Unit 8 Section A2a-2d 课件2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“动物收容所志愿者”主题，聚焦相关短语及现在完成时（for/since）的运用，通过头脑风暴列举志愿者活动、自由讨论分享经历搭建学习支架，衔接听力理解与对话练习，帮助学生逐步掌握目标语言。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，利用听力排序、对话分析训练信息获取与逻辑表达，角色扮演（模拟面试）提升语言运用能力。渗透文化意识，以“Every animal is special and needs love”引导学生树立关爱动物的责任感，丰富的活动设计便于教师实施，助力学生综合素养提升。

Sec A 2a-2d Unit 8 Section A (1a-2d) Making a Difference To master animal‑shelter volunteer‑related phrases and use them in daily conversations. To correctly use the present perfect tense with for/since to talk about volunteer working time. 01 To get key information from listening conversations and practice role‑plays about animal volunteer work. 02 03 Learning Objectives To learn to care for animals and realize the meaning of animal‑shelter volunteer activities. 04 Brainstrom What can volunteers do to in an animal shelter? feed animals find owners of lost pets /ˈəʊnə(r)/ provide information about animals clean cages /keɪdʒ/ train animals collect donations /dəʊˈneɪʃn/ n. 捐赠物 take care of sick animals walk dogs Watch and learn What do you know about animal shelters? 2a Tick three activities you would like to do in an animal shelter. In pairs, talk about your activities and why you have chosen them ☐ feed animals ☐ provide information about animals ☐ train animals ☐ take care of sick animals ☐ find owners of lost pets ☐ clean cages ☐ collect donations ☐ walk dogs What activities do you want to do in the animal shelter? I’d like to walk dogs, because I like playing with dogs and they can get exercise. Free talk Have you ever been a volunteer at an animal shelter / with other organizations? What inspired you to volunteer?  Robert and Rose are also talking about volunteering. 2b Listen to the conversations and number the questions in the order you hear them. Conversation 1 ____ Did it inspire you to volunteer? ____ What do you do there? ____ What are you watching? ____ Can I volunteer too? 2 3 1 4 What’s the relationship between them? Friends / Classmates Conversation 1 Listen and answer Question Answer What are you watching? It’s a show about ______________. Did it inspire you to volunteer? __________________ What do you do there? Cleans ___________, feeds ___________, looks after _________, and collects __________ for the shelter. Can I volunteer too? __________________ Conversation 1 volunteering Yes, it did. the cages the animals new dogs donations Yes, of course. From the question, what can we know? Robert wants to volunteer too! What will he do? 2b Listen to the conversations and number the questions in the order you hear them. Conversation 2 ____ How often can you volunteer? ____ About once a week? ____ Have you taken care of animals before? ____ Have you ever been to our animal shelter? 3 4 2 1 What’s the relationship between them? interviewer and the interviewee Conversation 2 Why do you think the interviewer wants to know this? Because she wants to know if Robert has experience with animals.Taking care of animals needs skills and experience, and she wants to make sure Robert is suitable for the job. Listen and answer Question Answer Have you ever been to our animal shelter? ____________, but my friend Rose ________ me all about it. Have you taken care of animals before? Yes. I had a dog when I was _______. I ________ her, and I _______ her food and ________ bowls. How often can you volunteer? About _____________. Conversation 2 No, I haven’t has told young walked filled water once a week 2c Listen again. Complete the summaries of the conversations. Robert’s friend Rose has been a volunteer at an animal shelter for ______ years. She tells him about her _________ work there. She says she cleans the cages and _______________. She also looks after the new dogs and ________________. Robert wants to become a volunteer too, so he goes to the animal shelter and has an interview with a person working there. Robert tells the interviewer that he used to have a _____. His pet taught him that every animal is ______ and needs love. Robert offers to volunteer ___________. Conversation 1 Conversation 2 two volunteer feeds the animals collects donations dog special once a week Tip: Pay attention to changes in pronouns when listening. Analyze Rose: Hi, Robert. What are you watching? Robert: Oh, it’s a show about volunteering. It’s quite inspiring! Rose: Hey, I’ve watched that before. Robert: Really? Did it inspire you to volunteer? Rose: Yeah. In fact, I’ve been a volunteer at an animal shelter for two years now. Robert: Wow! What do you do there? Rose: Well, I clean the cages and feed the animals … And I look after the new dogs. Some of them are in poor condition and need more care! And I collect donations for the shelter too. Robert: Goodness! Hey, do you need help? Can I volunteer too? Rose: Of course! Conversation 1 What inspired Rose to volunteer? The show about volunteering inspired her. What inspired Robert to volunteer? The show and Rose’s volunteer experience inspired him. A good friend can encourage you to do something meaningful! Analyze Rose: Hi, Robert. What are you watching? Robert: Oh, it’s a show about volunteering. It’s quite inspiring! Rose: Hey, I’ve watched that before. Robert: Really? Did it inspire you to volunteer? Rose: Yeah. In fact, I’ve been a volunteer at an animal shelter for two years now. Robert: Wow! What do you do there? Rose: Well, I clean the cages and feed the animals … And I look after the new dogs. Some of them are in poor condition and need more care! And I collect donations for the shelter too. Robert: Goodness! Hey, do you need help? Can I volunteer too? Rose: Of course! Conversation 1 opening the topic personal experience volunteer activities taking action Analyze Interviewer: Have you ever been to our animal shelter, Robert? Robert: No, I haven’t, but my friend Rose has told me all about it. Interviewer: Have you taken care of animals before? Robert: Yes. I had a dog when I was young. I walked her, and I filled her food and water bowls. Because of her, I learnt that every animal is special and needs love. Interviewer: You’re right! Now, how often can you volunteer? Robert: About once a week? Interviewer: Perfect! Let me show you around. Conversation 2 Does Robert become a volunteer in the end? How does Robert become a volunteer at the animal shelter? He goes to the animal shelter and has an interview with a person working there. Analyze Interviewer: Have you ever been to our animal shelter, Robert? Robert: No, I haven’t, but my friend Rose has told me all about it. Interviewer: Have you taken care of animals before? Robert: Yes. I had a dog when I was young. I walked her, and I filled her food and water bowls. Because of her, I learnt that every animal is special and needs love. Interviewer: You’re right! Now, how often can you volunteer? Robert: About once a week? Interviewer: Perfect! Let me show you around. Conversation 2 opening the interview checking experience available time finish the interview What other questions might the interviewer ask? Analyze Interviewer: Have you ever been to our animal shelter, Robert? Robert: No, I haven’t, but my friend Rose has told me all about it. Interviewer: Have you taken care of animals before? Robert: Yes. I had a dog when I was young. I walked her, and I filled her food and water bowls. Because of her, I learnt that every animal is special and needs love. Interviewer: You’re right! Now, how often can you volunteer? Robert: About once a week? Interviewer: Perfect! Let me show you around. Conversation 2 What other questions might an interviewer ask? Do you love small animals? Are you afraid of any animals? Why do you want to work at this animal shelter? What can you do for these poor animals? What do you think of volunteer work? Can you work well with other volunteers? 2d Discuss the questions with a partner.(说明:前面两个问题前面已经讨论了哦) What words can you use to describe Robert and Rose? Give your reasons. Curious / Willing to learn He showed interest in volunteering after seeing the show and hearing Rose’s experience. Helpful / Caring He immediately offered to help and asked to join as a volunteer. Loving / Kind-hearted He took care of a pet dog and learnt that every animal needs love. 2d Discuss the questions with a partner.(说明:前面两个问题前面已经讨论了哦) What words can you use to describe Robert and Rose? Give your reasons. Loving / Kind-hearted She has been a volunteer at the animal shelter for two years. Responsible / Caring She cleans cages, feeds the animals, looks after new dogs, and collects donations. Inspiring She inspired Robert to join. 2d Discuss the questions with a partner.(说明:前面两个问题前面已经讨论了哦) Would you like to be a volunteer at an animal shelter? If so, what jobs would you like to do? Yes, I would. I have always loved animals, and I want to do something meaningful to help them. I would like to take care of sick animals because they need more love and care. I also want to collect donations for the shelter to help get food and medicine for the animals. Being a volunteer at an animal shelter is a great way to show my love for animals, and I hope to make their lives better. Hello, everyone! Our animal shelter is getting busier, and we need more volunteers! Come and join us. We need your help. Pair-work Work in pairs: One is an interviewer, the other is a volunteer interviewee. Make a short interview. Ask and answer at least 4 questions. Have you ever been to an animal shelter before? Have you ever taken care of any animals before? How often can you volunteer at the shelter? Why do you want to be an animal volunteer? What can you do to help the homeless animals? Are you patient enough to work with animals? Possible Questions No, I haven’t. But I really want to have a try. Yes, I have. I have taken care of cats and dogs before. I can volunteer once a week / on weekends. I want to be a volunteer because I love animals. I want to help homeless and poor animals. I am patient, kind and responsible. Possible Answers Show time! Checklist Complete Dialogue Finish at least 4 question-and-answer talks. ★★★★★ Correct Language Use correct tenses and few mistakes. ★★★★★ Fluency & Pronunciation Speak clearly, smoothly and confidently. ★★★★★ Good Interaction Talk politely and follow the interview situation. ★★★★★ Every animal is special and needs love. Why do we volunteer? 95923.18 $