Unit 3 Pet Care
Unit Objectives
In Section 1 Oral Practice, learn how to start a conversation with others about the topic of “pet care”.
In Section 2 Reading-centered Activities, master the key words and structures by finishing the comprehensive tasks after Passage 1; Understand Passage 2 and finish the reading, translating and writing tasks after it.
In Section 3 Related Information, learn and memorize names of dog grooming tools. And learn about the coat types and the breeds belonging to each type
Section 1 Oral Practice
Section 1 Oral Practice
Warm-up
Match the key words with the pictures given below.
1---C 2---B 3---E 4---A 5---F 6---D
Speaking Task 1
Language points:
1. decrea n.宝宝晚上睡觉不安稳 减少，减小；减少量 vi.&vt. 减少，减小
decreasing adj. 减少的，渐减的
Last year there was a 20 % decrea in his earnings. 去年他的收入减少了20%.
The number of independent firms decread 尽先from 198 to 96.
独立公司的数量从198个减少到了 96个。
Toy sales peaked just before Christmas and are now decreasing.
玩具销售额在圣诞节前夕达到最高峰,现已逐渐下降.
2. accordingly adv. 红芪泡水喝的禁忌因此，相应地
Plea inform us of your decision and we will act accordingly.
请把你们的决定通知我们,我们会照着去办的.
3. abnormality n. 反常；变态
She has shown no abnormality in intelligence or in disposition.
她在智力或性情上都未显示出任何反常.
4. accompany vt. 陪伴，陪同
Ken agreed to accompany me on a trip to Africa.
作文春节600字肯答应陪我一起去非洲。
Speaking Task 2
Language points:
1. be prepared to do 1. 能够并愿意做某事 2. 准备好做某事
I am prepared to lend you the money if you promi to pay it back.
我愿意把钱借给你，你得答应还给我。
I’m prepared to take the exam. 我已经为考试做好了准备。
经营宗旨2. coat n.(动物的) 皮毛
a dog with a smooth/shaggy coat 长有光滑毛/粗糙毛的狗
animals in their winter coats 长有冬季皮毛的动物
3. style n.款式，样式，型式 v. 将（某物）塑造或制作成某种样式
the latest styles in trours/shoes/hats 裤子/鞋/帽子的最新款式
We have vas in various styles. 我们有各种各样的花瓶。
爱情小电影Plea style my hair shorter. 请给我设计个短发。
Keys to Exercis
Ⅰ. Substitution Drills
1. It’s time to
2. I will take my dog to
十二画的字有哪些穿上粉色的衣服很漂亮. great in pink.
干净漂亮. nice and clean.
很有活力. so energetic.
很帅气. handsome.
毛乱糟糟的. shaggy.
3. Your dog looks
4. Having the proper equipment before you start grooming dogs is important. To do the best job
possible you need
5. My dog ud to be styled into a win10哪个版本好用
Ⅱ.With the help of Speaking Task 1 and 2, make another conversation with your partner bad on the situation given below.
Dialog for reference:
Tom: It’s good to e you here, Jean.
Jean: Oh, Tom, good to e you, too.
Tom: Lucy told me that you have a dog. Is it true?
Jean: Yeah, I have a dog. She is a Mini-Poodle. I need a good companion.
Tom: You know, I love dogs. I have a German Shepherd. He has been with me for ten years.
Jean: That’s great. It’s the first time that I have had a dog. I don’t know how to groom my dog at home. Can you teach me?
Tom: No problem. You can do some basic grooming for your dog at home, such as bathing him, cleaning his ears and eyes, brushing his teeth, clipping his nails, brushing his coat and clipping his hair.
Jean: Is it difficult to groom at home?
Tom: It depends. It may be a little difficult for one who has little experience of keeping a dog. In my opinion, you’d better choo professional groomers at the beginning becau they can make your dog look great while using their professional measures to keep them safe. One more thing, by watching them grooming your dog, you can learn how to do that
yourlf.
Jean: That’s a good idea. Can you recommend a famous grooming salon for me?
Tom: PetSmart is a charming pet salon located in Richmond Hill Ontario, where your pet gets stylish clip and all around great grooming that makes your dog comfortable and attractive. They are an all-breed dog grooming salon staffed with dog lovers, and they promi to treat your beloved four-legged family members the way they treat their own.
Jean: Thanks a lot.
