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课件网) Integration Unit 7 The natural world 八年级上册 Revision Coral reefs are lovely. Fish can easily find shelter in coral reefs. Pollution can have a deadly effect on coral reefs … Describe the coral reefs using some words with the suffix -ly. Lead-in Where do you think they live In the wild./In nature reserves./… Before reading—Prediction What is the article about It’s about Zhalong Nature Reserve. While reading Listen to & Read the article in Part A and complete the table below. Zhalong Nature Reserve Position In Heilongjiang Province in the (1)_____ of China Importance It’s one of the world’s most important wetlands. Problems Some people want to make the wetlands (2)_____ in order to make more space for farms and buildings. This will lead to (3)_____ space for wildlife. If fishermen keep (4)_____there, the birds will not have enough food to eat. Solutions Now the Chinese government has made laws to (5)_____ all these things there. north-east smaller less fishing prevent Post-reading Read the article again and answer the following questions. 1. Why is Zhalong an important place for birds Because it provides food and cover for them. Many birds live in Zhalong all year round, while some go there only for a short stay. 2. What other actions can we take to help protect wetlands We shouldn’t let harmful waste get into wetlands. What’s more, we can encourage eco-tourism and help people understand why wetlands are important. Before listening ——— Prediction 1. What is Daniel listening to He is listening to a talk about a wetland. 2. What can we learn about from the talk We can learn about the position, area and formation of the wetland, and the wildlife in the wetland. Listening Listen to the recording and finish Part B1 on page 101. Before listening 1. What is Daniel listening to He is listening to a talk by an environmental expert about how to protect wetlands. 2. What information can we get from the talk We can learn about two main problems the wetlands face and what governments and local communities are doing to help solve those problems. Listening Listen to the recording and finish Part B2 on page 102. farms and buildings harm the plants building tourists do no harm pollution careful wetland trees Post-listening Finish Part B3 on page 102. protect building do no harm birds cranes volunteer groups careful ecosystem Speaking Listen to Daniel and Amy’s conversation and answer the following question. How many different ways are mentioned to help protect forests Four. Speaking Read Daniel and Amy’s conversation and complete the table below. Ways to protect forests Reasons Don’t (1)_____ in forests. Rubbish causes pollution and (4)_____ the ecosystem in forests. Work with a (2)_____. Take our own (3)_____ when eating out. (5)_____ people to protect forests and show people different ways to save forests. (6)_____ are useful tools to keep forests safe. throw rubbish clean-up group ... ...
