（新教材）人教版（2019）高中英语必修二Unit 2 Wildlife ProtectionReading and Thinking课件.pptx

1、Reading and thinking Topic:Learn about protecting endangered animals Whats your first impression of Tibetan Antelope? Height: 75-85 cm Weight: 30-60 kg Average life: 8 years Main habitat: live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang and Qinghai The Changtang National Nature Reserve It was set up in 1990s.

2、It is the worlds second largest nature reserve as well as habitat for many endangered species. Changtang National Nature Reserve is a wildlife paradise and home to a variety of wildlife species such as Tibetan wild , Tibetan wild and black-necked . Para1 1. What can we infer from the phrase “mountai

3、ns disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch”? The mountain is extremely high. Para2-4 1. What was the authors first impression to Antelopes? 2.What happened to the Tibetan antelope in the 1980s and 1990s? Why? In the 1980s and 1990s the antelope population dropped by more than 50

4、%. Hunters made profits. Habitats became smaller. Discuss: What may cause the decline of wildlife? Many animals have been being killed for food ,for fur or for making medicine. The places where animals used to live have been destroyed.They can not find enough food and live alive here. Sometimes the

5、weather has changed and the animals cant adapt themselves to the new environment. Para 5 What did people do to help protect the Tibetan antelope? Volunteers watched over them day and night. Bridges and gates were added to let them move easily. Para 3-6 1.What qualities does Zhaxi have? Where can we

6、find the evidence to support these? Hard-working, responsible and loving nature. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. 2. How do you understand the sentence “Were not trying to save the animals. Actually, were trying to save ourselves”? “

7、Actually, were trying to save ourselves.” There are no lonely islands in the world. Without those wild animals, the climate and ecosystem of Changtang will change fundamentally. As a land belonging to man, livestock and wildlife, Changtang will never be the same if we leave any party behind. Para 7

8、2. What is the writers main purpose in writing the text? To call on us to change our way of life and live in harmony with nature. 1. How does the writer feel about modern life? How do you know? The writer thinks the modern life goes against nature, because he says we must change the way we live. Aft

9、er a days observation, what does the author think about the future? In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, but if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only whe

10、n we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet. More can be done in the future. Do you agree? What do you think we should do or change? Without wild animals on the earth,what would happen on the earth? Without wild animals on the earth, we would n

11、ever hear their sounds. we would only picture them in our mind. We are expected to have a greener lifestyle to reduce pollution. We should stop buying goods made from endangered animals. We need to realise that we are part of nature and can not separate from it. We should take our responsibilities t

12、o protect the wildlife and keep a balance between human beings and wildlife animals. Discuss: What should we do to protect the wildlife? a. Never purchase endangered animals products b. Protect environment c. Never kill endangered animals. d. Strengthen regulation e. Arouse awareness Prince William,

13、 David Beckham and Yao Ming are expressing their wishes as fathers. Design your own slogan When the buying stops, the killing can too. On December 20, 2013, the United Nations decided to declare March 3 as World Wildlife Day to raise peoples awareness of the worlds wildlife. World Wildlife Day is an

14、 opportunity to celebrate the beauty and diversity of wildlife and to learn more about the benefits of conservation.It is also a reminder of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime.Our actions will have a broad economic, environmental and social impact. Wildlife has high value an

15、d various contributions, including ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic contributions to sustainable development and human well-being. Conclusion and further thinking Maintenance(维护维护) of peace Humans constant efforts Objections(反对反对) t

16、o hurting Youths participation Respect for nature Appeal for awareness A Day in the Clouds Nation joint efforts H A R M O N Y Harmony Humans Wildlife Nature Planet Love Tibet The place with high altitude The paradise for the wildlife Sacred land The greatest of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. -Mahatma Gandhi Homework Make a poster to call on everyone to change our way of life and learn to live in harmony with nature.