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课件网) Period 2 Reading and Thinking Unit 2 Wildlife Protection Learning aims 1. To talk about the protection of endangered animals. 2. To learn the main idea of the text. 3. To identify literal and implied meaning. 4. To learn useful language points. Leading-in What do you know about Tibetan antelope Height: 75-85 cm Weight: 30-60 kg Average life: 8 years Main habitat: live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai The Qiangtang National Nature Reserve It is in western China and covers an area of about 120,000 square miles. It was created to protect the area and the wildlife that live there. The wool can be made into luxury shahtoosh (Persian for ‘king of wools’), which can be sold more than $15,000! They have the finest and warmest hair in the animal kingdom. So more and more poachers appeared. The killings made the Tibetan antelopes at the risk of extinction. The Tibetan antelope was an endangered animal, but because of human’s protection, its population has recovered. Look at the picture below. What do you think the text is about Possible answer: The picture is of a young or an adult Tibetan antelope. so the text must be about them. Now,let's read the text to learn more about Tibetan antelope. Task 1.Read the text quickly and then tick the information mentioned in the text. The Tibetan antelope's average life is 8 years. Tibetan antelopes are being hunted, illegally, for their valuable fur. Tibetan antelopes have the finest and warmest hair in the animal kingdom. The antelope population has recovered. The Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list. √ √ √ Reading Comprehension Things the author sees Things the author hears Things the author feels or thinks Travel experience Beauty Para.1-2 Threats Para.3-4 measuresPara.5-6 harmony Para.7 3. What is the structure of this passage Read para 1&2 and find out the answers. ②They are animals. what？ ① Tibetan antelope live on the , moving slowly across the green grass. Tibetan antelopes ③They have fur. Part 1. Things the author sees plains graceful valuable mountains Snow-covered Part 2. Things the author hears Read para 3&4 and find out the reasons. Hunters antelopes to make . Built and . were shooting profits roads railways population: habitats: Reasons dropped by became 50% smaller Read para 5&6 and find out the answers. ① government ② Zhaxi and other volunteers ③ bridges and gates placed antelopes under national protection. watched over antelopes day and night. added to let them move easily and keep them safe. Some measures were taken. population: recovered antelope was removed from the endangered species list results Part 2. Things the author hears In the evening, how does the writer reflect on the day’s observation We must change our way of life to exist in harmony with nature. Part 3. Things the author feels or thinks Read para 7 and find out the answers. The passage mainly talks about the Tibetan ante ... ...
