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课件网) Australia What is your impression towards Australia? It is very …… There are a lot of …… Australia’s ? Creatures Kangaroo Koala Wombat sheep Dear Hui, I am glad to receive your invitation for the camping trip. But I am really nervous about this. I’ve heard that the wild creatures in Australia are quite dangerous. Most of them are poisonous, even some of them will kill human. But I know Australia is such a beautiful country with lots of wonderful sights. I don’t know how to decide, what do you think? Best wishes, Yuting Australia’s Creatures ? Kangaroo Spider Jellyfish Shark Crocodile Snake Australia’s Creatures Dangerous Skimming How many dangerous creatures are mentioned in the passage? What are they? What do they use to attack others? snake spider shark jellyfish crocodile venom/poison wide mouths and sharp teeth name total number number of dangerous kinds possible results caused by the majority worst results snake spider shark jellyfish crocodile more than 170 approximately 2000 160 not mentioned 2 115 a few 2 or 3 not mentioned 1 kill or paralyze small creatures no effect or mild sickness harmless cause severe pain not mentioned kill humans kill humans kill humans kill humans kill humans recent reported deaths 3 none 3 3 2 Scanning Read Para 6 and all these data below, why don’t we say Australia is an unsafe place to live in or visit? Read the passage again, discuss with desk mate, and fill in the blanks.(3 mins) Scanning A fixed image, a tendency to?prefer?one thing to another discussing Australia is home to more than 170 different kinds of snake and 115 of these are poisonous. In fact, Australia has more kinds of venomous snake than any other country in the world. A few varieties, however, can kill humans, so it is just as well that snakes are very shy and …… from jellyfish stings and about the same number from snakebites. How to avoid bias and protect yourself? Luckily, the poison of most snakes can kill or paralyze only small creatures. there have been only three deaths usually attack only if they are disturbed and feel threatened. Summary We admit that snake is a dangerous animal. 115 kinds of them are poisonous. And they can even kill humans. But the truth is, most snakebites only work on small creatures instead of humans. As long as you keep away from the snakes and avoid making them feel threatened, they won’t attack you. In recent years, only three deaths from snakebites are reported! How to avoid bias and protect yourself? Truth Protection methods Truth Summary discussion Discuss in pairs (3 mins) . Summarize the TRUTH and the PROTECTION METHODS for each of the dangerous animals. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Pay attention to conjunctions and adverbs in the passage: while, only, usually, however, if…… Writing You need to Show your opinion- for or against the trip. List reasons that are supporting your point of view. Express your wish to her. Write a re ... ...
