Why do we love dinosaurs?
山东省烟台第二中学  赵霞

I. Lead in
Watch the video clip and answer the question:
Do you like dinosaurs? Why or why not?
(use adjectives to describe how you feel about dinosaurs)

II. Skimming
Read the passage and answer the question:
1. Why do we love dinosaurs?
We love them because they are where
science and imagination meet and also because we are trying to have a better understanding of human history.

Fill in the blanks
 

III. Scanning
Read the passage again carefully and answer:
1. What is a “dinosaur phase”?
    It is a period of time when children can’t stop talking about dinosaurs, can’t sleep without hearing a dinosaur bedtime story, and wear backpacks with dinosaur patterns.
   when…引导定语从句

2. According to National Geographic, why are dinosaurs so popular?
   Dinosaurs are where science and imagination meet, which is what makes them so appealing to kids and adults alike.
   where引导表语从句；
   which引导非限制性定语从句；
   定语从句中，what引导表语从句
    alike同样都（用于强调刚提及的两者）

3.According to Guardian reporter Brian Switek, why are humans fascinated by dinosaurs?
   Humans are fascinated by dinosaurs not just because we are interested in their history, but also because we are trying to have a better understanding of human history.
   be fascinated by…着迷于

 
 
IV. Language Learning
Translation
1.National Geographic has an explanation for the animals’ popularity: Dinosaurs are where science and imagination meet, which is what makes them so appealing to kids and adults alike.
     国家地理解释了恐龙受欢迎背后的原因：恐龙是科学和想象的结合，这可能也是恐龙对于成人和孩子们同样有吸引力的原因。

2. It’s this sense of mystery that makes dinosaurs more interesting than other fierce animals like lions and tigers – animals that can easily be seen in today’s zoos.
    It’s…that…强调句型
   比起现今动物园中可以轻易看到的诸如狮子老虎之类的凶猛动物来说，正是这种神秘感增加了恐龙的魅力。

3. Dinosaurs can be Hollywood monsters, objects of scientific fascination and everything in between, but at the root of it, our fascination with them stems from wanting to know more about the prehistory we share.
    恐龙可以是好莱坞的怪物角色，充满魅力的科研对象，或者介于这之间的一切事物，但从根本上说，我们对于恐龙的着迷源于想要了解更多关于我们所共有的史前时期的生活。

V. Discussion
   Apart from the reasons mentioned in this article, can you think of some other reasons why people like dinosaurs so much?

Learning to control our greatest fears (P6)
山东泰安第十九中学 张波
Warm up:
Is there anything you are afraid of? I myself am afraid of ….
What are you afraid of …? (show pictures of terrifying things or animals, for example, tigers, snakes, sharks…)
Reading: 
Read the article and answer the questions.
1. Can fear be beneficial to our daily lives?
Yes, fear can keep our bodies alert so that we can act quickly to protect ourselves.
2. How can phobias influence our lives?
Phobias can prevent us from living normal lives.
3. What are some ways that scientists have found to help people overcome their phobias?
Rewriting their unpleasant memories, and using certain medicine can also help.
Careful reading:
Read the passage again and try to identify whether the following statements are true or false.
1. People with height phobias may turn down a great job because of its low pay. (F) (because the company is on the 20th floor)
2. Spiders and fish are used in scientific experiments concerning phobias. (T)
3. Getting rid of fear is absolutely good for people. (F) (it is still under debate)
Language points:
1. Indeed, phobias can prevent some of us from living a normal life./ It is fear that prevents us from doing crazy things.
Prevent sb (from) doing: 阻止某人做某事。
近义词组：keep sb from doing, stop sb from doing, forbid sb from doing, ban sb from doing
例如；Bad weather prevented us from leaving.
2. It is fear that prevents us from doing crazy things.
强调句：It is/was+ 被强调部分+that+剩余部分
我昨晚在超市遇见了Tom。
It was last night that I met Tom in the supermarket.
It was in the supermarket that I met Tom last night.
It was Tom that I met in the supermarket last night.
一般疑问句：
Was it last night that you met Tom in the supermarket?
特殊疑问句：
When was it that you met Tom in the supermarket?
I wonder when it was that you met Tom in the supermarket?

Exercise:
It was not until I came here _____I realized this place was famous for not only its beauty but also its weather. (2012湖南卷)
A. who              B. that              
C. where           D. before
Key: B