1、What kinds of pollution do the cities have now? Lead-in Have you heard of any stories about pollution? Please share one story with the rest of the class. M3U1 Extended reading News that Matters: Pollution in Norgate 1. Whats the topic of the passage? Pollution in Norgate. 2. Whats the text type of t
2、he passage? A. Narration(记叙文) B. Argumentative Essay（议论文） C. Expository Writing（说明文） D. TV show 3. Who are the interviewees and what are they? James Smith, a local resident Vincent Brown, senior manager of a local factory Julier Archer, chief of the Norgate Environmental Protection Committee Watch a
3、nd answer Summarize the main viewpoints of the host and three guests. Detailed reading Points of view James Smith Vincent Brown Julie Archer Host Points of view James Smith (1) Norgate has become seriously polluted over the past 20 years. (2) Factories have caused water and air pollution and endange
4、red public health. (3) Heavy industry should be moved out of Norgate. Is there any technique in expressing his viewpoints? Contrast/ Comparison Points of view Vincent Brown (1) Factory managers care deeply about the environment and the community. (2) Factories have taken various measures to reduce p
5、ollution, even though these measures raise their production costs. (3) Factories have helped Norgates economy and created job opportunities for local residents. Progressive Is there any technique in expressing his viewpoints? Points of view Julie Archer (1) The Norgate Environmental Protection Commi
6、ttee plays a major role in controlling pollution, but also has a duty to promote economic growth. (2) Different branches of government work together to ensure that development strategies can be followed in an environmentally friendly way. (3) Everyone should do their part to protect the environment.
7、 All-round/ Multi-angle Is there any technique in expressing his viewpoints? Points of view Host (1) Norgates fast development has brought increased pollution and greatly damaged the environment. (2) The fortunes of our environment and our economy are inseparable. (3) We should build a better future
8、 and a cleaner world for our children. What techniques does he use to express his viewpoints? Quote and Parallelism Lao Liangs view Whats the benefit of such a TV show? Critical thinking It helps each person expresses his or her viewpoint in turn directly and clearly. Pollution is a serious problem
9、around the world, and much effort has been put into the fight against it. Do you think things will change significantly in the future? Work in groups and describe what the world will be like 20 years from now. Discussion Sample answer: I predict that the world will be much cleaner and greener in 20
10、years. First, cars running on traditional fuels will be replaced by those powered by new energies, such as electricity or solar energy. As a result, the effect of greenhouse gases on the climate will be significantly reduced. Second, almost all reading and writing will be done on computer and phone screens, so people will cut down fewer trees and use less paper. Third, new technologies will be invented to make sure that our daily activities do not have a negative impact on the environment. Homework Write a summary of the text within 150 words.
