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CStep Ⅲ Fast Reading T:Good work.But if we want to use the modal verbs correctly,we must practise them as often as possible.Today we will read another passage.The ocean is very important to all the living things,which is known to us,and I think we have also known about the reason why the ocean becomes so important—because of the properties of water,the ocean is very important.The passage we will read is also about water.It deals with “the body of water”.Are you interested in the topic? S1:Yes.But what is the meaning of “the body of water”?I think water has no body. T:Good question.I think you can get the answer to the question by yourself.Now let’s read the passage.While you are reading,try to make clear what is the main idea of each paragraph.Besides,try fast reading,it is helpful to improve your reading ability. (Teacher gives students a few minutes to read the passage.) T:Have you finished your reading? Ss:Yes. T:Wang Lin,are you clear about “the body of water”? S2:Yes.I think “the body of water” means the main part of water. T:You are great!Now who’d like to tell me the main idea of the first paragraph? S3:An estuary is the body of water where a river meets the ocean. T:Right,thank you for your answer.What about the second one? S4:Let me try.The general idea is that estuaries are great places for nature’s young. T:Wang Ping,tell me the main idea of the third paragraph,please! S5:I’m not sure.I think the third paragraph tells us estuaries are important to animals and plants,so we should try our best to protect them from environmental pollution.Am I right? T:Yes.Congratulations!There is only the last paragraph left.Who can try? S6:I think the main idea of the last paragraph is that estuaries are also important to human beings because they not only provide recreation and education for us but also contribute to the economy. CStep Ⅳ Discussion and Explanation T:The general idea of the passage is very clear to us now.Now let’s re-read the passage carefully.While you are reading,try to find out the answers to the questions on Page 23.If you need,you can have a discussion about them.Then I’ll check your answers. (Teacher gives students enough time to read the passage.At the same time,teacher goes among them and helps them express their own opinions in English correctly.) (责任编辑：admin) |