【正文】 s Martin’s grandfather. ? Predict the answers to the questions in Activity one and two. ? Briefly predict the main idea of the passage which you are going to hear. Listening ? Answers to Activity One: 1. b 2. a 3. a 4. c 5. c 6. b Answers to Activity Two: 1. To cross the continent of Antarctica from east to west. 2. The First World War broke out. 3. Shackleton took doctors, cooks, a photographer and an artist. 4. Martin used to love listening to his grandfather tell stories. 5. Because he had a sense of adventure. 6. Martin hoped to go to the South Pole and to take his children to see Elephant Island. 7. He admires his grandfather. Everyday English: ? Answers to the activity: 1. a 2. a 3. b 4. b Can you use the following to make sentences? ? all sorts of: many different。 easy to identify and collect as some are dark in color Information in Paragraph 4 The process of the continent being discovered： 2022 years ago: 15th century: the late 18th century: in 1895: Dec. 11th, 1991: a large land mass in the south The continent of America was discovered by Europeans James crossed the Antarctic Circle, but never saw land. A Norwegian became the first man to set foot on the land reached by a Norwegian Information in Paragraph 5 What do you know about the treaty? ? Members: ? Aims 1961: Today: signed by 12 countries countries representing 80% of the world’s population have signed the treaty (1) to prevent the mercial and military use of it (2) to keep it free from nuclear tests and radioactive waste (3) to promote international scientific projects (4) to end arguments about who owns the land Do Activity 5 on Page 4 Answers: ? Para. 5 after “ the world’s biggest nature reserve” ? Para. 4 after “ the race to the pole had begun”. ? Para. 1, after “ a depth of five kilometers”. ? Para. 3, after “ Most of them are meteorites from outer space”. ? Para. 2, after “ There are different types of penguins, flying birds, seals and whales.” Summary of the passage: 1. Main idea: 2. Writing techniques: The nature state of Antarctica and process of discovery, as well as the spirit of international friendship under the Antarctic Treaty. ?Talk about some interesting things to attract readers. ?Put the emphasis on human’s duty of holding peace and development ?Different aspects of one thing. 3. Writing purpose: ? Provide __________________________. ? Focus on the ___________ and research of Antarctic. 4. What can we learn form it? information about Antarctic. protection ?It’s a mysterious place on the earth. ?People have done a lot in the discovery and protection of Antarctic. ?We should carry on with the responsibility of protecting the last continent. ?Language focus Words and phrases: ? Do Activity 3 on Page 3: Answers: 1. surface 2. explore 3. adapt 4. mineral 5. treaty 6. Rainfall 7. Gravity 8. are trapped by 9. Radioactive 10. Depth 11. Nuclear Activity 4 on Page 4 ? Answers: 1. a 2. b 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. a 8. b 轉(zhuǎn) Data Bank Period 2 Module 1 Deep South ?Speaking and Writing ? Reading and vocabulary (2) Speaking and Writing – Activity 1 amp。 rocks the climate in past ages。 seals。 the rest are __________ mosses, algae and lichen the longest________ of _________ _________ on earth as well as the __________ cold and _____ ____ rainfall Penguins。 98% of the surface is covered ..., some reach a depth of ... windy Conclusion: Inhospitable land Information in Paragraph 2 life examples Reasons Wildlife ______________the extreme conditions plants Only 2 ________ flowering trees are found。 everywhere coldest。 the aim is to ... Careful reading: Activity 2 on Page 2 ? Answers: False sentences are: 2. 4. 6. Reading Strategies: Get information from Paragraph 1. ? What are mentioned? Find out the supporting details. Name: Antarctica Details Fea tures Zero rainfall。 98% of the surface is covered... 2 Plants and animals 3 A great place for researchers 4 ..was the last continent to be discovered... 5 The Antarctic Treaty The land Antarctica is full of wildlife。 There can’t be ... Activity 3 on Page 1 Tell the class why you would/ wouldn’t like to go to the South Pole. ? Model: I’m eager to visit the South Pole. It is said that the South Pole has the most clear white snow and blue sky and I love them very much. I would like to see those lovely penguins myself. The silence in the South Pole must be amazing. Besides, facing the challenge is a great pleasure. It must be exciting. Reading and Vocabulary – Prereading Step 1: Qs: What does “Antarctica: the Last Continent” mean? Step 2: Prediction: What will be included in the passage? The last continent to be found. Fastreading: Activity 1 on Page 2: Answers: headings Supporting details 1 The 5th largest continent 。 Vocabulary 1 Introduction – Brainstorming. pol