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课件网) Developing ideas —Reading Comprehension The Best Job in the World Unit 6 Nurturing nature By the end of this period, you will be able to： 1．have a better understanding of the Great Barrier Reef and the duties of its caretaker; 2．develop the ability to recognize the transitions connecting paragraphs and tell their functions; 3．cultivate a positive attitude towards treasuring nature and living in harmony with nature. CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV Watch the video and answer the questions. 1. Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video 2. What kind of threat is it facing Pre-reading 1. Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video 2. What kind of threat is it facing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef The reef is threatened by human activities: industry along the coast pollutes its waters; illegal fishing is reducing the number of fish; climate change caused by human activities has many negative effects on the coral. Look at the title of the passage and the pictures. Predict what the passage is about. The passage may talk about jobs of _____. protecting Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Let’s read the passage and check your prediction. 1. Read the text quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph Activity 1 Fast-reading for basic information While-reading (1)Para.1 A．The requirements of the job and the winner. (2)Para.2 B．The winner’s performance on the job. (3)Para.3 C．The effect of the advertisement. (4)Para.4 D．The significance of the job. (5)Para.5 E．A job advertisement. (6)Para.6 F．A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef. a Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet. b Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important. c This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world. d Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker. 2. Choose the appropriate sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage. c This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all over the world. d Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker. b Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching marketing event isn’t really important. a Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet. How would you like to spend six months living on an island and looking after the Great Barrier Reef The working hours are flexible and accommodation is provided. Key duties include exploring the islands of the reef and finding out what the area has to offer. You’ll need to report back via weekly blogs, photo diaries and video updates. You’ll also be asked to promote the islands through newspapers, magazines and TV interviews. Job Location Duration Working hours Accommodation Key duties six months o ... ...
