文档介绍：综合英语教学课件 Book Ⅳ Unit 8 Hummingbird Winter 外国语言文学系阮芳
Unit 8 Hummingbird Winter
Introduction of Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are nature's little jewels. As the smallest of North American birds, they have long slender bills adapted for reaching deep into tubular flowers. Their wing beat is so rapid that it produces a humming sound. They feed while hovering and can also fly backward. Their throat feathers look black when light does not reflect the brilliant iridescent colours. They are fearless and pugnacious; Males have a "pendulum" courting flight with distinctive patterns for some species. They migrate by day, flying low. Their eggs are small, and white. Few have a song however; most of all have a rapid squeaky chipping [or a clicking] sound.
Unit 8 Hummingbird Winter
Part I Listening and Speaking Activities
Brainstorming
( Extra activity: Think of at least five words for the body parts of a certain animal and five appropriate adjectives to describe these animals.)
Animal
Parts of body
Description of character
cat
bird
dog
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paw, tail, whisker... cute, docile, clever...
beak, wing. feather... loveable, friendly...
paw. tooth, fur... loyal, clever...
Expressions for reference
1. Expressions of animal body parts:
fur, paw, feather, plumage, claw, tail, beak, wing, fang, horn, hoof, fin, trunk, hide, mane[1]
2. Expressions of keeping pets:
walking dog