1、1. To read and understand the report on water pollution in the Li River. 2. To learn some words and expressions. 3. To learn to write a report on an environmental issue. REDUCING WATER POLLUTION IN THE LI RIVER 1. What do you know about the Li River? Have you ever been there? 2. What do you think mi
2、ght have caused water pollution in the Li River? Look at the title and the pictures and discuss the questions. Read the report and then answer the questions. 1. What were some of the negative effects on the Li River as a result of the growth in tourism? The water quality had suffered greatly. The gr
3、owth in tourism also meant the local population rose rapidly, which led to more household and commercial waste. And more chemicals were used in crop. 2. What measures have been taken to improve the LI Rivers water quality? Waste water treatment facilities were built, many polluting enterprises were
4、closed or moved, and new rules on tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods were made. In addition, the media was used to spread environmental awareness and encourage greater use of clean energy. 3. What is the “River Chief System”? Its an initiative which hold senior officials responsible for r
5、educing water pollution. Read the text again and complete the paragraph summaries. Para 1 Introducing the topic Para 2 Describing the _ _ Para 3 Presenting some _ _ Para 4 Presenting further _ _ pollution in the Li River causes of the water government initiatives to solve the water pollution plans a
6、nd initiatives Draw a mind map to show all the factors that caused the pollution. Fill in the blanks to complete the summary using what you have read. The Li River is one of the most famous _ in China. But it had had negative effects on its _. Besides the garbage that tourists threw into the river,
7、_, household and commercial waste, chemicals used in crop all contributed to the problem. tourist destinations water quality tour boats The local government has taken several steps to restore the rivers _. Waste water treatment facilities were built, many polluting enterprises were _, and new rules
8、on tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods were made. In addition, the media was used to spread _ and encourage greater use of clean energy. original beauty closed or moved environmental awareness Use what you have learnt to write a report on an environmental issue. Choose an environmental pro
9、blem that directly affects you or your local community. Research the issue on the Internet. Consider the following questions: What is the issue? Why does it need to be dealt with? Where does the issue occur? What are its causes? What effects does it have? What actions have been taken so far? What fu
10、ture actions are planned? Has the issue been dealt with well? Is it likely to be solved completely? Why or why not? What alternative solutions are possible? 【话题剖析】【话题剖析】本课本课报告是针对报告是针对广西漓江水污染广西漓江水污染 问题进行深入细致的调查研究，问题进行深入细致的调查研究，分析了造成水分析了造成水 污染的原因，说明了政府采取的措施以及对未污染的原因，说明了政府采取的措施以及对未 来的美好愿望来的美好愿望。 【注注意意】
11、 1. 依据调查结果，用事实说话，语言表达要力依据调查结果，用事实说话，语言表达要力 求准确、精练。求准确、精练。 2. 一般过去时和被动语态使用较多。一般过去时和被动语态使用较多。 如何如何写报告写报告 与环境保护相关的语块与环境保护相关的语块 white pollution 白色污染白色污染 household garbage 生活生活垃圾垃圾 motor vehicle emissions 机动车辆排放机动车辆排放 develop renewable resources 开发可再生资源开发可再生资源 global warming 全球全球变变暖暖 endangered wildlife
12、濒危野生物濒危野生物 water resource conservation zone 水资源保护水资源保护区区 forest coverage rate 森林覆盖率森林覆盖率 windbreaks 防风林防风林 pesticide residue 农药残留农药残留 motor vehicle exhaust 汽车汽车尾气尾气 clean energy 清洁清洁能源能源 greenhouse effect 温室效应温室效应 greenhouse gas emissions 温室气体排放温室气体排放 energy conservation and emissions reduction 节能减排
13、节能减排 environmentally friendly / eco-friendly 环保的环保的 environment-friendly products 环保产品环保产品 throwaway biodegradable plastic bags 可降解一次性可降解一次性塑料袋塑料袋 与环境保护相关与环境保护相关的的句子句子 Chinas goal is to build a resource-conserving and environmentally friendly society. 中国的目标是建设一个资源节约型和环境友好中国的目标是建设一个资源节约型和环境友好 型的社会。型的
14、社会。 A better understanding of the environment is necessary. 更好地了解环境情况是有必要的。更好地了解环境情况是有必要的。 The underlying trend of higher and higher temperatures is likely to continue. 全球温度越来越高的潜在趋势可能将继续全球温度越来越高的潜在趋势可能将继续。 Many rivers and lakes are seriously polluted. 许多河流和湖泊受到严重污染。许多河流和湖泊受到严重污染。 Do something usefu
15、l to protect the environment. 做些有用的事来保护环境。做些有用的事来保护环境。 Dont throw any litter onto the ground. 不随地扔垃圾。不随地扔垃圾。 The amount of water which is suitable to drink is smaller and smaller. 可可饮用水越来越少饮用水越来越少。 Its our duty to protect our environment. 保护环境是我们的责任保护环境是我们的责任。 Air pollution is also a big problem in
16、very large cities, especially in developing countries. 空气污染在大城市也是个大问题，特别是在发空气污染在大城市也是个大问题，特别是在发 展中国家。展中国家。 In many parts of the world, as people become more aware and apply new technology to solving the pollution problem, there is hope for the future. 在在世界很多地方，随着人们对环境污染世界很多地方，随着人们对环境污染 问题的认识越来越清醒，并使
17、用新的技术解决问题的认识越来越清醒，并使用新的技术解决 污染问题，未来还是大有希望的污染问题，未来还是大有希望的。 Exchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to give feedback on your partners draft. Does the writer describe the environmental issue clearly? Do the measures taken to deal with it sound effective? Does the writer use correct grammar,
18、punctuation, and spelling? 1. Local officials were concerned steps should be taken to restore the rivers original beauty. restore v. to make something return to its former state or condition 恢复恢复 restore . to eg She was hoping that the Mediterranean climate would restore her to full health. 2. Dozen
19、s of pollution enterprises were closed or moved. dozen n. twelve 一（打）；十二个一（打）；十二个 dozens of 许多；很多许多；很多 eg You will be able to take ten dozen bottles free of duty through customs. I must have mentioned him dozens of times in my letters. 3. At the same time, they and fine tourist organisations for abuses. fine v. to make someone pay money as a punishment 对对处以罚款处以罚款 fine sb for (doing) sth eg She was fined for speeding. They fined him $100 for using threatening behaviour. Check your writing, and modify it. Summarise the usage of word “fine” and use a dictionary if necessary.
