启东中学高中英语(牛津译林版)必修5教案：《Unit 2 Project》

Unit 2 ProjectTeaching aims1) Let the student know our mother river.2) Let them know the importance of protecting the Yangtze River and our environment Teaching key pointsKnow the problems the Yangtze River has, find out the causes and the measures should be take. Teaching methods1) Listening to get the general idea2) Ask and answer3) WritingTeaching aids1) A tape recorder2) A computerProceduresStep 1 lead inShow the students pictures of the Yangtze River. Then ask them questions.Do you like the Yangtze River?Why is it important in our country?Let’s divide the class into four groups. Then try your best to tell about the Yangtze River as much as possible. The group which has more ideas will be the winner.Competition:GROUP A:GROUP B:GROUP C:GROUP D:1. Basic knowledge:How many provinces does it run across?How long is the Yangtze River?Please give the names of the three longest rivers in the world?Where is the source of the river?How long is the river navigable by oceangoing vessels?What are the three gorges?Would you say something about them?Where is the Three Gorge Dam?How long is the Three Gorge Dam?How high is the Three Gorge Dam?Do you know anything more about the Three Gorge Dam?2. Match the pictures with the names:Please give the names of the bridges over the river as many as you canPlease give the names of the rare fishes in the river as many as you can.Please give the names of famous cities along the river as many as you canStep 2 listeningNow since you have some knowledge about Yangtze river, listen to the tape and tell what the passage is talking aboutStep 3 readingThis time I want you to read the passage carefully and do the exercises below:1) Answer the questions:1. Why do the environmental problems of the Yangtze River draw people’s attention at home and abroad?Because it is the third longest river in the world and home to a diverse range of fish and animals while many people depend on it for drinking water.2. What has caused the pollution of the Yangtze River?Rapid agricultural and industrial development plus huge population growth has resulted in the rising amount of water taken from the river, and the waste being put back into the river.3. What bad effects has it had on the ecology of the area?Unsafe drinking water which has led to healthy problems for people living near the river and killing many plants and animals.4. What have been done to deal with the problem?Environmental organizations and projects have been set up to deal with the problem.5. What has The Green River Organization done?It educates and advises people on the importance of protecting this great river. It watches the river. It stops the illegal hunting of animals.6. What has the government done to deal with water and soil preservation?Two special government projects are also under way to protect the river ,Which work out possible solutions to the many problems, such as the water and soil preservation. result in farmers replacing the crops on their farmland with trees or grassland, and set up a nature reverse for white-flag dolphins7. What has the government done to save white-flag dolphins?The reserve was set up on the lower reaches of the river in Zhenjiang. Boats are prohibited from entering this area in order to keep the dolphins safe.8. What is the good news for the river?People have finally realized that it is their responsibility to protect this great riverStep 4 language pointsNow we are familiar with the passage, let me explain some key language points for you.1. As the third longest river in the world, it is clear to see why the environmental problems of Yangtze River have raised concern both nationally and internationally.raise 引起；造成His absence raised fears about his safety. 他的不在引起人们对他安全的担心。

The use of animals in scientific tests raises some difficult ethical questions.用动物做科学试验引起了一些棘手的道德问题。

A funny remark raises a laugh.滑稽的话惹人发笑。

2. Rapid agricultural and industrial development plus huge population growth has meant that not only is the amount of water taken from the river rising, but the waste being put back into the river has also been increasingplus 加, 加上, 和Three plus two equals five.三加二等于五。

This work requires intelligence plus experience.这项工作需要才智和经验。

I found myself plus nearly 100 yuan.我多得了近一百元。

All the children here are 12 plus.这里所有的孩子都大于十二岁3. Nor is it good news for the fish and wildlife that live in or along the river.[与neither, not 连用, 或与no, never 等表示否定的词连用]也不It is neither hot nor cold in winter here.这里冬天既不热也不冷。