1、To be able to make a booklet on environmental problems. To be able to understand some useful words and phrases. As a class, discuss different environmental problems. You can use the ideas below or think of other ideas. Then in groups, choose one problem to research. air pollution noise pollution hab
2、itat loss light pollution water pollution global warming soil pollution overfishing A Interacting with others While discussing in a group, make eye contact with others to make sure that they can understand and are interested. Listen to their feedback carefully and respond appropriately. You may also
3、 ask questions to show that you are interested. As a group, research your chosen problem. Use the diagram below to help you. B As a group, put together your information to make your part of the booklet. Use the example below to help you. Present your part to the rest of the class. Then as a class, p
4、ut all the parts together to make the booklet. C Water pollution Causes There are various causes of water pollution. Large amounts of industrial waste poison the water after they enter water bodies. Moreover, animal and human waste pollutes the water. Water pollution is also caused by poisonous chem
5、icals used in agriculture. Consequences Polluted water bodies not only do harm to animals and plants; they also have a long-lasting effect on humans. For example, in many parts of the world, the poor quality of the local drinking water gives rise to public health problems. Control To prevent further
6、 damage to water bodies, it is necessary to take some measures. First, we must draw public attention to the problem. Second, more strict laws should be passed to help reduce water pollution. Third, we can volunteer to take part in clean-up activities. Make your booklets. 1. Consider the following id
7、eas. (Part A on Page 13) 2. Divide tasks among group members. 3. Discuss if necessary. 4. Check the spelling and grammar when it is finished. Preparation air pollution noise pollution habitat loss light pollution water pollution global warming soil pollution overfishing 5. Present your booklet to th
8、e whole class in groups. 6. Listen in groups, watch carefully and provide your suggestions for improvement. 1. Evaluate your peers presentations and give comments according to the criteria like accuracy, fluency, matching, emotions, effect, etc. Groups Accuracy Fluency Emotion 1 2 Evaluation 2. Vote
9、 on the best booklet. 1. Large amounts of industrial waste poison the water after they enter water bodies. poison v. to make land, rivers, air etc dirty and dangerous, especially by the use of harmful chemicals 污染污染 e.g. Pesticides are poisoning our rivers. 杀虫剂正在污染我们的河流。杀虫剂正在污染我们的河流。 The land has be
10、en completely poisoned by chemicals. 土地已被化学品彻底污染。土地已被化学品彻底污染。 poison v. to have very harmful and unpleasant effects on someones mind, emotions, or a situation 毒害毒害 e.g. We had a quarrel which poisoned our friendship. 我们争吵了，这我们争吵了，这有损我们的友谊。有损我们的友谊。 poison v. to harm or kill a person or an animal by g
11、iving them poison 毒死毒死 e.g. Four members of the family had been poisoned, but not fatally. 这家中有四口人被人下毒，但未致命。这家中有四口人被人下毒，但未致命。 poisonous adj. containing poison or producing poison 有毒的；引起中毒的有毒的；引起中毒的 e.g. She was bitten on the ankle by a poisonous snake. 她被毒蛇咬在脚踝上。她被毒蛇咬在脚踝上。 poisonous adj. very unplea
12、sant and hurtful 令人不快的；恶意的令人不快的；恶意的 e.g. He said some poisonous things to me. 他对我说了些恶毒的话。他对我说了些恶毒的话。 【链接链接】 2. For example, in many parts of the world, the poor quality of the local drinking water gives rise to public health problems. give rise to to be the reason why sth happens, especially sth bad
13、 or unpleasant 使发生（或存在）使发生（或存在） e.g. His speech gave rise to a bitter argument. 他的演讲引起了激烈的争论。他的演讲引起了激烈的争论。 The Presidents absence has given rise to speculation about his health. 总统的缺席引发了对他健康状况的猜测。总统的缺席引发了对他健康状况的猜测。 3. To prevent further damage to water bodies, it is necessary to take some measures.
14、further adj. more or additional 更多的；更进一步的更多的；更进一步的 e.g. Visit our website for further details. 详情请访问我们的网站。详情请访问我们的网站。 further adv. more, or to a greater degree 较远；更远；进一步较远；更远；进一步 e.g. The flavour of the wine is further improved during the aging period. 葡萄酒在陈年过程中味道会进一步变好。葡萄酒在陈年过程中味道会进一步变好。 further v. to help sth progress or be successful 促进；增进促进；增进 e.g. Education neednt only be about furthering your career. 受教育并不一定只是要推进一个人的事业。受教育并不一定只是要推进一个人的事业。 Check and perfect your booklet and then copy it on the exercise book.
