初一春季合刊教案 3
作者：吕渊
fast reading skills

The headline tells us the general idea of the news article.

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have concern(s) about/for/over sb./sth.

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Thanks to the great efforts and sacrifice of doctors and nurses, a lot of patients survived the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thanks to the great efforts and sacrifice of doctors and nurses, many patients have survived the COVID-19 pandemic.

The headline tells us the general idea of the news article.
The photo attracts attention and conveys a message quickly.

Global warming is a danger to us all.
Canned foods can be kept for a long time.

The headline tells us the general idea of the news article.
The photo attracts attention and conveys a message quickly.
The caption helps us better understand the photo.

· What predictions can you make about these two news articles?
· What might they be about?

· When is Earth Day?
· What is the focus of this year's Earth day?
· Why does climate change matter? 

· Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
· Why does climate change matter?

· Increase of disease-carrying insects
· Wild animals lose homes
· Other problems

Subheadings tell you the main points of the news article.

The topic sentence sums up what the paragraph / article is about.

· sicknesses
· extreme weather

Were your predictions about the news articles correct? 

The topic sentence sums up what the paragraph / article is about.

Quiz time!
Choose the answer: 
1. People celebrate Earth Day to _____.
A. remember pandemics
B. change the climate
C. protect the environment
D. remember great men

It is a day that reminds people to protect our planet.

2. Why can climate change increase the spread of diseases?
A. Because it will lead to more mosquitoes that can spread diseases.
B. Because climate change will cause less rainfall in Europe.
C. Because climate change makes people get sick easily.
D. Because climate change is affecting new areas.

Climate change will lead to higher temperatures and more rain... Meanwhile, as temperatures rise, insects might fly north into new areas. 

3. What do we know about heat waves?
A. They only happen in India.
B. People can die from them.
C. Air conditioners make them worse.
D. They make people feel cold.

People who have no air conditioners have a higher risk of dying from heat.

4. According to the story, climate change may lead to _____.
a. less forests
b. floods and droughts
c. more diseases
d. higher temperatures
A. abc        B. bcd         C. abd         D. acd

That is not only a cause of climate change, but also a cause of epidemics(流行病). 

Choose the answer: 
1. What can cause food to go bad?
A. Pickling.
B. Freezing.
C. Nutrients.
D. Microorganisms.

2. Which of the following can help food last longer?
A. Salt.
B. Pepper.
C. Vinegar.
D. Powder.

Microorganisms cannot live in dry or salty environments.

3. What is the story mainly about? 
A. How to deal with food shortages.
B. Who can live the longest during disasters.
C. Which foods have the longest shelf life.
D. How to make canned food.

fast reading skills
· headline
· photo
· caption
· subheadings
· topic sentences

homework
Can you explain the articles you just read in your own words? 
You can give a verbal or written explanation.