1、Unit 3 Environmental ProtectionUsing LanguageListeningWarm-upActivity 1:Before you listen,look at the pictures below and discuss the questions in groups.1.What information can you get from these pictures?I can get information about where the pictures were taken,for example,the bridge is in London,an
2、d the chimneys are in a power station.Both places look very polluted.I can see that the car is powered by electricity as it is plugged in.I can see some coal being burned.These pictures tell me that the interview is probably about energy and pollution.2.How do these situations influence your life?Th
3、ese situations influence my life not only by providing electricity for me and transporting me,but also by polluting the air I breathe.Warm-upActivity 1:Before you listen,look at the pictures below and discuss the questions in groups.ListeningActivity 2:Listen to an interview with an air pollution ex
4、pert and decide whether the statements are true(T)or false(F).(点击此处播放音频)1.The expression“smog”originated in Britain and means a combination of“smoke”and“fog”.()2.Smog became a severe problem in Britain because people at that time burnt lots of fossil fuels.()3.The worst smog in British history happe
5、ned in London in 1942.()4.The Great Smog of London claimed 5,000 lives.()5.Later,the UK government ordered people not to burn wood in their homes.()TTFFFListeningActivity 3:Listen again and take notes on what the expert said.Then summarise the information you got from the interview.(点击此处播放音频)Summari
6、se informationIn active listening,summarising helps you review the key points of a speakers message.In order to write a good summary,you must take notes of the most important points as you listen.When summarising,you need to be as concise as possible and use your own words.Ben Drake,an expert on air
7、 pollution,is being interviewed on the radio.He said that smog was a severe problem _ century in Britain.At that time,Britain was experiencing a boom in _.Factories and homes _,which created smog.He also mentioned the heavy smog in London _ _ in 1952.Later the UK government restricted _ in homes and
8、 forced factories to_ _.As smog is harmful to everyone,the expert advised us to _,use _,and further develop _ _.in the early 20thindustryused lots of coalover 4,000 deaths was particularly bad and causedburning coalmove away from city centresreplace coal with cleaner forms of energynew energy-effici
9、ent vehiclesgreentechnologyListeningActivity 4:Work in groups.Discuss the questions.The expressions in the box may help you.1.Have you experienced heavy smog where you live?Have you seen photos of big cities under clouds of smog?What is it like?I have occasionally experienced heavy smog where I live
10、.I have also seen pictures of heavy smog over cities.It is very thick and hard to see through.There is no doubt that it is not a good thing.2.What do you think are the major causes of smog in China?Industry and vehicles are the major causes of smog in China.3.What measures have the government and ci
11、tizens taken to help address the problem?Most people think that pollution at a certain level is a necessary result of growth,but the government is taking measures to keep it in check by developing green energy solutions and controlling factory and vehicle emissions.ListeningEveryone knows that There
12、 is no doubt that.Most people think that.We all know that As is known to all,.It is obvious that Activity 4:Work in groups.Discuss the questions.The expressions in the box may help you.Referring to common knowledgeListening1.What do you know about the Li River?Have you ever been there?Li River is a
13、fantastic tourist attraction and a bright pearl in Guilin.I have visited Guilin and been on a Li River Cruise.2.What do you think might have caused water pollution in the Li River?I think the pollution may have been caused by tourists and tour boats on the river.Activity 1:Look at the title and the
14、picture below and discuss the questions.ReadingActivity 2:Read the report and then answer the questions.1.What were some of the negative effects on the Li River as a result of the growth in tourism?The negative effects from the growth of tourism on the Li River include garbage being thrown by touris
15、ts and kitchens on tour boats dumping cooking oil into the river.Because of the success of tourism,the population and number of enterprises also rose,meaning there was more waste going into the river.2.What measures have been taken to improve the Li Rivers water quality?Waste water treatment,househo
16、ld waste collection and transport facilities have been improved.Dozens of polluting enterprises were closed or moved.New rules about waste disposal and fines for abusers were introduced.Authorities used the media to spread awareness of the issue.3.What is the“River Chief System”?Its an initiative wh
17、ich holds senior officials responsible for reducing water pollution.ReadingActivity 3:Read the text again and complete the paragraph summaries.Paragraph 1Introducing the topicParagraph 2Describing the _Paragraph 3Presenting some _Paragraph 4Presenting further _pollution in the Li Rivercauses of the
18、watergovernmentinitiatives to solve the water pollutionplans andinitiatives ReadingAccording to the report submitted by researchers,between 20 and 25 percent of all annual carbon dioxide emissions are caused by the destruction of tropical forests.根据研究人员提交的报告，每年20%至25%的二氧化碳的排放量是热带森林的破坏导致的。submit vt.&
19、vi.提交；呈递；屈服提交；呈递；屈服submit to 服从于；屈服于submit sth.to sb.向某人提交/呈递某物submit(oneself)to 顺从于；屈服于 Reading-language pointsoriginate vt.&vi.起源；发源；创立起源；发源；创立origin n.起源；起因original adj.最初的；原来的originally adv.原来；起初The expression“smog”originated in Britain and means a combination of“smoke”and“fog”.“雾霾”这种表达起源于英国，意思是
20、“烟”和“雾”的结合。Reading-language pointsconservation n.对对（环境、文物等环境、文物等）保护；保持保护；保持a conservation area 保护区conserve v.保护，保存；节省，节约conservative adj.保守的conservationist n.自然环境保护主义者The construction of waste water treatment facilities improved the water quality and water conservation.废水处理设施的建设改善了水质，促进了水资源保护。Unfort
21、unately,the young man isnt interested in wildlife conservation.不幸的是，这个年轻人对野生生物保护不感兴趣。Reading-language pointscarry out实施；执行；实行实施；执行；实行carry on(with/doing)sth.继续（做）某事carry over 运用；应用；延迟；延期carry off 成功地对付；赢得；获得（奖品、荣誉等）carry through 成功完成；顺利实现；帮助渡过难关At the same time,they started to carry out inspections
22、regularly and fine tourist organisations for abuses.同时，他们开始定期检查，并对旅游机构的违规行为进行处罚。Part 2 Reading 核心词汇讲解tolerate vt.忍受；包容；容许忍受；包容；容许tolerate doing sth.忍耐做某事tolerance n.宽恕；忍耐tolerant adj.宽容的；容忍的The villagers could no longer tolerate the situation.村民们再也不能忍受这种情况了。This sort of behavior will not be tolerate
23、d here.这种行为在这里是不被容忍的。Reading-language pointsWater pollution levels increased,with more household and commercial waste ending up in the river.越来越多的生活和商业垃圾最终流入江中，加重了水污染程度。with more household and commercial waste ending up in the river在句中充当状语，是with复合结构复合结构。ending up in the river的逻辑主语是more household and
24、 commercial waste。类似的结构在英语中很常见，例如：With time going by,I gradually learnt how to cope with stress in my life.随着时间的流逝，我逐渐学会了如何应对生活中的 压力。Reading-language pointswith复合结构：复合结构：在句子中可作定语，也可作状语，表示伴随、方式、条件、原因等。其具体构成如下：其具体构成如下：with宾语介词短语 with宾语形容词/副词 with宾语现在分词（表示主动或动作正在进行）with宾语过去分词（表示被动或动作已完成）with宾语不定式短语（表示动
25、作将要发生）Reading-language points A young girl went in,with a book in her hand.一个年轻女孩进来了，手里拿着一本书。With so much work (fill)in his mind,he couldnt sleep well.他脑子里满是工作，睡不好觉。The man was brought in with his hands (tie)behind his back.那个人被带了进来，双手被绑在身后。With the teacher (help)me,I will make great progress.在老师的帮助
26、下，我将取得很大的进步。fillingtiedto help Reading-language points1.“介词关系代词介词关系代词”引导非限制性定语从句引导非限制性定语从句Previously,water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing volume of tourists,frequently threw garbage into the river.以往，漓江的水质因游客量的增长遭到了严重破坏，许多游客经常将垃圾扔入江中。2.with复合结构复合结构Water pollution lev
27、els increased,with more household and commercial waste .越来越多的生活和商业垃圾最终流入江中，加重了水污染程度。ending up in the rivermany of whom Reading-language points3.现在分词作结果状语现在分词作结果状语These chemicals led to severe water quality issues,_ .这些化学物质造成了严重的水质问题，导致鱼的种类减少。4.It is/was过去分词过去分词that.With these measures,the beauty of
28、the Li River will be preserved for generations to come.通过这些措施，相信漓江之美将得到保护并世代相传。causing a decrease inthe number of fish speciesit is believed that Reading-language pointsActivity 4:Use what you have learnt to write a report on an environmental issue.Choose an environmental problem that directly affec
29、ts you or your local community.Research the issue on the Internet.Consider the following questions:Part 3 Writing Activity 4:Use what you have learnt to write a report on an environmental issue.Choose an environmental problem that directly affects you or your local community.Research the issue on th
30、e Internet.Consider the following questions:Writing What is the issue?Why does it need to be dealt with?Where does the issue occur?What are its causes?What effects does it have?What actions have been taken so far?What future actions are planned?Has the issue been dealt with well?Is it likely to be s
31、olved completely?Why or why not?What alternative solutions are possible?东湖曾经是一处旅游胜地，但近年来受到严重的污染。当地政府采取了一些有效措施，使得污染情况有所减轻。假设你是李华，根据以下要点写一篇报道并呼吁社会关注此事。1.曾经的情景（景美、水清、鱼儿嬉戏、游客多）；2.后来的状况（工厂废水污染、游客乱扔垃圾）；3.当地政府已经采取措施来拯救东湖，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。如何如何写报告写报告 Writing 审题审题写作要求是写关于旅游胜地东湖的污染及治理情况。写作时应
32、注意下面几点：1.确定文体：这是一篇报道，写作中应注意报道的常规格式。2.主体时态：文章应以一般现在时和一般过去时为主。3.主体人称：由于是写关于旅游胜地东湖的污染及治理情况，所以人称应该以第三人称为主。Writing 谋篇谋篇 第一段：介绍东湖以前的情况。第二段：东湖的污染情况。第三段：采取措施改善后的情况。Writing 参考范文参考范文East Lake used to be a beautiful place,in which the water was clear and the fish swam happily.It attracts millions of tourists f
33、rom all over the nation each year.Previously,many of visitors threw garbage into the lake.In addition,water pollution levels increased,with millions of tons of waste water from surrounding factories poured into the lake.The local government has realized the problem and a number of measures have been
34、 taken to restore the lakes original beauty.Dozens of polluting factories were closed and strict regulations were set up regarding littering.With these measures,the situation has been greatly improved.Writing 【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
35、求准确、精练。2.一般过去时和被动语态使用较多。Homework Writing 【参考词汇】参考词汇】white pollution 白色污染household garbage 生活垃圾motor vehicle exhaust 汽车尾气 clean energy 清洁能源 greenhouse effect 温室效应greenhouse gas emissions 温室气体排放global warming 全球变暖endangered wildlife 濒危野生物forest coverage rate 森林覆盖率windbreaks 防风林pesticide residue 农药残留en
36、vironment-friendly products 环保产品motor vehicle emissions 机动车辆排放develop renewable resources 开发可再生资源water resource conservation zone 水资源保护区environmentally friendly/eco-friendly 环保的 energy conservation and emissions reduction 节能减排 throwaway biodegradable plastic bags 可降解一次性塑料袋 Writing 【环保相关的例句】【环保相关的例句】
37、Chinas goal is to build a resource-conserving and environmentally friendly society.中国的目标是建设一个资源节约型和环境友好型的社会。A better understanding of the environment is necessary.更好地了解环境情况是有必要的。The underlying trend of higher and higher temperatures is likely to continue.全球温度越来越高的潜在趋势可能将继续。Writing Many rivers and la
38、kes are seriously polluted.许多河流和湖泊受到严重污染。Do something useful to protect the environment.做些有用的事来保护环境。Dont throw any litter onto the ground.不随地乱扔垃圾。The amount of water which is suitable to drink is smaller and smaller.可饮用水越来越少。Its our duty to protect our environment.保护环境是我们的责任。Writing Air pollution is
39、 also a big problem in very large cities,especially in developing countries.空气污染在大城市也是个大问题，特别是在发展中国家。In many parts of the world,as people become more aware and apply new technology to solving the pollution problem,there is hope for the future.在世界很多地方，随着人们对环境污染问题的认识越来越清醒，并使用新的技术解决污染问题，未来还是大有希望的。Writing
