1、AUSTRALIAS DANGEROUS CREATURESA funnelweb spiderA brown snakeA great white sharkA box jellyfishA saltwater crocodile1.How many poisonous snakes and how 2.many poisonous spiders are there in 3.Australia?Are they all capable of 4.killing humans?115 different kinds of snakes and most of the 2,000 diffe
2、rent kinds of spider.Only a few spiders and snakes are capable of killing humans.2.What effect do most jellyfish have on humans?What about box jellyfish?Most jellyfish can cause severe pain to anyone who touches them but only the box jellyfish can kill a human.4.What kind of crocodile has occasional
3、ly attacked a human?The saltwater crocodile.3.How many kinds of sharks are there in Australian waters?How many kinds are likely attack humans?160 different kinds of shark but only 2 or 3 kinds are likely to attack humans.In your group discuss the best ways to In your group discuss the best ways to p
4、rotect yourself from each of the protect yourself from each of the dangerous animals in the reading passage.dangerous animals in the reading passage.The following information will help you.The following information will help you.How to protect yourself from these dangerous animals?Saltwater crocodil
5、es are found a long way from settlements only in the far north of Australia near rivers and waterholes.There are usually signs to warn people that crocodiles are in the area.Crocodiles stay hidden in the water or on the land close to water.Many beaches have shark nets to keep sharks away from swimme
6、rs.In hot weather,small planes fly along the coast looking out for sharks.If one is spotted an alarm is sounded to warn people to get out of the water.Spiders are usually found in dark,dry places,under stones or amongst rubbish.The poison is slow acting so there is plenty of time to get to the hospi
7、tal.When jellyfish are close to the beach,you usually find a few dead ones on the beach.Vinegar can help relieve the sting of jellyfish.If a person has trouble breathing or becomes unconscious,they should be taken to hospital immediately.Australia is a dangerous place to visit.VS.a crocodile has sna
8、tched someone before he or she is even aware that.考点 before 作连词时的意义。before的基本含义是“在之前”，但在不同句型中有不同的含义，还可表示“过了多久才”。Why didnt you tell him about the meeting?He rushed out of the classroom _ I could say a word.A.before B.untilC.when D.after 点拨 句意为:他在我说话之前就跑出了教室。The field research will take Joan and Paul
9、about five months;it will be a long time _ we meet them again.A.after B.before C.since D.when点拨 it+be+before.句型表示 “要多久才”。Read this email and write a reply.Dear _,I am thinking of going on a camping trip in the Northern Territory.The trip is organized by a well-known tourist company with a good reput
10、ation.We will be camping some of the time in Darwin and some of the time in Kakadu National Park.It sounds like lots of fun and I would see lots of wildlife,but Ive heard so much about the dangerous creatures in Australia that Im a bit scared about going out of the city.Perhaps Id be better staying
11、in Sydney.I know there are lots of interesting things to see there too.What do you think I should do?Best wishes,Li Haidilist all the reasons for and against the trip.decide on your point of view with reasons.put the reasons in the order of importance.This email ask you for advice,so you should plan
12、 your reply carefully.You need toTips write your email in this way:1.tell Li Haidi what you suggest.2.give each of your reasons in one paragraph.Finish it in this way:I hope you will find my advice useful.Best wishes,(your signature)Dear Haidi,Thanks for your email.How wonderful it is that you are g
13、oing to Australia.I think youll have a great time on the camping trip and youll get to see native animals in their natural setting.Also youll make some good friends on the trip,which is much more difficult while staying in a hotel in the city.Sample WritingDont worry about the dangerouscreatures.The
14、y are not as dangerous as some people think and anyway youll be with an experienced tour guide who will keep you safe.Just do everything the guide says and youll have a safe and enjoyable time.Do write again when you get back and tell me all about your trip.Your friend,JohnDear Haidi,Arent you lucky
15、 going all the way to Australia?Im sure whatever you do,youll have a good time.Personally,I would rather visit Sydney.Im not very fond of sleeping in tents and I like to have my own nice,clean bathroom.Also there are mosquitoes in the National Park and I always suffer from mosquito bites.Sydney is a
16、 very nice city and the weather is usually good.There are all sorts of interesting places to see,like the Sydney Opera House and the harbor bridge,and there are lots of wildlife parks you can visit to see native animals.Plus there are lots of great shops and restaurants in Sydney and the nightlife i
17、s pretty good too.I think you would have a good time whichever holiday you went on.Youre more adventurous than me so you would probably enjoy camping.Dont worry about the dangerous creatures-youll be quite safe on an organized tour.Have a good time wherever you go and write back and tell me about it.Love,MurrayHomeworkThere are a large number of wild animals in Australia.Please collect enough information of other animals in Australia and write a report.
