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《选修七 Unit 21 Human Biology (5) -Lesson 3 Epidemics Explained-Reading》学习任务单 【学习目标】 By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to: 1. identify the missing paragraphs of a passage; 2. retell the epidemics mentioned with the help of your timeline, form or mind-map; 3. summarize the characteristics of epidemics in the passage; 4. express your opinion on how human beings can get prepared for the next epidemic. 【课前预习任务】 Read the vocabulary of this lesson. 【课上学习任务】 Pre-reading Which of these diseases can be epidemics? AIDS; cancer; headache; heart disease; flu; stomachache While-reading 1st reading: Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions: What epidemics are mentioned in the passage? What aspects of epidemics are introduced? 2nd reading: Read carefully and match the five (A-E) paragraphs with gaps in the text using the reading strategies on P38. Para. 3 Para. 5 Para. 8 Para. 10 Para. 12 3rd reading: read carefully and write down the details of different epidemics by using a timeline, a form or a mind-map. 4th reading: Read a fourth time and answer the following questions: Why is it important to talk about the epidemics throughout history? According to the author, what can people do to prevent epidemics in the future? Post-reading Task 1:Voice your opinion: What do you think we can do to get ready for future epidemics? Task 2: Watch a video clip from Bill Gates’ speech and answer the questions: Does Bill Gates think we are ready for the next epidemic? How do you know that? What are his suggestions on how to get ready for the next epidemic? Task 3: Your school will hold an English Speech Contest on the topic of epidemics. Make a speech on what human beings can do to get prepared for the next epidemic. 【课后作业】 1. Retell the passage. 2. Make a poster about epidemics.