New College English （ Second Edition) Integrated Course 1

1. New College English （Second Edition) Integrated Course 1 Unit 7 Animal Intelligence College of Foreign Languages 外 国 语 学 院

2. Time Allotment Key Points Objectives Assignment Teaching methods Unit 7 Animal Intelligence What Animals Really Think Text A

3. Objectives • Students will be able to: • Grasp the main idea (some animals seem capable of thinking when it is in their own interests to do so) and structure of the text (introduction, 3 subheadings to give 3 supporting examples, conclusion) ; • Appreciate the importance of examples in exposition; • Master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text and learn how to use them in context; • Understand the cultural background related to the content • Express themselves more freely on the theme of Animal Intelligenceafter doing a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit.

4. Time Allotment 1st period—2nd period: Pre-reading; While-reading 3rd period—4th period: While-reading 5th period—6th period: While-reading; Post-reading 7th period—8th period: Post-reading; Theme-related language learning tasks 9th period—10th period: Listening and speaking

5. Key Points Words：assess controversy convince cooperate deceive disaster dominant emergency encounter evidence expand explore extend gaze horizon judgment negotiate obvious original release relieve reveal surround switch thrive underneath undertake Expressions: at first figure out give in go far go wrong in sb.’s intrest(s) make a deal size up wipe out Structure: be convinced that; convince sb. that; only to (do sth.) Writing: Learn to write an essay about animal intelligence using relevant examples

6. Teaching methods and aids Task-based approach, whole language methods and computer assisted instruction

7. Assignments 1. Language focus（P189-195） 2. Home reading: Exercise for Text B (P199-201)New College English Watch, Listen and Read2:Reading 3. Home listening: College English listening 3: Unit 9-12 4. Writing: Write an essay about animal intelligence using relevant examples

8. Unit 7 Animal Intelligence What Animals Really Think Teaching Procedure Pre-class Activities Pre-reading Activities While-reading Activities Post-reading Activities

9. Pre-class activities Cultural Notes & Background Information Warm-up Questions Unit 7 Learning about English

10. Warm-up Questions (1) Do you or your family or friends have a pet, such as a dog, cat, or bird? If so, how does the pet communicate with you or them? Does the pet understand you or them?(Open-ended) (2) Do you think animals, especially very intelligent ones, have thoughts and feelings?(Open-ended)

11. Gorilla Chimpanzee Killer Whale Evolutionary biology Background Information

12. Gorilla Gorillas comprise the eponymous genus Gorilla, the largest extant genus of primates. They areground-dwellingpredominantly herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of central Africa. The genus is divided into two species and either four or five subspecies. The DNA of gorillas is highly similar to that of a human, from 95–99% depending on what is counted, and they are the next closest living relatives to humans after the bonobo and common chimpanzee.

13. BR_ A Video Clip 2 Gorilla

14. Chimpanzee Chimpanzeesare members of the Hominidae family, along with gorillas, humans, and orangutans. Chimpanzees split from the human branch of the family about 4 to 6 million years ago. The two chimpanzee species are the closest living relatives to humans, all being members of the Hominini tribe (along with extinct species of Hominina subtribe). Chimpanzees are the only known members of the Paninasubtribe. The two Pan species split only about one million years ago.

15. Chimpanzee

16. Killer Whale The killer whale is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family. Killer whales are found in all oceans, from the frigid Arctic and Antarctic regions to tropical seas. Killer whales as a species have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey. Some feed exclusively on fish, while others hunt marine mammals such as sea lions, seals, walruses, and even large whales. Killer whales are regarded as apex predators, lacking natural predators.

17. Killer Whale

18. Evolutionary Biology Evolutionary biology is a sub-field of biology concerned with the origin of species from a common descent, and descent of species, as well as their changes, multiplication, and diversity over time. Someone who studies evolutionary biology is known as an evolutionary biologist.

19. Evolutionary Biology All modern domestic dogs are descendants of the Gray Wolf.

20. Evolutionary Biology

21. Pre-reading Activities

22. Unit 7 Animal Intelligence Answer the Following Questions 1. Have you ever observed that a pet usually knows its master? How do you explain this?(open-ended) 2. Have you ever been to the circus and seen the feats trained animals perform? What do these indicate? (open-ended)

23. Unit 7 Learning about English 3. Animal ranking: Students are required to form groups to rank the following animals according to their intelligence (pig, hen, dog, dolphin, elephant, monkey, rat, parrot, cat and ant) and explain the reasons behind the ranking. Ss may cite examples, anecdotes, personal experiences, scientific findings, etc. to support their views

24. Unit 7 Learning about English pig, hen, dog, dolphin, elephant, monkey, rat, parrot, cat and ant

25. T Checks on Ss about Their Autonomus Learning. Text Organization Unit 7 Learning about English While-reading Activities Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Content Exploring & Writing Strategies

26. Skimming and Scanning Skim the whole text and decide whether the following statements are true or false: 1. Behaviorists say that animals cooperate with human beings for their own benefit. ( ) T 2. Laule believed that Orky, a killer whale, was the most intelligent animal she had ever seen. () F Laule believed that Orky, a killer whale, was the most intelligent animal she had ever worked with.

27. Skimming and Scanning 3. Some animals’ intelligence can be seen in their attempts to deceive. ( ) T 4. Orky allowed somebody to stand on his head to reach up and release the baby because he had been trained to do so. ( ) F Orky let somebody stand on his head to reach up and release the baby, but he had not been trained to do so.

28. Skimming and Scanning 5. Animals can learn from each other in playing some tricks. Towan is a good example. () T

29. Text Organization Some animals demonstrate intelligence when dealing with captivity and human beings. Some animals are intelligent enough to know how to bargain with people. Animals like whales can assess a situation and act accordingly.

30. Text Organization Animals can sometimes be tricky. Animal intelligence is meant to serve survival.

31. Text Organization Group Discussion: Ss read the instructions for Text Organization exercise 2, P.186, to grasp the three-part structure of the text. And discuss the following questions: A. Which paragraph serves as an introduction? B. Which paragraphs are supporting facts? C. Which paragraph is the conclusion?

32. Text Organization Find the three subheadings in the text and discuss the functions of headings: A. Suggest to the reader the contents of each section; B. Enhance the formal appearance of an essay; C. Eliminate the need for wordy transitional devices between sections.

33. Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Part II Part I Part III • Para 3-12 • Para 1-2 • Para 13 Group Discussion

34. A Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Discuss Para 1--2 and finish the following tasks: Questions: What’s the purpose of author to write this article? The author writes this article in order to find out how animals use their intelligence

35. A Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Questions: When does the author think animals will probably do their best thinking? He thinks animals will probably do their best thinking when it serves their own purposes, not when scientists ask them to. Why did the author talk to people like vets, animal researchers and zoo keepers? Because he believes they may encounter animal intelligence in their daily work.

36. B Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Structure: be convinced that; convince sb. of sth. be convinced that 确信，承认 convince sb. of sth. 使某人相信某事 e.g. We finally convinced the police of our innocence. I was convinced that we were doing the right thing.

37. A Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Discuss Para 3--12 and finish the following tasks: Fill in the blanks with the information about the animals mentioned in Text A and figure out the author’s purposes. 1. Colo: Broke the key chain. Author’s purpose: Animals know how to negotiate with people. 2. Chantek: • Expanded the money supply by breaking • plastic chips in two; • 2) Found pieces of tin foil and tried to make • copies of metal chips.

38. Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Author’s purpose: Aminals can even handle the money. 3. Orky: Allowed somebody to stand on his head to reach up and release the baby. Author’s purpose: Animals can assess the situation and make a right decision. 4. Melati: Hid an orange in her other hand. 5. Towan: Hid an orange underneath his foot. Author’s purpose: Animal intelligence can be seen in their attempts to deceive.

39. B Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Writing strategy:transitions 1) Answer the following questions: ---What is the chief device the author uses to group all those anecdotes concerning animal intelligence? subheading ---What does “it” in the first line of Para.4 refer to? And what role does it play in context? “It” refer to the key chain held by Colo. It brings about a smooth transition

40. Content Exploring & Writing Strategies 2) Have Ss pick out the words or phrases that help such transitions in the first sentence of Paras. 6, 10, 12 also, the problem, this whole trick

41. C Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Structure only to (do sth.) It is often used to indicate that sb. does sth. with a disappointing or surprising result. Infinitive “to” functions as a result adverbial. e.g. He hurried to the railway station, only to find that the train had left. He had once tried inviting her out, only to meet with a rather cool response.

42. A Content Exploring & Writing Strategies Discuss Para 13 and finish the following tasks: Questions: What does animal intelligence mean? Animal intelligence is meant to serve survival.

43. Post-reading Activities Group discussion: Brainstorm Autonomous Learning

44. kind Friendly docile Domestic Dogs ….?? smart ….?? loyal Post-reading Activities --Students are divided into groups of four or five. Discuss the personalities that domestic dogs may have. Then work in groups and put forward one’s views by giving examples or facts.

45. Post-reading Activities Autonomous Learning A. Pre-lesson tasks (1) How has the United States developed into the sole superpower in the world?(2) How will China grow into a prosperous and well-respected country? B. Read and learn Words and Phrases to Drill (Page 215) by heart, and try to use them. C. Group work: Read Text A to get a general idea about it, and try to find some problems.

46. Language Points

47. Language Points intelligence: n. D R _ word _ corrupt 1.ability to learn and understand They underestimated her intelligence. 2. news, information, esp. with reference to important events 将军掌握了有关敌人的秘密情报 The general had secret intelligence of the enemy

48. Language Points controversy: n. a lot of discussion and argument about sth., often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval (followed by over / about) D R _ word _ ban 1 His views have excited a lively controversy among fellow scientists. 他们正在做的事情势必激起争论。 What they are doing is bound to stir up controversy. Collocation: beyond / without controversy无可争议， 无疑，不消说

49. Language Points D R _ word _ invent 1 encounter: vt. • meet esp. unexpectedly 她在购物中心上偶然遇见一位老友 She encountered an old friend in the shopping mall. 2. come up against The soldiers encountered a large crowd of demonstrators.

50. D R _ word _ strictly speaking Language Points dominant: adj.ruling; stronger, more powerful, or more noticeable than other people or things 这家公司在国际市场上占有举足轻重的地位。 The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market. He is a dominant person in the company.