课件36张PPT。A quiz1) What are the three longest freshwater rivers in the world?
1. The River Nile in Africa
2. The Amazon River in South
America
3. The Yangtze River in ChinaHow long is The Yangtze River? Where is the source of the river? How many provinces does it runs across? It runs across nine provinces.It is 6, 300 kilometers long.It starts from the Tuotuo River in the Kunlun Mountain and flows into the East China Sea.Qutang GorgeXiling GorgeWu GorgeWhat is the most famous natural scenery? Three Gorges DamWhat is the famous manmade project? We are proud of the great river!
We enjoy its beautiful sceneries!
But…
Protecting
the Yangtze RiverProject
Writing a report 1.Why have the environmental problems of the Yangtze River raised concern both nationally and internationally? 2.What does the Green River organization do? 3.What problems do the two government projects focus on? 4.What did farmers have to do under the water and soil preservation project? 5.What does the second project concern? Answer questions after carefulreadingAnswer questions: 1.Why have the environmental problems of the Yangtze River raised concern both nationally and internationally? Rapid agricultural and industrial development plus huge population growth result in the amount of water taken from the river rising, but the waste being put back into the river has also been increasing. 2.What does the Green River organization do? It educates and advises people on the importance of protecting the Yangtze River. It also watches the river and stops the illegal hunting of animals. 3.What problems do the two government projects focus on? They focus on problems along the Yangtze River such as water conservation and protecting white-flag dolphins. 4.What did farmers have to do under the water and soil preservation project? They had to replace crops on their farmland with trees or grassland. 5.What does the second project concern? The second project is about setting up a nature reserve to protect white-flag dolphins in the river.
P1: The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern.
P2: Many people have recognized the importance of protecting the Yangtze River and many environmental organizations and projects have been set up.
Main Idea for each Para.
P3:Two special government projects are under way to protect the river. One is the water and soil preservation project.
P4: The second project is a nature reserve for white-flag dolphins.
P5:The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving.Analyze the structure. Divide the text into several parts Raising
the issueHow to
solve the issue
Conclusion
Para.1 Para.2 Para.3Para.4 Para.5 Part 1Part 2Part 3Divide the five paragraphs into several parts according to your understanding Protecting the Yangtze RiverP1: Raising the
issueP2(2-4): How to
solve the issueP 3(5):Conclusion
The environmental
problems of the
Yangtze River have
raised concern.
A lot of work has
been done to protect
the river.
The environmental
situation of the Yangtze
River is improving.Environmental
organizations
Water and soil
preservation projectA nature reserve for
white-dolphins
The structure of the reportCan you find out the structure of “Climate change and a low-carbon life”. Climate change and a low-carbon lifeP1: Raising the
issueP2(2-3): How to
solve the issueCarbon dioxide
leads to climate
change.
Two things we
can do to solve
it.
Walk or use a bicycle
when possibleUse as little energy
as possiblePlant a treeThe structure of the reportWrite a reportGroup WorkPlanningWhat do you think are the biggest environmental problems in China? (choose a good topic)global warming? air pollution?acid rain?water pollution?red tidedeforestation? nuclear accidents? illegal huntingdesertificationThe topic our group choose will be: Preparing Write an outlinetopicP1: Raising the
issueP2: How to
solve the issueP 3:Conclusion
detailsdetailsdetailsdetailsdetailsdetailsRemember to give facts and data to make your report convincing and impressive.Search more information after class and finish your report!