Warming up、Pre-reading、Reading、Comprehending课堂实录

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2019-5-17 B9 Unit 3 Australia

Reading and discussing Task1：Read through the passage and try to write a follow-up. enclosure围地、围场

authority 当局、权威

barrier障碍

fence篱笆

A kangaroo kept getting out of his enclosure at the zoo. Knowing that he was a good jumper, the zoo authorities increased the height of the fence around him, but, the next morning, the kangaroo was out of his enclosure again. So the keepers solution was to build an even higher barrier. However, the next morning, the result was disappointing the kangaroo was not in his enclosure. The authorities, being desperate, increased the height of the fence again and again and it was soon over forty metres high. A camel in the next enclosure asked the kangaroo, “How high do you think they'll go?”

The kangaroo said, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Task 2: Answer the following questions. 1 How many poisonous snakes and how many poisonous spiders are there in Australia? Are they all capable of killing humans? 2 What effect do most jellyfish have on humans? What about box jellyfish? 3 How many kinds of shark are there in Australian waters? How many kinds are likely to attack humans？

4 What kind of crocodile has occasionally attacked a human?

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2019-5-17 Task3:In your group discuss the best ways to protect yourself from each of the dangerous animals in the reading passage. The following information will help you. 1.Saltwater crocodiles are found a long way from settlements only in the far north of Australia near rivers and waterholes. The are usually signs to warn people that crocodiles are in the area.Crocodiles stay hidden in the water or on the land close to water. 2.Spiders are usually found in dark, dry places, under stones or amongst rubbish, The poison is slow acting so there is plenty of time to get to the hospital. 3.Many beaches have shark nets to keep sharks away from swimmers. In hot weather,small planes fly along the coast looking out for sharks. If one is spotted, an alarm is sounded to warn people to get out of the water. 4. When

jellyfish are close to the beach,you usually find a few dead ones on the beach,vinegar can help relieve the sting of jellyfish.If a person has trouble breathing or becomes unconscious,they should be taken to hospital immediately. Task 4: In your group ,choose two animals from the reading passage and make posters to warn people about them.An example has been given to you. Posters: How to avoid_____ bites

When walking in long grass,________,_________,_______

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汉阳一中

高一英语组

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2019-5-17

If someone is unlucky enough to be bitten,____,____,____ Task5: Choose whether you want to agree or disagree with the statement and illustrate your reasons. Australia is a dangerous place to visit.

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