8A Unit 5 Birdwatchers

一﹑重点聚焦

（一）短语和词汇

go birdwatching, at the market, black feathers, fly to northern countries, long thin neck, broad wings, like the parrot best, a nature reserve, in north-east China, one of the world’s most important wetlands, provide food and shelter, all year round, an important living area, make more space for farms, be in danger, protect these endangered birds, members of our Birdwatching Club, study the different kinds of birds, the change in their numbers, do a bird count, understand the importance of the wetlands, take action to protect wildlife, walk a long way, wear new leather shoes, leave litter there, sing nicely, speak softly, shine brightly, get on the school bus, talk loudly, greet us politely, listen carefully, frighten the birds, an area of, an interesting bird show, date of birth, activities to protect wildlife, become a member of, call me on 010-5558 6390, e-mail me at---.

（二）重点句型

1. The area provides food and shelter for wildlife. 2. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.

3. We need more people to help us count and do something to help the birds.

4. We hope this information will help them understand and make them actively take action to protect wildlife. 5. Our plane leaves at ten o’clock tonight. 6. We talked loudly until Mr Wu told us to be quiet.

7. The reserve has an area of more than 210, 000 hectares.

8. I would like to become a member of the Birdwatching Club. 9. I will be very happy if I can become a member of your club.

二、巩固练习

(一) 根据汉语提示或首字母及英文释义写出单词。

1. Zhalong is an ideal home for cranes and many other e_________ birds.

2. In the past, the Chinese people lived an u__________ life.

3. Zhanglong is one of the world’s most important w________.

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