2. A guessing game.

T: We’ve learned a lot about wild animals. Now let’s play a guessing game, OK? If you know the answer, please stand up and tell us.

T: It has a long tail and a pocket. It lives in Australia. What’s it?

S: Kangaroo.

T: It runs fast. It lives on grassland. It has black and white stripes. What’s it?

S: Zebra.

T: It is a sea animal. It looks like a fish. It can do a lot of tricks. What’s it?

S: Dolphin.

T: It’s small. It lives in trees. It likes eating nuts. What’s it?

S: Squirrel.

T: It is strong. It has thick white fur. It lives in the North Pole. What’s it?

S: Polar bear.

T: Look at the picture. What animal is it?

S: Parrot.

T: This is a…

S: Horse.

T: And this is a …

S: Lion.

T: You are so clever. Listen carefully, what animal is it?

S: Duck.

S: Cat.

S: Tiger.

(设计意图：学生们在课前预习时，通过小组合作的形式解决了相应的难题，树立了信心。通过游戏热身，既检查了学生的预习情况，又激发了学生的学习兴趣，活跃了课堂气氛。)