰形容词或副词
不能单独修饰动词,修饰动词可用very much
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Read and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph
Hello. We are students from Thailand, and we want to save the elephants. The elephant is one of Thailand’s symbols. Our first flag had a white elephant on it .This is a symbol of good luck.
Elephants are smart animals. They can play soccer or music. They can also draw very well. People say that “an elephant never forgets”. Elephants can walk for a long time and never get lost. They can also remember places with food and water. This helps them to live.
But elephants are in great danger. People cut down many trees so elephants are losing their homes. People also kill elephants for their ivory. Today there are only about 3,000 elephants(over100,000before)We must save the trees and not buy things made of ivory. Remember that March 13th is Thai Elephant Day.
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Reading Tip 2 (阅读策略 )
You can often find the topic sentence from the first sentence or the last sentence of the paragraph.
2b
Fast reading
______What is an Elephant?
______Come to Thailand
______Let’s Save the Elephants
______Elephants Are Good Pets
Can you choose the best title for this article?
Language points
He plays the piano quite/very well.
他钢琴弹得非常好。
I quite like Beijing opera. = I like Beijing opera very much.我很喜欢京剧。
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Hello. We are students from Thailand, and we want to save the elephants. The elephant is one of Thailand’s symbols. Our first flag had a white elephant on it . This is a symbol of good luck.
What does "it "refer to ? What does "this "refer to ?
Listen to para.1 carefully and answer the questions below.
"it" refers to Thailand ’s first flag .
"this" refers to a white elephant.
Language points
You see, I am blind. (教材P7 2a)
blind /blaɪnd/ adj. 瞎的;失明的 →blindness n. 失明
可作表语或定语。
go blind 失明
the blind 盲人(指一类人)
She went blind at the age of ten. 她l0岁的时候失明了。
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People from all around the world feel happy and excited when they
see pandas. They can swim in the water and climb trees. I really
like pandas. Because they are a symbol of China and they are also
China’s national treasure.
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范文欣赏
Animals are our good friends. My favourite animal is a lovely cat, Mimi.
Mimi is an important part of my family. She is only three years old. She is quite a beautiful cat. She has white fur, two big eyes, a small nose, a small mouth, and a long tail. She is both cute and friendly. When I am at home, she always likes running around me and playing games with
Read and feel
Why is the elephant important in Thailand?
Because
it is one of Thailand's__________.
Thailand's first flag had_______________ on it.
It's a symbol of ___________.
symbols
a white elephant
good luck
answer the question .
Language points
She can see and has great hearing. (教材P7 2a)
She has excellent hearing and can detect even the slightest sound. 她听力很好,即使是最轻微的声音也能听到。
hearing /ˈhɪərɪŋ/ n.听力;听觉 →不可数名词
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me. She is so clever that she can take good care of her babies. However, sometimes she is playful and she makes my room untidy, but I don’t mind at all.
I like my cat because she can make my daily life full of fun. What’s your favourite animal?
Checklist
Assessment (评价) Total stars Your stars
Complete in content (内容完整) ★★★
Grammatical accuracy (语法正确) ★★★
Richness of vocabulary (词汇丰富) ★★★
Neatness of handwriting (书写美观) ★★★
Exchange your work with your classmate. Evaluate according to the checklist.
Elephants are smart
1.They can play_______or______.
2.They can ______very well.
3."An elephant never________"
4.They can _____for a long time and never _______.
5.They can remember_________ with food and ____
soccer music
draw
forgets
walk
get lost
places
water.
Read out(朗读)para.2 and complete these sentences
Para.2
Elephants are smart animals. They can play soccer or music. They can also draw very well. People say that “an elephant never forgets”. Elephants can walk for a long time and never get lost. They can also remember places with food and water. This helps them to live.
Careful reading
Symbol Aspect
Good sentences
Missing words(漏词)
Mistakes(错误)
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文章修改标记
Draw a conclusion.
What’s your favourite animal?
What does it look like?
What does it like to do?
What can it do?
What’s my favourite animal?
详细描述
发表看法,
询问他人
开篇点题
Summary Writing:
How to write a post about your favourite animal.
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