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选择性必修三 Unit 3 Environmental Protection Using Language(1):Listening and Speaking
年 级:高二年级
学 科:高中英语(人教版)
选择性必修第三册
Unit3 Enviromental protection
Using language (I)
Listening and Speaking
Look at the pictures,what’s your feeling
Warming up
They all look very polluted.
The bridge is in London.
The chimneys are in a power station.
The coal is burning
Warming up
What information can you get from these pictures
What is it And what do you know about it
New energy vehicle can be powered by electricity. It is the breakthrough point for China to develop new energy automobiles.
NEV
(new energy vehicle)
These situations influence my life not only by _____________electricity for me, and transporting me, but also by __________ the air I breathe.
providing
polluting
How do these situations influence your life
What did you know about “smog”
Smog is a kind of dirty air that looks like a mixture of smoke and fog,caused by smoke from cars and factories in cities.
Is “smog” a main source of pollution
Pre-listening
2.Listen to an interview with an air pollution expert and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The expression “smog” originated in Britain and means a combination of “smoke” and “fog”.
2. Smog became a severe problem in Britain because people at that time burnt lots of fossil fuels.
3. The worst smog in British history happened in London in 1942.
4. The Great Smog of London claimed 5,000 lives.
5. Later, the UK government ordered people not to burn wood in their homes.
While-listening
T
F
F
F
1952
4,000
coal
T
3.Listen again and take notes on what the expert said. Then summarise the information you got from the interview.
Ben Drake, an expert on air pollution, is being interviewed on the radio. He said that smog was a severe problem _______________century in Britain. At that time, Britain was experiencing a boom in _________. Factories and homes________________, which created smog. He also mentioned the heavy smog in London __________________________________________in 1952.Later the UK government restricted ______________in homes and forced factories to ________________________ .As smog is harmful to everyone, the expert advised us to___________________________________, use __________________________ , and further develop _______________.
While-listening
in the early 20th
industry
used lots of coal
was particularly bad and caused over 4,000 deaths
burning coal
move away from city centers
replace coal with cleaner forms of energy
new energy-efficient vechicles
green technology
Hostess: Good morning, listeners. Air pollution is a serious problem, with urban populations particularly at risk from smog. Ben Drake is an expert on air pollution, and he is joining us today to talk about this issue. Ben, where does the word “smog” come from
Ben Drake:“Smog” comes from a combination of the words “smoke” and “fog”. It originated in Britain , when smog was a severe problem.
Hostess: Why was it so bad then
Ben Drake: Well, Britain was one of and factories and homes used lots of coal. When burnt, the coal produced harmful emissions which created lots of smog. In London, they also called the smog a “pea soup” because it was as thick as soup.
Hostess: That sounds terrible! What problems did it cause
Fill in the blanks while listening to understand the content better.
in the early 20th century
the first industrial countries
Ben Drake: Smog caused many health issues and killed many people. The worst case happened in London in 1952. Over a few days when the smog was particularly bad, 4,000 deaths were recorded. It was necessary to . The UK government ordered people and forced factories to .
Hostess: But smog is still an important issue in many places. What can be done about it
Ben Drake: Smog is harmful to everyone, especially to children, old people, and those with heart or lung problems. We have to and for everyone’s health and well-being. We should and we need to use . We have the , but we must use and develop it.
Hostess: Yes. Let’s hope we can make some big changes. Thanks, Ben.
Ben Drake: Thank you.
not to burn coal in their homes
move away from city centers
reduce smog
improve air quality
replace coal with cleaner forms of energy
new energy-efficient vehicles
technology
Fill in the blanks while listening to understand the content better.
take immediate action
3.Listen again and take notes on what the expert said. Then summarise the information you got from the interview.
Ben Drake, an expert on air pollution, is being interviewed on the radio. He said that smog was a severe problem _______________century in Britain. At that time, Britain was experiencing a boom in _________. Factories and homes________________, which created smog. He also mentioned the heavy smog in London __________________________________________in 1952.Later the UK government restricted ______________in homes and forced factories to ________________________ .As smog is harmful to everyone, the expert advised us to___________________________________, use __________________________ , and further develop _______________.
While-listening
in the early 20th
industry
used lots of coal
was particularly bad and caused over 4,000 deaths
burning coal
move away from city centers
replace coal with cleaner forms of energy
new energy-efficient vechicles
green technology
measures
major causes
coal
factory emissions
vehicles emissions
restrict burning coal
force factories to move away from city center
travel by green vehicles
plant trees
make restriction policies
develop the technology
save electricity and energy
What other causes and measures
do you think of
restrict private cars
trave by public transportation
Post-listening
Have you experienced heavy smog where you live Have you seen photos of big cities under clouds of smog What is it like
What do you think are the major causes of smog in China
What measures have the government and citizens taken to help address the problem
Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Post-listening
Useful expressions:
choose green travelling; buy electric vehicles; make factory restriction policy; plant trees; vehicle emissions; garbage sorting; wear anti-smog mask; thick/dense smog
Talking & Speaking
The following expressions might help you.
Post-listening
Have you experienced heavy smog where you live Have you seen photos of big cities under clouds of smog What is it like
I have occasionally experienced heavy smog where I live. I have also seen pictures of heavy smog over cities. It is very thick and hard to see through. There is no doubt that it is not a good thing.
Post-listening
2. What do you think are the major causes of smog in China
Industry and vehicles are the major causes of smog in China.
3. What measures have the government and citizens taken to help address the problem
Most people think that pollution at a certain level is a necessary result of growth, but the government is taking measures to keep it in check by developing green energy solutions and controlling factory and vehicle emissions.
Post-listening
Do you think smog is extreme weather or a disaster How did the extreme weather and disasters cause serious damage or losses
Are we facing an unavoidable dilemma (两难的困境) Do we have to sacrifice our environment for economic development How can we balance them what can we do
Homework
Choose one task and write down your answer with at least 80 words.