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Unveiling the Mystery of the Yeti: Myth or Reality?

Discover the captivating allure of the Yeti, a man-like creature reported worldwide. With thick black fur, towering height, and immense strength, the Yeti has left footprints that spark debate among scientists. Some believe in its existence due to reported sightings, while others argue that the evidence is inconclusive. This project delves into the stories and scientific perspectives surrounding the Yeti, encouraging critical thinking and imagination. Join us as we uncover the truth about this elusive figure in folklore.

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Unveiling the Mystery of the Yeti: Myth or Reality?

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  1. Unit 1 Project

  2. Telling a mysterious story

  3. Step twoLead in man-like /ape-like, hairy, fur, short legs, long arms, large hands, huge shoulders, strong and tall Yeti:

  4. Step threeReading Searching for the Yeti

  5. Read the article and answer: • 1.Where have people reported seeing a wild man-like creature? • 2. When and where did an American mountain climber see a Yeti? • What does a Yeti look like? • What are the different opinions from scientists about Yetis? All over the world. In 1998 and on the Chinese side of the Himalayas.

  6. 3. It looks like a human but it has thick black fur and is about six feet tall with huge shoulders, very long arms and large hands. 4. They were convinced that Yetis exist while studying the footprints while some even think those foot prints are not left by Yetis.

  7. Find main idea of each paragraph: • Para 1: • Para 2-4: • Para 5-6: • Para 7: Yetis are reported to have been seen all over the world. Descriptions of Yetis in different places. Scientists’ different opinions abort Yetis. Scientists hope to find the truth.

  8. Useful expressions 1. a wild man-like creature 2. run after 3. on average 4. play a joke 5. run with amazing speed and strength 6. hard evidence supporting the existence of Yeti 7. make its way to… Sentence patterns • Yetis are said to be heavily built and hairy. • The footprints could have been made by.. • He became convinced that they exist…

  9. Representing the story: reported sightings of yeti discoveries about yeti’s footprints evidences about yeti’s appearances provided by witnesses different viewpoints for against Yeti: myth or reality?

  10. Careful reading tasks: what are the writing features(特点) of the article?

  11. Analyze the writing features of the article. Find out the function of each part in the article. To arouse the readers’ interest Part one: To support Para1 with some details Part two: To make readers think more about Yetis Part three: Part four: To give readers imagination with an open ending Conclude the writing features 1. an interesting and attractive title 2. an attractive beginning 3. details of the story with pictures 4. scientists’ or people’s different opinions 5. an open end of the story

  12. Step fourGroup work Work in groups of six Choose a mysterious story you would like to tell Make an outline (1) Give an attractive title. (2) How can you develop your story? a. What will you tell in the first paragraph? b. Then, what information can you use to support your story? c. What end would you like to give to your story?

  13. Discuss and revise your draft. Tell your story to the class.

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