2. MODULE 6

3. Fly

4. mosquito

5. grasshopper

6. dragonfly

7. butterfly

8. rabbit

9. cobra

10. antelope

11. wolf

12. elephant

13. Siberian tiger

14. lion

15. Puma

16. sea bear

17. crab

18. whale

19. ibis

20. seal

21. eagle

22. But today, they…….

24. Reading and comprehension 世纪金榜 ------P101 (C)

25. Match the words in the box with their meanings. conservation endangered extinct habitat reserve species struggle survival wild wildlife 1 a type of animal or plant ( ) 2 the place where an animal lives naturally ( ) 3 protection,especially of natural things ( ) 4 in danger ( ) 5 a fighter which lasts a long time ( ) species habitat conservation endangered struggle

26. 6 an area of land where animals are protected. ( ) 7 dead (for a species,not a single animal ) ( ) 8 continuing to live ( ) 9 living in a natural state,away from people ( ) 10 wild animals ( ) Match the words in the box with their meanings. reserve extinct survival habitat wildlife

27. 3 Look at the reasons why some animals are becom- ing extinct. Which is the most important? (1)They are killed for body parts or food. (2) People want them for pets. (3) People have moved into their natural habitat. (4) They are killed by pollution. (5) They are killed by climate change.

28. According to the passage, choose the title----- A : The Siberian Tiger B : The endangered Species C : The Giant Panda D : The Wildlife

29. Para 1--True or False 1, The most beautiful and rarest animal is the Siberian. 2, The Hunchun Nature Reserve is in the domain of China.

30. Para.2&3 True or False 1, The giant panda is facing extinction. 2, The symbol of the WWF is the Siberian tiger. 3, The number of extinct pandas is on the increase. 4, More than twelve thousand animal species are out of danger now.

31. What is the WWF?

37. Listening and fill in the branks. The WWF is the world’s largest organisation for nature conservation. The WWF was founded in the UK in 1)____. The initials, WWF,2)_____ World Wide Fund for Nature. Today the organization has branches in 3)___countries. It has thousands of volunteers and 4)____five million supporters. It has spent more than 5)______$1,000 million on 11,000 projects in 6)_____ countries.

38. Read Para2 and answer the questions. 1 What did the WWF become interest in ? 2 What does the WWF believe? 3 What did the WWF introduce into school?

39. According to para3,which is true? ( ) A---In 1995,the WWF set up its first office in Beijing. B---There are now over 30 working on the panda project. C ---They include work in energy,forests, and saving the panda. D--- Dr.George Shaller arrived to work with Chinese scientists on the panda project in 1980.

41. Activity 2 & 4 1)B 2)B 3)A 4)C 5)A 1) plateau 2) shawl 3) profit 4) herd 5) skin 6) ban 7) raid 8) confiscated 9) tough 10) co-operation

42. Vocabulary and Listening : 1 Complete the meaning with the words in the box. bird insect mammal reptile 1)A(n)______ is a small animal with six legs. Some have wings. 2) A(n) _______ is an animal which drinks its mother’s milk when it is young. 3) A(n) ______ has cold blood and lays eggs. 4) A(n) ______ has warm blood and lays eggs. insects mammal reptile bird

43. 2 Add some more words to each list. Bird InsectMammalReptile eagle hawk swan duck sparrow swallow kingfisher thrush gull butterfly fly wasp bee moth beetle wolf lion tiger panda deer fox mouse rat snake lizard gecko crocodile

44. Function :Expressing concern 1Read the example and choose the meaning of the underlined sentence. Example:There are still poachers who kill elephants. It’s really upsetting. a It is difficult to believe. b They frighten everybody. c I am very worried. ( c ) 2 Complete the sentences in your own words. Write about animals in danger.

45. Speaking : 1 Work in groups.Talk about an animal in danger. Follow these steps. 1)Decide which animal(s) to talk. 2) Identify the problem and express concern. 3) Think of ways to help the animal(s). If you like, use the following ideas : more laws more police more volunteers more information more reserves 2 Discuss your ideas with your partners.

46. Everyday English: Choose the correct meanings. 1 To keep an eye on something means ______. a) watch it carefully b) think about it 2A terrible din is ______. a) a loud noise b) a bright light 3If you go for someone you ______. a) visit them b) attack them 4It’s a pity means_____. a) I’m angry b) I’m sorry a a b b

47. Cultural Corner

48. Step One : Listening Listen to the tape and try to understand what the passage is about. Step Two :Reading Read the passage and answer the questions. 1 What is the WWF? 2 What is the aim of the organisation ? 3 When and where was it founded? 4 Who designed the famous panda logo ? 5 What has the WWF been doing since the 1980s?

49. Read the text again and tell the sentences are True or False. 1 The WWF was founded in Switzerland in the year 1961. 2 Peter Scott was both a painter and a naturalist. 3 At present the organisation has branches in 130 countries. 4 The WWF only pays attention to protecting wild animals in danger. 5 It was Dr George Shaller who set up an office of WWF in Beijing. 6 Saving the panda is one of the projects that the WWF is carrying out in China. ( F ) ( T ) ( F ) ( T )

50. Task: Making a survey of endangered species in China. 1 Work in groups.Choose an endangered animals and find out more about it. 2 Describe the animal and its habitat. 3 Explain why the animal is in danger. 4 Present your findings to the rest of the class.