(共16张PPT)
Listening and Speaking
Talk about air polution
Pre-Listening
1.Watch and learn:what caused air polution
2.What information can you get from these pictures
chimneys setting off smoke
smog over
the River Thames
the burning coal
3. How do these situations influence your life
new energy automobile
1.How can we listen for a clearer goal
When there were numbers, we underlined the different numbers and pronounced in advance.
While listening, we look at the questions first, and circle the important words.
I prefer to listen to the radio for many times, then I will turn to the script to understand it better.
While-listening
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.
T
F
F
F
1952
4,000
coal
2.Listen to an interview with an air pollution expert and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
4.Listen again and take notes on what the expert said. Then summarise the information you got from the interview.
重点
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 _________________.
in the early 20th
industry
used lots of coal
was particularly bad and caused
over 4,000 deaths
burning
coal
move away from city centres
replace coal
with cleaner forms of energy
new energy-efficient vehicles
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
3.Fill in the blanks while listening .
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.
take immediate action
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 vechicles
technology
Major causes
Measures
fossil fuels emissions(coal, petroleum,natural gas and so on)
factory emissions
vehicles emissions
...
restricted burn coal
forced factories to move away from city center
travel by green vehicles
plant trees
advance the technology
save electricity and energy
What are the causes and measures of air pollution
Post-listening
Referring to common knowledge
Everyone knows that...
Most people think that...
As is known to all,...
There is no doubt that…
We all know that...
It is obvious that…
As is known to all, ... is facing unprecedented heavy smog.
There is no doubt that air pollution has affected the everyday life in ...
It is obvious that smog is a product of industrialisation, but ...
restrict the consumption of coal
develop clean energy
use public transport
control the emission of pollutants
enforce new emission standards
2.Useful expressions to talk about environment issues.
Speaking
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
1.Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
Have you experienced heavy smog where you live Have you seen photos of big cities under clouds of smog What is it like
It is very thick and hard to see through. There is no doubt that it is not a good thing.
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 阻止 by developing green energy solutions and controlling factory and vehicle emissions.
3. How do these situations influence your life
These situations influence our
life not only by providing electricity
for us , and transporting us , but also
by polluting the air we breathe in.
4.What is it And what do you think about it
The car is powered by electricity.
Electric automobiles (new energy-efficient vehicles) are the breakthrough point for China to develop new energy automobiles.
Strengthen vehicle emission standards (强化机动车排放标准)
Regularly maintain and inspect vehicles (定期检查维护车辆)
Increase electric vehicles on the road (增加电动交通工具)
Provide better mobility options (提供更好的通行方式)
Control dust from construction and roads (控制建筑和道路扬尘)
Reduce emissions from ships (减少船舶大气污染物排放量)
Introduce better industrial control equipment (引进更好的工业污染物控制设备)
Make brick kilns cleaner (砖窑生产清洁化)
Use environmentally friendly refrigerants (使用环境友好型的制冷剂)
Provide cleaner cooking and heating options (提供更清洁的烹饪和取暖方式)
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3.More knowledge about air pollution.