(共23张PPT)
Unit 3 Environmental Protection
Read for writing
Reducing Water pollution in The Li River
Look at the picture.
awesome
breathtaking
fascinating
spectacular
splendid
Which place do you think it might be
How do you describe it
Li River
What happened to Li River
Water pollution
What do you think might have caused water pollution in the Li river
A large number of tourists crowd in and leave too much garbage.
Enterprises poured the polluted water into the river.
1.What’s the genre of this text
Report
Task1:Read for text type and main idea(para.1)
2. What’s the text mainly about
The water pollution and measures taken to deal with it in the Li River.
report
Task2:Read the text again and complete the paragraph summaries.
Para 1 Introducing the________
Para 2 Describing the _________
Para 3 Presenting some _______
Para 4 Presenting further ______
measures
solutions
topic
The beautiful li River and its amazing surrounding scenery is one of the most well.known tourist destinations in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It attracts domestic and foreign visitors each year. However, its reputation as a topdestination has had negative effects on the river's water quality.
Previously, water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing number of tourists, many of whom frequently threw garbage into the river. Many tour boatscontributed to the problem too. Kitchens on board were using lots of oil, which is usually thrown into the water. The growth in tourism also meant the local population rose rapidly, as well as the number of commercial and industrial enterprises. Water pollution increased, with more household and commercial waste ending up in the river.In order to feed more people, more chemicals were used to increase crop production . chemicals led to severe water quality issues, causing a decrease in the number of fish species. Local officials were concerned that the pollution was damaging the natural environment and felt that urgent steps should be taken to restore the river's original beauty.
We need to start a comprehensive initiative, with a number of measures that addressed theissues. The construction of waste water treatment facilities improved the water qualityand water conservation. The collection and transport of household waste was improved. Dozens of polluting enterprises were closed or moved. I think we should introduce new rules regarding tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods. Furthermore,the local authorities could begin to use the media to spread environmental awareness and encourage greater use of clean energy. The local government must set up strict regulations regarding further industrial development. At the same time, they started to camp outinspections regularly and fine tourist organisations for abuse. With these measures, I believe that the beauty of the li River will be preserved for generations to come.
report1
report2
Which one is better Why
What are the differences
This report...
Para 4
Evaluation Report 1 Report 2
1.Does it describe the issue first
2.Does it clarify the reason to be dealt with
3.Does it mention where the issue occur
4.Does it clear out causes and effects
5.Does it include actions that have been taken so far
6.Does it include future actions that are planned
7.Is the issue delt with well and likely to be solved completely
8.Does it put forward alternative and possible solutions
9.Does it state objectively
The beautiful Li River and its amazing scenery is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It attracts millions of domestic and foreign visitors each year. However , its reputation as a top destination has had negative effects on the river's water quality. This report looks at the problem of water pollution and some actions that have been taken to deal with it.
purpose
Report
River Li in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
This report looks at the problem of water pollution and
some actions that have been taken to deal with it.
Task3:Find out the detailed information. Introducing the topic (Para. 1)
Where
Increasing number of tourists
Local population rise to meet tourism demand
(household waste)
More chemicals for crop production going into water
Rise in number of commercial and industrial enterprises
Tour boats threw cooking oil in water
Tourists threw rubbish in water
Li River Pollution
Task3:Find out the detailed information. Describing the problem(Para. 2)
Find out all of the mentioned factors that caused the pollution.
Task3:Find out the detailed information. Presenting some measures(Para. 3)
Find out all of the measures that have been taken to address the issue.
2
1
6
5
4
3
construction of waste water treatment facilities
collection and transport of household waste
closing or moving polluting enterprises
new rules and regulations
the media
regular inspection and fine
A
comprehensive initiative
Task3:Find out the detailed information. Presenting some measures(Para. 3)
Find out all of the measures that have been taken to address the issue.
A comprehensive initiative was started, with a number of measures that addressed the issues. The construction of waste water treatment facilities improved the water quality and water conservation. The collection and transport of household waste was also improved. Dozens of polluting enterprises were closed or moved. The local government set up strict regulations regarding further industrial development. New rules were also introduced regarding tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods. Furthermore, the local authorities began to use the media to spread environmental awareness and encourage greater use of clean energy. At the same time, they started to carry out inspections regularly and fine tourist organisations for abuses. With these measures, it is believed that the beauty of the Li River will be preserved for generations to come.
who
measures
The government
Local authorities
Task3:Find out the detailed information. Presenting further solutions(Para. 4)
In addition, the ambitious"Water Ten Plan" is also now tackling water pollution across the country. Other initiatives, such as the"River Chief System",hold senior officials responsible for reducing water pollution. With such campaigns in effect, China's waterways are heading towards a clean and sustainable future.
expectations
What else
solution
With such campaigns in effect, China's waterways are
heading towards a clean and sustainable future.
“Water Ten Plan” and other initiatives
such as ______________________
“River Chief System”
A river chief will be responsible for the management and protection of watercourses, as well as preventing pollution and restoring the water ecology.
Study language features (take para3 as an example)
What is the feature of underlined parts
What's the effect
more passive sentences
more objective
without the first person
Should paragraph4 be deleted Why
Demonstrate Comprehensiveness:
Provide multiple perspectives, rather than just describe the surface.
Enhance Persuasiveness:
Offer a variety of solutions to understand the complexity and diversity of the issue.
Encourage Action:
Propose multiple solutions to motivate readers to take different actions. Address the problem more effectively.
Try to summarise the expressions used in presenting causes, solutions and results.
Cause and Effect (Para.1 and 2)
Solutions (Para. 2 and 3)
Results (Para.3 and4)
1....have negative effects on...
2....suffer from sb / sth, who / which..
3....contribute to the problem
4. water pollution levels increased, with +O+OC
5. ....lead to severe...issues, causing... …has witnessed…(problem)
1. With these measures, it is believed that...
2. With such campaigns in effect, ...
1. Urgent steps should be taken to do…
2.A comprehensive initiative was started, with a number of measures that addressed…
3. The government set up strict regulations regarding...
4. New rules were introduced regarding...
5. ...spread environmental awareness
6. Verbs: improve, close, set up, introduce, spread, carry out, fine, preserve, tackle, head towards.
【短语积累】
call on sb. to do sth. 号召/呼吁某人做某事
do harm to 对……有危害
have a disastrous effect on对……有灾难性的影响
live in harmony with 与……和谐相处
prevent. . . from. . . 阻止……做……
take steps/measures/actions to do sth.采取措施做某事
take responsibility for对……负责任
Writing
Dianchi Lake, located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, was once celebrated as the "Pearl of the Plateau." However, in recent decades, severe water pollution has turned it into a warning sign of environmental degradation. You should write a report examining the causes, effects, and potential solutions to this critical issue.
Evaluation self partner
1.Does it describe the issue first
2.Does it clarify the reason to be dealt with
3.Does it mention where the issue occur
4.Does it clear out causes and effects
5.Does it include actions that have been taken so far
6.Does it include future actions that are planned
7.Is the issue delt with well and likely to be solved completely
8.Does it put forward alternative and possible solutions
9.Does it state objectively
Summary
Thank you!
Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.
With these measures, it’s believed that the beauty of the Li River will be preserved for generations to come.