Project Unit 1 Producing a TV show

Many animals are of great help to our daily lives or make great contributions to the development of science and technology.

However, some animals will cause trouble or danger to us in some situations.

Danger in the water

Shark attacks

What do you know about sharks? Most of them have a weak sense of ______ but a strong sense of ______. Sharks must keep __________ so that they will sink. sightsmell swimming

Fast Reading Do all the sharks attack human beings? Are many people attacked by sharks every year? Why is the number of shark attacks increasing?

Para 1 Great white shark Tiger shark Bull shark three fierce sharks

Three types of shark attacks Mistake you for a fish Push and bite Wait for you to swim by and attack suddenly Four tips Four tips on how to avoid being attacked by sharks. Para.2 Para 3

Para.4 Para.5 Three tips on what to do if a shark attacks. Do not be frightened by sharks.

The wonderful world of pigeons

Read and discuss 1.Why did the officer write a message in the story? 2.By what means was the message sent? 3.How do pigeons find their way?

1.Why does the officer write a message in the story? Because hundreds of enemy soldiers rush towards them and he wants to get help.

2. By what means is the message sent? The officer writes a message on a piece of paper. He rolls up the paper and puts it into a small case and then reaches into a cage and gets a bird. Attaching the message to its leg, he sets the bird loose. The bird is a pigeon.

3. How do pigeons find their way? Pigeons appear to have a compass inside them that tells them which way is north. They also appear to use their sight and even their sense of smell to tell them which way they should go.

Producing a TV show about how an animal uses its senses.

Planning Work in groups of four to discuss and choose which animal you would like to focus on, and then write down the name of the animal and one of its unique senses. Each of you can be responsible for researching information about one aspect of the animal.

Aspects you can cover Food Habitat Size Unique sense Animal behaviour …

Preparing You may go to a zoo, watch an animal documentary, read some books or surf the Internet to get the information you need. While you are doing such things, you need to take notes. You will get together to discuss what should included in your show. You will make a list which focuses on how the animal uses its senses and think about how to present the information.

Producing You each work on a different part of the TV show. When the different parts are put together, read the writing carefully, correct the mistakes and add some new ideas.

Language Points likely adj. 很可能的, 有希望的 sb. be likely to do sth. 可能 …… It’s (very/ most) likely that … 他很有可能会赢这场比赛. He’s likely to win the game. 很可能他现在遇到麻烦了。 It is very likely that he’s in trouble now. 这项工作他似乎是最合适的人. He seems the most likely person for the job.

be fit to do sth. 适合干某事 这鞋不适合穿. The shoes are not fit to wear. be fit for 适合, 胜任, 合格 这食物对你的客人来说不合适。 This food is not fit for your visitors.

Hit the shark on the nose. 打在鲨鱼的鼻子上。 这是一种动词 + 宾语 + by (on, in) + the + 身体部位等的结构， 此种类型常用的动词有： catch, pull, shake, seize, hit, take, beat … Suddenly, he took me by the hand. 突然他抓住了我的手。 The ball hit the headmaster on the head. 球打在校长的头上。

为了避免失败，我们不得不更加努力学习。 In order to avoid failure, we had to work harder. 你应该避免提到任何可能使她伤心的事。 You should avoid mentioning anything that may make her sad. avoid sth./doing sth.

It is/was … that/who … （强调句型） 1. It was on Monday night that all this happened. 所有这一切发生在周一晚上。 2. It is me who he blamed. 他怪的人是我。 3. It was when she was about to go out that the telephone rang. 她正打算走的时候电话响了。 注意：被强调部分不能是谓语。

Homework Do part A1 and A2 on page 90 in workbook. Review words and phrases in this unit.

Three tips Three tips to help if a shark attack you Keep calm. Do not panic. Hit the shark on the nose with your fist. Stick your finger in the shark’s eye.

Four pieces of advice Four pieces of advice to avoid shark attacks: Don’t swim in the dark. Don’t go swimming in the ocean if you have a fresh wound. Don’t wear bright clothing or jewellery. Stay in groups.

Presenting Each group will take turns presenting your TV show to the class by showing your work and narrating. Have a discussion to decide which group’s TV show is the best, and who is the best storyteller.