(共56张PPT)
Unit 3
To read and talk about war on plastic packets.
To listen and read for general understanding.
To listen for specific information and understanding words in context.
To learn about and practise making and accepting suggestions.
To express solutions for unrecyclable shopping packaging.
Data released by the United States Environmental Protection Agency show that somewhere between 500 billion and a trillion plastic packets are consumed worldwide each year.
Less than 1% of bags are recycled. It cost more to recycle a bag than to produce a new one.
Plastic bags get blown around.
Plastic bags are in seas, lakes and rivers.
Plastic packets are in different parts of our lands.
Plastic packets have been found floating north of the Arctic Circle near Spitzbergen, and as far south as the Falkland Islands(福克兰群岛).
Group Work Do you often use plastic packets and boxes What are the advantages and disadvantages of using them Use the words and phrases to help you.
convenient wasteful and unnecessary
terrible for the environment recyclable
environmentally friendly
to keep the product lasting longer
to keep the product fresh/ clean
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Advantage: It's convenient to buy meat or fruit or vegetables that are in packets or boxes because it makes shopping quicker and it keeps the products fresh and helps it last longer.
Disadvantage: It is wasteful as most people don't recycle
the packets.
A lot of things we buy in the supermarket are in plastic packets and boxes.
You are going to listen to two people, Kevin and Alicia, talking about plastic packets. Use the Skill Builder to decide whose opinion each statement is from. Write K (Kevin) or A (Alicia).
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People can have different opinions on the same topics. It’s important to study these opinions, so that you can identify and understand the arguments for and against these important issues.
As you listen, identify the “topic” words or expressions of opinions and write down any opinion words you hear.
Pay attention to the intonation used when agreeing and disagreeing.
1. It is stupid to wrap coconuts in plastic. ( )
2. Plastic packaging keeps the product fresh. ( )
3. Plastic packaging is bad for the environment. ( )
4. The packaging should be recyclable. ( )
5. We should do away with packaging completely. ( )
6. Refillable containers are not convenient. ( )
K
K
K
A
A
A
Listen again and decide if they are for or against plastic packaging and find out their reasons. Then role-play Kevin and Alicia.
Plastic packaging
Kevin: □For □ Against Alicia: □For □ Against
Each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic. Isn’t this _____ __________________ of packaging ever But there is _______________.
Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer __________________. The packaging helps to ____________________, the product _____________.
the most stupid example
a reason for this
in the best condition
keep the product fresh
will last longer
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Plastic packaging
Kevin: □For □ Against Alicia: □For □ Against
But it’s completely ______________________. It already has its own natural packaging. It’s got a ___________ that’s almost impossible to break! But the plastic wrapping
also ______________. It stops
coconut hairs from
______________________
during transport. And it keeps the coconut _________.
wasteful and unnecessary
tough shell
has other uses
getting into other food
clean
Plastic packaging
Kevin: □For □ Against Alicia: □For □ Against
A lot of the plastic used in packaging ______________. It’s terrible _________________: Our oceans are _________________, and animals and birds end up _______________________________ as a result. But let’s be realistic: We still need packaging. We just need to use the ____________ packaging.
never recycles
for the environment
full of plastic waste
swallowing the plastic and dying
right kind of
Listen again. Answer the questions.
1. What did Kevin see in the supermarket
He saw each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic.
2. What does Kevin think about this
It’s stupid and wasteful.
3. What solution does Alicia suggest
Using recycled packaging.
4. What does Kevin suggest
He suggests we should do away with packaging completely and take our own refillable containers.
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1. Work in pairs as Kevin and Alicia.
2. Use the information in table and add your own ideas.
K: On my way home from work yesterday, I stopped off at a local supermarket. Among other things, I wanted to buy a couple of coconuts. When I picked them up, I was amazed that each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic. Isn't this the most stupid example of packaging ever
A: You've picked an unusual example of packaging, but there is a reason for this. Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer in the best condition. The packaging helps to keep the product fresh; it means the product will last longer.
K: I understand that, but in this case it's completely wasteful and unnecessary. I mean, why wrap a coconut in plastic It already has its own natural packaging. It's got a tough shell that's almost impossible to break!
A: Yes, but the plastic wrapping also has other uses. For example, it stops coconut hairs from getting into other food during transport. And it keeps the coconut clean during the transportation process.
K: Is anyone really worried about a bit of dirt on a coconut And what about the environment A lot of the plastic used in packaging never recycles. It's terrible for the environment: Our oceans are full of plastic waste, and animals and birds end up swallowing the plastic and dying as a result.
A: I have to say l agree with you on that. Some food packaging cannot be recycled, and that's not good enough — the packaging should be changed so that it's recyclable. But let's be realistic: We still need packaging. We just need to use the right kind of packaging.
K: I think we need a more innovative solution. I really believe we should do away with packaging completely. There's a supermarket in Germany that has no product packaging at all. Its customers take refillable containers with them when they shop, and use them instead of plastic boxes and bags.
A: It sounds like a wonderful idea, but I wonder how many people really shop there. I'm not sure most consumers would want to shop that way. It's just not convenient.
Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.
1. What are Lisa and Amy talking about in their conversation
2. What kind of wastes did they simply throw away that can be reused or recycled
3. Are they alone in action to protect the environment
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2. What kind of wastes did they simply throw away that can be reused or recycled
They easily throw away newspapers and glass bottles.
3. Are they alone in action to protect the environment
No, there are lots of groups of people online who share ideas on how to reduce and recycle and who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.
1. What are Lisa and Amy talking about in their conversation
They are talking about how to become more environmentally aware.
Listen again and complete the table.
Wastes that can be reduced or reused What Amy and Lisa decide to do in the future
Plastic bags
Takeaway food packaging
Cartons and plastic cutlery
Newspapers and glass bottles
Buy reusable shopping bags
Cook at home
Tell restaurants not to give any plastic cutlery, chopsticks or paper plates
Sort rubbish and take it to a recycling centre
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Listen and plete the Talk Builder.
1. _____________ try to cook for ourselves more often.
2. _____________ like a good start.
3. _____________ sort our rubbish and
take it to a recycling centre from now on.
4. Wonderful! _____________ these
are all realistic and achievable steps…
We should I think Let’s
That sounds
We should
That sounds
Let’s
I think
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1. How about going…
2. Why don’t we go…
3. Shall we…
4. What would you say to…
5. Don’t you think it is a
good idea to…
6. Do you fancy…
7. Would you like to…
8. I suggest you / we
take…into consideration…
9. We might as well…
10. Why not
11. With pleasure.
12. Brilliant!
3.3
In the week when the government sets out its new environmental programme, Kevin McCabe and Alicia Stewart consider the problem of food packaging waste.
(K=Kevin McCabe A=Alicia Stewart)
K: On my way home from work yesterday, I stopped off at a local supermarket. Among other things, I wanted to buy a couple of coconuts. When I picked them up. I was amazed that each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic. Isn't this the most stupid example of packaging ever
A: You've picked an unusual example of packaging, but there is a reason for this. Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer in the best condition. The packaging helps to keep the product fresh; it means the product will last longer.
Lesson 2 War On Plastic Packets
推出其新的环境方案
食品包装垃圾
几个;一对
被…… 包裹
以最佳状态送达消费者手中
K: I understand that, but in this case it's completely wasteful and unnecessary. I mean, why wrap a coconut in plastic It already has its own natural packaging. It's got a tough shell that's almost impossible to break!
A:Yes,but the plastic wrapping also has other uses. For example, it stops coconut hairs from getting into other food during transport. And it keeps the coconut clean during the transportation process.
K: Is anyone really worried about a bit of dirt on a coconut And what about the environment A lot of the plastic used in packaging never recycles. It's terrible for the environment: Our oceans are full of plastic waste, and animals and birds end up swallowing the plastic and dying as a result.
完全浪费
且毫无必要
运输过程
一点污垢
充满了塑料垃圾
我们的海洋,
并因此死亡。
动物和鸟类最终吞食了塑料
A: I have to say l agree with you on that. Some food packaging cannot be recycled, and that's not good enough-the packaging should be changed so that it's recyclable. But let's be realistic: We still need packaging. We just need to use the right kind of packaging.
K: I think we need a more innovative solution. I really believe we should do away with packaging completely. There's a supermarket in Germany that has no product packaging at all. Its customers take refillable containers with them when they shop, and use them instead of plastic boxes and bags.
A: It sounds like a wonderful idea, but I wonder how many people really shop there. I’m not sure most consumers would want to shop that way. It's just not convenient.
但让我们现实一点:
更具创新性的解决方案
可重复使用的容器
3.4 Two friends, Lisa and Amy are discussing how to become more environmentally aware. (A=Amy L=Lisa)
A: It's rubbish collection day tomorrow. I'll put out our bins.
L: Wow, we have so much rubbish! I just get anxious when I think of the impact we have on the environment
A: Me too! How can we have produced so much in just one week Look at all these plastic bags!
L: We really should buy reusable shopping bags when we go to the supermarket. That would be a good start to reduce our waste.
A: Let's do it. I also notice how much takeaway food packaging we have. We should try to cook for ourselves more often. Look at all these cartons and plastic cutlery! Cooking at home is much more environmentally friendly.
如何增强
环保意识
可重复使用的购物袋
外卖食品包装
L: Well, I'm a terrible cook so it might be hard for me to cook at home, but I think I will tell restaurants not to give me any plastic cutlery, chopsticks and paper plates when I order from now on.
A: That sounds like a good start. You know we are also quite bad at sorting our rubbish - look at this newspaper for example. It could easily be recycled but we threw it away.
L: And we threw away lots of glass bottles too. Let's sort our rubbish and take it to a recycling centre from now on. The local council will help to reuse and recycle it.
A: Wonderful! I think these are all realistic and achievable steps that we can take to help protect the environment.
L: I've just looked online too and there are lots of groups we could join which share ideas on how to reduce and recycle. It feels good knowing that there are so many other people who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.
垃圾分类
回收中心
我认为这些都是我们可以采取的切实可行的措施
来帮助保护环境。
Two friends, Lisa and Amy are discussing how to become more environmentally aware.
A: It's rubbish collection day tomorrow. I'll put out our bins.
L: Wow, we have so much rubbish! I just get anxious when I think of the impact we have on the environment.
A: Me too! How can we have produced so much in just one week Look at all these plastic bags!
L: We really should buy reusable shopping bags when we go to the supermarket. That would be a good start to reduce our waste.
A: Let's do it. I also notice how much takeaway food packaging we have. We should try to cook for ourselves more often. Look at all these cartons and plastic cutlery! Cooking at home is much more environmentally friendly.
L: Well, I'm a terrible cook so it might be hard for me to cook at home, but I think I will tell restaurants not to give me any plastic cutlery, chopsticks and paper plates when I order from now on.
A: That sounds like a good start. You know we are also quite bad at sorting our rubbish — look at this newspaper for example. It could easily be recycled but we threw it away.
L: And we threw away lots of glass bottles too. Let's sort our rubbish and take it to a recycling centre from now on. The local council will help to reuse and recycle it.
A: Wonderful! I think these are all realistic and achievable steps that we can take to help protect the environment.
L: I've just looked online too and there are lots of groups we could join which share ideas on how to reduce and recycle. It feels good knowing that there are so many other people who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.
Group Work Online shopping is becoming more and more popular. However, it produces lots of unrecyclable packaging. What solution do you have to this problem
We can promote re-use and set up a reward model, offering an incentive (鼓励) for customers to return the packaging rather than throw it right away.
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set out: to begin a job, task, etc. with a particular aim or goal
开始做某事,着手进行
1. In the week when the government sets out its new environmental programme, Kevin McCabe and Alicia Stewart consider the problem of food packaging waste. (P 110)
e.g. *She set out to break the world record.
她一心努力要打破世界纪录。
*They succeeded in what they set out to do.
他们实现了既定的目标
set about doing sth 开始做某事
set aside 放在一边;搁置
set down 放下;制定,规定
set off 出发;使爆炸;引起,激发
set up 建立;树立;竖起
【语境应用】用set短语的正确形式填空。
1) We __________ discussing when and how we should finish the task.
2) Any movement could have _______ the bomb.
3) Try to _________ some time each day for exercise.
4) The band are ___________ on a European tour in March.
5) The Chinese government recently finalized a plan to __________ a Giant Panda National Park. (2022新高考I卷改编)
set up
set off
set about
set aside
setting out
2. Two friends, Lisa and Amy are discussing how to become more environmentally aware. (P 111)
aware adj. knowing or realizing something 意识到;明白
e.g. *As you’re aware, this is not a new problem.
正如你所了解的,这不是一个新问题。
*As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it.
据我所知,尚无人对此采取任何措施。
be /become aware of 对……知道、明白;意识到
be aware that… 意识到/体会到……
as far as I’m aware 据我所知
awareness n. 意识;认识
raise awareness of 加强……认识
arouse sb’s awareness of … 唤起某人……的意识
【语境应用】翻译下面句子。
1) 我甚至没有察觉到他生病了。
2) 他已经意识到了这个问题。
3) 我察觉到他在看我。
I wasn’t even aware that he was ill.
He was already aware of the problem.
I was aware of him looking at me. / I was aware that he was looking at me.
3. I just get anxious when I think of the impact we have on the environment. (P 111)
anxious adj. worried about something
焦虑的, 不安的﹐担心的
e.g. *I felt very anxious and depressed about the future.
我对未来感到非常焦虑和沮丧。
*He seemed anxious about the meeting.
他似乎对这次会议忧心忡忡。
*Parents are naturally anxious for their children.
父母自然为儿女担心。
be anxious about sth/for sb 为某事/某人担心
be anxious for sth 渴望得到某物
be anxious (for sb) to do sth 渴望(某人)做某事
be anxious + 从句 (谓语常用“should+动词原形”)
anxiously adv. 焦虑地;急切地
anxiety n. 焦虑;渴望
【语境应用】完成句子。
1) The parents _________________________________, (为孩子们感到焦虑) who were camping in the mountains.
2) The boy didn't say a word. His silence ________________ (令我们担心).
3) __________________________________ (别为我的安全担心) if I am late.
Don’t be anxious about / for my safety
were anxious about their children
made us anxious
I. 从A部分左右两栏各选择合适的内容组成新单词,并用这些新单词的正确形式完成B部分的句子(每项限用一次)。
A
1. collect 2. package 3. consume 4. waste 5. re- 6. chop -ful
usable
-ing
-tion
-er
stick
1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
4. __________
5. __________
6. __________
collection
packaging
consumer
wasteful
reusable
chopstick
B
1. Try to visit fast food restaurants less often, since they are usually more __________.
2. __________ who care about the environment want more information about the food they buy.
3. His company offers a flexible and environmentally friendly __________ service to the food industry.
collection packaging consumer
wasteful reusable chopstick
wasteful
Consumers
packaging
4. After a year in China, the famous environmentalist was able to use __________ and speak Chinese.
5. Two years ago the biologist published a(n) __________ of short stories called “Facing the Environment”.
6. The average family in Europe throws as much as 3, 000 worth of __________ materials into its dustbin each year.
collection packaging consumer
wasteful reusable chopstick
chopsticks
collection
reusable
II. 根据括号内的汉语提示完成下列句子(每空一词)。
1. On her return to her hometown, Mary
__________ __________ (着手进行) to begin a key project to plant trees in the mountains.
2. Usually, kids don’t spend too much on gifts, but they always __________ __________ __________ __________ (包好那些礼物) and make them look beautiful.
set out
wrap the gifts well
3. Consider booking your next trip through a responsible travel company that is committed to protecting wildlife, and hiring guides who _________ _________ __________ (意识到) the rules.
are aware of
III. 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
67 million cars are produced a year. If all vehicles 1. __________ (count), the number is almost 92 million. Two new vehicles enter roads every single second. In 2030 it will be more than four. By then, an estimated 127 million vehicles will have been produced 2. __________ (global). By 2035, the total number of vehicles will have been two billion.
are counted
globally
The environmental impact of cars will depend 3. __________ how effectively we move towards electrified cars. The transport sector (领域) burns most of the world’s petroleum (原油) and is one of the largest sources of global greenhouse gas emissions (排放物). It’s also heavy on air pollution. Cars are one of 4. __________ major contributors to air pollution producing significant amounts of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and other 5. __________ (harm) matter.
on / upon
the
harmful
80%-90% of cars’ environmental impact comes from burning fuels 6. __________ emissions of greenhouse gases.
7. __________ (protect) our environment, we have to move away from fossil-fuelled cars. Electric vehicles can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half in 2030 8. __________ (compare) to fossil fuel-driven cars. Electrified cars made up just 0.4% of the cars on the road in 2018. By 2030, the share of electrified vehicles of new sales will have been as high as 50%.
and
To protect
compared
So far, some countries 9. _____________ (achieve) major progress on the use of electrified cars. In Norway, 56% of new cars sold in 2019 10. ___________ (be) electric.
have achieved
were
Write a short paragraph about plastic packaging within 100 words.