Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking(1)

1.Discussing—Look at the following pictures and answer the questions.

(1)What do you know about the animals in the picture?

The__animals__are__hunted__illegally__by__some__people.

(2)Why are these animals hunted?

Because__their__fur__or__skin__are__rare__and__hunters__can__make__money.

2.Predicting—Look at the pictures and the title on Page 16 and predict what the text is probably about.

The__text__is__probably__about__the__Tibetan__antelope.

1.First reading—Match the main idea of each part.

Part 1(Para.1－2)　　 A.The reason for Zhaxi saving animals.

Part 2(Para.3)        B.What I thought about wildlife protection.

Part 3(Para.4－6)     C.What we saw on the plain and my feeling about antelopes.

Part 4(Para.7)        D.The bad time for antelopes and the government’s protection programmes.

2.Second reading—Choose the best answer according to the text.

(1)Why did the author and his friends go to the Changtang National Nature Reserve?

A.To climb the mountains.　　　 B.To enjoy the beautiful scenery.

C.To watch Tibetan antelopes.  D.To catch the man who hunt antelopes.

(2)Some people hunt antelopes ________.

A.for their valuable fur

B.to protect other animals

C.because of their mass population

D.to practise their hunting skills

(3)What can be inferred from the last but one paragraph?

A.The Tibetan antelope species is still endangered.

B.The antelopes has been moved out of the reserve.

C.The government has stopped protecting antelopes.

D.The threats to the antelope still exist.

(4)What’s the author’s attitude towards the wildlife protection?

A.Unconcerned.  B.Positive.

C.Negative.  D.Unmentioned.

3.Third reading—Read the passage again and discuss the following questions.

(1)How can we change our ways of life to protect the planet?

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(2)What do you think of Zhaxi, the guide of the author?

Zhaxi is a ____________________ villager.

As a middle school student, what do you think you should do to protect wildlife?

阅读技巧点拨

如何理解句子的字面意义和隐含意义？

1.字面意义：根据所掌握的单词和短语的基本意义，通过直译法理解句子的字面意义。

2.隐含意义：根据上下文解释或说明推测；根据已有知识推测；根据文章大意推测。

语言现象感知

Ⅰ.单词理解

体会句中加黑词(语)的词性和含义

1.On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals.___

2.This is why we’re here—to observe Tibetan antelopes.___

3.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits.____

4. The antelope population has recovered...____

Ⅱ.词块积累

写出下列词块的含义

1.disappear into clouds____

2.be struck by their beauty_____

3.be reminded of the danger_____

4.place it under national protection______

5.watch over the antelopes______

6.keep them safe from attacks______

Ⅲ.句式欣赏

1.why引导表语从句

This is why we’re here—to observe Tibetan antelopes.

2.only＋状语(从句)置于句首，主句用部分倒装

Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.

A

Every summer, the Serengeti plains of Africa are worth visiting.Millions of wild animals begin their 1，800­mile journey northwards on their annual migratory (迁移的) route.

In the month of November, polar bears in their thousands cross the Canadian Arctic, as they head towards the ice sheets of Hudson Bay.The sea ice that forms every winter is the key to the bear’s managing to exist, for here they hunt for seals (海豹).

The Great Bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds, migrates each year across Europe and Asia to its wintering grounds.Unluckily, these and other migratory animals are in danger from human activity.

We have written several articles on climate change and the effect of rising ocean temperatures.Since 1979, ice sheets in the Arctic have gone down by 30 percent.What does this mean for polar bears? They are forced to stay on land for longer periods of time, which delays their search for food.As a result, bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they were.Besides, smaller bears also produce weaker babies, and their chances of survival are at risk.In the plains of Africa, migratory animals like gazelles are traveling long distances for food, just to avoid falling prey (牺牲品) to humans who hunt them.

In an unusual step, experts from 120 countries have agreed to protect 31 migratory mammals, fish and birds.The United Nation’s 11th annual Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was held in Quito, Ecuador.For the first time, 900 experts attended the conference, and the enthusiastic support shows the world is united in conservation (保护) efforts.

What does getting on a protected list mean? Countries that have signed the agreement will be required to pass laws locally and work with other countries that fall within the animal’s migratory path.Only one animal did not make the list.The African lion was rejected (拒绝) for lack of information of the countries where it lives.

【语篇解读】　本文是说明文。文章介绍了很多野生动物在迁徙途中遭受人类的捕杀或受到人类活动的影响导致数量急剧下降。专家们呼吁世界各国联合起来保护迁徙物种。

1.What can we learn from the passage?

A.The Great Bustard is one of the largest flying birds.

B.The weight of polar bears today is lighter than what it was.

C.In the 1970s, ice sheets went down by 30 percent.

D.120 experts have agreed to protect 21 migratory animals.

2.Why was the African lion not included in the list from the passage?

A.We don’t know which countries it lives in.

B.It isn’t a migratory animal.

C.Experts are not interested in this animal.

D.It is not traveling long distances for food.

3.The writer writes this passage aiming to ________.

A.let us know about the animals

B.prevent the rare animals from dying out

C.inform us of the effects of climate change

D.draw our attention to helping the migratory animals

4.All these factors have probably put the migratory animals in danger EXCEPT ________.

A.some human activities

B.the enthusiastic support from experts

C.rising ocean temperatures

D.climate change

B

As my dad unwrapped the new bicycle helmet(头盔)that I got him for his birthday, I realized that a number of people ride their bicycles every day without the protection of a helmet.

Due to cold winters across the country, riding has become increasingly dangerous as many roads have holes and are torn­up(磨损的).Not everyone realizes that there are laws requiring the wearing of helmets in many places.

Where I live, there has been a law in place since October 1, 1992 stating that cyclists of all ages are required to wear helmets.Unfortunately, accidents can happen to the best of riders.My dad has been a cyclist for many years, and he often rides around my county and to Rockland Lake State Park.

One afternoon, as he was just entering the park, he lost control of his bicycle and flew off and landed on a nearby patch of grass, breaking his helmet into pieces and losing consciousness(知觉).When he was just awakening, a lovely couple found him and brought him back to our house, where he attempted to recall the events leading up to his fall.Later that day, a CAT scan showed that he had a concussion (脑震荡).That evening, while my dad was showing me the pieces of his broken helmet, we__both__came__to__a__shocking__realization.

If he had not worn his helmet, he probably would have cracked his skull and perhaps died.Today, when my dad and I go out cycling, the wearing of our helmets is not even a question.Regardless of age, everyone should wear a helmet whenever they get on a bicycle.

5.In the writer’s opinion, why should people wear bicycle helmets?

A.Because a law requires them to do so.

B.Because many people like wearing bicycle helmets.

C.Because people have realized the importance of wearing helmets.

D.Because the conditions of roads are very poor and it is dangerous to ride on roads.

6.The underlined part “we both came to a shocking realization” in Paragraph 4 means “________”.

A.we understood how lucky the dad was to have worn a helmet

B.we were shocked to see the broken helmet

C.we realized that young people needn’t wear helmets

D.only old people should wear helmets

7.From the accident that happened to the writer’s dad, we can infer that ________.

A.the cyclists should follow the law

B.his dad was not worried about this accident

C.it is necessary for cyclists to wear helmets

D.everyone should care about life