1、Unit 1 Nature in the balanceExtended reading（page11-12）Pre-readingWhat pollutions are they?light pollutionsoil pollutionoverfishingnoise pollutionWhat kinds of pollution do cities have now?global warminghabitat lossair pollutionPollutionswater pollutionPredictionName RolesFast readingA local residen
2、tSenior manager of a local factoryChief of the Norgate Environment Protection CommitteeJames SmithVincent BrownJulie ArcherHostHostRead the TV show transcript and Find out the attitude of each guest.Fast readingWhat are the environmental problems in Norgate?What does he think should be done to solve
3、 the problem?Detailed ReadingJames SmithFor health and safety reasons alone,heavy industry has to go.The river is dirty and smelly.The smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky grey.Its also given him a cough that he cant get rid of.Mr Smith protested against heavy industry.How does Vincent Brown
4、 respond to the protest of James Smith?What do the factories do to protect the environment?Detailed ReadingVincent BrownWhat benefits have the factories brought to Norgate?Businessmen also try to control the amount of pollution they produce.They have been taking various measures,including the use of
5、 new technologies,to reduce pollution in the production process,even though these measures raise our production costs.They have created many jobs for local residents and helped the citys economy grow.What does the committee do for protecting the environment in Norgate?Detailed ReadingJulie ArcherWha
6、t else should be done to protect the environment according to Julie Archer?Weve made environmental policies for businesses to observe,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
7、 friendly way.fighting pollution has to be a community-wide effort,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.Detailed ReadingHostWhat is the hosts attitude towards the s
8、ituation in Norgate?Summarize the main viewpoints of the host and three guests.Points of viewJames SmithVincent Brown(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
9、Norgate.(1)Factory managers care deeply 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.Summarize t
10、he main viewpoints of the host and three guests.Points of viewJulie ArcherHost(1)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 stra
11、tegies can be followed in an environmentally friendly way.(3)Everyone should do their part to protect the environment.(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
12、 a better future and a cleaner world for our children.Discussion Heavy industry factories moving in Use of new technologies to reduce pollution Make environmental policies for business to observe Work hand in hand with other branches of government Follow the golden rule of reduce,reuse and recycle?D
13、irty and smelly river Smog in the air Harm to the health of the local peopleControlCausesConsequencesThe environmental problems in NorgateThe environmental problems around the worldChinas Ministry of Ecology and Environment(MEE)has launched a new blue sky protection campaign in key regions of China
14、to reduce air pollution and make skies blue again.As a resident in Hunan,what can you do to contribute to a blue sky?Your voice AppreciationWhats the style of this TV show transcript?What is the function of this style?It is organized in the form of a conversation.Each person expresses his or her opi
15、nion in turn.The host makes the decision who will be talking.AppreciationRead the hosts words listed below and explore their functions.Mr Smith protested against heavy industry.A former UN official once said.Its our duty to build a human community with a shared future.Mr Smith,youve lived in this ci
16、ty for over 20 years.How would you describe the effects of pollution over that time?Introduce the topic Introduce the guests Invite the guest to talk Summarize the guests opinion Make a conclusionSummarize the guests opinionMake a conclusionInvite the guest to talkMr Brown,would you like to respond?
17、Joining 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.Mrs Archer,what are your thoughts on how to deal with pollution?Our topic today is pollution in Norgate.Introduce
18、 the topic Introduce the guests Invite the guest to talk Summarize the guests opinion Make a conclusionInvite the guest to talkInvite the guest to talkIntroduce the guestsIntroduce the topic正重要的事情上我们通常看法一致。We usually_ on the things_.https:/ HOST:Good evening and welcome to News that Matters.Our topi
19、c today is pollution in Norgate.Joining 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.Welcome.https:/ HOST:Good evening and welcome to News that Matters.Our topic toda
20、y is pollution in Norgate.Joining 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.Wmitee n.委员会1.The committee _(consist 由组成)of 11 members成员.2.The committee_(discuss 讨论)t
21、he solution解决办法 to air pollution now.consists are discussing集体名词做主语时，如果侧重整体整体，谓语动词用单数形式单数形式。如果侧重个体成员个体成员，谓语动词用复数形式复数形式。常见的集体名词有：class、crew、company、group、family、government、audience.https:/ Norgates rapid development has had significant environmental costs.Mr Smith,youve lived in this city for over 20
22、 years.How would you describe the effects of pollution over that time?句意：诺盖特为其快速发展付出了巨大的环境代价。史密斯先生，您在这个城市已经住了20多年了。您如何描述在那段时间里污染造成的影响呢？https:/ SMITH:Its been awful,really.When I first moved here,the air was fresh,the grass green and the water clear.Then heavy industry factories moved in,and things b
23、ecame entirely different.I dont enjoy outdoor activities any more.The river is dirty and smelly.The smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky grey;its also given me a cough that I cant get rid of.For health and safety reasons alone,heavy industry has to go.句意：空气中的雾霾把天空都染成了烟灰色，还让我患上了咳嗽，久治不愈。smog n
24、.雾霾，烟雾 smoke+fogsmogbreakfast+lunchbrunch缩合构词法colour v.给涂颜色；变色 例：许多妇女在三十五六岁时开始染发。Many women begin _ their hair in their mid-30s.colouringhttps:/ SMITH:Its been awful,really.When I first moved here,the air was fresh,the grass green and the water clear.Then heavy industry factories moved in,and things
25、 became entirely different.I dont enjoy outdoor activities any more.The river is dirty and smelly.The smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky grey;its also given me a cough that I cant get rid of.For health and safety reasons alone,heavy industry has to go.get rid of 摆脱 rid vt 摆脱 rid oneself of
26、 The country is making every effort to _(消除贫困和饥饿）它致使我患有它致使我患有 咳嗽咳嗽我无法摆脱的我无法摆脱的rid itself of poverty and hungerhttps:/ HOST:Mr Smith protested against heavy industry.Mr Brown,would you like to respond?https:/ Well,Im sorry you feel that way,Mr Smith.People tend to connect factories with pictures of c
27、louds of dirty smoke and irresponsible businessmen eager to make huge profits.句意：嗯，您这么想我很难过，史密斯先生。人们往往把工厂与大片肮脏的烟雾和渴望获取巨额利润且不负责任的商人形象联系在一起。https:/ In defence 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 ma
28、nagers when I say were deeply concerned about the environment.https:/ In defence 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.定语从句句意：为工厂说句公道
29、话，我想指出的是，我们也在努力控制自己制造的污染量。我们非常关心环境问题，我想我说这些话是在为所有工厂经理发声。https:/ Weve been taking various measures,including the use of new technologies,to reduce pollution in the production process,even though these measures raise our production costs.引导让步状语从句，可用even if替换句意：我们一直在采取各种措施，包括使用新技术，以减少生产过程中的污染，尽管这些措施提高了
30、我们的生产成本。例：1.尽管在下雨，他还是出去了。He went out _ it was raining.2.我们彼此非常了解，虽然有时候也有一些分歧。We thoroughly understand each other,_ we dont always agree.even thougheven if/even though https:/ if/though,as if/thougheven if/though表示“即使，尽管”，引导让步状语从句as if/though表示“似乎，好像”，引导表语从句或方式状语从句练习：选词填空(even if/though;as if/though)
31、。1.They treat me _ I were a stranger.2.I will not go to her birthday party _ I am invited.3.He talks about Rome _ he had been there himself.as if/thougheven if/thoughas though/as ifhttps:/ HOST:Thank you,Mr Brown.With pollution levels on the rise,the Norgate Environmental Protection Committee is sea
32、rching for ways to fight the problem.Mrs Archer,what are your thoughts on how to deal with pollution?v.-ing v.-edto doadj./adv介词短语 表主动、进行表被动、完成表将来表状态表状态https:/ https:/ ARCHER阿彻:Well,our committee has a major role to play in maintaining air and water quality.We have to achieve a balance between envir
33、onmental protection and economic development.Weve made environmental policies for businesses to observe,like strict clean-up requirements.句意：嗯，我们的委员会在维持空气和水的质量方面扮演着重要的角色。我们必须在环境保护和经济发展之间取得平衡。我们制定了环境政策，让企业遵守，比如严格的清洁要求。https:/ We also work hand in hand with other branches of government to ensure that
34、development strategies are followed in an environmentally friendly way.我们也与其他政府部门携手合作，以确保发展策略符合环境友好原则。https:/ However,fighting pollution isnt just a task for factories and the government.It has to be a community-wide effort,and everyone can help by following the golden rule:reduce,reuse and recycle.
35、For example,you can save energy by taking the bus or the subway,or using the bike-sharing system.然而，治理污染不仅仅是工厂和政府的任务。这必须由整个社区共同努力，每个人都可以通过遵循如下黄金法则来提供帮助：减少使用、重复使用和回收利用。例如，你可以通过乘坐公共汽车或地铁，或者使用共享单车来节约能源。https:/ HOST:Thank you,Mrs Archer,and thanks again to all of our guests.A former UN official once said,“Saving our planet拯救我们的星球,lifting people out of poverty让人们摆脱贫困,advancing economic growth.these are one and the same fight.”The fortunes命运 of our environment and our economy are inseparable.
