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Unit 4 Amazing Plants and Animals
Section B
1a-1f
bamboo
ginkgo tree
elephant
blue whale
What other plants and animals do you know
1a. Look at the title and the pictures below. Guess what the text is about.
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The connection between people, plants, animals and the importance of bees.
Bees are interesting and how they communicate.
Para 2
Para 3
The importance of bees in the ecosystem and the need for protection.
Para 1
1. Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para 4
Bees are hard-working and their role in pollination.
1b. Read the text and underline the adjectives the writer uses to describe bees.
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2. Read the article to find out what these numbers mean: 50 to 100, 80%.
50 to 100 — On one pollination trip, bees often visit 50 to 100 flowers.
80%— Without bees’ work, about 80 percent of the plants in the world cannot grow
Scanning: This means moving your eyes quickly down the page to find specific information.
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How many flowers do bees often visit on one trip
____________________________________________________________
(2) How do bees communicate with each other when they find new food
____________________________________________________________
(3) What’s the problem with bees
____________________________________________________________
1. Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
50 to 100.
Dance
The number of bees is dropping.
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1c. Read again and complete the mind map with the information from the text.
Bees
importance
interesting facts
problem
their greatest work:_____________
visit_________________
help _________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
their number is_____________
pollination
50 to 100 flowers
plants grow
work hard together to make homes
communicate through dance
dropping
Read and choose the right answers.
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B
( )1.Without bees’ work, about ______ of the plants in the world cannot grow.
A. 50 percent B. 80 percent C. 100 percent D. 90 percent
( )2.What is bees’ greatest work
A. Storing honey B. Making honeycombs
C. Pollination D. Communicating with others
( )3.How do bees tell others where the new food is
A. By making sounds B. By using a dance
C. By leaving marks D. By sending signals with honey
C
B
( )4.Why do many scientists believe bees are important
A. They are the most interesting animals.
B. They help plants grow through pollination.
C. They can protect the ecosystem alone.
D. They provide food for all animals.
( )5.What can we infer from the text
A. Bees’ number is increasing. B. Bees don’t need humans’ help.
C. Humans should protect bees. D. Bees are not connected with plants.
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B
C
Post-reading
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Can you imagine if there is
only human living on the
earth, no animals.
Don't eat wild animals!
Treat the animals as our friends!
Protect the environment!
Understand the importance of saving animals!
Language Points!
1. We need each other to live, and bees are one of the best examples of this connection.我們生存需要彼此，而蜜蜂就是這種相互依存關(guān)系的最佳例證之一。
connection n.連接；聯(lián)系；關(guān)系
eg：There's a strong connection between smoking and lung cancer.
吸煙和肺癌之間有很強(qiáng)的聯(lián)系。
【詞匯拓展】
v. 連接；聯(lián)結(jié)__________
eg：The bridge connects the two islands.這座橋連接著兩座島嶼。
常用短語：與……連接；與……有關(guān)聯(lián) __________________
eg ：People often connect the color red with passion.
connect
be connected to/with
【對點(diǎn)訓(xùn)練】
1.China’s railway network has grown to ________ (connect) most cities and the government is looking to build on it further.
2.Although we will separate (分開) from each other someday, the ___________ (connect) between us won’t be cut off forever.
3.好的學(xué)習(xí)者經(jīng)常把他們所需要學(xué)習(xí)的內(nèi)容和有趣的東西聯(lián)系起來。
Good learners often ________ what they need to learn ________ something interesting.
connect
connection
connect with
2.This action helps plants grow.這一行為有助于植物生長。
action n. 行動；行為；活動
eg：Her brave actions saved many lives.她勇敢的行為挽救了許多生命。
【常用短語】
take action采取行動
eg：We must take action to protect the environment.
我們必須采取行動保護(hù)環(huán)境。
【action詞匯拓展】
① act v.行動；做事；表演
eg:He acts well in this play.他在這部劇中表演得很好。
② active adj.活躍的；積極的；主動的
eg:She takes an active part in school activities.她積極參加學(xué)校活動。
③ activity n.活動；活躍；行動
eg:Outdoor activities are good for your health. 戶外活動對你的健康有好處。
④ actor/actress n. 表示“男演員；女演員”
eg:She dreams of becoming an actress.她夢想成為一名女演員。
【對點(diǎn)訓(xùn)練】
1.Regular exercise helps you to keep your body ________ (act) and healthy.
2She is definitely one of the greatest ________ (act) in the world .
3.There are all kinds of ________ (act) for kids at the campsite（營地）.They really have a good time.
4.遇到危險(xiǎn)時(shí)，我們要先冷靜下來再采取行動。
We should calm down before ________ _______ when we are in danger.
active
actresses
activities
taking action
3.In order to store honey, they create honeycombs.為了儲存蜂蜜，它們建造蜂巢。
in order to 為了；以便，引導(dǎo)目的狀語，表示做某事的目的或意圖。后接動詞原形，構(gòu)成“in order to + 動詞原形”的結(jié)構(gòu)，在句子中作狀語，可以放在句首，也可以放在句中。
eg：In order to catch the early bus, he got up very early.
為了趕上早班車，他很早就起床了。
eg：He worked hard in order to pass the exam.他努力學(xué)習(xí)以便通過考試。
【對點(diǎn)訓(xùn)練】
他為了不迷路原路返回。
He went back the same way as he came ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
in order
not to get lost
4.Another interesting thing about bees is how they communicate.
關(guān)于蜜蜂，另一件有趣的事是它們?nèi)绾芜M(jìn)行交流。
communicate v. 溝通；交流；傳達(dá)
eg：He is unable to communicate his ideas clearly.
他無法清楚地表達(dá)自己的想法。
【常用短語】
①與某人交流；與某人溝通______________________
eg：It's important to communicate with your parents.和你的父母溝通很重要。
communicate with sb.
【詞匯拓展】
n. 交流；溝通；通訊 ______________
eg：Good communication is the key to a successful relationship.
良好的溝通是一段成功關(guān)系的關(guān)鍵。
【對點(diǎn)訓(xùn)練】
1.A lasting friendship is built on trust and _____________ (communicate) .
2.借助科技，我們現(xiàn)在可以與世界各地的人交流。
With the help of technology , we can now _____________ ________ people around the world.
communication
communication
communicate with
5.Think about what you can do to protect one of the most amazing animals on earth.
想一想，你能做些什么來保護(hù)地球上最神奇的動物之一。
protect v.保護(hù)；防護(hù)
eg:The government has implemented new policies to protect the environment.政府已實(shí)施新政策來保護(hù)環(huán)境。
【常用短語】
①protect... from/against...保護(hù)…免受…
eg：Wearing a seat belt can protect you from getting hurt seriously in a car accident.
系安全帶可以保護(hù)你在車禍中免受重傷。
eg：The fence is built to protect the garden against wild animals.
建造圍欄是為了保護(hù)花園免受野生動物的侵害。
②under the protection of...在…的保護(hù)下
eg：The refugees are now under the protection of the United Nations.難民們現(xiàn)在受到聯(lián)合國的保護(hù)。
【詞匯拓展】
①protection n.保護(hù)；防護(hù)
eg：These laws are for the protection of consumers.
這些法律是為了保護(hù)消費(fèi)者。
②protective adj.保護(hù)的；防護(hù)的
eg：People must wear protective clothing in this area.
在這個(gè)區(qū)域必須穿防護(hù)服。
③protector n.保護(hù)者；防護(hù)者；保護(hù)器
eg：He sees himself as a protector of the weak.
他把自己看作是弱者的保護(hù)者。
【對點(diǎn)訓(xùn)練】
1.Oceana is a __________(protect) and restorer (修復(fù)者) of oceans.
2.There are 35 species of wild plants under state ___________ (protect) in the park.
3.太陽鏡可以保護(hù)我們的眼睛免受陽光的照射。
Sunglasses can _______ our eyes _______ the sunlight.
protector
protection
protect from
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
1d. Discuss the questions.
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 treesin the town. They are home to many birds. A lot of tourists come to see the trees and the birds ...
1e. Imagin you are the writer. Write one more paragraph about bees and add it to the text.
1f. How do you understand the connection between plants, animals, and people
Think of some examples and then share them with a partner.
1.Many people don’t really know the ________ (important) of tea to Chinese culture.
2.To her ____________ (disappoint), the store had sold out of her favorite ice cream flavor.
3.___________ (protect) wild animals, the government wants to build more nature reserves(保護(hù)區(qū)).
4.The ___________ (connect) between people and plants has long been the subject of scientific research.
5.The Silk Road connects Asia with Europe, helping the ____________ (communicate) between the east and the west.
importance
disappointment
To protect
connection
communication
Exercise
一、用所給單詞的正確形式填空。
二、完成句子
1.為了讓樹更好地生長，我們切掉了樹的頂部。
We cut off the top of the trees_____ ______ _____ make them grow better.
2.亞馬遜雨林是無數(shù)動植物物種的棲息地。
The Amazon rainforest _____ ______ _____ countless species of plants and animals.
3.一場猛烈的暴風(fēng)雨襲擊了這座城市。由于這個(gè)原因,舉辦方把運(yùn)動會推遲了。
A bad storm hit the city. _________ ________ ________, the holder put off the sports meeting .
in order to
is home to
For this reason
4.如果你想上網(wǎng),你的電腦應(yīng)該連接到互聯(lián)網(wǎng)。
Your computer should ____ ___________ ________ the Internet if you want to be online.
5.簡經(jīng)常在晚飯后打掃房子，實(shí)際上，她非常享受做家務(wù)。
Jane often ________ ________ the house after dinner in the evening. ________ ________, she enjoys doing the housework.
be connected with/to
clean up
In fact
Homework
必做：
Write a short summary of the text within 100 words.
選做：
Write a letter to the local environmental protection department, suggesting some measures to protect bees. Make a poster about protecting bees and display it in the classroom.

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