資源簡介

(共42張PPT)
Unit 4
Amazing Plants and Animals
Section B 1a—3c
To learn to use the superlatives to describe bees.
To discuss the connection between plants, animals, and our lives.
To explore why plants and animals are important to us.
Objectives
Lead-in—a guessing game
This animal buzzes as it flies.
They have yellow and black stripes on their bodies.
They communicate by dancing to show where flowers are.
They live in hives and make honey.
What are they
What else do you know about bees
Bees are very helpful. They help flowers grow…
1a
Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
Before reading
bees
honeycomb
pollination
Discuss in groups:
How are bees connected with us
1b
Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer
uses to describe bees.
Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate. How would you feel Disappointed Angry Sad At this moment you realize people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
We Can't Live Without Bees.
Read the first paragraph and answer the question:
Why do we say “We Can’t Live Without Bees. ”
Because people, plants, and animals are all connected. We need each other to live
and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.
How do you understand
While reading
Bees are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination. On one trip, they often visit 50 to 100 flowers. As they fly from one flower to another, they take pollen with them. This action helps plants grow. In fact, without their work, about 80 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow. For this reason, many scientists believe that bees are the most important animals on this planet.
Read the second paragraph and
Complete the mind map.
importance
their greatest work:___________
visit________________________
help ______________________
50 to 100 flowers
pollination
plants grow
Read the third paragraph and
Complete the mind map.
Interesting facts
They work together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs.
How they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how faraway the food is.
Bees are also one of the most interesting animals in the world. For example, they work hard together to make their homes. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate. When a bee finds new food, it uses a dance to tell the others where and how faraway the food is.
Read the fourth paragraph and
Complete the mind map.
problem
their number is ___________
dropping
Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet. However, the number of bees is dropping, and scientists are worried. Bees need our help, and there is a lot we can do. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
1d
Discuss the questions.
1. Can you give another title for the text
2. What other interesting facts do you know about bees
3. What do you know about the connection between
humans and other insects, such as ants and butterflies
A: I can give another title for the text: Bees and us
B: Bees can sting to protect themselves.
C: Ants are..
D: Butterflies are…
After reading
1e
Imagine you are the writer. Write one more paragraph
about bees and add it to the text.
To protect bees, we should try our best. First, plant colourful flowers like sunflowers to provide food. And then remember to leave clean water outside for bees to drink. Never disturb their honeycombs. Finally, say “no” to chemicals that hurt them. Protecting bees means saving our planet. Let’s act now—every small step counts!
答案供參考
1f
How do you understand the connection between plants, animals，and people Think of some examples and then share them with a partner.
A: We all know people and nature are connected. But can you give me an
example of how they are connected
B: Sure. I visited a small town in Guangdong once. There are many large
trees in the town, They are home to many birds. A lot of tourists come to
see the trees and the birds ...
Language points
1. How are plants and animals connected with us 植物和動物是
怎樣與我們相連的？
connect
v. 關聯；連接
connected
adj. 連接的；相關的
connection
n. 聯系；連接
be connected with / to
與……相連；與……有關聯
The GPS on the bus is connected with the traffic – control center.
公交車上的GPS與交通控制中心相連。
2. Imagine you go to the supermarket in your area, but there are
almost no fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, eggs, or chocolate.
想象一下，你去你所在地區的超市，但幾乎沒有水果、蔬菜、蜂蜜、牛奶、雞蛋
或巧克力。
imagine
v. 想象；猜想
imagine + 從句
想象……
imagine (sb) doing sth
想象（某人）做某事
imagine + n. / pron.
想象……
Imagine you can’t walk or use your hands easily.
想象一下你不能自如地走也不能自如地使用雙手。
Can you imagine swimming with a dolphin 你能想象與海豚共游嗎？
I can’t imagine life without the Internet.
我無法想象沒有網絡的生活。
imagination
n. 想象；想象力
act(v. 行動；表演)—action(n. 行動；行為)
connect(v.關聯；連接)—connection(n.聯系；連接)
imagine(v. 想象；猜想)—imagination(n. 想象；想象力)
communicate(v. 交流；溝通)—communication(n. 交流)
protect(v. 保護；防護)—protection(n. 保護)
happy(adj. 快樂的)—happiness(n. 幸福；快樂)
disappoint(v. 使失望；使破滅) –disappointed(adj. 失望的；沮喪的 )
詞綴學習
3.
-tion 表示動作、狀態，名詞后綴
-ness 名詞后綴
-ed 形容詞后綴
你還知道哪些后綴呢？
.
4. In fact, without their work, about 80 percent of the plants in the
world cannot grow.事實上，沒有他們的工作，世界上大約 80%
的植物無法生長。
percent
n. 百分之……
adj. & adv. 每一百中
①Seventy percent of teachers in our school are women teachers. 我們學校 70% 的教師是女教師。
②Thirty percent of the population speaks English as a second language. 30%的人口將英語作為第二語言來說。
主謂一致
主謂一致
percent 前面有具體數字時
無論該數字是多少，均為單數形式percent
2. percent of…作主語時
謂語動詞的單復數形式要根據of后面的名詞或代詞的情
況而定。若名詞或代詞為復數意義，謂語動詞用復數；
若名詞為不可數名詞、單數名詞或代詞表示單數意義，
謂語動詞則用第三人稱單數。
③I have only a 30 - percent chance.我只有百分之三十的機會。
④ I am a hundred percent in agreement with you. 我百分之百同意你的觀點。
adv.
adj.
Summary
5. In order to store honey, they create honeycombs.
為了儲存蜂蜜，它們會建造蜂巢。
In order to help students to make progress, most teachers are strict with them. 為了幫助學生取得進步，大多數老師對他們要求嚴格。
in order to 為了；以便
in order to + 動詞原形
拓展
I worked hard in order to get good grades.= I worked hard in order that I could get good grades. 我努力學習以便取得好成績。
in order that + 從句
6. Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate.
蜜蜂的另一個有趣之處是它們怎樣交流。
communicate with sb
和某人交流
communicate
v. 交流；溝通
communication
n.交流
I think that it’s important to communicate with parents.
我認為和父母溝通是很重要的。
In my opinion, face – to – face communication is more effective.
在我看來，面對面交流更有效。
7. Bees play an important part in the ecosystem of our planet.
蜜蜂在我們星球的生態系統中發揮著重要作用。
play a part (in sth) 參與某事
① Everyone should play a part in saving the earth. 每一個人都應該盡
一份力來拯救地球。
② More and more people joined her to play a part in environmental
protection. 越來越多的人加入她的行列，參與環境保護。
Tips:
①play a part in + v.-ing / n.
②意為“參與”時的同義短語為take part in
play a role (in) 在……中發揮作用；扮演角色
① Frogs play an important role in our planet ecosystem.
青蛙在我們地球生態系統中扮演著重要角色。
② Friends play an important role / part in our lives.
朋友在我們的生活中起著重要作用。
Reminder
play a part in 與play a role in 是近義詞組，強調 “在……中發揮作用”時可以互換。
protect… from / against…
保護……免于……
protect v. 保護；防護
protection n.保護
This umbrella will protect your skin from the burning sun.
這把傘可以保護您的皮膚免受烈日的傷害。
In short, self protection is important to us.
簡而言之，自我保護對我們很重要。
8. Think about what you can do to protect one of the most
amazing animals on earth. 想想您可以做些什么來保護地球上
最神奇的動物之一。
Vocabulary in Use
2a
Circle the odd ones. Then give your reasons.
habit height size weight
joy happiness fun enjoy
angry disappointed smart sad
appear look seem watch
honey milk juice bread
2b
Add the endings –ance, -(t)ion, -ness, and –ty to form nouns.
Use your dictionary.
1. act ____________ 2. good ___________
3. kind ____________ 4. appear ___________
5. real _____________ 6. imagine ___________
7. connect _____________ 8. popular ___________
9. communicate ______________ 10. important ___________
connection
communication
action
kindness
reality
goodness
appearance
imagination
popularity
importance
2c
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words
in the box.
appear disappoint imagine store weigh
1. I felt ___________ when my favourite flowers died.
2. After the rain, some mushrooms ___________ in the garden.
3. In my hometown, people often use bamboo baskets to _______
food.
4. What did you put in your luggage It __________ a ton.
5. I can’t __________ my life without my pets. They mean a lot to me.
appeared
disappointed
store
weighed
imagine
2d
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the
words in the box.
however important land planet protect
You may not realize it, but frogs play an important role in our ________ ecosystem. The smallest frogs are about the size of a pea, while larger ones can grow as big as a human hand. Many people know that frogs help to _________ farms by eating insects. __________, not everyone understands their ___________ in nature. Frogs can live on ________ and in water. Because of this, they are popular subjects in studies on climate change and the ecosystem.
protect
However
importance
land
planet
The Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal on earth. It can weigh as much as 200 tons. Many people like watching blue whales swim, and they think it is one of the most beautiful things to see. Blue whales live in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean. They eat a lot, but they eat some of the tiniest animals in the ocean, A blue whale can eat around four tons of these a day.
Blue whales can live up to 90 years. When a blue whale dies at sea, it becomes food for many kinds of animals living in and around the sea. This food lasts for over a year and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem. Blue whales play an important role in our world, so we must protect them.
3a
Read the text and complete the table.
北冰洋
adj. 生機勃勃的
Blue whale facts Weigh
Where they live
Food
How long they live
Importance in nature
play an important role in our world
up to 90 years
some of the tiniest animals in the ocean
All oceans except the Arctic Ocean
200 tons
3b
Imagine you are a blue whale. Use the first person to rewrite
the first paragraph.
Hello everyone! My name is Billy the Blue Whale. I am _____________________________________. I’m heavy, but I __________________.
I live in_________________________________.
I can eat ___________________________.
love swimming
the largest and heaviest animal on earth
all oceans except the Arctic Ocean
around four tons of these a day
Billy the Blue Whale
3c
Complete your passage about the blue whale based on the
text in 3a.
Billy the Blue Whale
(To be continued)
I can live up to 90 years. When I die at sea, I become food for many kinds of animals living in and around the sea. This food lasts for over a year and it helps to create a lively and healthy ecosystem. I play an important role in our world.
答案供參考
I. 翻譯。
Exercises
1.與……相連____________________ 2. 實際上___________
3. 出于這個原因_________________ 4. 為了；以便______________
5. 參與某事___________________
6. 是……的家鄉_____________________
7. 達到；符合____________
live up to
be connected with / to
in fact
for this reason
in order to
play a part / role in
be home to sb. / sth
II.用括號中所給詞的適當形式填空。
Bees are one of __________________(interesting) animals in the world.
How are plants and animals ______________(connect) with us
I felt ______________(disappoint) when my favourite flowers died.
They teach you how to plan your time well or how to find ___________(happy).
We should understand the ___________(important) of labor.
the most interesting
connected
disappointed
happiness
importance
Read and recite the text.
Remember the words and expressions.
Finish 3c.
Homework
Unit 4
Amazing Animals and Plants
Section B 4a—4d
To collect some information about plants and animals.
To make a poster—The Most Beautiful Flower.
To explore why plants and animals are important to us.
Objectives
Lead in –quick response
① It is one of the fastest-growing plants. It can grow almost one metre in one day.
② The largest and heaviest birds ever on earth. Some could stand up to three metres tall and weigh up to 860kg.
③ They are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination.
④ The biggest land animal in the world
⑤ The largest and heaviest animal in the world.
What are they
4a
Work in groups. Choose or create the title of
your poster.
In this unit, we learned about some amazing plants and animals.
Yes. The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal in the world.
The cheetah runs the fastest among all land animals.
The most useful plant in the world is bamboo.
Moss is one of the oldest plants. It appeared on earth around 470millions years ago.
The redwood tree is the tallest in the world.
4b
Collect pictures and find out information about the
plant or animal that you chose.
What is its name
Where does it live / grow
Why did you choose it
What are some interesting facts about it
Let’s choose a plant or an animal to make a poster.
4c
A poster
The Peony’s Whisper
Emily Dickinson
A peony buds in secret air-
Its hues are shy to meet the sun-
But when the light unclasps its hair-
The garden trembles-one by one.
Its petals, like a whispered vow,
Unfold in velvet silence deep-
The wind, that paused to watch it now,
Steals half its fragrance as it sleeps.
《牡丹的私語》
一株牡丹在隱秘的空氣中抽芽—
它的色彩羞于直面陽光—
但當光線解開它的發綹—
花園便一瓣接一瓣地戰栗。
它的花瓣，如一句低語的誓言，
在天鵝絨般的寂靜中舒展—
風、曾駐足凝望此刻的它，
卻在它沉睡時，偷走了半縷芬芳。
The most beautiful flower-Peonies
Do you know peonies They have big, round flowers. They come in pink, red, white... even yellow! Their petals are soft like silk. In China, we call them the “Queen of Flowers”. And they are called “National Flower”.
People grow peonies in gardens for over 1,000 years! In ancient stories, peonies stand for happiness and good luck. Artists love painting them, and you can see peony pictures on cups, clothes, and even buildings! When spring comes, peonies bloom. Their sweet smell makes people happy. Next time you see a peony, say “Hi, Queen!” to it!
4d
Present your poster in class. Then vote for the best one.
VS
Take care of animals and plants because we cannot live without them.
1. What amazing plants and animals did you learn about in the unit
2. When do you use the superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs
3. Can you describe some amazing plants or animals in the world
4. How are we connected with plants and animals
Write a short passage about a
plant or an animal you like best.
Review the unit.
Homework

展開更多......

收起↑