Unit 9. Deserts

welcome
To our class
DESERTS
I.Find out the natural features of a desert.
climate
rainfall
Plants / trees
animals
soil
seasons
climate
(hot /cold/ dry)
rainfall
(little / rare)
plants / trees
(few kinds )
soil
(dry/ sandy)
seasons
(hot / cold)
animals
(few kinds)
Work in pairs talk about the natural features of a desert.
A: What about the rainfall?
B: ………………………….
DESERTS
climate
rainfall
plants / trees
animals
soil
seasons
Ex: (about climate)
A: Do you know anything about desert?
B: Yes, I do. I’ve learnt about it.
A: Can you tell me about the climate?
B: The climate of a desert is very severe. It’s very hot in the summer and the daytime. It’s very cold in winter and at night.
II. Give the names of these plants and animals.
eucalyptus [ju:kə`liptəs]
date Palm [`deitpa:m]
cactus [`kæktəs]
frog [frɔg]
crocodile [`krɔkədail]
camel [`kæməl]
fox [fɔks]
lizard [`lizəd]
Tell the names of these plants and animals
eucalyptus
banana
date Palm
cactus
grass
frog
horse
buffalo
crocodile
camel
fox
lizard
rabbit
goat
sheep
dog
eucalyptus
banana
date Palm
cactus
grass
frog
horse
buffalo
crocodile
camel
fox
lizard
rabbit
goat
sheep
dog
Choose the trees and animals that you think might exist in a desert.
Ex:
A:What trees and animals do you think might exist in deserts?
B:Date palm, cactus, grass can exist in deserts because they don’t need a lot of water and can stand the severe climate there.
Work in pairs. Ask your partner about their choice.
A:What about banana trees?
B:I don’t think they can live in such hot weather.
Your classmates and you are going on an expedition across a desert. Work in groups discuss and choose the things you should bring along. Explain your choice.
II. Consolidation.
- a knife
- a box of match
- water
- a gun
- a car
- a mosquito net
- a horse
- a camel
- a cell phone
- food
- a blanket
a walkman
Example
A: I think we’ll bring a lot of food and water. They can help us to survive in the desert if we get lost.
B: In my opinion, I think we should bring a knife to protect ourselves from the attack of the dangerous animals.
C: A box of matches is very necessary for us to make a fire at night.
D: It’s always suny in the desert, we should bring a large hat and sunblock to protect ourselves from the heat and sunlight.
The things



1. b..…na
2. gr…s
3. c….el
4. h…se
5. b….alo
6. d…
7. g…t
8. s…ep
A.
H.
Using the suggestions to fill in the words below.
E.
B.
F.
C.
D.
G.
ana
uff
og
oa
am
he
or
as
9. euca….tus
10. f…g
11. l….rd
12. ra…it
I.
ro
J.
iza
K.
lyp
L.
bb
HOMEWORK
1.Learn all the new words.
2.Write a paragraph about the features of the desert.
3.Prepare part C.Listening.
*Before you listen: Answer the questions.
*Task 1: Read the statements.
*Task 2: Read the questions and try to guess the answers.
*Task 3: Read and try to guess the missing word(s)
Many thanks for your attention!
camel horse
Buffalo goat
eucalyptus frog
fox lizard
rabbit a knife
a gun amosquito net
a cell phone a blanket
awalkman
New words
DESERTS
The natural features of a desert.
climate
rainfall
Plants / trees
animals
soil
seasons
climate
(hot /cold/ dry)
rainfall
(little / rare)
plants / trees
(few kinds )
soil
(dry/ sandy)
seasons
(hot / cold)
animals
(few kinds)