初二16-17年第44期总第585期教案

Decision on climate (P2)

Pre-reading

What are causes of climate change?

Natural causes

Volcanic eruptions 火山爆发

Ocean current  海洋洋流

Earth orbit changes地球轨道变化

Human causes

Deforestation 森林砍伐

Man-made greenhouse gases

Carbon dioxide emissions 二氧化碳排放

Have you seen any movies about climate change?

While reading

Choose the answer:

1. When did Trump first state his intention to quit the Paris agreement?

A. On June 1.

B. Last month.

C. During the election.

D. When he took office.

2. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?

A. How the US joined the agreement.

B. Why the Paris agreement is important.

C. What the Paris agreement is.

D. What problem Earth is facing.

3. What is Macron’s attitude toward Trump’s decision?

A. He supports Trump’s decision.

B. He is against Trump’s decision.

C. He praises Trump for his decision.

D. He has no comment on Trump’s decision.

4. What can we tell from the story?

A. The US will start another Paris Agreement.

B. The Paris Agreement didn’t come into effect until 2017.

C. China will quit the agreement in the future.

D. Scientists warn that the US quitting the agreement is dangerous. 

Word in use

根据中文提示完成句子。

1. Whenever you ______ him, he always has an excuse.

  你批评他, 他总有说头儿.

2. He's not the sort of man who would ________ his word. 

  他不是那种不守信的人 。

3. We need to take _________ for looking after our own health.

  我们必须对自己的健康负责。

4. The fires are ____ to deforest the land.

  这些火灾很可能会毁掉这片土地上的森林。

Post-reading

Discussion:

Name some ways to solve climate change

1) clean energy innovation

2) investment in clean energy

3) making good on our commitments in Paris

4) working with international partners

Dress your best for the races (P4)

Pre-reading

Some international horse races (Show pictures)

1.Epsom Derby (UK)

2.Breeders’ Cup Classic (USA)

3.Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe（France）

4.Dubai World Cup (Dubai)

While reading

Choose the answer:

1. Why is Royal Ascot different from horse racing in other countries?

A. It's a popular sport and social event. 

B. It's usually held on a weekend.

C. People can watch it on a grassy field.

D. There are some special guests that watch it.

2. Who can NOT win money from horse racing?

A. Jockeys.

B. Horse trainers.

C. Horse owners.

D. Horses. 

3. What does the fourth paragraph talk about?

A. The importance of horse racing.

B. The dress code at the races.

C. How creatively people dress.

D. The wonderful hats at the racecourse.

4. What does the writer think of race days in Australia?

A. They’re boring.

B. They’re very fancy.

C. They’re enjoyable.

D. They’re educational.

Word in use

用所给词的适当形式填空。

consider, compete, thanks to, be sure to

1. ________ store them carefully, as they bruise easily. 

2. You do have to _______ the feelings of those around you. 

3. I'm a very _________ person and I was determined not be beaten. 

4. _______ that job, I became an avid reader.

Post-reading

Idioms about horses

1. A dark horse

We never expected that he would be the champion in the race. He was such a dark horse.

2. A horse of another color

Taking the exam is one thing but passing it is a horse of a different color.

3. Don't put the cart before the horse

There's no point trying to write the report when you haven't got a clear idea of what to write. You don't want to put the cart before the horse.

Quietest place on Earth (P6)

Pre-reading

What places are best when they are silent?

While reading

Choose the answer:

1. Where is the quietest place on Earth?

A. A room in the woods.

B. An empty room anywhere.

C. A room at the Microsoft office.

D. A room in a school library.

2. Why is the room so quiet?

A. Because the room measures -10 decibels.

B. Because the room can reflect most sound waves.

C. Because speakers keep out noises from the outside world.

D. Because its walls, ceilings and door can absorb sound.

3. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. People can have a great sleep in the quiet room.

B. People can hear their own lungs in this special room.

C. People feel uncomfortable when they enter the room.

D. People can stay in the room for hours at a time.

Word in use

Fill in the blanks.

1. The trees are  _____ ____（防止……进入）sunlight.

2. I  _____（承认） my own shortcomings.

3. They will have to _____ (忍受) the misery of living in constant fear of war. 

4. We will begin at the  _______ （正常的）time.

Post-reading

The Most Extreme Places On Earth (Show pictures)         

1.The coldest place in the world: Vostok Station, Antarctica.

2.The hottest place in the world: Death Valley, California.

3.The wettest place in the world: Mawsynram, India.

4.The driest place in the world: Atacama Desert, Chile.

5.The place with the longest name in the world: Taumatawhakatangi­hangakoauauotamatea­turipukakapikimaunga­horonukupokaiwhen­uakitanatahu, New Zealand.

答案解析

P2

1. C。由第1段第1句 “During the US presidential election, Donald Trump said …out of the Paris climate change agreement (协定) ”可知。

2. C。通读第2段可知介绍了Paris agreement的相关信息。

3. B。由第四段第1句 “Leaders across the world also criticized Trump’s decision”可知。

4. D。由第三段第1句 “Scientists say Earth is likely to reach more dangerous levels of warming sooner as a result of Trump’s decision. ”可知。

P4

1. D。由第2段第1句“But this one in England is different from the rest, thanks to some very special guests”可知。

2. D。由第3段第1句“Jockeys, horse trainers and horse owners can win lots of money ”可知。

3. B。由第4段第2句“The dress code is very strict…”可知。

4. C。倒数第二段第二句“It is a fun place to meet your friends, listen to live music, enjoy some food and drinks and watch the races”可知。

P6

1. C。 由首段第3句“A room at the Microsoft office in Washington, US, has been recognized by the Guinness World Record as the quietest room in the world ”可知

2. D。 由 第2段最后一句 “They can absorb sound and stop sound-wave reflection”可知。

3. B。 由倒数第二段最后一句“You’ll hear your heart beating, sometimes you can hear your lungs, or hear your stomach gurgling loudly”可知。