(
课件网) Unit 13 We're trying to save the earth! Section A 3a--3b industry reusable transportation cruel ecosystem afford take part in fin harmful scientific law shark chain Review Do you know the meaning of the words While-reading (fast reading) Read the passage and complete the fact sheet in 3a. (P99) Number of sharks caught and traded every year Numbers of some kinds of sharks have fallen in the last 20 to 30 years How government can help Two environmental groups against “finning” around 70 million Para. 2 Para. 2 over 90 percent Para. 3 WildAid and the WWF develop laws Para. 3 Number of sharks caught and traded every year How governments can help Two environmental groups which are against “finning” around 70 million develop laws to stop the sale of shark fins WildAid and the WWF 3a Read the passage about sharks and complete the fact sheet below. A.培养 B.壮大 C.完善 1. What do people do against finning 2. What's the result of killing sharks Careful reading Read paragraph 1. Many have heard of shark fin soup. This famous and expensive dish is especially popular in southern China. But do you realize that you’re killing a whole shark each time you enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup hear of 听说 hear from 收到某人的信 be popular in… 在……地区受欢迎 What do you know about sharks They live in the ocean. They are the strongest and the most dangerous animal in the ocean. Sharks are at the top of the food chain. Pre-reading Careful reading Read paragraph 2. When people catch sharks, they cut off their fins and throw the shark back into the ocean. This is not only cruel but also harmful to the environment. Without a fin, a shark can no longer swim and slowly dies. cut off 切断 cut down 砍倒；减少 not only…, but also… 不仅，而且 就近原则 be cruel to sb. 虐待某人 Be harmful to sb. 对某人有害 = not any longer 不再…… the food chain at the top of the food chain Many people think that sharks are too strong to be endangered, but they are wrong. Save the sharks ! What’s the main idea of the article A. Some kinds of fish in the ocean B.The sharks are endangered in the world. C.Shark’s fin soup is famous and expensive. A:in great danger B:dangerous Whole-reading (Predicting) Saving sharks means saving ourselves ! How can we help to save them Read the passage quickly. What is the main idea of each paragraph Please underline the key phrases or sentences. Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Reason for killing sharks Results of killing sharks Action to stop killing sharks 阅读技能：skimming While-reading (fast reading) 1. Many people do not realize they are killing a whole shark _____ they enjoy a bowl of shark fin soup. 2. Sharks are at the top of the food chain, _____ if their numbers drop, the ocean’s ecosystem will be in danger. 3. Many think that sharks are too strong to be endangered, _____ they are wrong. Read the passage again and fill in the blanks with the words in the box. when so but 3b so although if ... ...
