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课件网) B1U5 Into the wild An Encounter With Nature Have you ever seen any small animals while travelling in the wild 2. If you had such experiences, how would you react to the animals Lead-in Pre-reading: Predict what happens 摄影师 摁下快门 从震惊中恢复 A photographer met a bear in the forest While reading: 1. Read the passage quickly and check your prediction. What does “Encounter”mean The story is about a photographer’s frightening but magical experience. Genre : a narrative What is the story about bear Task 2: Read Paragraphs 1-2 and answer the questions. 1. What is special about his job 2. What does he think of his job？ 3. Why does the author like taking photos in Yellowstone National Park 4. What are the features of the bear As a nature photographer, I have to brave the elements. But despite the wind and the rain, I still enjoy working outside in the wild. One of the best things about this job is that you can observe animals in their natural environment. 1. What is special about his job He has to brave the elements. 2. What does he think of his job He considers his job worthwhile. My favourite place to take photos is Yellowstone National Park. As the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is famous for the variety of its wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears. These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of around 64 kilometres per hour and are also excellent swimmers. 3. Why does the author like taking photos in Yellowstone National Park Because of the variety of its wildlife. 4. What are the features of the bear They are huge, strong and heavy. They can run fast and swim well. Task 3: Read Paragraph 3 and fill in the chart. Three Elements Setting time place Character Plot Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path that took me through a dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking. An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains, which were reflected in the still lake below. While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene, I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched. Slowly, and with the camera still held to my eye, I turned… and froze. Only metres away from me was a bear. With water falling off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at me. Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first. My legs started shaking. Somehow, I forced my finger to press the button. A second later, the bear turned and ran back into the forest. When I recovered from the shock, I looked at my camera. My most frightening but magical experience was now captured forever in a single image. While reading: 4. Number the events in the correct order according to the plot. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 While reading: 5. Match the sentences on the story mountain. 1 2 3 4 5 6 I walked through a forest . I saw a bear. I felt I was being watched. ... ...
