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Unit 6 Earth first
Starting out
What problems are mentioned in the video
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What problems are mentioned in the video
1.Deforestation
n.森林砍伐;毁林;
2.loss of biodiversity
(extinction)
生物多样性的损失
3.ocean pollution
4.no clean drinking water
5.plastic pollution
6.thinner ice caps
2. What does the video want to tell us
Watch the video and answer the questions.
We are facing severe environmental problems.
If we do not change our ways, the animals and plants will be gone, and we will be gone, too.
It is time for everyone to take action now and make our planet a greener and safer place for our future generation.
Look at the cartoons and answer the questions.
1. What environmental problems does each cartoon refer to
water pollution
deforestation
air pollution
global warming
We are facing different environmental problems nowadays......
soil pollution
noise pollution
smog
extreme heat
(climate change)
2. Do you know any other environmental problems
Look at the cartoons and answer the questions.
3.What are the causes of these problems
water pollution
deforestation
air pollution
global warming
industrial pollution工业污染, harmful chemicals in sewage污水, no advanced technology...
profits of the tree, increased demand for wood products...
traffic emission排放;, fossil fuel burning...化石燃料燃烧
human activities, more fossil fuel burning...
human activities
What should be done to help to solve them
Dealing with
global warming
Share what you know about these expressions.
water conservation
LED bulb
renewable energy
carbon footprint
greenhouse effect
reusable
water bottle
adj. 可更新的,可再生的,可续订的
n. 可再生资源
adj. 可重复使用的
Complete the brochure with the expressions.
reusable water bottle
carbon footprint
renewable energy
LED bulb
Water conservation
greenhouse effect
What do you think is the most serious environmental problem we face today What should we done to help solve it
Measure
individuals
government
water pollution
deforestation
air pollution
Ocean pollution
......
The earth is our home and we have the duty to...
It is very necessary for us to take action to solve our environmental problems. We can...
It’s urgent to do...
individuals
It is very necessary for us to take action to protect the environment.
We should improve our awareness of protecting environment.
We can lead a green life. For example, we can ride a bike or take public transportation instead of driving car.
We can set an example for those around us.
What do you think is the most serious environmental problem we face today What should we done to help solve it
government
It is very necessary for government to make laws to protect environment.
It is urgent for government to raise people’s awareness of protecting awareness. For example, combine environmental protection with education, and organize some activities about environmental protection.
What do you think is the most serious environmental problem we face today What should we done to help solve it
What environmental problem is it
Environmental problems to be solved
Listen to the lecture and choose the topics that are covered.
1. What the word “smog” means.
2. When the word “smog” appeared.
3. What caused smog in the past.
4. What causes smog now.
5. The effects of smog on the environment.
6. How governments try to reduce smog.
7. What will happen if we don’t reduce smog.
Listen again and complete the slides
1900s
The Great Smog
no wind
Chemicals coming from traffic
chemicals
Requirements of paying to drive
Now talk about what the students say to interrupt the lecturer politely. Listen again if necessary.
Learning to learn
A polite interruption is usually framed as a request for permission to interrupt someone, often starting with If ..., May I ... or Can I ... This may be preceded with an apology such as Sorry, ... or Excuse me, ... Usually we interrupt someone when they pause for breath, or during the slight pause between spoken clauses.
Present situation
Cause of the problem
Measures
Individual
Organizations
Country/government
How to talk about environmental protection
Thanks for your listening!