浙江省永嘉县九级英语全册《Unit15 We are trying to save the manatees》课件 人教新目标版.pptVIP

Unit 15 We’re trying to save the manatees! Section A cheetahs * elephants * kangaroos * manatees * polar bears * chimpanzees * gentle furry enormous playful noisy shy aggressive gray fast spotted enormous gray playful fast noisy playful gentle shy spotted fast aggressive furry * I am like this animal because I am strong and intelligent. I like water, and I like to eat vegetables. You’re like an elephant. No. You’re like a manatee. Yes. * enormous gray playful fast noisy playful gentle shy spotted fast aggressive furry * endangered mangrove swamps habitat aquatic feed the place where something lives b. there aren’t very many of them c. underwater plants and vegetation d. a place where trees grow in water * Kind of animal Numbers Habitat Reason why they are endangered Description manatee 2,500 in the US water under trees in mangrove swamps swamps polluted, not enough food large, three meters long, weighs 1,000 pounds * How big are manatees? They’re about 10 feet long and they weigh about 1,000 pounds. * Do you think they are happy? * Do you think zoos are good for animals? * Dear Editor, I am writing to say that I am against building a new zoo in our town. Zoos are terrible places for animals to live. I’ve visited a lot of zoos in my life, and I have never seen one I liked or one that was suitable for animals to live in. Just last week, I visited a zoo and couldn’t believe what I saw. The animals are kept in tiny cages and can hardly move at all. And they are only given food once a day. I this a good way for animals to live? I don’t think so. Sincerely, Disgusted * The zoos provide homes for many endangered animals. * Zoos are like living textbooks for young people. Help to educate the public about caring for them. * Dear Editor, I visited our zoo yesterday and I was very surprised to find hardly anyone there. Zo