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Unit 6
Nurturing
nature
Developing ideas
BY MICHELLE
Lead in
Watch the video and answer the questions.
Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video
What kind of threat is it facing
Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video
What kind of threat is it facing
Human activities bring a lot of threat:
industry along the coast pollutes its waters;
illegal fishing is reducing the number of fish;
climate change has many negative effect on the coral.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Pre-reading
Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Predict what the passage is about.
what
why
how
where
Now read the passage and check your prediction.
While-reading
Read to figure out what the passage is about.
The passage introduces the ____ of the Great Barrier Reef’s ________ and some basic _________________ about the Great Barrier Reef in _________, so as to arouse people’s _________ of protecting the reef and marine ecological balance.
job
facts / information
awareness
caretaker
Australia
Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs and write them on the lines to complete the passage.
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 5
Good transitions highlight the ideas that connect different paragraphs and bring the text together as a whole. Transitions can help readers understand how paragraphs work together, how they relate to one another, and how they build to a larger point.
Learning to learn
Some transitions
Para 1: also
Para 3: But
More transitions
Para 4:
Para 5:
Para 6:
also
Eventually
In addition to
also
The most impotant thing
What’s more
That way
as well as
Find more transitions in the passage.
What is the first paragraph
A. a weekly blog
B. a website
C. an advertisement
D. a short story
Para. 1
Main idea: An advertisement for a caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef.
Job
Location
Duration
Working hours
Accommodation
Key duties
six months
on an island of the Great Barrier Reef
caretaker of the Great Barrier Reef
flexible
provided
Para. 2
This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world.
Main idea: The advertisement was a clever way to highlight the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to protect it.
Para. 3
Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
Why did it need taking care of
It is ______ to many species of birds and sea creatures.
It is _______ and _______.
It is now ____________.
host
unique
delicate
under threat
Main idea: The Great Barrier Reef is now under threat from pollution and climate change.
Para. 4
1. What requirements should candidates meet to get the job
2. What’s the selecting process of this job
Thousands of people applied for it
Eleven were selected
Ben Southall got the job
Main idea: Ben Southall from the UK got the job.
Para. 5
Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Ben joked: it was the “________ job in the world”！
busiest
Main idea: Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
Things Ben did as an island caretaker
1. _______, took photos and wrote articles about the reef
2. made appearances on television to argue _________
the defence of the reef
3. worked as a ________ for the National Geographic Channel
4. was going to write a book about his ___________
blogged
in favour of
presenter
experiences
Para. 6
Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important.
Where does the true meaning of this job lie
Make people all over the world become aware of the beauty of the ocean in the area;
Get people to come to understand the delicate balance that the environment exists in and what can, and must, be done to protect the reef.
Main idea: The most important thing was that people all over the world became aware of the Great Barrier Reef and the imoprtance to protect it.
Because we all share this planet earth, we have to learn to live in harmony and peace with each other and with nature. This is not just a dream, but a necessity.
What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage
A few can make a difference. Even if you are the one to take the first step, and continue trying, others will someday take notice and together we will solve even our greatest problem.
Post-reading
What are the requirements of the job
Why is the position described as “the best job in the world” Do you agree with this description Why
Can you think of some other creative ways of raising awareness of protecting the reef
How is the theme of nurturing nature presented differently in the two reading passages of this unit
Work in groups. Imagine you are an applicant for the job of island caretaker. Discuss and present your ideas for the short video required.
Think about what you would present in the video.
Organise your ideas by considering the following points.
Share your ideas within the group.
Choose a group member to present their ideas to the class.
Now think about how you could use the language you have learnt from the passages in your presentation and what you have learnt from others’ presentations.
Language points
For countries such as Costa Rica , Kenya and Nepal, ecotourism is an important part of the economy. 對于哥斯達黎加、肯尼亞和尼泊爾等國家來說, 生態旅游是經濟的重要組成部分。
economy n. 經濟
【即學活用】語法填空。
(1)(2019·江蘇高考)Understanding technological trends is very important for
correctly designing ________(economy) policies, both at the national and the
international levels.
(2)But if governments don’t want a data ________ (economic) controlled by a
few giants, they must act soon.
(3)Poor countries suffer less from droughts ____________(economy).
economic
economy
economically
Language points
The purpose was to disturb the applicants’ normal heartbeat, making them unable to meet the physical standard. (這樣做的)目的是擾亂面試者的正常心跳, 使他們無法過體檢這關。
disturb v. 干擾, 擾亂
【即學活用】語法填空。
(1)(2019·課標卷Ⅰ) However, I soon discover that much has changed since the days of _________(disturb) reports of camps among tons of rubbish.
(2)He was _________(disturb) to hear of her illness.
disturbing
disturbed
Language points
Key duties include exploring the islands of the Reef and finding out what the area has to offer. 主要職責包括探索珊瑚礁的島嶼, 以及發現該地區有什么可以提供。
find out 弄清楚, 查明白
【語塊積累】
find fault with挑剔, 挑毛病/find(get) a bargain 討價還價/go out出去; 熄滅; 過時/turn out結果是; 制造; 關掉; 驅逐/carry out實行; 執行; 實現; 貫徹/break out爆發; 逃脫; 突然發生/hold out維持; 堅持; 伸出; 提出/pull out抽出; 擺脫困境; 拔出; 駛出/hand out散發; 分發; 發給/lay out布置; 設計; 擺出/check out辦理退房手續; 結賬后離開/log out注銷; 退出; 退出系統
【即學活用】語法填空。
(1)(2019·北京高考)You had better find ___ more information about joining a
GDA programme.
(2)(2019·天津高考)Up to now, with such models, scientists have found ___
some key principles operating in food webs.
out
out
Language points
Ben later joked that the job should have been advertised not as the “best”, but the “busiest job in the world”! Ben后來開玩笑說, 這份工作不應該被宣傳為“最好的”, 而應該是“世界上最繁忙的工作” !
advertise v. 征聘, 公布; (做)廣告; 宣傳; 為……宣傳
【語塊積累】
advertise for. . . 為……做廣告;
advertisement n. 廣告(若指做廣告的行為, 是不可數名詞; 若指推銷或征求貨物服務等的“廣告”, 是可數名詞, 可縮略為: ad. 或者advert. )
【即學活用】語法填空。
(1)(2019·全國卷Ⅱ)A local farmer told them the dog sounded like one _________ (advertise) as lost in the local paper.
(2)The purpose of the last part of the text is not __________(advertise) coming events.
(3)I think we can put up _____________(advertise) on campus, or spread the
message via WeChat, or simply talk to those who do show interest.
advertised
to advertise
advertisements
Language points
All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with diving qualifications. 歡迎各界人士報名參加, 但有潛水資格的人士將獲優先考慮。
preference n. 優先(權)
【語塊積累】
prefer to do/doing sth.
prefer (doing) sth. to (doing) sth.
prefer to do sth. rather than do sth.
prefer sb. to do sth. 可以表示“ 寧愿、希望某人能夠做某事”
【即學活用】語法填空。
(1)(2019·江蘇高考)I ______ (prefer) the school uniform, which is nice and also a better display of our school culture.
(2)(2019·全國卷Ⅱ)I prefer _____(go) out and be out. Alone, but together, you know
(3)(2019·全國卷Ⅱ)Bechtel prefers to go out for lunch _______(meet) with her coworkers.
(4)(2018·江蘇高考)Unlike fast-food places, fine dining shops prefer customers ______(stay) longer and spend.
prefer
to go
to meet
to stay
Language points
The most important thing was that people all over the world became aware of the beauty of the ocean in the area. 最重要的是, 世界各地的人們開始意識到這個地區海洋的美麗。
【句式解構】
本句是主從復合句, that引導的是表語從句。
﹡The key to success is how you can arrange your schedule properly.
﹡What you should adapt to is that there is a Gaokao reform in the whole nation.
注意：所有的名詞性從句中, 決定選擇哪個引導詞的關鍵在于從句的類型。我們要首先判斷從句的類型, 然后再根據語境判斷從句的句子成分及其上下文語境。常用來引導表語從句的詞有: that/which/how/what/where/when/why/who/whom. . . ; 另外, that引導表語從句時, 不作句子成分, 但不可以省略。
【即學活用】語法填空。
(1)(2019·浙江高考)What I can say for the folks that gave the most is ____ they were full of smiles.
(2)(2019·全國卷Ⅱ)Whether one dare jump on a diving board four feet high is
_____ motivation or the lack of it can do.
(3)(2019·全國卷Ⅱ)Generally speaking, motivation is _____ you need most to do a good job.
(4)Some active state in your brain is called “up-state”, which is ____ our brain
could learn new vocabulary.
(5)What her dad reminded Moore is ____ sugary treats were bad for her teeth,
who was actually sick of missing out on candies.
that
what
what
why
that
Writing a job advertisement
Read the job advertisement and answer the questions.
1. How long will the job last
The job will last for 4 months.
2. What are the responsibilities of the job
To monitor the area for algae, work on ships and remove algae from water.
3. What benefits does it offer
It provides accommodation and meals and you can negotiate the salary with the employer.
An effective jobertisement should include the following 6 elements:
1. Headings to break up
2. An understandable & attractive job title
3. Job responsibilities & working location
4. Required and desirable skills
5. A salary range& benefits
6. Your contact details/application instructions
The headings are essential if you want the right candidate to keep reading.
The job title should make sense, be simple and understandable.
The job responsibilities are focused on telling the candidate what is expected of them by the employer.
The required skills should be closely related to the duties of the position, and must be necessary to successfully fulfill the essential functions of the position.
Provide contact information such as email, phone number, and company website.
Read what the three people say about their jobs. Choose one of the jobs and complete the notes. Do research if necessary.
Guardian of the Pine Tree
Mount Huangshan, Anhui Province
making sure that nothing harms the Welcoming-Guest Pine; checking the tree several times a day; taking notes recording the observations
accommodation and meals provided; 15-day-vacation with pay every year
Panda Breeder
Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Provence
Responsibilities: looking after pandas; talking to visitors; posting updates on social media
Insurance of endowment；allowance in canteen
Red Stone Gorge Cleaner
Mount Yuntai’s Red Stone Gorge
climbing up and down the cliffs; clearing rubbish; helping conserve the environment
Basic wage- ￥ 200,000 per year; work related injury insurance
Now write a job advertisement. Do further research if necessary.
PANDAS NEED YOU!
Pandas keeper, full-time job
Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province
Taking care of pandas; talking to visitors;
posting updates on social media
Three days’ paid leave every month; meals
and a free medical check provided.
All applications welcome, but preference will be given to those with qualifications in veterinary medicine or zoology.
Please visit our website for more information.
Work in pairs. Make improvements to each other’s job advertisements and share them with the class.
Presenting ideas
Work in groups. Read the two points of view about whether natural heritage sites should be open to the public and take sides.
Think of arguments to support your point of view and make notes.
Point of view
Arguments
Supporting examples
Prepare for a debate. Consider the following:
the roles and responsibilities for each member of your group
your arguments, opening and summary
the opposing arguments you might face and how you can respond to them
useful words, expressions and structures
Team up with a group with the opposite point of view and hold the debate.
Review language points.
Write a job advertisement. Do further research if necessary.
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