1. Revision: M2 U4 Wildlife Protection

2. It is a kind of species that is in danger.
Guessing Game
Replace the expressions in red with other words or phrases.
What animal is it?
It is a kind of species that is in danger.
A large number of them were hunted by people for their fur, so their number has become smaller.
Its number is no more than 40 in the wild. As a result, it is in danger of disappearing.
It is also called “the Tiger of China” whose living places are in South China.
endangered.
decreased.
dying out/ extinction.
habitats

3. A large number of nature r_______ are being destroyed.
Problems that animals are facing
Many people are doing h____ to endangered animals, for instance, killing them for food or drugs.
Too much h______ has resulted in the rapid fall of a large variety of animals.
A large number of nature r_______ are being destroyed.
The construction of many factories has led to the l___ of bamboo growing areas.
arm
unting
eserves
oss

4. voice of animals Fill in the blanks with right forms
We are in danger because the trade of tiger skins is a _____ to (threaten) our lives. We wish we could live in peace with nature.
threat
People don’t _________ (appreciation) the importance of forests. They are destroying our habitats by cutting down trees, which _____ (effect) our lives.
appreciate
affects
Our fur and wool are being used to make sweaters. As a result, we are being killed without mercy. Please protect us from _____________ (hunt). Our future depends on how you _______ (response).
being hunted
respond

5. People don’t appreciate the importance of the forest.
Learn to use
appreciate
People don’t appreciate the importance of the forest.
A. You can’t fully appreciate foreign novels in translation.
B. They deeply appreciated his kindness.
C. We didn’t appreciate that he was seriously ill. 欣赏 感激
意识到
高考链接
We must ______ several new teachers at once to the Sichuan mountain school after the 5.12 earthquake. (2009 江苏启东模拟)
A. appreciate B. appoint C. appeal D. approach
接近 (n& v)
方法 （n.）
委派，任命
呼吁(n& vi)

6. The future depends on the way how humans respond.
Learn to use
respond
The future depends on the way how humans respond.
When I asked her to marry me, she didn’t _________at first. In other words, there was no _________ at all. After I persuaded her of my great sense of ______________as well as honesty. Much to my relief, she agreed.
respond
response
responsibility
杰克对你的建议有什么反应？(respond)
人们对保护动物的呼吁作出了积极回应。(response)
How did Jack respond to your suggestion?
People made a positive response to the appeal for wildlife protection.

7. Response from scientists
in peace, as a result, pay attention to, in danger,
protect…from, come into being，die out, according to
According to
___________ scientists, many natural reserves for animals are being destroyed. _________, various kinds of wild animals are either _________ or _________. Scientists believe human beings can’t survive without animals so they appeal to people to ______________ the animal welfare and ______ them _____ being killed or hunted. Besides, they argue that it is probable for animals and human beings to co-exist __________. As one scientist said, we want to know how the world _______________, but we don’t want to know how it will come to an end.
As a result
in danger
dying out
pay attention to
protect from
in peace
came into being

8. Response from Daisy
Correct the ten mistakes
With magical carpet, I was able to see an antelope looks sad in Tibet. Feeling depressing, I flew to Zimbabwe, which I found an elephant that was being proper protected. When he asked whether I would like to take photos with him, I burst out laughter. Then I arrived in a thick rainforest. A monkey was rubbing him with a certain kind of insect which contained powerful drugs that have effect on mosquitoes. He advised us to pay more attention to protect rainforests, “No rainforests, no animal!” It’s high time that we take actions to protect the animals in danger.
looking a
depressed
where
properly
into
himself
animals
protecting
took

9. What to do? “We should do something before it is too late!”
Response from super stars
“We should do something before it is too late!”
What to do?

10. We should appeal to people to stop buying wildlife products.
Give advice without just saying “We should/ will/ can…”
Response from us
We should appeal to people to stop buying wildlife products.
We should set up nature reserves where wild animals can live in peace with nature.
We should arouse public awareness through media.
The government should establish laws to stop hunting.
The government should punish those who hunt wild animals.
be expected/ supposed to
be advised to
It is of great importance to
It makes sense to
It is advisable to
It’s a good idea to

11. Dear friends, Letter of proposal: Wildlife Protection
Part 1: describe the severe situation
Part 2: give some effective solutions
Part 3: appeal with a powerful ending
Try to use:
endangered, hunt, decrease, threaten , appreciate, affect, respond, habitat, fur, reserve, loss…
die out, pay attention to, protect…from, in danger, in relief, in peace, according to …

12. Powerful sentences to end a letter of proposal!
Through our joint efforts, I am sure, animals can have access to a brighter future on this planet.
Join us! Many hands make light work!
Together, we can make a difference!
Every little contribution counts.

13. Homework
Polish your writing