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课件网) Period1 Listening and Speaking Unit 2 Wildlife Protection 英语 ① To know about the current situation and problems of wildlife at home and abroad. ② To understand the content of listening texts in terms of using visuals to predict content. ③ To talk with your peers about the living conditions and protection measures of wildlife in simple English. ④ To voice your opinions on how to participate in wildlife protection. Studying objectives: Key points: 1. To help students listen for the current situation and problems of wildlife at home and abroad. 2. To encourage students to express their opinions on wildlife protection. Difficult points: 1. To enable students to capture some detailed information in listening. 2. To enable students to talk with their peers about the living conditions and protection measures of wildlife. Studying key points and difficulties: Look and discuss about the opening page. Questions: 1.What do you think of when you see this photo When I see this photo I think of Africa and all the amazing animals that live there. 2.How much do you know about elephants Elephants' large ears help them to hear and make them look larger when they are in danger. Their tusks are used for finding food and for protection. Their trunk is a versatile tool which they use for many things including breathing, smelling, picking things up and sucking up water. Lead-in Listening Before you listen,discuss these questions in pairs. 1.What message do these posters share The message these posters share is that wildlife is under threat. 2.Which one moves you the most Why Activity 1 Warming up Features of a poster: large pictures; concise and powerful words; use of figures of speech; careful designs and use of colors, types of characters/letters… Pay attention to the new words: rate: a measurement of the speed at which something happens mass: a large number of; huge; serious extinction: death of all its living members habitat: natural environment where animals live and grow aware: knowing or realising something Listening Activity 2 Prediction Our planet's _____ is dying out at an alarming rate. Between 150 and 200 species are becoming extinct every day. This mass extinction is caused by hunting, habitat_____ , and pollution. We must make people aware of the problem and help _____ the endangered wildlife before it's too late! wildlife loss protect Listening Activity 3 Listen to the first part and check your answers. 1.How did they feel when they saw the poster 2. Why are so many species dying out 3. What should people do then They felt scary and terrible. Because they are being hunted and killed. And there’s pollution and habitat loss. People should be more aware and help protect wildlife. Listening Activity 4 Listen to the first part again and answer the following questions. 1. How many elephants are killed on average every day 2. What did Prince William say about China A. China has made ... ...