学年英语外研版必修四教案Module+6+Unexplained+Mysteries+of+the+Natural+W+orld.docx

1、学年英语外研版必修四教案Module+6+Unexplained+Mysteries+of+the+Natural+W+orldModule 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural WorldPart One Teaching DesignPeriod 1 ReadingThe Monster of Lake TianchiGoals To learn to read passages with Imperatives about traffic jams To learn to read with strategiesStep 1: Warming up

2、 by talking about Lake Tianchi MonsterThe Lake Tianchi Monster is an alleged “lake monster” which dwells in Lake Tianchi, within the Changbai Mountains of Jilin Province, China, not far from the North Korean border. Some reports argue that there is not a monster, but an estimated 20 monsters. The fi

3、rst reported sighting was in 1903. It was claimed that a large buffalo-like creature attacked three people, but was shot six times. The monster then retreated under the water. More recent reports describe the monster as having a human-like head attached to a 1.5m neck. It is said to have a white rin

4、g around the bottom of its neck, and the rest of its skin is grey and smooth.Step 2: Before you readPlease go over the word list for this module, paying attention to the pronunciation of the word, the relationship between its pronunciation and its spelling.Step 3: While you read1. Type of writing an

5、d summaries of Monster of Lake TianchiType of writingA narrationIdea of 1st para.The director of a local tourist office, Meng Fanying happened to see a monster in the “Monster of Lake Tianchi” in the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, northeast China. Idea of 2nd para.In another recent sighting,

6、a group of soldiers claim they saw an animal moving on the surface of the water.Idea of 3rd para.A third report came from Li Xiaohe, who claims to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water.Idea of 4th para.Being skeptical scientists say that the low-temperature lake is unlike

7、ly to be able to support such large living creatures.Idea of 5th para.Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world.2. A diagram of A Trip Along the Three Gorges3. Complete the article with one word in each blank.The “Monster of Lake Tianchi”, the _1_ volcanic lake in the world, in the Chan

8、gbai Mountains in Jilin province, northeast China, is _2_in the focus after several recent sightings. The director of a local tourist office, Meng Fanying, said he saw a _3_in the lake. It seemed to be black in colour, ten metres from the _4_of the lake during the most recent sighting.In another rec

9、ent sighting, a group of soldiers _5_they saw an animal moving on the surface of the water. A third report _6_ from Li Xiaohe. He claims to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water. There _7_ been reports of monsters in Lake Tianchi since the beginning of the last century, a

10、lthough no _8_ has seen one close up. Many people think the monster may be a distant cousin of the Loch Ness _9_ in Scotland. They also think that there might be similar creatures in other lakes around the _10_. Scientists, however, are skeptical. They say that the low-temperature lake is unlikely t

11、o be _11_to support such large living creatures.Keys: 1 highest 2 back 3 monster 4 edge 5 claim 6 came 7 have 8 one 9 monster 10 world 11 able4. Answer the reading comprehension questions according to the text. 1. What is the topic of this text?A. Introduction to “Monster of Lake Tianchi” B. Several

12、 recent sightings of lake monstersC. Scientists skeptical about lake monstersD. “Monster of Lake Tianchi” and reports of monsters in the lake2. Xue Junlin, a local photographer, claimed that its head looked like a _. A. cat B. elephant C. horse D. tiger3. Which of the following statements is not sci

13、entifically based?A. The “Monster of Lake Tianchi” is in the Changbai Mountains.B. Jilin province is in northeast China.C. The lake monster seemed to be black in colour. D. Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world. 4. What does “distant” mean in “Many people think the monster may be a

14、distant cousin of the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.”? A. remote in time B. remote in relationship C. aloofly reserved D. hard to distinguish clearlykeys: 1-4 DCCBStep 4: After you read1. Copy all the useful expressions into your Expression Book.Useful expressions from The Monster of Lake Tianchibac

15、k in the news, on Changbais western peak, get a clear look at the mysterious creature, a local photographer, in another recent sighting, a group of soldiers, have a round head with 10-centimetre horns, dive into the water, repeat the action, too far away, the low-temperature lake, 2,189 meters high,

16、 cover an area of about ten square kilometersSentences made with expressions from The Monster of Lake Tianchi1. The old actor is back in the news for his latest movie.2. It is one of the most difficult peaks to climb.3. Do you know why you can not get a clear look at the picture? 4. Shes an actress

17、whose inner life has remained mysterious, despite the many interviews she has given.5. Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived.6. Many local shops will be forced to close if the new supermarket is built.7. This is the first sighting of this particularly rare bird in this country.8.

18、The car was parked near a small group of trees.9. With a bit of luck, we should be back in time for dinner.10. They ran to the pool, dived in, and swam to the other side.11. Please dont repeat what Ive just told you to anyone else.12. Is the station far away?13. We are particularly interested in inf

19、ormation that would be useful to the low temperature community.14. Its two and a half metres high and one metre wide.15. The campus covers an area of 23.33 hectares, with a floor space of 120000 square meters.2. Read to fill in the table with information from the text.Para. 1 A recent sighting: The

20、monster of Lake Tianchi jumped out f the water like a seal200 people on Changbais western peak saw it.Para. 2 Another recent sighting: It was greenish-black and had a round head with 10-centimetre horns.Para. 3 A third report: A round black creature was moving quickly through the water. It dived int

21、o the water and appeared again.Para. 4 There have been reports of monsters in Lake Tianchi since the beginning of the last century.Para. 5 Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world.Period 2 SpeakingDoing the role-playGoals To learn to role-play a dialogue about the monster of Lake Tianc

22、hiStep 1: Making preparation for speakingTo speak about something well in a foreign language, you need two things prepared: the language and the idea.Now go back to the reading passage to read it again for the necessary vocabulary and ideas to be used in talking about the monster of Lake Tianchi. Yo

23、u may go to the internet or the library for any other related information for talking about lake monsters reported in China or other countries of the world.Step 2: Role-playing the text The Monster of Lake TianchiA: Hi, where have you been?B: I have been to Chinas legendary Lake Tianchi. C: I learne

24、d that Lake Tianchi Monster has surfaced again.B: Yes, it has. Local officials have reported sightings of as many as 20 of the mysterious and unidentified creatures in a lake near North Korea. D: I learned that sightings of the strange beast Chinas version of the Loch Ness Monster date back more tha

25、n a century, but like Scotlands famed “Nessie” reports vary and remain unconfirmed. B: You are right in saying that. On the morning of July 11, several local government cadres caught sight of a school of mysterious creatures.D: I think they were swimming through the lake in the Changbai mountains, i

26、n northeastern Jilin province. B: Yes, they were. Within about 50 minutes, the monsters appeared five times. D: At times there was one, at times there were several. B: The last time, there were as many as about 20.D: It was reported that the creatures, two to three kilometres in the distance, appear

27、ed only as white or black spots. B: But from the ripples in the water, people there determined the spots were “living beings”. A: I read in the paper that in 1903, according to local records, a creature resembling a huge buffalo with a deafening roar sprang out of the water and attempted to attack t

28、hree people before one them shot it in the belly six times. B: The beast then roared and disappeared back into the water. A: That was frightening. Step 3: Role-playing a dialogue about lake monstersA: What is a lake monster?B: Lake Monster is the name given to large unknown animals which have purpor

29、tedly been sighted in, and/or are believed to dwell in lakes, although their existence has never been confirmed scientifically. C: Do they exist?B: They are generally believed not to exist by conventional Zoology and allied sciences.D: Are they the subjects of scientific investigation?B: Yes, they a

30、re. They are principally the subject of investigations by followers of Cryptozoology. A: What about their sightings? Are the sightings unusual?B: Their sightings are often similar to some sea monsters. C: Could you give us some examples of lake monsters?B: Okay. The most famous lake monster is certa

31、inly the Loch Ness Monster.D: I learned that for many decades it has been reported to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. B: And in more recent years, similar animals have been widely reported, such as Ogopogo in Okanagan Lake in the heart of British Columbia; Manipogo in Lake Manitoba, and Champ in Lake

32、 Champlain. C: Are there any other locations?B: Other locations which have been claimed as homes for lake monsters are Bear Lake (Idaho/Utah), a large, very deep lake with sightings as early as 1850. Flathead Lake in Montana, Lake Tianchi in China, Bala Lake in Wales, the White River in Alabama. Fulks Lake near Churubusco, Indiana is said to be home to the Beast of Busco. The worlds deepest lake, Lak