课件32张PPT。Unit 11 Lesson 41 World NewsDo you care about what’s going on in the world?
What areas of the world are often
in the news at the moment ?The issue about nuclear problem
between Iran and the USA. Hot newsThe bombing
in Iraqplay
Do you know what happened on July 5,2005?CanadaRussiaFranceItalyBritainJapanGermanythe United StatesHave you heard of G8?Listening and reading First listen to part 1. Then read the articles and answer these questions.1.What does “G8” stand for?
2. What nations are in the“G8”?
3. Why is this year’s meeting
unusual?
4. What are some of the major
problems in Africa?
5. How can the G8 nations help
Africa’s poorest countries? 1. What does “G8” stand for?
2. Which nations are in the “G8”?
France, the United States, Britain, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada and Russia.
The world’s wealthiest nations.3. Why is this year’s meeting unusual?Because the topic of Africa will be discussed in detail this year.4. What are some of the major problems in Africa?Many people cannot get the water, clothing, housing, electricity or education they need. Another problem is AIDS.No water!
No crops!
No food!This is the result of no water.
No housingNo clothingAgainst Aids5. How can the G8 nations help Africa’s poorest countries?
They can cancel the debt of the poorest countries.
What event else happened in 2005?http://sports.sina.com.cn/o/2005-07-06/20441652605.shtmlListening and reading First listen to part 2. Then read the articles and answer these questions.6. What important news were London people reacting to at lunchtime on July 6, 2005?
7. How were they reacting to this news?
8. Why did this news have historical importance?
6. What important news were
London people reacting to at lunchtime on July 6, 2005? The announcement of the name of the city to host the 2012 Olympic Games7. How were they reacting to this news?The news was celebrated by crowds in the streets8. Why did this news have historical importance?Because now London has the distinction of being the first city to host the event three times. Read the text again
and do the T or F
questions 1.G8 stands for eight presidents of the world’s wealthiest nations.
2.The Group of Eight will be reformed this year.
3.G8 has decided to cancel the debt of Africa.True or FalseFFFF4.At 12:45 UK time today London’s name has been announced twice.
5. The topic of the meeting of G8 is about Africa.
6. Prince William in New Zealand ask the British to celebrate activities for the news.
7. Paris is London’s strongest competitor in hosting the 2012 Olympic Games.
TFTWriting
Write a short 100–word news report about World Cup for a local newspaper.HomeworkSummaryAs we learnt in this lesson,
The world is not so perfect!
Care for the world and care
for the people around you!
We hope the world will be
more beautiful !!!Sing togetherOr click the title退出The end
