1、 Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World模块教学目标技能目标 Skill Goals Talk about unexplained mysteries of the natural world Talk about possibility and improbability Express possibility in the past: may have, might have Write about a mystery for visitors to China. 目标语言 Target Language功能句式Possibi
2、lity and improbabilityHe may/can.He may not.He is not likely to do.Its possible that.Its probable that.Its likely that.It is unlikely that.It is impossibly that.Sb/Sth is likely to do.It may/ might be a big fish.Its unlikely to be a dinosaur.That snake may be dangerous./It might be dangerous.Mr. Che
3、n may be too busy to come to Alis party.He may not have time to come to Alis party.Many people think the monster may be related to Nessie.They think there might be similar creatures in other lakes.Its possible that the restaurant is open on Mondays. = The restaurant might be open on Mondays.Its poss
4、ible Mary wont be able to go to Bogot at Christmas. = Mary might not be able to go to Bogot at Christmas.Its possible that Ali got lost. = Ali might have gotten lost.Its possible that Ali didnt go to Mr. Yamamotos.= Ali might not have gone to Mr. Yamamotos.词汇1. 四会词汇monster, attack, footprint, hairy,
5、 frightening, creature, grey, claw, exist, sharp, nail, sighting, seal, mysterious, claim, surface, horn, dive, calm, unlikely, cover, adapt, disappear, extinct, generous, emperor, robe, reputation, border, positive, indicate, identity, myth, fortune2. 认读词汇journal, skeptical, volcanic, evolve, fierc
6、e, destruction, unpredictable3. 词组 be back in the news, get a clear look at sth, there might be, die out, throw light on, come straight to the point, due to, cover an area of, be related to4 重点词汇may, might, unlikely, appear, repeat, cover, due to语法may have / might have重点句子1. The “Monster of Lake Tia
7、nchi” in the Changbai Mountains in Jilin Province, northeast China, is back in the news after several recent sightings. P522. Although no one really got a clear look at the mysterious creature. P523. He claims to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water. P524. Many people th
8、ink that the monster may be a distant cousin of the Loch Ness monster in Scotland. P525. They also think that there might be similar creatures in other lakes around the world. P526. They say that the low-temperature lake is unlikely to be able to support such large living creatures. P527. It is 2189
9、 metres high and covers an area of about ten square kilometers. P52III. 教材分析与教材重组1. 教材分析本模块以 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural World 为话题，旨在通过此模块的教学使学生了解我们生存的这个自然世界还有很多未解之秘，如 the Monster of Lake Tianchi, Loch Ness monster in Scotland 等等，通过这一有趣的话题激发中学生热爱大自然、热爱生活、热爱人生、热爱祖国，为美好的明天要努力学习，探索进取，奋发向上。1.1
10、INTRODUCTION 旨在引导学生通过看图搭配和定义搭配，要求学生在语境中掌握与本模块有关的话题词汇，可自读或小组交互问答进行。 1.2 READING AND VOCABULARY 提供一篇新颖有趣的新闻报道材料 The Monster of Lake Tianchi, 文章首先通过三个真实人物在不同时间在同一个地方所看到的天池水怪的不同样子的描述，让人对水怪感其神秘信其存在，文章接着进一步用历史的记载报道和众人的观点加以印证，而科学家的分析和天池的特殊地理位置则让人更感其神秘。1.3 SPEAKING 是一个任务型教学活动。创设了一个情景：要学生写一篇有关天池水怪的报道，需要采访一个在
11、山顶目睹天池水怪的人。分小组进行采访活动，而后挑选好的到台前表演。1.4 FUNTION 是要学生学会表达可能和不可能(Talk about possibility and improbability),通过四个任务型活动，让学生自我探究式学习或小组讨论式来学习。1.5 LISTENING AND VOCABULARY 通过听来巩固本模块的话题词汇。听力部分可要求学生先看问题，这样可提高听的针对性和理解的正确性。听之前，还可让学生尝试对这些问题进行回答，这样就可以将学生头脑中已有的知识和听力内容建立起联系，有利于训练学生的听力预测能力。重点是第七个任务的完成。1.6 GRAMMAR 是要学生学
12、会用 may have/might have 表达过去的可能性。值得注意的是，从本模块的语法训练设计可以看出，本教材已明显地由以结构为特征的传统语法训练变为以功能为特征的功能语法训练，充分体现了新教材的话题、功能、结构、任务相结合的特点。1.7 WRITING 对教材的阅读文章再回顾，分析其写作特点，仿照此让学生写一篇其假设的怪物 Monster 报道。1.8 PRONUNCIATION 让学生学习英语的发音知识 Elision(略音) 。1.9 EVERYDAY ENGLISH 学会本模块的几个日常用语的英英释义并会用。1.10 CULTURAL CORNER 为学生再提供一篇与本模块的话题
13、有关的阅读材料，来巩固和加深本模块的话题词汇和句式。让学生能就中西文化对龙（dragon）的解释的异同加以阐述。1.11 TASK 用本模块所学的话题词汇和句式为来中国的外宾描述一个神秘的事物（mystery） ，可是学生感兴趣的怪物或奇怪的自然现象等。2. 教材重组2.1 把 INTRODUCTION 和 READING AND VOCABULARY 整合在一起上一节“阅读课” 。2.2 从话题内容和训练目的上分析， SPEAKING, LISTENING AND VOCABULARY, PRONUNCIATION, EVERYDAY ENGLISH 和 WORKBOOK 中的 Listen
14、ing 相一致，故将三部分整合在一起，设计成一节“听说课” 。2.3 将 FUNCTION, GRAMMAR 与 WORKBOOK 中的 Grammar 和 Vocabulary 整合在一起上一节“语法课” 。2.4 将 CULTURAL CORNER 与 WORKBOOK 中的 Reading 整合在一起上一节“泛读课” 。2.5 将 WRITING, TASK 和 WORKBOOK 中的 Writing 设计为一节“写作课” 。3. 课型设计与课时分配（经教材分析，本模块可以用 5 课时教完）1st period Reading2nd period Listening for it is
15、said that until he went out on the waters and soothed the beast, she had been a murderess.This photo was the most famous of them all, and was reputedly taken by a surgeon who was a pillar of the establishment, Colonel Robert Wilson. Christain Spurling later admitted that he had taken part in a hoax.
16、 He made the confession on his death bed in 1993 when he was aged 90. His story was that he had helped make a model out of a toy submarine and photographed the model. Spurling claimed that his stepbrother, Ian Wetherell, and Ians father, Marmaduke (“Duke”) Wetherell, had been hired by the Daily Mail
17、 to find Nessie. They made their “monster” out of a 14 inch toy submarine and plastic wood. The photo was taken so seriously that they dared not own up to the hoax at the time. You can take you pick as to whether this confession is proof that the photo is a fake or not.The modern legend of Nessie be
18、gins in 1934 with Dr. Robert Kenneth Wilson, a London physician, who allegedly photographed a plesiosaur-like beast with a long neck emerging out of the murky waters. That photo created quite a fuss. Before the photo, Loch Ness was the stuff of legend and myth. The locals knew the ancient history of
19、 the sea serpent. But people came to the lake more to relax than to go on expeditions looking for mythical beasts. After the photo, the scientific experts were called in. First, they examined the photo itself. Could be a plesiosaur. Yes, but it could be a tree trunk, too. Or an otter. Later, there w
20、ould be explorations by a submarine with high tech sensing devices. Today, we have a full-blown tourist industry said to have generated about $37 million in 1993, complete with submarine rides (about one hundred bucks an hour in 1994) and a multi-media tourist center. For those who cant go to Scotla
21、nd, there is a webcam site for your viewing pleasure with cameras placed both above and below the water.On moving film in 1960 An indistinct moving picture was taken by an aeronautical engineer, Tim Dinsdale in 1960. The film may not have convinced the world, but Dinsdale gave up his job, and spent
22、the next twenty years trying to prove they existed. He saw it twice more, but never got the photographic proof. Sonar Sweeps in 1970 The American Academy of Applied Science funded a search by Dr Robert Rines, using sonar and automatic cameras. In 1972 one of their cameras photographed, in the murk,
23、what appeared to be a flipper about 6 feet long on just four frames of film. Various sonar contacts followed, but it was not until 1975 that they got a vague, very blurred image of what might possibly have been the face Submarines In more recent years mini submarines have tried to find Nessie, witho
24、ut success In 1987, 20 cruisers methodically swept the Loch with sonar equipment bouncing sound waves from the surface down to the bottom and electronically recording any contacts. Many salmon were found, but no Nessie.The Monster In Loch NessieMore than one slippery creature is said to be living in
25、 Loch Nessie12. In any case, people have reported seeing a humped “what-is-it” for over 30 years.For a long time the mysterious monster was considered just a joke. But things changed in 1966. Then, some photo experts of the Royal Air Force3 reported on their study of a film of the “monster”. They sa
26、id that there really is some huge objects in Loch Ness-and its probably alive!Most scientists agree that Nessie is neither a whale nor a shark. They think that it could be a huge, unknown kind of sea slug. The small garden slug can stretch its body to enter worm holes. So a sea slug could shape its
27、body into the one, two, three or more humps that different people say they have seen.How did Nessie get into Loch Nessie? From the sea, all say. Until the end of the last Ice Age4 the lake was an arm of the sea. Then the ice on the rugged rocks melted. The earths crust rose, leaving the lake separat
28、ed from the sea. The lakes gloomy bottom is well-stocked with fish. What a perfect place for a settlement of monsters! Gradually, they could get used to fresh water.据说尼斯湖里有不止一个令人难以捉摸的动物。不管怎么说，30 年来一直不断有人报导见到了一个有驼峰般隆起的背部的“不知是什么”的动物。在相当长的一段时间里，人们只不过把尼斯湖的神秘的动物当作是一个玩笑，但是在1966 年这种情况改变了，英国皇家空军研究报告表明：尼斯湖里确
29、实有某种巨大的物体，而且这个物体可能是有生命的！大多数科学家一致认为“尼西”既不是鲸，也不是鲨鱼。他们认为“尼西”可能是一种庞大的、还不为人类所知的海蛞蝓。渺小的庭院蛞蝓能把身体伸长而钻进虫子洞里。因此，象不同的人所说的那样，海蛞蝓也应该能将它的身体形成一个、二个、三个或更多个的驼峰形隆肉形式。“尼西”是怎么进入尼斯湖的呢？所有的人都认为是从大海进而进去的。最后一次冰期以前，尼斯湖一直是同海洋连为一体的。后来嶙峋的岩石上的冰融化了，地壳上升，把尼斯湖同大海分开了。尼斯湖昏暗的湖水深处蕴藏着丰富的鱼类资源。这是大型怪兽的一个多么好的栖息地啊！它们逐渐地能够适应淡水了。注释：1Loch Nessi
30、e：尼斯湖。Loch 是苏格兰语，意思和英语中的 lake （湖）相同。2这个句子是英语中非常常见的被动句。被动态在科技文章中出现的频率相当高，这是它的一个显著特点。你可以留心一下，看看科技文章中到底有多少被动句。3the Royal Air Force：英国皇家空军。成立于 1918 年 4 月 1 日的英国皇家空军已经走过了风风雨雨的八十余年，她的全盛时期是在一战结束后，当时共有 30 万余人（其中有25， 000 女兵） ，规模相当庞大。二战期间，英国皇家空军为维护和平、打击纳粹立下了不朽的战功，当然损失也相当惨重。近年，她依然活跃于联合国的维持和平任务中。4the last Ice A
31、ge： 最后一次冰期，时间大约是在两万年以前。2. About ScotlandScotland is a unique and austere place, laden with history, where you can find aristocratic palaces and castles, as well as the traditional parades in national costumes. It has some of the most beautiful cities in Europe, a living testimony of a proud and sple
32、ndid past. 苏格兰是一个独特的地方，自然条件虽不得天独厚，历史的厚重感却随处可见。豪门望族的府第与城堡历历在目，仪仗队的士兵也还穿着传统服装。这里有全欧洲最美的城市，诉说着苏格兰昔日的荣光。In order to see and discover the true soul of Scotland today, what forged the character of this splendid region, we have to go towards the northern regions, to the Grampian Mountains. Beautiful and un
33、spoiled, it was difficult to farm. The Scots subdued the environment with simple spades and strong arms. The history of this ancient struggle, and its peoples ancient love affair with the hard land, is enclosed within the walls of the Angus Folk Museum. You are able to get a feel of the typical rura
34、l atmosphere of times past from the everyday artifacts displayed here. 想看看真正的苏格兰，追寻这里民族精神的源泉，就得去北部的格兰扁山区。格兰扁山区景色怡人，还没有受到现代文明的污染。格兰扁一度不适合耕作，倔强的苏格兰人，凭着双手征服了这片土地。 苏格兰先民的艰苦劳作与他们自古对这片贫瘠土地的眷恋，在这个博物馆里一览无余。这里展出的都是平常的物品，营造出往日乡间的氛围，使人油然而生怀旧之情。From coastal Aberdeen in towards the interior of the Grampian Mount
35、ains there runs the Castle Trail, a road that touches on many fortresses, which are witnesses of continual revolts against the dominion of neighboring England in Scottish history. Perhaps the most uplifting moment for Scottish autonomy is the one experienced inside this ancient abbey of Arbroath, wh
36、ere, in 1320; the Declaration of Independence was celebrated, at the instigation of King Robert the Bruce. He carried out the plan for autonomy drawn up by the great popular hero William Wallace, to whom cinema has dedicated the wonderful film “Braveheart“, the winner of five Oscars. 从沿海的阿伯丁，有一条古堡之路
37、，一直蜿蜒到格兰扁山区深处。沿途很多昔日的要塞，都是苏格兰在历史上不断反抗英格兰统治的见证。 苏格兰争取自治的过程中最大快人心的时刻莫过于 1320 年在这个修道院，布鲁斯国王鼓动百姓大肆庆贺独立宣言签订。布鲁斯采纳传奇英雄威廉华勒斯所献的计策，完成了自治大业，这个故事后来被改编成电影勇敢的心 ，该片曾摘取了五项奥斯卡奖。 This is Glamis Castle. It is often remembered for being the residence of King Macbeth and Queen Elizabeth in her childhood. Among the mos
38、t assiduous guests here are the inevitable ghosts, which are nourished, if not actually created, by ancient popular beliefs. These have been handed down over the centuries by a people inclined to live with mystery, with the forces of the supernatural. 这座城堡之所以名闻遐迩，却是因为曾经的两位主人-苏格兰国王麦克白与幼年时的伊丽莎白女王。如今这里
39、最相看无厌的客人当数传说中挥之不去的幽灵，这些传说即使不是源于世代相传的民间故事，也大有借鉴化用的嫌疑。苏格兰人似乎生来就笃信超自然的力量，因此才有了这些传说。Another attraction here is a legendary monster: the Loch Ness Monster. Is it real or imaginary, this monster, which has been nicknamed Nessie, has collected a good 3,000,000 sightings over the last 50 years? To fuel the
40、debate about the monster, and perhaps also curiosity about the lake, a price of 500,000 pounds sterling has been put on Nessies head. The true flag of Scotland, tartan, is recognisable from the brightly coloured plaid patterns which are used to distinguish the various clans. Over the last few decade
41、s this fabric has made a comeback and is part of the daily life of this country. 这里游人如织的另一个原因则是尼斯湖的怪兽。真假姑且不论，这个昵称 Nessie 的怪兽在过去的半个世纪中已经吸引了三百万名游客。如今它头上有五十万英镑的悬赏，使得学术界的争论日益激烈，或许也会令游人的好奇日盛吧。 苏格兰格子呢是苏格兰真正的旗帜。它显著的花格子图案曾经是区分不同宗族的标志。在过去几十年里，格子呢在苏格兰再度流行，如今则已在日常生活中不可或缺。 The typical Scottish garment, the kilt
42、, is de rigeur when the Scots play the Great Highland bagpipes, especially when they march in parades. Bagpipes and dancing open the competitions of local sporting events, which are called Highland Gatherings. The games, which have strange rules, involve a spirit that has more to do with brute force
43、 than with athletics. 苏格兰传统的褶裙按照礼节是应该在演奏高地风笛时穿的，尤其是列队前进的时候。高地风笛与利尔舞揭开了高地运动盛会的序幕。运动会的比赛项目规则奇特，与其说是田径比赛，不如说是大力士的较量。ConclusionNone of the evidence so far shows proof of Nessies existence. On the other hand the waters are big enough and deep enough to hide such a creature. Certainly no bones or bodies h
44、ave been found, so the myth lives on.3. About BigfootIs it possible that a reclusive man-like creature inhabits the remote areas of our planet? Why not? Isnt it arrogant of us to assume we know of all the species on this huge planet? Scientists will tell you that we dont. Only a few years ago, an un
45、known animal now named the Okapi was discovered. What about creatures we know of, but are thought to be extinct? The coelacanth was thought to be extinct for 70 million years until they were discovered alive and well in 1938. So is it really that hard to believe that a hair covered, man-like creatur
46、e could exist on the verge of discovery? In many remote areas of the world there have been sightings of just such a creature. Known by many names such as Sasquatch, Yeti, Almas and many more. Is this an unknown primate, the “missing link“ or some other yet unknown species? There is evidence to suppo
47、rt the existence of just such a creature in the North-western United States as well as other remote areas. There are still numerous sightings every year. The descriptions of the creatures are very similar from sighting to sighting. There are discrepancies in some of the details but the mind does pla
48、y tricks on us when frightened. Exaggeration and hoaxes do account for some of the discrepancies in the descriptions as well. The height is the most varied detail. This is easily explained if you take into account the possible age difference of the particular creature. Did they see and adult or juve
49、nile? There would be a noticeable size difference depending on the age. Then there are the foot prints.The footprints left by the creatures are, on average, considerably larger than that of a human. On the most part, the creatures have been shy and reclusive. They normally try to avoid contact with humans. Every now and then there are reports of sightings in populated areas. Perhaps the creatures are just as curious about us as we are about them. Bigfoots NamesBigfoot is far from being confined to North America. He is found in alm
