1、 Survival SurvivalWhat does each picture show? What difficulties would people have surviving in these situations? The picture shows that an earthquake has happened. The road is cut off. People would find it difficult to leave the area to find safety, or to receive supplies such as food, water, medic

2、ines and fuel. Power and communications may have been cut off by the earthquake. There is a risk of further quakes via an aftershock. earthquakeStarting out What does each picture show? The picture tells us that a disease has broken out and is probably spreading. People may face difficulties such as

3、 quarantine, shortage of hospital services and panic-buying of essential medicines, food and other supplies. There may be misinformation and panic. disease outbreakThe picture tells us that a diIn the picture, we can see a ship sinking. People who are unable to escape the ship on a lifeboat face the

4、 immediate dangers of drowning or of dying from exposure. Those who do escape on a lifeboat need to ration their food and water, and hope for rescue as soon as possible. shipwreckIn the picture, we can see a sThe picture shows us a dense jungle. People would find it difficult to travel and navigate.

5、 It would also be difficult to find food and water. Wild animals and venomous insects are also potential problems. jungleThe picture shows us a dense jIn the picture, we can see an astronaut in space. space Space is the most extreme environment for human beings. They face danger from extreme tempera

6、tures, low pressures and radiation. They must carry everything they need with them, even air. The lack of gravity makes simple actions such as eating, drinking, moving and even sleeping difficult. Anyone who spends too long in a zero-gravity environment risks losing bone and muscle mass. In the pict

7、ure, we can see an The picture shows us a severe drought. Without water, people and livestock face death within a short period of time. In addition to water shortages, drought causes crop failure, so people would face food shortages as well. This could affect people who do not live in the drought-af

8、fected area. Severe food shortages can cause famine, migration, collapse of social order and war. water shortageThe picture shows us a severe 高中英語新教材選修二Unit-6-Survival-The-wild-withinWhere do people in the video live?Watch the video and answer the questions:Antarctica.Where do people in the video l1

9、)They have to endure extreme weather including freezing temperatures, fierce winds and strong blizzards. When they go outside the stations, they wear special clothes for protection. As weather can change from calm to white-out in minutes, people have to take a special survival bag in case they are t

10、rapped outside overnight. 2) One of the most difficult things is the long days and nights. They may cause issues with the scientists body clocks. The darkness also makes outdoor research impossible. 2.What difficulties do they face?1)They have to endure extreme 3) It is almost impossible to grow fre

11、sh produce there because of the extreme conditions, and most food is imported. It is difficult for scientists to have a varied diet, and they cant get enough fresh fruit and vegetables.4) They have to face psychological problems. To keep the scientists psychologically healthy, research stations offe

12、r activities and entertainment including live music and lectures. 3) It is almost impossible to The Wild WithinUnderstanding ideasThe Understanding ideasWhere would you normally expect to find these animals?Would you be surprised to see these animals in a city? Why or why not?What problems could the

13、y encounter in cities?In the wild.They may have difficulty finding food, shelter and mates. If people find them, they may be trapped or killed. Look at the pictures and answer the questions. fox bearchacma baboon lepard racoon hedgehogWhere would you normally expec What does the title “The Wild With

14、in” mean according to the picture?The wild animals within the cities. What does the title “Thea One thing crucial to the increasing number of “urban animals” is their ability to adapt.b People often wonder about the reasons behind this mass urban migration.c For those animals that dont adapt, the ci

15、ty can be a dangerous or even deadly place.d Yet, for its newest and wildest inhabitants, a city can offer many benefits. Choose the topic sentences for Paragraphs 25. 2b 3d 4a 5ca One thing crucial to the inOur cities are being taken over by wild animals. a fox in London a chacma baboon in Cape Tow

16、n a mountain lion in San Francisco a wild pig in Hong KongOur cities are being taken oveReasons for migration1 Urban development and climate change push the animals out of their natural habitats2 Wherever they go, animals find towns and cities in their way. With nowhere else to make their homes, the

17、y have no choice but to move in with us. Wild animals were there first. Huamns are newcomers. Its we humans that make them homeless.Reasons for migration1 Urban dBenefits of cities for animals 1 Appealing spaces as habitats.2.Out of reach from many of their natural predators, these newcomers often f

18、lourish in their new city lives.3. Hungry animals are finding plenty to eat in our gardens and in the leftovers we throw away.Benefits of cities for animalsAnimals adoption to cities 1 Urban animals are more intelligent than their wild cousins.2. Some animals have even changed their living habits to

19、 fit in with their new homes.Animals adoption to cities 1 Dangers for some animals 1.Some birds crash into windows because they are unable to distinguish between blue sky and glass.2. Some birds have yet to change their migratory routes that take them through cities with high-rise buildings.3.Some d

20、angers from humans activities.For those animals that dont adapt, the city can be a dangerous or even deadly place. Dangers for some animals 1.Somconclusion We should learn to better understand and appreciate our wild neighbours, and look towards harmoniously sharing our urban habitats.conclusion We

21、should learnAssignments1. Conduct an interview with your partner about “The Wild Within”. 2. 近年來， 時常有野生動物闖入市區， 請根據下面的提示寫一篇英語短文，刊登到一國外雜志上。1）原因2）動物在市區遭遇的問題3）解決的辦法要求：字數80詞左右。Assignments1. Conduct an interpineapple Tips:1. Come straight to the point.2. Put the topic sentence at the beginning or end of t

22、he paragraph. 3. Use some connection words, such as“whats more.” to make your writing coherent(連貫的） 4. Add some evidence such as examples, data and documents to make your opinions more believable and stronger. pineapple Tips: However, how can we humans live in harmony with them? First and foremost,

23、nature reserves must be set up to preserve the natural habitats of wild animals. Second, we should make efforts to protect the animals immigrating to the cities, such as providing food and shelters for them. What s more, the government is supposed to take measures to prevent the animals from being t

24、rapped or killed, especially some endangered species. In conclusion, It is crucial to keep the ecosystem balanced and give the animals greener and safer space. However, how can we human1 What should be responsible for the phenomenon of “ urban animals”?A The thieves. B We humans . C The climate. D L

25、ack of food.2 Which city do the foxes often appear ?A London. B Hong Kong. C San Francisco. D. New York .3 According to the passage, which of the following is not the benefits of cities for animals?A Out of reach from their natural predators.B Increasingly appealing spaces.C Finding plenty to eat.D

26、More and more high-rise buildings.1 What should be responsible f4 What is the main idea of Paragraph-4?A Cities can offer many benefits to animals.B The urban animals have many problems to solve.C Urban animals have a better ability to adapt.D The city can be dangerous to the animals.5 The author ma

27、inly want to tell us_ through the passage.A many animals are in danger.B human activity affected animals badlyC animals habitats are decreasingD humans are living in harmony with animals4 What is the main idea of Par Now more and more wild animals are entering cities. 1_our cities become greener, th

28、ey offer increasingly 2_(appeal) spaces to animals looking for new habitats. Out of reach from many of their natural predators, these newcomers often flourish in their new city lives. Whats more, 3_(hunger) animals are finding plenty to eat in our gardens and in the leftovers. One thing crucial to the increasing number of “urban animals” is their ability 4_( ad