任教新课标高中英语必修二unit4 教学课件Using language.ppt

Detailed reading: True or false There were many different kinds of dinosaur and all of them have been found in China. Not long ago, a rare new species of bird-like dinosaur was discovered in Henan Province. For reference The sudden mass extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs, which occurred around 65 million years ago, is one of the most intriguing mysteries in paleontology (古生物学). The nature of the event that caused this mass extinction has been extensively studied since the 1970s. At present, several related theories are broadly supported by paleontologists: In pairs choose another endangered animal which you know about. Analyse why this animal is endangered. over hunted lack of food habitat is being threatened For example Everyone shares a responsibility in helping to save endangered animals that live on Earth. Here are some ways we can help all wildlife: Homework 1. Review the words and expressions we’ve learned. 2. Finish the exercises on the Workbook. However, I began to wonder why several of my dodo friends had disappeared. Then the number of our species began to decrease quickly. I was so worried that I asked the other animals and they all told me, “Your friends are being killed and eaten by Man while you are hunting for food.” Had Man eaten them? I couldn’t believe it! When I asked Man directly, he seemed surprised. “I haven’t seen the other dodos either.” he said. “Maybe someone else killed them.” I believed him but when more dodos disappeared I set a trap. I went off as if I was going to hunt but instead I hid in the forest and waited. Sure enough Man came along. He ran after the last of my dodo friends and killed her. I felt so angry that I rushed out of my hiding place and straight at Man’s spear. He killed me too. After that there were no more dodos in the world. So my motto is: be careful who you trust. White Rhino Polar bear Reason for problem Habitat Animal North Pole Africa Warming of the seas means it is l