选择性必修一 Unit 6 Nurturing nature (3)
Developing ideas
THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD
Reading
1. Choose a proper topic sentence for each paragraph.
2. Get the main idea of the passage and the author’s purpose
of writing.
3. Get detailed information related to the main idea and the
useful expressions.
4. Talk about the topic of environmental protection.
Objectives
1. Name some UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Lead in
Giza Pyramid Complex Egypt cultural heritage
Lake Baikal Southern Siberia natural heritage
Mount Tai China mixed heritage
2. Get to know another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Watch the video and answer the questions:
1) Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?
2) What kind of threat is it facing?
3) What have people done to protect it?
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1) Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?
2) What kind of threat is it facing?
A. Industry along the coast pollutes its waters.
B. Illegal fishing is reducing the number of fish.
C. Climate change has many negative effects on the coral.
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The Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
1) Which natural heritage site is introduced in the video?
2) What kind of threat is it facing?
√ A. Industry along the coast pollutes its waters.
√ B. Illegal fishing is reducing the number of fish.
√ C. Climate change has many negative effects on the coral.
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The Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
3) What have people done to protect it?
A. Long-term plans have been carried out to fight with the effects of
climate change.
B. Areas of the reef where living things reproduce are protected.
C. The reef has been closed and the tourists have no access to it.
D. Measures are being taken to stop tourists and fishing boats
damaging the reef further.
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3) What have people done to protect it?
√ A. Long-term plans have been carried out to fight with the effects of
climate change.
√ B. Areas of the reef where living things reproduce are protected.
C. The reef has been closed and the tourists have no access to it.
√ D. Measures are being taken to stop tourists and fishing boats
damaging the reef further.
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Pre-reading
Look at the title of the passage and observe the pictures.
Predict what “the best job” is.
1. Scan the passage and try to find out the name of the job as
fast as possible.
2. Read the topic sentences in Activity 3 on P70 to get the
name of the job.
While-reading
a. Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great
Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
b. Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching
marketing event isn’t really important.
c. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all
over the world.
d. Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
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a. Located off the coast of North-east Australia, the Great
Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
b. Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-catching
marketing event isn’t really important.
c. This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all
over the world.
d. Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker.
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3. Choose the topic sentences for the paragraphs and write
them on the lines to complete the passage.
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Learning to learn
Good transitions highlight the ideas that connect different
paragraphs and bring the text together as a whole. Transitions
can help readers understand how paragraphs work together,
how they relate to one another, and how they build to a larger
point.
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Para 1 A want ad
“How would you like to spend six months living on an island
and looking after the Great Barrier Reef? The working hours
are flexible and accommodation is provided. Key duties
include exploring ... and finding out ... You’ll need to
report back via ... You’ll also be asked to promote...”
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Para 1 A want ad
Para 2 c. This call for an island caretaker attracted
interest from all over the world. “It was actually a very clever
means to ...”
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Para 2 “... and the need to protect it.”
Para 3 a. Located off the coast of North-east Australia,
the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on the planet.
“About the size of Japan, ... But ... is now under threat from ...”
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Para 4 “To get this job, the candidates ... Eventually, the
job was offered to Ben Southall from the UK.”
Para 5 d. Ben did a lot during his time as an island
caretaker. “In addition to blogging, taking photos and writing
articles about the reef, he made a number of ...”
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Para 6 b. Whether it was a genuine job offer or an eye-
catching marketing event isn’t really important. “The most
important thing was that ...”
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4. Read again to get the main idea of the passage.
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Para 1: A want ad.
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Para 2:
“This call for an island caretaker attracted interest from all
over the world. It was actually a very clever means to highlight
the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the need to
protect it.”
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The effect of the ad.
Para 3:
“Located off the coast of ... , the Great Barrier Reef is the
largest living thing on the planet. About the size of Japan,...
More than 25 million years old, ... is made up of living coral ...
It is host to many species of birds and sea creatures. But this
unique and delicate place is now under threat from pollution
and climate change.”
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A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef.
Para 4:
“To get this job, the candidates had to make a short video
showing how much they knew about the reef. They also
needed to prove why they were the best person to do the job.
Out of the thousands of applicants, eleven were selected,
including a young woman from China. Eventually, the job was
offered to Ben Southall from the UK.”
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The requirements of the job and the winner.
Para 5:
“Ben did a lot during his time as an island caretaker. In
addition to blogging, taking photos and writing articles about
the reef, he made a number of appearances on television to
argue in favour of its defence. He also worked as ... write a
book ...”
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The winner’s performance.
Para 6:
“... isn’t really important. The most important thing was that
people all over the world became aware of the beauty of the
ocean in the area. What’s more, they came to understand the
delicate balance that the environment exists in and what can,
and must, be done to protect the reef. That way, ...”
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The significance of the job.
What is each paragraph mainly about?
Para 1: A want ad.
Para 2: The effect of the ad.
Para 3: A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef.
Para 4: The requirements of the job and the winner.
Para 5: The winner’s performance.
Para 6: The significance of the job.
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Main idea of the passage: An introduction to a job in the world.
Para 1: A want ad.
Para 2: The effect of the ad.
Para 3: A brief introduction to the Great Barrier Reef.
Para 4: The requirements of the job and the winner.
Para 5: The winner’s performance.
Para 6: The significance of the job.
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An exposition
5. Read again and answer the questions:
1) What job is introduced in the passage?
While-reading
An island caretaker.
2) What island is taken care of?
Why does it need caring?
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Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
It is under threat from pollution and climate change.
3) What have you known about the Great Barrier Reef?
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The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of North-east
Australia.
It is the largest living thing on the planet. It is about the size of
Japan. It even can be seen from outer space.
It is more than 25 million years old.
It is made up of living coral growing on dead coral.
3) What have you known about the Great Barrier Reef?
It is host to many species of birds and sea creatures.
It is a world natural heritage site and a dream destination for
millions of tourists.
It is now under threat from pollution and climate change.
Long-term plans have been carried out to fight with it and
many measures are being taken to protect it.
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4) Who got the job? Did he do a good job?
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Ben Southall from the UK got the job.
He did a lot, including blogging, taking photos, writing articles,
talking about the issues on TV and writing a book about his
experiences.
6. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
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Para 6:
“... people all over the world became aware of the beauty of
the ocean in the area ... they came to understand the delicate
balance that the environment exists in and what can, and
must, be done to protect the reef ...”
6. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
The author intends to tell us that nature is so beautiful and the
balance of nature is delicate. Human beings should protect
our environment and live in harmony with nature.
While-reading
1. Why is the position described as “the best job in the world”?
Do you agree with this description? Why?
Think & Share
Yes, it is. It is both enjoyable and meaningful. You can:
• appreciate the beauty of the reef;
• introduce the beauty to the world;
• protect the beauty;
• help pass on the beauty to future generations.
2. How is the theme of nurturing nature presented differently in
the two reading passages of the unit?
Think & Share
Passage 1: The Sky Railway
• The author talks about his own experience and describes the
challenges of building the railway and the amazing solutions.
• It tells us that we should protect nature while constructing
and developing human society.
2. How is the theme of nurturing nature presented differently in
the two reading passages of the unit?
Passage 2: THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD
• It explains the best job in the world.
• The author intends to help the readers to raise the awareness
of the beauty of nature and to understand the delicate balance
of nature.
Think & Share
2. How is the theme of nurturing nature presented differently in
the two reading passages of the unit?
Both of the two passages stress that human beings should
protect our environment and live in harmony with nature.
Think & Share
2. How is the theme of nurturing nature presented differently in
the two reading passages of the unit?
Both of the two passages stress that human beings should
protect our environment and live in harmony with nature.
Into the wild At one with nature Earth first
Disaster and hope What an adventure! On the road
Revealing nature Nurturing nature
Think & Share
3. What is your opinion on environmental protection now?
Think & Share
• Human beings are at one with nature. Protecting the environment
means protecting ourselves.
• The balance of nature is delicate. It needs and deserves protection.
• World Heritage sites are not only our legacy from the past but also
what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations.
To pass them on, we must protect them well first.
1. Main idea:
2. Purpose of writing:
Summary
Work in groups. Imagine you are an applicant for the job of
island caretaker. Make a short video as required in the
passage.
Homework
1. Organise your ideas by considering the following points.
2. Collecting useful expressions within the group.
3. Choose your part of job and practise before
shooting the video.
Homework
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