《大学基础英语》课程PPT教学课件（二）Lesson Two Maheegun My Brother

Lesson TwoMaheegun My Brother

Lesson Two Maheegun My Brother

WOLFWISDOMMany of the prevailing storiesdepict wolves in a negative way--such as in Aesop's Fables.. In fiction, the wolf is sometimesrepresented as an evil carnivorewhich preys on small childrenand livestock. While wolves dosometimes prey on livestock,theyare responsiblefor a very smallpercentage of the livestock deathsin North America

WOLFWISDOM • Many of the prevailing stories depict wolves in a negative way- such as in Aesop's Fables. • In fiction, the wolf is sometimes represented as an evil carnivore which preys on small children and livestock. While wolves do sometimes prey on livestock, they are responsible for a very small percentage of the livestock deaths in North America

WOLEWISDOMAttacks byhealthy wild wolves onhumans is almost unheard of. andtherehasneverbeenafatalattackon a human by a healthy wild wolfin North America. Those attacksthat do take place might involve anunhealthy wolf, or a human who issomehow inciting the wolf to actionor impinging upon the wolf'sterritory

WOLFWISDOM • Attacks by healthy wild wolves on humans is almost unheard of, and there has never been a fatal attack on a human by a healthy wild wolf in North America. Those attacks that do take place might involve an unhealthy wolf, or a human who is somehow inciting the wolf to action or impinging upon the wolf's territory

WOLFWISDOMOther cultures have better views of thewolf. In Roman mythology, the godMars considered the wolf a sacredanimal,and the founders of Rome wereraised by a wolf. Native Americans alsohold the wolfinhigh regard and believethat wolves carry characteristics thathumans should also find important, suchas strong family structure and teachingthe young. Eastern Europeans oftenviewed wolves as protectors of theharvest

WOLFWISDOM Other cultures have better views of the wolf. In Roman mythology, the god Mars considered the wolf a sacred animal, and the founders of Rome were raised by a wolf. Native Americans also hold the wolf in high regard and believe that wolves carry characteristics that humans should also find important, such as strong family structure and teaching the young. Eastern Europeans often viewed wolves as protectors of the harvest

WOLEWISDOMThere seems to be very littleinthe way of a 'middle ground'about wolves. They willprobably always be bothrevered and hated. However,As time passes and educationefforts continue,theseperceptions seem to bechanging to a more realisticview of the wolf as a vital partof a balancedecosystem

WOLFWISDOM • There seems to be very little in the way of a 'middle ground' about wolves. They will probably always be both revered and hated. However, As time passes and education efforts continue, these perceptions seem to be changing to a more realistic view of the wolf as a vital part of a balanced ecosystem

WOLFWISDOMCREDITSWolfPhrasesWOLFIQ TESTNAVIGATIONSEARCHSITE MAP喊叫“狼来了”，发假警报cry wolf独居单干的人a lone wolf披着羊皮的狼wolf in sheep's clothing骑虎难下，进退两难have/hold awolf bytheears饿到极点havea wolf inthe stomach免于饥饿，勉强度日keepthe wolffromthedoor说不出话来，目瞪口呆see a wolf大坏蛋The big bad wolf自找麻烦wakea sleepingwolf引狼入室setthe wolf to keepthe sheep

Wolf Phrases • cry wolf • a lone wolf • wolf in sheep's clothing • have/hold a wolf by the ears • have a wolf in the stomach • keep the wolf from the door • see a wolf • The big bad wolf • wake a sleeping wolf • set the wolf to keep the sheep 喊叫“狼来了”，发假警报 独居单干的人 披着羊皮的狼 骑虎难下，进退两难 饿到极点 免于饥饿，勉强度日 说不出话来，目瞪口呆 大坏蛋 自找麻烦 引狼入室

WOLFIQTEST1. Generally, how old are wolf pups before they canCwalk?C. ThreeA. Three hoursB. Three daysweeksBWolves useforindividual as well as packdevelopment.A. SleepB. PlayC. Aggression

WOLF IQ TEST 1. Generally, how old are wolf pups before they can walk? _ A. Three hours B. Three days C. Three weeks • Wolves use _ for individual as well as pack development. A. Sleep B. Play C. Aggression C B

WOLFIQTEST3. How successful are wolves when huntingtheir prey?AA. Not Very Successful.B. Mostly Successful.C.Always Successful.C4. To signal alarm, a wolf will:C. BarkA. HowlB. Growl

WOLF IQ TEST 3. How successful are wolves when hunting their prey? A. Not Very Successful. B. Mostly Successful. C. Always Successful. 4. To signal alarm, a wolf will: A. Howl B. Growl C. Bark A C

WOLFIQTEST5. A high, curled tail on a wolf is generally a sign of:A. Dominance B. Fear C. SubmissionA6.The survival and the future of wolves willdepend on:A. Sending wolves to CanadaCB. B. Making wolves petsC. Increased education

WOLF IQ TEST 5. A high, curled tail on a wolf is generally a sign of: A. Dominance B. Fear C. Submission 6. The survival and the future of wolves will depend on: A. Sending wolves to Canada B. B. Making wolves pets C. Increased education A C

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Easter Easter is a religious festival celebrating the resurrection (复活） of Christ observed on the first Sunday after the Spring Equinox