Book4 Unit1 Warming up and Reading

　　Only if we can understand can we care; Only if we care will we help; Only if we help shall all the life is hopeful. -Jane Goodall

Teaching Aims: 1) To learn about women of achievements.

　　 2) To improve the ability of reading.

Step1 Leading-in

1) Can you tell some great and successful women around the world or in history?

2) What do you think is needed in order to be a great woman?

3) Now turn to Page1, and read the introduction to six women. In groups discuss what they have in common and what makes them great.

Step2 Reading and Thinking

1. Skim the passage, and find out the answers to the questions.

　1) Who is the protector?

　2) What animals are observed?

　3) When did Jane Goodall arrive in Gombe? How old was she?

2. Read the passage carefully and tell T/F.

1) In order to study chimps, we have to stay in the forest for the whole night. ( )

2) In 1960, most people understood chimp behavior and their daily activities. ( )

3) It was not until Jane's mother helped her that she was allowed to begin her project. ( )

4) Jane has suggested that wild animals should lead a busy life. ( )

5) Jane devoted most of her life to the study of animals. ( )

3. Finish Exercises1-2 on page3.

4. What is the main idea of the passage?

The passage is mainly about how Jane Goodall worked with

________and help people ________ of these animals.

5. List three achievements Jane Goodall has made according to the passage. (within 25 words)

Step3 Discussing

1.Do you think it is important to study chimps in the wild rather than in a zoo? Give reasons.

2.Why do you think Jane is called a student of African wildlife?