Unit 6 BirdwatchingPeriod 2 Reading I Learning aims :1. To skim text for overall meaning and scan for details.2. To learn more words about birds.Learning activitiesActivity one Preview一、写出下列单词划线部分音标、词性和词义。1. nature _2.provide_3. shelter _4.round _5. rare _6.space _7. farm_8.government_8. endangered _10. tourist _11.importance _12. actively _二、翻译下列短语。1. a nature reserve_ 2. in north-east China_ 3. all year round_4. make more space for sth._ 5. these endangered birds_6. do a bird count_ 7. the importance of sth. _8. go there for a short stay_9. study the different kinds of birds _ 10. the changes in their numbers _11. change the wetlands to make more space _ 12. make sb. actively take action to do sth. _13. one of the worlds most important wetlands_ 14. provide food and shelter for wildlife _ 15. an ideal home for different kinds of plants_ 三、理解下列句子。1. Many birds live comfortably in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round, while some only stay there for a short time. 句意：_2. There are many fish in the wetlands, and the birds can easily catch them for food. 句意：_Activity two Lead in. Have a free talk. 1. Which bird do you like best? 2. Can you find the birds in Rugao? 3. Where do they live? Activity three Pre-reading. Finish Part B1 on P78.Activity four Fast readingStep 1 Read and finish. Part1 (Para1- Para _ ) Something about ZhalongPart2 (Para_- Para 5) Different peoples thoughts(想法) and actions（行为）Step 2 Finish Part C1 on page 79Activity five Careful readingStep 1 Listen to Part 1 and answer. 1. Where is Zhalong?2. What is Zhalong?3. Why is Zhalong an ideal home for wildlife?4. How long do the birds live in Zhalong every year?5. Why can many birds live comfortably in Zhalong?Step 2 Retell Part 1 according to the keywords on the blackboard.Step 3 Read and finish. 1.The students read part2 by themselves and finish the tablePeopleThoughts and actionssome peoplethe Chinese governmenta lot of touristsmembers of the Birdwatching Club_many peopleStep 4 Retell Part 2 according to the keywords in the table.Activity six Post-readingStep 1 Finish B2 on page 78 and Part C2 on page 79. Step 2 Discussion: We know there are fewer and fewer birds in the world. Then how can we protect the birds? Give your useful advice. Work in groups of four. And finish the report.A reportOur topic is that birds are in danger. There are some reasons (原因)for this problem._Our group have some good ideas to solve the problem._Exercises【检测反馈】阅读下列短文，然后按要求答题。If we find a bird nest(巢), we will have a good place of observing(观察) and knowing about birds. Birds sit on eggs and take care of their baby birds from April to June. Because the baby birds are too young to leave the nests, the mothers often leave and come back to the nests during the time to look for food. So it is good to observe birds. When we observe birds, wed better hide ourselves in a close place to the nest, and its better to use binoculars (双筒望远镜).But how to make a bird nest? Its very easy. If you want to make one, please follow these:a) Each nest must have six boards. Dont make the boards to slippery.（滑的）b) Dig a small hole in the front of the nest as a door. The “door” is from 3 cm to 5 cm. So the bird can fly in or out easily. c) Make sure t