1、Unit 1 Nature in the balanceExtended readingNews that Matters: pollution in NorgateDo you know any kind of pollution?Pollutionglobal warmingwater pollutionair pollutionhabitat losssoil pollutionlight pollutionBrainstormnoise pollutionoverfishingAccording to the title, can you guess what kinds of pol
2、lution do you think the cities have now?News that Matters: pollution in NorgatePredictWhat kinds of pollution do you think the cities have now?SkimmingAir pollutionWater pollutionNoise pollutionSummarize the main viewpoints of the host and three guests.ScanningPoints of viewJames SmithVincent BrownJ
3、ulie ArcherHostScanningPoints of viewJames Smith(1) Norgate has become seriously polluted over the past 20 years.(2) Factories have caused water and air pollution and endangered public health.(3) Heavy industry should be moved out of Norgate.Points of viewVincent Brown(1) Factory managers care deepl
4、y about the environment and the community.(2) Factories have taken various measures to reduce pollution, even though these measures raise their production costs.(3) Factories have helped Norgates economy and created job opportunities for local residents.ScanningScanningPoints of viewJulie Archer(1)
5、The Norgate Environmental Protection Committee 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 d
6、o their part to protect the environment.ScanningPoints of viewHost(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 and a cleaner world for our chil
7、dren.Find the supporting details of the views of the three guests.Careful readingPoints of viewSupporting detailsJames SmithFactories have caused water and air pollution and endangered public health. The river is dirty and smelly. (1) _ _ (2) _ _ The smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky grey
8、. Its also given him a cough that he cant get rid of.Points of viewSupporting detailsVincent BrownFactories try to control the amount of pollution they produce.(3) _Factories have brought economic benefits to Norgate.(4) _ Various measures have been taken, including the use of new technologies. They
9、ve created many jobs for local residents and helped the citys economy grow.Careful readingPoints of viewSupporting detailsJulie ArcherThe Norgate Environmental Protection Committee plays a major role in controlling pollution, but also has a duty to promote economic growth. They have to achieve a bal
10、ance between environmental protection and economic development. (5) _ Theyve made environmental policies for businesses to observe, like strict clean-up requirements.Careful readingPoints of viewSupporting detailsJulie ArcherDifferent branches of government work together to ensure that development s
11、trategies can be followed in anenvironmentally friendly way.(6) _ They work hand in hand with other branches of government.Careful readingPoints of viewSupporting detailsJulie ArcherEveryone should do their part to protect the environment.(7) three “R”s: _(8) For example, save energy by_ reduce, reu
12、se and recycle.taking the bus or the subway, or using the bike-sharing system.Careful readingPlease read the hosts words and explore their functions by filling the following table. Introduce the topicOur topic today is pollution in Norgate.Introduce the guestsInvite the guest to talkSummarize the gu
13、ests opinionConclusion Explore for more detailsIntroduce the guestsJoining us in the studio tonight are James Smith, a local resident; Vincent Brown, senior manager of a local factory; and Julie Archer, chief of the Norgate Environmental Protection Committee. Explore for more detailsInvite the guest
14、 to talkMr Smith, youve lived in this city for over 20 years. How would you describe the effects of pollution over that time?Mr Brown, would you like to respond?Mrs Archer, what are your thoughts on how to deal with pollution? Explore for more detailsSummarize the guests opinionMr Smith protested ag
15、ainst heavy industry. Explore for more detailsConclusionA former UN official once said, “saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth these are one and the same fight.” The fortunes of our environment and our economy are inseparable. Its our duty to protect the environ
16、ment while we aim for economic development. Its our duty to leave a better, cleaner and healthier planet to our children. Its our duty to build a human community with a shared future. Explore for more detailsHeavy industry factories moving in Use of new technologies to reduce pollution Make environm
17、ental policies for business to observe Work hand in hand with other branches of government Follow the golden rule of reduce, reuse and recycle? Dirty and smelly river Smog in the air Harm to the health of the local peopleControlCausesConsequencesThe environmental problems around the world Explore fo
18、r more detailsWhats the style of this TV show transcript? Explore for the writing style style ：in the form of conversation Whats the function of this style? function：helps present each persons viewpoint directly and clearly. Explore for the writing styleExpressing opinionsSMITH: Its been awful, real
19、ly. When I first moved here, the air was fresh, the grass green and the water clear. Then heavy industry factories moved in, and things became entirely different. I dont enjoy outdoor activities any more. The river is dirty and smelly. The smog in the air has colored the sky a smoky grey; its also g
20、iven me a cough that I cant get rid of. For health and safety reasons alone, heavy industry has to go. ExamplesExamples & ComparisonExpressing opinionsBROWN: Well, Im sorry you feel that way, Mr. Smith. People tend to connect factories with pictures of clouds of dirty smoke and irresponsible busines
21、smen eager to make huge profits. In defense of the factories, however, Id like to point out that we also try to control the amount of pollution we produce. I think I speak for all factory managers when I say were deeply concerned about the environment. Weve been taking various measures, including th
22、e use of new technologies, to reduce pollution in the production process, even though these measures raise our production costs. Id also like to draw your attention to the economic benefits factories have brought to Norgate. Weve created many jobs for local residents and helped the citys economy gro
23、w.Transitional wordExamplesSentence patternExpressing opinionsARCHER: Well, our committee has a major role to play in maintaining air and water quality. We have to achieve a balance between environmental protection and economic development. Weve made environmental policies for businesses to observe,
24、 like strict clean-up requirements. We also work hand in hand with other branches of government to ensure that development strategies are followed in an environmentally friendly way. However, fighting pollution isnt just a task for factories and the government. It has to be a community-wide effort,
25、and everyone can help by following the golden rule: reduce, reuse and recycle. For example, you can save energy by taking the bus or the subway, or using the bike-sharing system.ExamplesTransitional wordModel verbExpressing opinionsHOST: Thank you, Mrs. Archer, and thanks again to all of our guests.
26、 A former UN official once said, Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth . these are one and the same fight. The fortunes of our environment and our economy are inseparable. Its our duty to protect the environment while we aim for economic development. Its our dut
27、y to have a better, cleaner and healthier planet to our children. Its our duty to build a human community with a shared future.QuoteParallelismExpressing opinionsHow can we make our opinions more persuasive?Transitional wordsEmotional adjectives and adverbsSentence patternsExamples ComparisonModel v
28、erbsQuotesParallelismExperience the style of a TV showSince human activities do great harm to the environment, why wont human beings change?Group DiscussionCritical thinkingPollution is a serious problem around the world, and much effort has been put into the fight against it. Do you think things wi
29、ll change significantly in the future? Work in groups and describe what the world will be like 20 years from now.Group DiscussionCritical thinkingBI predict that the world will be much cleaner and greener in 20 years._ DiscussionCritical thinkingI predict that the world will be much dirtier in 20 years._1. Polish up your writing.2. Finish the workbook.Homework
