reading调研(U3M7).ppt

Warming upwhales Killer whales are one of the top predators(食肉食肉动物动物) in the sea. As a group, killer whales are known to eat fish, squid, seals, sea lions, penguins, even other whales. 虎鲸虎鲸/杀手鲸杀手鲸 Baleen whales have no teeth but instead have baleen plates with which the whales can filter the food out of the water.须鲸须鲸_whalewhalekillerkillerblow-holeblow-holewhalwhalerers s _whales _whales catch/killbaleenhelpPre-readingWriterCareer Writing styleTimePlaceMain charactersBackground InformationGet the main ideas of the two anecdotes. describes a hunting experience about _ the killer whales _ the whalers to_ a whale. tells about how a killer whale _James, a whaler. The first anecdote The second oneprotected and savedhelpedhuntSkimmingSkimminghow Killers activitiesWhats the purpose of killers activitiesBefore the hunt1. Old Tom _itself out of the water and _ down again.2. Old Tom _ by the boat During the hunt3.They threw themselves on _of the whales blow- hole to stop it _ and others stop it _and _out to sea.After the hunt4. They _ the body down to the _ of the sea.ScanningHow did the killers help the whalers?Killers activitiesWhats the purpose of killers activitiesBefore the hunt1.Old Tom _ itself out of the water and _ down again.2.Old Tom _by the boatHow did the killers help the whalers?swamthrewcrashed To tell the whalers theres a whale out thereTo show the whalers the way to the huntKillers activities Whats the purpose of killers activitiesDuring the huntThe killers were working as a _-Some were throwing themselves on _ of the whales blow-hole to stop it _. Others were stopping it _ out to seaHow did the killers help the whalers?teamfleeingtopbreathingTo assist the whalers to hunt the whaleKillers activities Whats the purpose of killers activitiesAfter the huntThey _ the body down to the _ of the sea.How did the killers help the whalers?draggeddepthsTo have a good feed on lip &tongueChoose the best answer.1. Why did George beat the water with his oar? A. To frighten the whales away B. To call back Old Tom to lead the way C. To attract the attention of huge whales D. To send signals to other whales.B2. What does the word “it” in the sentence “He let it go and the harpoon hit the spot” refer to?A. The whale.B. The boat.C. The harpoon. D. The killer.C3. The killer whale protected James by _. A. fighting the shark B. killing the shark C. preventing the shark going closer D. dragging him backC 4. From the text, we can conclude that _.A.The whalers neednt train the killer whales.B. The whalers may train the killer whales.C. The killer whales lived on other whales.D. The author worked in the whale station for a long time.B DiscussionWhales are now an endangered species because of humans overhunting. Do you think it necessary for humans to stop whaling? Why or why not?Reasons1. Keep the balance of nature 2. Protecting animals is protecting ourselves3. Animals are not only treasures of nature but also our friends4. It is hard to imagine what our world would be like without animals1. break the ecosystem 2. inhuman and cruel3. Whales are endangered species 4.Some political reasons Reread the text and underline some useful phrases and long difficult sentences. “If you see the giant whales dancing with us, there is nothing in the world that you cannot believe. 如果你看到巨大的Killer Whale都能和人类在音乐中如此和谐地舞蹈，你还有什么事情不能相信呢？” Read for the title Why did the whalers call the killer whale “Old Tom”?The killer whale is translated “杀人鲸” by some people. What do you think of the translation?Evidence of helping the whalersthrow itself out of the water and crash down againTelling the whalers theres a whale out there Evidence of helping the whalersswim by the boat Showing the whalers the way to the huntEvidence of helping the whalersWork as a teamA _ of killers arethrowing themselves_ the whales blow-hole to stop it _; and some others are stopping it _ out to sea.packon top ofbreathingfleeingEvidence of helping the whalersThe killers started _ between our boat and the whale just like a pack of _ dogs. Then the _ was ready and the man in the _ of the boat _ it _ the whale and let it _,then it hit the spot.racingexcitedharpoonbowaimedatgo