Unit 2: DN A

Lesson 9: What’s a “Horkey”?

Phrases in Unit 1.

1) 记住…，背诵…

2) 固定数量的，一定数量的3) 在…的中间4) 感受阳光的温暖5) … 和…都 , 既…又…6) 或者…或者…，不是…就是…7) 决定干某事8) 表达想法和感受9) 在 19 世纪10 ）跟…有关

learn/know …by heart = recite

a set number of

in the middle of

feel the warmth of the sunboth…and…

either…or…decide to do sth.express thoughts and feelings

in the nineteenth century

be related to

Fill in each blank with the proper word from the brackets:

1. Mike wants ________(go) to a park on Sunday.

2. The teacher often tells us ___________(not be) late.

3. My brother is too young ________ (join) the army.

4. It takes me an hour _____(do) my homework every day.

5. Do you have anything _________(say)?

6. His parents often make him _______ (do) a lot of exercises.

7. He took lessons _________(learn) how _________(sing).

8. Mother told him ___________(not play) football in the street.

9. I’m very glad ____________(pass) the exam.

10.Your skirt is nice. Let me _________(have) a look.

to go

not to be

to join

to do

to say

do

to learn

not to play

to pass

have

to sing

Fill in each blank with the proper word from the brackets:

11. The students were made ___________(copy) the text three times.

12. You’d better ________(not go) there because it is dark.

13. I have a lot of homework _________(do) every day.

14. The little boy likes _____________________( answer)

questions.

15. Would you like __________ (join) us?

16. Mr. Wang taught me ___________ (play) basketball.

17. My watch needs _______________________ (repair).

18. I find it important ________(learn) English well.

19. It is difficult ______________(answer) this question.

20. Yesterday I saw the accident _________(happen).

to copy

not go

to do

to answer/answering

to join

to play

repairing/to be repaired

to learn

to answer

happen

Fill in each blank with the proper word from the brackets:

21. The important thing is __________(save) lives.

22. I often help my mother ____________(do) housework.

23. We often hear Mary ___________(sing) in her room.

24. We are tired. Let’s stop ____________(have) a rest.

25. It’s very kind of you __________(think) so much of us.

26. It’s easy for me ____________(repair) the bike.

27. There is nothing ___________(worry) about.

28. I am rich enough ____________(buy) a car.

29. Why not __________(go) with me?

30. Don’t forget _________(close) the door when you leave.

to save

(to) do

sing

to have

to think

to repair

to worry

to buy

go

to close

It is a tiger.

It is a cheetah.

If you combined a tiger and a cheetah, perhaps you

would have this animal.

titahcheeger

You can call it “ ”or “ ”

Maybe we can call it“ ” or

“ ”. whalphindolale

whale dolphin

horse→

donkey→

mule→(horkey donse)

Think about it!

1. What is a mule?

2. What do you think of mules?

3. Can you give them other names?

A mule is a special animal. It has a horse as a mother and a donkey as a father.

Mules are very helpful animals. They are big like horses and strong like donkeys.

donses/horkeys

A mule is a special animal. It has a horse as a mother and a donkey as a father. Mules are very useful and helpful animals. They are big like horses and strong like donkeys.

mule

1)DNA ( 缩写 ) 脱氧核糖核酸 ( 基因的基本成分）

2) combine 组合，合并3) juicy 多汁的4) mule 骡子5) donkey 驴6) helpful 有用的，有帮助的

Learn the new words.

It’s a Cow! No, a Chicken!Danny: I know what I would choose! I would combine

a donut and a pizza. Then I could have breakfast and lunch at the same time.

Jenny: No,no,Danny! You need to choose two living things: two different plants or two different animals.

Brian: I think I would combine grapes and bananas. Then I would have little, juicy bananas. I would call them “grananas.”

Jenny:Have you ever seen a “cowchick,”Brian? That’s what I would make. It’s a cow and a chicken. My new animal would make the biggest eggs in the world!

Danny: I might combine a dinosaur and a rabbit.Jenny: Why, Danny?

1.What vegetables would Brain combine? Why?

2.What animals would Jenny combine? Why?

3.What about Danny? And why?

Read carefully and answer the following questions:

1.I would combine a donut and a pizza .Then I could have breakfast and lunch at the same time.

我会将炸面包圈和比萨饼混合在一起。那样早餐和午餐我就可以一起吃了。(1).combine…and/with… （使物件）结合或混合形成一个整体，联合，组和，合并。

(2).at the same time 在同一时间，同时。eg. 我认为你同时不可能做好两件事。

key points:key points:

eg. 我们经常把面包和奶油混合着吃。We often combine bread and/with cheese .

I don’t think you can do two things well at the same time.

2.You need to choose two living things: two different plants or two different animals.

你需要选择两种生物；两种不同种类的植物或两种不同的动物。(1) living things 生物 (2) two different plants. 两种不同的植物

3.Then I would have little, juicy bananas.

那样我就可以吃到多汁的小香蕉了。 little (adj.) 小的eg. 我有一个小妹妹。

4.That’s what I would make.

那就是我要做的（组合的）。

I have a little sister.

5.My new animal would make the biggest eggs in the world. 我的新动物会产下世界上最大的蛋！

make/lay eggs 下蛋，产蛋6. What if you could combine other animals or plants to make something new?假若你能将其它动物杂交成其他新的动物，或将植物嫁接成其他新的植物，那将会是什么样呢？What if+ 陈述句？等同于 What will happen if+ 陈述句？意为“如果…将会怎么办？” “如果…将会怎么样？”用来假设一种情景之后询问结果。eg. 如果他们不来怎么办？

What if they don’t come?

7. Mules are very helpful animals. They are big like horses and strong like donkeys.

骡子是非常有用的动物，像马一样大，像驴一样强壮。

helpful 有用的，有帮助的（名词 + ful → 形容词 ） eg. careful useful thankful

8. I would call them “grananas.” call + 宾语 + 宾补 ( 名词 ) “ 把……称呼为 / 叫做……” 我们把他叫作小张。

We call him Xiao Zhang.

9. I might combine a dinosaur and a rabbit. might “ 也许，或许，可能” 表示现在或将来不太确定的可能性

I’m afraid it might rain tonight.

She might come here this afternoon.

Fill in each blank with the proper word from the brackets:

1. What is ___________(big) animal in the world?

2. These oranges are __________(juice). Please have some.

3. A horse is a __________(help) animal.

4. Look! My computer doesn’t work. I need __________

(repair) it. Does your computer need

_____________________ (repair)?

5. – Would you mind __________(open) the door for me?

-- No, not all. I have made up my mind ______(help) you.

6. The boy ________(call) Mike was once a thief, but now

he __________(call) “living Lei Feng”.

juicy

the biggest

helpful

to repair

repairing/to be repaired

opening

to help

called

is called

根据汉语意思完成句子，每空一词：1. 我们都叫他小李。 We all _________ _________ Xiao Li.

2. 昨天晚上我和父亲同时到家。 My father and I got home _____ ______ _____ _______

yesterday evening.

3. 这个动物的耳朵像兔子的耳朵。 The animal’s ears ________ _________ the rabbit’s.

4. 他们把不同的零件放在一起。 They _________ these different parts __________.

5. 我可能会把恐龙和兔子结合起来。 I might _________ a dinosaur _________ a rabbit.

call him

at the same time

are/look like

put together

combine and

A task: Make a new living things! What if you could combine other animals or plants to make something new?Think: What animals or plants would you choose? Why? What would your new animal or plant be like? What would you name your new animal or plant?

Why? Write down your ideas. Talk about them with your group. Draw a picture of your new animal or plant. Have fun!

What if …, 如果……该怎么办 / 会怎么样？