第15/720期初二教案

周欣

 

 

Qomolangma suffers (P6)

 

 

I. Pre-reading

·Q1: Which mountain is the world's mightiest mountain?

  Mount Qomolangma.

·Q2: Predict what this article is about.   

  Qomolangma is facing problems.

·Q3: What kinds of problems?

  …

 

II. While reading

·Skimming:

1. How many parts can we divide the story into?

  Three

2.What’s the structure of this part?

 

 

·Scanning: Can you match the main ideas?

·What risks Mount Qomolangma is facing. ①

·The cause and effect of microplastic pollution. ②③

·The effect of climate change. ④⑤

 

Careful reading:

1.The underlined word “pose” probably means _____.

A. increase    

B. cause     

C. affect

 

2. What do we know about microplastics?

A. They are less than 5 mm in size.

B. They break down easily.

C. They are used to melt ice.

D. They can cause climate change.

 

3. Microplastic pollution on the mountain is caused by _____.

A. ocean pollution

B. melting ice

C. rainfall

D. climbers

 

3. It’s more dangerous to climb the mountain now because _____.

a. cracks in the ice have become deeper

b. the mountain has gotten taller

c. landslides are more likely to happen

d. the glaciers are thicker

A. ab                   B. ac                   C. bc                   D. bd

 

4. What is NOT mentioned in the story?

A. What risks Mount Qomolangma is facing.

B. How Qomolangma has changed over the years.

C. What we can do to save Mount Qomolangma.

D. What affects the mountain’s environment.

 

III. Post reading

 

·Nature is our home. We must take action to protect it and save ourselves.

 

IV. Further reading

How can we solve problems?

1. Live a low-carbon lifestyle, reduce pollution

2. Recycle, reuse, save energy

3. Plant more trees, protect animals and the environment...

 

V. Homework

Necessary:

1. If you were an environmental volunteer (环保志愿者), how would you make more people aware of Qomolangma’s problems? Write down some basic information about the mountain and its struggles.

2. Make a short video in which you share your information.  

 

Optional:

Design a poster that encourages people to protect Qomolangma.