1、Unit 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Using Language REDUCING WATER POLLUTION IN THE LI RIVERUsing LanguageWrite a report on an environmental issue1.In countries and regions rich in water resources,what environmental problems may come up?Water pollution from factories,cities,farming,tourism;Excessive expl
2、oitation and consumption of fresh water;Ground sinking and cracks caused by excessive exploitation;Extinction of species in rivers and lakes due to water pollution;Soil erosion Warming up2.What river do you think it might be?I think it might be the Li River in Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
3、.3.How do you describe the picture?beautiful,amazing,fantastic,splendid,magnificent,spectacular,fascinating,breathtaking,impressive,picture-postcard,a fairland1.Look at the title and the picture below and discuss the questions.1.What do you know about the Li River?Have you ever been there?It runs th
4、rough Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region;It is one of the most beautiful and popular river landcapes in China;It is one of the world famous tourist destinations;It is a must-see attraction for visitors to China;I have ever cruised the Li River while visiting Guilin years ago.Pre-reading2.What d
5、o you think might have caused water pollution in the Li river?The waste from a large number of tourists and enterpirses.3.What do you think the text is about?I think the text is a report about what caused water pollution in the Li River and how to reduce it.2.Read the report and then answer the ques
6、tions.1.What were some of the negative effects on the Li River as a result of the growth in tourism?lDecreased water quality resulting from the garbage and waste oil thrown by many tourists and the kitchens on the boats;lIncreased water pollution levels with the local population and the number of co
7、mmecial and industrial enterprises rising rapidly and more household and commercial waste ending up in the river;Pre-readinglSevere water quality issues caused by using more chemicals to increase crop production and feed more people;lA decrease in the number of fish species;2.What measures have been
8、 taken to improve the Li Rivers water quality?lThe construction of waste treatment facilities;lThe improvement of the collection and transport of household waste;lThe closure and movement of dozens of polluting enterprises;lSetting up strict regulations regarding further industrial development;lThe
9、introduction of new rules regarding tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods;lThe use of the media to spread environmental awareness and encourage great use of clean energy by the local authorities;lCarrying out inspections regularly and fining tourist organisations for abuses;lCarrying out the
10、 ambitious“Water Ten Plan”and“River Chief System”3.What is the“River Chief System”?The River Chief System,holds senior officials responsible for reducing water pollution.3 Study the organisation and language features.1 In which order is the text organized?A.effect,cause,result B.problem,decision,act
11、ion C.phenomenon,cause,effect D.problem,cause,solution SkimmingPara Topic sentenceMain ideaWay of illustration1Introducing the topic:_ and _ 2 Read the text again and complete the paragraph summaries.(Page 33,Ex.3.1)the problem of water pollutionThe last sentence some actions taken to deal with itlS
12、tarting with a fact;lStating an opinion;lIntroducing the topicPara Topic sentenceMain ideaWay of illustration2Describing the _:_ and _(_ and _)lStarting with causes;lStating the concern about the effect/damage;lIntroducing the need for urgent stepsproblemcausesdamage/effectsThe first sentencea decre
13、ase in the number of fish species damage to the natural environmentPara Topic sentenceMain ideaWay of illustration3Presenting the _:solutions/measuresThe first sentencelStarting with the topic sentence;lPresenting the specific measures;lPresenting prospection(展望展望)Para Topic sentenceMain ideaWay of
14、illustration4Presenting further _:solutions Not mentionedlPresenting the specific measures nationwide;lPresenting prospection of the whole country3 Draw a mind map to show all the factors that caused the pollution.(Page 33,Ex.3.2)Increasing volume of touristsThe rise in the local population and in t
15、he number of commercial and industrial enterprises to meet tourism demand More chemicals for crop production going into watermore household and commercial wasteTour boats throwing cooking oil into the water Tourists throwing garbage in water Li River Pollution西湖曾经是一处旅游胜地，假设你是李华，根据以下要点写一篇报道并呼吁社会关注当地政
16、府治理西湖污染问题。1.曾经的情景（景美、水清、鱼儿嬉戏、游客多）；2.后来的状况（生活废水污染、游客乱扔垃圾）；3.当地政府已经采取措施来拯救西湖，情况有所好转。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Writing 4 Use what you have learnt to write a report on an environmental issue.Writing steps1 Study the task carefully1.Theme：What caused the pollution of the West Lake and how to reduce it
17、2.Type of writing：a report3.Tense：The simple present tense and the simple past tense4.Person：the third person(it,they)2 StructureParagraph 1：The West Lake in the pastParagraph 2:How the West Lake was pollutedParagraph 3:The solutions to reducing the pollutionOne possible versionThe West Lake used to
18、 be a beautiful must-see tourist attraction,in which the water was clear and the fish swam happily.However,its reputation as a top destination had negative effects on the lakes water quality.With the rise in the number of tourists,more garbage ended up in the lake.In addition,water pollution levels
19、increased,with increasing amounts of household and commercial waste poured into the lake.A comprehensive initiative was started,with a number of measures that addressed the issues.Tourists,residents and commerical enterprises are forbidden to drop litter or pour waste into the lake.In addition,pollu
20、ted water were pumped out of the lake and treated,while clear water from the clean river was supplied to it.With these measures,the West Lake has been restored its former beauty.【话题剖析】本课报告针对广西漓江水污染问题进行深入细致的调查研究，分析了造成水污染的原因，说明了政府采取的措施以及对未来的美好愿景。【注意】1.依据调查结果，用事实说话，语言表达要力求准确、精练。2.一般过去时和被动语态使用较多。Homework Writing
