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课件网) Developing ideas Writing an animal fact file Writing an animal fact file What have we learned about the description of the monarch and the bears Beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings . These huge, strong animals can live for 30 years. Despite a weight of up to 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed of 64 kilometers per hour and are also excellent swimmers. Writing an animal fact file What does the red-crowned crane look like It has white feathers except for some black one on its face, neck and wings. It also has bright red skin on the top of its head. Where can you find it It can be found in China, Russia, Mongolia, Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Where does it migrate to It migrates to east-central China when the weather gets cold. What does it eat It eats fish, snails and water plants. What symbolic meaning does the red-crowned crane have in Chinese culture It has a symbolic meaning of long life and good luck in Chinese culture. Writing an animal fact file Useful Expressions It is… tall. It gets its name from… Its unique feature is… Its food includes… It is a symbol of… Writing an animal fact file Animal Appearance Habitat Migration Diet Other information Writing an animal fact file Animal the Giant panda Appearance 120cm to 180 cm in height 80kg to 120kg nearly all snowy white feathers, except for some black ones round furry face with black ears and dark circles Habitat China Diet bamboo Other information national treasure; a symbol of WWF( World Wild Fund for Nature) Habits of the time for sleeping, another half for eating good at climbing trees; Writing an animal fact file A possible version: The Siberian crane is also known as the snow crane. It is about 140 cm in height, generally shorter than the red-crowned crane. Its feathers are nearly all snowy white except for some black ones that are only visible in flight. Its featherless face is reddish in colour. The Siberian crane is usually found in East Asia, where its numbers are known as the eastern populations. These migrate to China in winter. Other much smaller populations migrate to Iran in winter. The snow crane has a good and diverse appetite, including fish, insects, the roots and tubers of water plants and so on. In Chinese culture, the snow crane is a symbol of elegance, purity, good fortune and long life. Writing an animal fact file Share your animal fact file with the class.
