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wild

freedish

no waypity

have/take pity on

adj. 野生的n. 自然环境，野生状态adj. 自由的，不受束缚的n. 一道菜；盘，碟< 口 > 不可能n. 同情同情，怜悯

Words and expressions review

diein fact

dolphingiant panda

squirrelzebra

vi. 死实际上，事实上n. 海豚n. 大熊猫n. 松鼠n. 斑马

Words and expressions review

Learning about wild animals

There are many wild animals in the world. Do you know the names of these animals?

bear giant pandazebra

squirrel

tiger

dolphin

snakemonkey

Some other animals

kangaroo

bird elephantrabbit

horsegiraffe

lion

Wild animals refer to non-domesticated ( 非驯养的 ) animal species ( 物种 ), which live wild in an area without being introduced by humans.

1. Which animal is the king in the

forest?

2. Which animal is the cleverest

animal in the sea?

Have a guess

Tiger.

Dolphin.

4. Which animal is large, strong and

heavy with thick fur ( 毛皮 )?

Bear.

3. Which wild animal is like a horse, with black and white lines on its body?

Zebra.

5. Which animal is small and lovely,

but has a very big tail?

6. Which animal looks very cute and

lives only in China?

Squirrel.

Giant panda.

Favourite wild animals

Millie and her classmates are talking about their favourite wild animals. Listen to their conversation and answer the questions.

1. What wild animal does Kitty like best? Why?

Monkeys. Because they’re so clever and funny.

2. What wild animal does Simon like best? Why?

Lions. Because they’re strong and they can run very fast.

3. What wild animal does Peter like best? Why?

Pandas. Because they look so cute.

4. What wild animal does Millie like best?

Pandas.

A: What wild animal do you like best? Why?B: I like … best. Because they are … What about you?C: I like … best. They are ……

Talk about the wild animals you like best, using the dialogue below as a model.

TALK

Listen and answer the questions.

1. Does Eddie want to live in the wild? Why?

No. He thinks the wild animals may become dishes on the table any time.

Don’t eat the wild animals.

2. What does Hobo beg ( 请求 ) Eddie for?

Questions

Read and act

Animals in danger

Would you like ...? 表示提出的建议或要求，如： — Would you like to go fishing with me? 你愿意和我一起去钓鱼吗？ — Yes, I’d like to. 是的，我乐意。— Would you like to go out for a walk? 你喜欢出去散步吗？— Yes, I'd like to. 好吧，很高兴去。

1. Would you like to live in the wild, Eddie?

— Would you like to go to the hospital to help the sick kids this Sunday.— ______, I’ll be free then. (2012 浙江温州 ) A. Sorry, I can’t 　 B. Not at all 　　　 C. Thank you 　　　 D. Sure, I'd love to

2. Please have pity on them, Eddie.have pity on = take pity on 同情，怜悯One should have pity on the beggar in the street. 一个人应该同情街上的乞讨者。

3. In fact, these are not wild animals, Hobo.

in fact 实际上，事实上She carries her age very well. She looks 50 but in fact she's more than 60.她不显老，她看上去像 50 岁，其实已经 60 多了。

1. Would you like ...? 表示提出的建议或要求2. No way! 不可能！没门！3. have/take pity on 同情，怜悯4. in fact 实际上，事实上

1. To read the new words on Page 128

2. To find some information about giant

panda

3. To read the text on Page 58 and try to

get a general idea

Talk about your favourite

wild animals.