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1、Unit 4Reading and listeningReading and listeningDISCUSSING 1.In pairs discuss the possible reasons for the disappearance of dinosaurs. Think about what is mentioned in the text, and any other reasons there may be.2.Before listening to the dodos story, try to predict in pairs how it might have become
2、 extinct.LISTEN TO THE TAPE AND CHOOSE THE SENTENCE WHICH GIVES THE MAIN IDEA OF THE STORY. SAY WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE OTHER THREE. 1. This story is about how foolish the dodo was. It is not fair to blame the dodo for his disappearance.2. This story is about how the dodo became extinct. 3. This stor
3、y is about how the dodo and Man became friends. This one only explains half the story. The dodo and Man did become friends but only because man wanted to kill all the dodos as easily as possible.4. This story is about how the other birds and animals tried to save the dodo.This one is wrong because t
4、he other animals and birds did not do much to save the dodo. They warned him but did not help him.LISTEN TO THE TAPE AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE. 1. The dodo is _. 2. He wants to believe that Man is telling the truth because _.3. He didnt realize who had killed many of hi
5、s friends until_ .friendly he thinks man is friendlyhe saw how his friend was killed by Man.Unit 4Reading and listeningReading and listeningSpeakingSpeakingIn pairs choose another endangered animal which you know about. Analyze why this animal is endangered. Is it being hunted and killed? Does it no
6、t have enough food? Is it because its habitat is being threatened?IntentionPurposeIm going toto help/ saveI intend/mean/plan to to protect fromI will so thatI feel likein order to Id like tobut do Im ready toto teach them a lessonId rather notto punish those who do harm to wildlife.WRITING Write a l
7、etter to WWF based on what you have discussed, asking them to help you save your endangered animal. All letters have a start and ending.WRITING FormalInformalStarts DearHi, My dear, Dearest, Endings Yours sincerely, Sincerely, Yours truly, Yours faithfully,Love,Cheers, Regards, Best whishes, Yours,
8、Step 1 : Collect your ideas for the letter and write down as notes.Step 2: Begin your letter like this:Dear WWF, I live on an island near Step 3: Finish the letter by writing : Yours sincerely. (your name)Step 4: Check your writing and share your ideas with the class by reading them aloud.Formal sta
9、rt to the letterBodyFormal ending to the letterSAMPLE LETTER TO WWFDear WWF,My friend, Chen Ting, and I have been doing some research on endangered animals. We found that the habitat of polar bears is disappearing because the ice at the North Pole is getting warmer. I worry that when is disappears a
10、ltogether, there will be nowhere for the polar bears to live. First, I suggest we are very careful with the energy we use. Global warming happens because we are putting too much carbon dioxide into the air. One of the ways we do this is by driving everywhere by car. So I suggest we think carefully b
11、efore using our cars unnecessarily,. Second, instead of using our cars we should think about traveling by bus or by train. These forms of transport are more environmentally friendly and do not put so much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Third, we can join WWF which is fighting to save the habitat of the polar bear. We can raise money to help them by making and selling cakes, selling crafts or giving talent shows and charging money for our parents to watch. I hope you will support us in our fight to save the home of the Polar Bears. Yours sincerely Wu Xiao XingBye-bye!
