新探索研究生英语（基础级）读写教程U4课件_AW.pptxVIP

Learning objectivesinfer reasons for changesuse vocabulary for describing graphsuse present perfect progressive0102write a summary describing and comparing trends in animal populations shown on a graph and inferring reasons for the changes03CONTENTSUnit reviewReview check1Writing skillWriting modelWriting taskLanguage for writingAcademicWriting2OrientationUnit writing taskYou are going to write a short summary in response to the prompt:This graph compares trends in animal populations. Write a summary describing the trends and give reasons for the changes.Academic writingAcademic writingRead the essay prompt. Look at the graph and think about the questions.Writing model“This graph compares trends in animal populations. Write a summary describing the trends and give reasons for the changes.”Essay promptWhat is the graph comparing?Which changes are slight and which ones are substantial?What possibly contributes to the changes?Academic writingAcademic writingWriting modelWhat is the graph comparing?The graph compares the animal populations in in the Royal National Park between 1960 and 2020.Essay promptAcademic writingAcademic writingWriting modelWhich changes are slight and which ones are substantial?The change of the vulture number is substantial, and the change of fox and dragonfly numbers is slight.Essay promptAcademic writingAcademic writingWriting modelWhat possibly contributes to the changes?Overall, most animal populations have been declining over recent years, possibly as a result of human activities. Vulture numbers decreased dramatically between 1980 and 2020 perhaps due to a fall in animal numbers in the region as a whole.Essay promptAcademic writingAcademic writingTask 1Writing modelUnderline the expressions describing the changes.Model analysisAcademic writingAcademic writingTask 2Writing modelWhat do you think might be the main cause of the growth and decline of each animal below? Compare your ideas with a partner.1. wild dog 2. zebra 3. rhino 5. lion