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Unit 6
Nature in words
Understand the information conveyed by Silent Spring and its inspiration to the society;
On the basis of understanding the text content, students can feel the theme of the article, deepen the understanding of the significance of the unit theme.
Think about the impact of human activities on the natural environment, and improve the awareness of nature protection.
Write and deliver an acceptable speech.
Activity 1 Look at the infographic below and answer the questions.
Facts about DDT:
DDT was first produced in 1874 and was later used as pesticide.
It stays in the environment.
It is highly poisonous to living organism, including humans.
Now banned in many countries, it is still used in some for malaria(疟疾) control.
information+graphic(图表)
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is sprayed
onto plants
1 How does DDT reach the human body in the food chain
is sprayed
onto plants
leaks through the soil and into rivers and lakes
is absorbed by the plants
is consumed by animals
contaminates fish
2 What harm does DDT cause
DDT is highly poisonous to living organism, including humans.
a book that led to the banning of DDT
Rachel Carson, writer, scientist, and ecologist, grew up simply in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania.
1941: Under the Sea-Wind
1951: The Sea Around Us
1955: The Edge of the Sea
1962: Silent Spring
Activity 2 Read the book review on Silent Spring. Predict what will be mentioned in the passage.
Book Review: an article in a newspaper or magazine giving opinion on a book.
Book
Review
Basic Information
of the book
Features of the writing
Comments on this book
Influence of this book
the author,
year of publication,
theme ,main idea,
reason for publication
Content of this book
Now read the passage and check your prediction.
1. What’s the topic of Silent Spring
A. Love, hope, human. B. Environment, life, human.
C. Nature, love, life. D. Environment, love, human.
2. Who did Carson mainly get criticism from
A. Most scientists. B. Chemists.
C. Marine biologists. D. Pesticide industry people.
3.The reason why the author enjoys the book is that .
A. the quality of her arguments is strong
B. her book has changed the world
C. her writing is beautiful and elegant
D. she describes a beautiful silent spring
B
D
Choose the best answers.
C
Book
Review
Basic information
Features of the writing
Comments on this book
Influence of this book
the author,
year of publication,
theme ,main idea,
reason for publication
Content of this book
Are your predictions correct
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Organize information from the passage and complete the notes about Silent Spring.
Author
Rachel Carson
Year of publication:
______
Purposes:
Carson aimed to alert people to
__________________________
on natural ecosystems.
She wished to see pesticides used in a __________________________
__________________way.
the damaging of human activity
1962
more responsible, limited and
carefully monitored
_____________________ said that Carson’s research is not precise. Carson appeared in public and on television to ____________________.
Features of
the book:
Carson wrote a lot of ______________________________________________ in the book.
The arguments are strong, and the language is _______________________.
scientific information,
examples and research
beautiful and elegant
Opposing voices:
The pesticide industry
defend her claims
Influence of
the book:
__________________ was banned and the EPA was established in the US.
Carson earned a posthumous
____________________________.
The book changed the world by increasing people’s
___________________________.
The use of DDT
Presidential Medal of Freedom
environmental awareness
1. Why was silent spring so successful
It alerted the general public to the dangers of DDT.
It cuased a great increase in environmental awareness.
Its impact was immediate and far-reaching.
......
2. Why did some people challenge Carson’s findings
Because they were concerned about the negative impact on their pesticide industry. It would harm their interst.
Rachel Carson received her Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 1980.
Read the excerpt from President Carter’s award speech and write an acceptance speech for Rachel Carson.
I accept the prize with profound gratitude.
I can't tell you how honoured I am to receive this award and to be counted among the many distinguished recipients who have received it in the past.
Thank you, Mr President, members of the Committee. I am very happy to be here with you today to receive the...... I feel honoured, humbled and deeply moved that you should give this important prize to me as I am no one special. But I believe the prize is a recognition of the true value of my efforts, love, compassion which I try to practice.
I thank you all for this amazing award tonight. Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for granted. Thank you so very much.
useful expressions
Write an award speech for Rachel Carson and deliver the speech. Consider the following:
Her most influential work
What points she tried to make
Difficulties she met with
Her personal qualities