英语人教版 (2019)Unit 2 Iconic Attractions学案

Learning guidance

Tests

Before class

预习检测

一、What is the text type of the passage?

A. Narration. (记叙文)                           B. Argumentative essay. (议论文)

C. Expository writing. (说明文)            D. Practical writing. (应用文)

二、Choose the best answer according to the text.

1.What is special about the kangaroo?

A.It has a wide distribution in Australia.

B.It can survive in a difficult environment.

C.The baby kangaroo can learn to jump.

D.It can’t walk backwards.

2.What do we know about the Tasmanian devils?

A.They look very cute.

B.It is against the law to touch them.

C.They make loud noises when fighting or eating.

D.They often attack people near them.

3.Which of the animals can seldom be seen in the daytime?

A.The Koala.

B.The kangaroo.

C.The Tasmanian devil.

D.The duck-billed platypus.

4.How do duck-billed platypuses find food?

A.By using their sense of sight.

B.By using their sense of smell.

C.By using their sense of touch.

D.By using electrical sensors.

Lead-in

Look and say：

Have you ever seen these animals? Can you fill the KWL table about them?

1.What’s the main idea of this passage?

2. Fill in the blanks.

Scanning for details

Task 1 Read part 1 carefully and finish the following tasks.

Task 2 Read part 2 carefully and finish the following tasks.

Q1:What do koalas spend most of their time doing?

Q2:Why has the government made it against the law to handle koalas?

Task 3 Read part 3 carefully and finish the following tasks.

Q1:What two things about Tasmanian devils can bother people most?

Q2:What do Tasmanian devils like to eat?

Step Three Post-reading

Task4  Read part 4 carefully and finish the following tasks.

Writing

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Dear Jim，___________________________________________________________________________________________

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知识链接（reading and enjoying video to know more about the Iconic animals in China ）

Milu deer

     Have you ever heard of the milu deer? It is commonly called “Sibuxiang” in China as it partly shares physical characteristics with four animals: horse, deer, cattle and donkey (驴).

    It is a kind of giant grass-eating animal. The adult male milu deer can weigh as much as 250 kilograms, be as tall as 1.3 meters and as long as two meters. They live together and also feed on the soft parts of trees. The milu deer is an endangered animal. In China, it represents good fortune. The history of the milu deer is a dramatic species-survival story. Before they disappeared in China, some were taken to Britain and survived. Luckily, in 1983 the first milu deer was returned to the Nanhaizi Milu Park 20 kilometers south of Beijing, where they are being well protected and cared for. Now the number of the milu deer is increasing steadily.

Panda

   When talking about iconic animals in China, the first thing that comes to my mind is definitely the giant panda. 

   The panda is one of the rarest animals in the world. It is a large animal with black and white fur and lives in the mountains of China. People’s “black eyes” are compared to panda’s eyes. Looking quiet and lovely, it can actually be fierce (凶猛的). When it roars, the noise is like a train passing through a tunnel.  Do you know how much it loves bamboo? An adult panda eats 10-18 kilograms of bamboo each day. And it spends 12-16 hours a day finding and eating bamboo.    

   Serving as a peace ambassador, pandas have been sent to other countries as gifts, where they have received a warm welcome.

The Red-crowned Crane

   In China, the red-crowned crane is regarded a very special animal. This graceful creature has white feathers and long legs. As their name implies, they also have a red crown on their head.

   In traditional Chinese paintings, the cranes are often shown standing on pine trees. But in reality, they mainly live in the wetlands, where they can have easy access to water creatures which they feed on. Apart from its elegant appearance, they are even more eye-catching when they are performing dances. They look exactly like ballet dancers!

   This bird is so cherished in Chinese culture. It is known as a symbol of luck, longevity(长寿) and loyalty. Its cultural meaning, along with its  beautiful and elegant posture, makes them unique.

The Iconic animal in China

The most iconic animal of China by far is the panda. These _________________ (濒危的生物) with their black and white markings almost _______________________ (看起来更像填充玩具) than real animals. This feeling is enhanced by the way the animals clumsily move about, ________ is sometimes humorous and cartoon-like. They live mostly in _____________________ (偏远的自然保护区) in Sichuan, China. While pandas today can and do eat almost anything, their ___________ (喜爱的食物) in their ________________ (野生森林栖息地) is bamboo.

As this food does not give them much nutrition, they have to eat almost constantly. Since it is regarded as the “_____________” (国宝), its image was chosen as the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Bing Dwen Dwen, the name of the mascot, is designed in the shape of an astronaut panda. Despite this, they have been known to____________ (袭击人类). While this is a very _____________ (罕见事件), it is a useful reminder that pandas are not cuddly toys but are wild animals and should not be approached in the wild.

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