1、Unit1Nature in the balanceExtended readingNews that Matters: pollution in Norgate【学习目标】【学习目标】1. Realize the pollution around us.2.Protect the environment by your ways预习案预习案【学习过程学习过程】Step 1: 自主学习自主学习任务一：任务一：自学课本 unit 1(page11,12)的词汇与短语。要求：根据录音及单词音标，首先会读单词接着边读边写记单词，注意中英文的转换，最后默写单词。Step 2: 单词自学检测单词自学检测
2、探究案探究案【合作探究】【合作探究】Step 1 Lead-in1. See a picture and think about the question.Question 1: What kinds of pollution do you think the cities have now?Question 2:What does the pollution bring us?Air pollutionNoise pollutionWater pollutionStep 2 Reading1.Reading: News that Matters: pollution in NorgateQu
3、estions:How many people are there in the TV show？What are their names?What are they?What opinions do they hold?2.Watch the TV show(1)Reading the transcriptWhat does the pollutionbring us?SandstormSmogNoiseGlobalWarmingAgriculturalChemicalsSubhealthyThere are fourpeople in the TVshowHostJames SmithVi
4、ncent BrownJulie ArcherAlocal residentSenior manager of alocal factoryHead of the NorgateEnvironmentalProtection CommitteeMr Smith, youve lived in this cityfor over 20 years. How would youdescribe the effects of pollution overthat time?(2)TranscriptParagraph3:What are Mr Smiths viewpoints?1Norgate h
5、as become seriously polluted over the past 20 years.2Factories have caused water and air pollution and endangered public health.3Heavy industry should be moved out of Norgate.Paragraph5:What are Mr Browns viewpoints?1Factory managers care deeply about the environment and the community.2Factories hav
6、e taken various measures to reduce pollution, even though these measuresraise their production costs.3Factories have helped Norgates economy and created job opportunities for localresidents.Paragraph 7:What are MrsArchers viewpoints?1The Norgate Environmental Protection Committee plays a major role
7、in controllingpollution, but also has a duty to promote economic growth.2Different branches of government work together to ensure that development strategiescan be followed in an environmentally friendly way.3Everyone should do their part to protect the environment.Paragraph 8:What are the hosts vie
8、wpoints?The hostswords,Invite theguest totalkJames SmithVincentBrownJulie ArcherMr Brown, would you like to respond?Mrs Archer, what are your thoughtson how to deal with pollution?1The fortunes of our environment and our economy are inseparable.2We should build a better future and a cleaner world fo
9、r our children.(3)Summarize on page 12Points of viewJames SmithVincent BrownJulie ArcherHostSupporting detailsJames SmithThe river is dirty and smelly.1.2.Vincent Brown3.4.Julie ArcherThey have to achieve balance between environmentalprotection and economic development.5.6.7.8.For example, save ener
10、gy byStep 3 Test of Reading1. We can learn from Mr. Smiths words that _.A. Norgate has always been a polluted cityB. he thinks it is heavy industry that has polluted NorgateC. Norgate used to be a city where the air wasnt cleanD. he never coughs due to the pollution2. Which of the following is NOT m
11、entioned in Vincent Browns speech?A. People have a tendency to connect factories with pictures of clouds of dirty smoke.B. Factories producing poisonous chemicals should be closed down.C. The businessmen try to control the amount of pollution they produce.D. The businessmen have been taking various
12、measures to reduce pollution.3.According to Archer, _.A. it is the governments duty to protect the environmentB. their committee has made environmental policies for citizens to followC. some factories have created jobs for local residentsD. everyone should do his best to protect the environment4. Wh
13、ats the main idea of the passage?A. The local people are all against environmental pollution.B. The advantages of opening a factory outweigh the disadvantages.C. Environmental protection is a long-term task that requires joint efforts.D. There are different viewpoints on environmental pollution.5.Wh
14、ich of the following is wrong according to the passage?A. James Smith is for the idea that heavy industry has to go to protest against the pollution inhis living place.B. Vincent Brown wants to draw our attention to the environmental benefits factories havebrought to Norgate.C. The Norgate Environme
15、ntal Protection Committee has a major role to play in maintainingair and water quality.D. Many people are willing to take various measures for things that are friendly to theenvironment.6.What can be concluded from the passage?A.All the local residents protest against heavy industry.B. Factory manag
16、ers are irresponsible businessmen.C. Most factories tries their best to reduce the pollution while they make profits.D. Fighting pollution is just a task for factories and government departments.Step 4 DiscussionPollution is a serious problem around the world, and much effort has been put into thefi
17、ght against it. Do you think things will change significantly in the future? Work in groupsand describe what the world will be like 20 years from now.Step5 WritingWhat will the world be like 20years from now?I predict that the world will be much cleaner and greener in 20 years.First, cars running on
18、 traditional fuels will be replaced by those powered by newenergies, such as electricity or solar energy.As a result, the effect of greenhouse gases on theclimate will be significantly reduced.Second, almost all reading and writing will be done on computer and phone screens,so people will cut down f
19、ewer trees and use less paper.Third, new technologies will be invented to make sure that our daily activities do nothave a negative impact on the environment【Homework】Some people think waste sorting is troublesome and dont want to do that.What are your viewpoints about it?Please write a composition
20、of about 80 words.The keys:Step 23.Points of viewJames SmithFactories have caused water and air pollution and endangeredpublic health.Vincent Brown1.Factories try to control the amount of pollution they produce2.Factories have brought economic benefits to Norgate.Julie ArcherThe Norgate Environmenta
21、l Protection Committee plays a majorrole in controlling pollution, but also has a duty to promoteeconomic growth.Host1.The fortunes of our environment and our economy areinseparable.2. We should build a better future and a cleaner world for ourchildren.Supporting detailsJames SmithThe river is dirty
22、 and smelly.1.The smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky gray.2.Its also given him a cough that he cant get rid of.Vincent Brown3.Various measures have been taken, including the use of newtechnologies.4.Theyve created many jobs for local residents and helpedthecitys economy grow.Julie ArcherTh
23、ey have to achieve balance between environmental protectionand economic development.5.They have to achieve a balance between environmental protectionand economic development.6.They work hand in hand with other branches of government.7.Reduce, reuse and recycle8.For example, save energy by taking the bus or the subway, orusing the bike-sharing system.Step 31.B2.A3.D4.C5.D6.C
