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1、. .Module 6 Unexplained Mysteries of the Natural WorldPart One Teaching DesignPeriod 1 ReadingThe Monster of Lake TianchiGoals To learn to read passages with Imperatives about traffic jams To learn to read with strategiesStep 1: Warming up by talking about Lake Tianchi MonsterThe Lake Tianchi Monste
2、r is an alleged “lake monster” which dwells in Lake Tianchi, within the Changbai Mountains of Jilin Province, China, not far from the North Korean border. Some reports argue that there is not a monster, but an estimated 20 monsters. The first reported sighting was in 1903. It was claimed that a larg
3、e buffalo-like creature attacked three people, but was shot six times. The monster then retreated under the water. More recent reports describe the monster as having a human-like head attached to a 1.5m neck. It is said to have a white ring around the bottom of its neck, and the rest of its skin is
4、grey and smooth.Step 2: Before you readPlease go over the word list for this module, paying attention to the pronunciation of the word, the relationship between its pronunciation and its spelling.Step 3: While you read1. Type of writing and summaries of Monster of Lake TianchiType of writingA narrat
5、ionIdea of 1st para.The director of a local tourist office, Meng Fanying happened to see a monster in the “Monster of Lake Tianchi” in the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, northeast China. Idea of 2nd para.In another recent sighting, a group of soldiers claim they saw an animal moving on the su
6、rface of the water.Idea of 3rd para.A third report came from Li Xiaohe, who claims to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water.Idea of 4th para.Being skeptical scientists say that the low-temperature lake is unlikely to be able to support such large living creatures.Idea of
7、5th para.Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world.2. A diagram of A Trip Along the Three GorgesMonster of Lake TianchiBy a local tourist officeBy a group of soldiersthe highest volcanic lakeBy Li XiaoheBy scientists3. Complete the article with one word in each blank.The “Monster of Lak
8、e Tianchi”, the _1_ volcanic lake in the world, in the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, northeast China, is _2_in the focus after several recent sightings. The director of a local tourist office, Meng Fanying, said he saw a _3_in the lake. It seemed to be black in colour, ten metres from the _4
9、_of the lake during the most recent sighting.In another recent sighting, a group of soldiers _5_they saw an animal moving on the surface of the water. A third report _6_ from Li Xiaohe. He claims to have seen a round black creature moving quickly through the water. There _7_ been reports of monsters
10、 in Lake Tianchi since the beginning of the last century, although no _8_ has seen one close up. Many people think the monster may be a distant cousin of the Loch Ness _9_ in Scotland. They also think that there might be similar creatures in other lakes around the _10_. Scientists, however, are skep
11、tical. They say that the low-temperature lake is unlikely to be _11_to support such large living creatures.Keys: 1 highest 2 back 3 monster 4 edge 5 claim 6 came 7 have 8 one 9 monster 10 world 11 able4. Answer the reading comprehension questions according to the text. 1. What is the topic of this t
12、ext?A. Introduction to “Monster of Lake Tianchi” B. Several recent sightings of lake monstersC. Scientists skeptical about lake monstersD. “Monster of Lake Tianchi” and reports of monsters in the lake2. Xue Junlin, a local photographer, claimed that its head looked like a _. A. cat B. elephant C. ho
13、rse D. tiger3. Which of the following statements is not scientifically based?A. The “Monster of Lake Tianchi” is in the Changbai Mountains.B. Jilin province is in northeast China.C. The lake monster seemed to be black in colour. D. Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world. 4. What does
14、 “distant” mean in “Many people think the monster may be a distant cousin of the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.”? A. remote in timeB. remote in relationship C. aloofly reservedD. hard to distinguish clearlykeys: 1-4 DCCBStep 4: After you read1. Copy all the useful expressions into your Expression Bo
15、ok.Useful expressions from The Monster of Lake Tianchiback in the news, on Changbais western peak, get a clear look at the mysterious creature, a local photographer, in another recent sighting, a group of soldiers, have a round head with 10-centimetre horns, dive into the water, repeat the action, t
16、oo far away, the low-temperature lake, 2,189 meters high, cover an area of about ten square kilometersSentences made with expressions from The Monster of Lake Tianchi1. The old actor is back in the news for his latest movie.2. It is one of the most difficult peaks to climb.3. Do you know why you can
17、 not get a clear look at the picture? 4. Shes an actress whose inner life has remained mysterious, despite the many interviews she has given.5. Blue whales are the largest creatures ever to have lived.6. Many local shops will be forced to close if the new supermarket is built.7. This is the first si
18、ghting of this particularly rare bird in this country.8. The car was parked near a small group of trees.9. With a bit of luck, we should be back in time for dinner.10. They ran to the pool, dived in, and swam to the other side.11. Please dont repeat what Ive just told you to anyone else.12. Is the s
19、tation far away?13. We are particularly interested in information that would be useful to the low temperature community.14. Its two and a half metres high and one metre wide.15. The campus covers an area of 23.33 hectares, with a floor space of 120000 square meters.2. Read to fill in the table with
20、information from the text.Para. 1 A recent sighting: The monster of Lake Tianchi jumped out f the water like a seal200 people on Changbais western peak saw it.Para. 2 Another recent sighting: It was greenish-black and had a round head with 10-centimetre horns.Para. 3 A third report: A round black cr
21、eature was moving quickly through the water. It dived into the water and appeared again.Para. 4 There have been reports of monsters in Lake Tianchi since the beginning of the last century.Para. 5 Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world.Period 2 SpeakingDoing the role-playGoals To lear
22、n to role-play a dialogue about the monster of Lake TianchiStep 1: Making preparation for speakingTo speak about something well in a foreign language, you need two things prepared: the language and the idea.Now go back to the reading passage to read it again for the necessary vocabulary and ideas to
23、 be used in talking about the monster of Lake Tianchi. You may go to the internet or the library for any other related information for talking about lake monsters reported in China or other countries of the world.Step 2: Role-playing the text The Monster of Lake TianchiA: Hi, where have you been?B:
24、I have been to Chinas legendary Lake Tianchi. C: I learned that Lake Tianchi Monster has surfaced again.B: Yes, it has. Local officials have reported sightings of as many as 20 of the mysterious and unidentified creatures in a lake near North Korea. D: I learned that sightings of the strange beast C
25、hinas version of the Loch Ness Monster date back more than a century, but like Scotlands famed “Nessie” reports vary and remain unconfirmed. B: You are right in saying that. On the morning of July 11, several local government cadres caught sight of a school of mysterious creatures.D: I think they we
26、re swimming through the lake in the Changbai mountains, in northeastern Jilin province. B: Yes, they were. Within about 50 minutes, the monsters appeared five times. D: At times there was one, at times there were several. B: The last time, there were as many as about 20.D: It was reported that the c
27、reatures, two to three kilometres in the distance, appeared only as white or black spots. B: But from the ripples in the water, people there determined the spots were “living beings”. A: I read in the paper that in 1903, according to local records, a creature resembling a huge buffalo with a deafeni
28、ng roar sprang out of the water and attempted to attack three people before one them shot it in the belly six times. B: The beast then roared and disappeared back into the water. A: That was frightening. Step 3: Role-playing a dialogue about lake monstersA: What is a lake monster?B: Lake Monster is
29、the name given to large unknown animals which have purportedly been sighted in, and/or are believed to dwell in lakes, although their existence has never been confirmed scientifically. C: Do they exist?B: They are generally believed not to exist by conventional Zoology and allied sciences.D: Are the
30、y the subjects of scientific investigation?B: Yes, they are. They are principally the subject of investigations by followers of Cryptozoology. A: What about their sightings? Are the sightings unusual?B: Their sightings are often similar to some sea monsters. C: Could you give us some examples of lak
31、e monsters?B: Okay. The most famous lake monster is certainly the Loch Ness Monster.D: I learned that for many decades it has been reported to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland. B: And in more recent years, similar animals have been widely reported, such as Ogopogo in Okanagan Lake in the heart of Briti
32、sh Columbia; Manipogo in Lake Manitoba, and Champ in Lake Champlain. C: Are there any other locations?B: Other locations which have been claimed as homes for lake monsters are Bear Lake (Idaho/Utah), a large, very deep lake with sightings as early as 1850. Flathead Lake in Montana, Lake Tianchi in C
33、hina, Bala Lake in Wales, the White River in Alabama. Fulks Lake near Churubusco, Indiana is said to be home to the Beast of Busco. The worlds deepest lake, Lake Baikal in Siberia has also been cited as a monsters home, although Lake Brosno is a more popular Russian location. D: And Storsjn in Jemti
34、a, Sweden has also been said to house Storsjodjuret. A: Are there anything in common between all these lakes?B: Yes, yes are. All these lakes are extraordinarily deep. Interestingly all these lakes are situated in areas of cold climate. C: What about the evidence? Are there any firmly approved evide
35、nces?B: Evidence for such animals is almost exclusively in the form of frequently-numerous eyewitness reports. Relatively few still photographs, almost no motion picture or videotapes, and no living animals or animal remains have been produced. D: What do scientists think of all these evidences?B: T
36、here are many speculations as to what the reported lake monsters could be. Many consider them to be purely exaggerations or misinterpretations of known and natural phenomena, or else fabrications and hoaxes. A: I think these lake monsters have become important tourist draws. B: You may be right in s
37、aying that. I learned the first sighter of the Loch Ness Monster died recently, and he admitted that the monster was a cardboard cutout and photographed to look as if the monster was real. Period 3 FunctionTalking about possibility and improbabilityGoals To learn to talk about possibility and improb
38、abilityStep 1: Learning about ways to talk about possibility and improbabilityMay: The monster may be related to Nessie.Might: There might be similar creatures in other lakes.Unlikely: The lake is unlikely to be able to support such a big creatures.Perhaps: Perhaps there are still dinosaurs somewher
39、e.It may/ might be: It may/ might be a big fish.Its unlikely to be: Its unlikely to be a dinosaur.It is likely thatStep 2: Making sentences expressing possibility and improbabilityUseful expressions from The Monster of Lake Tianchi1. The UFO may be back in the news.2. The monster might become famous
40、 after several reports of sightings.3. Perhaps the director of the school is a believer in lake monsters.4. It is likely that the monster is black in colour.5. The monster might be sighted ten metres from the edge of the lake.6. During the most recent sighting the monster was likely to have been mis
41、taken for a big fish.7. The diver might jump out of the water, like a seal.8. On a clear day, on Changbais western peak you may get a clear look at the mysterious creature.9. A local photographer is more likely to see a lake monster.10. The fish might look like a horse.11. A group of soldiers might
42、come and move on the surface of the water to find the much-reported monster.12. He may walk along the side of the lake.13. The river monster perhaps has a round head with 10-centimetre horns.14. I may soon visit the lake with my family.15. Its likely that a round black creature was moving quickly th
43、rough the water.16. You may dive into the water to get it back to me.17. Perhaps he repeated the action again and again in order to see the monster clearly.18. Reports of monsters might have been read ever since the beginning of the last century.19. To see the monster close up you may have to go out
44、 to the center of the lake.20. Not far away, a distant cousin of the Loch Ness monster is likely to have been sighted by more common visitor to the lake. Period 4 GrammarMay have/ might haveGoals To learn to use may have/ might haveStep 1: Learning about ways to talk about possibility and improbabil
45、ityMayPossibility We can use may to say that something is a possibilitymay + verb - Events in presentmay + have + past participle - Events in pastShe may be rich.= It is possible that she is rich.She may have missed her train.= It is possible that she missed her train.MightPossibility Might is used
46、to say that something is possible in the present or the future like mayWhat is difference between might and may?Usually may and might have same meaning but might is used when the situation is not real.If you dont hurry up, you might be late.She might be having lunch at Chinese restaurant.To speculat
47、e about or consider things that were probably true in the pastmay possibilityJack may have been upset. I couldnt really tell if he was annoyed or tired. She may have spoken to him yesterday.Jack may not have been upset. Perhaps he was tired. To speculate about things that were probably true in the p
48、astmight possibilityShe might have taken the bus. Im not sure how she got to work. I might have left my books on the bus.She might not have taken the bus. She might have walked home. Step 2: Putting “may” and “might” into dialoguesMay DIALOGUEWoman: thanks very much, been very useful. But we still have a lot to talk about. Well need another meeti