1、Unit 3 ConservationLesson 2 War on Plastic Packets1_ n.包装盒（瓶、袋），包装材料2_ n.消费者3_ adj.浪费的；挥霍的4_ vt.包，裹5_ n.交通运输系统，运输方式6_ n.灰尘，尘土7_ adj.现实的，实际的8_ adj.新颖的，创新的，革新的packagingconsumerwastefulwraptransportationdirtrealisticinnovative9_ adj.可再填充的10_ adj.意识到的，明白的11_ n.收集，收藏品，专辑12_ adj.可再使用的，可重复使用的13_ adj.焦虑的，不安
2、的14_ n.筷子15_ n.委员会，理事会refillableawarecollectionreusableanxiouschopstickscouncil1（用车）接送_2确保_3结果；最终_4同意_5以便_6废除；终止_7扑灭_8对有影响_9致力于_10有助于；带来；促成_pick upmake sureend upagree withso thatdo away withput outhave an impact onbe committed tocontribute topackagingwastefultransportationinnovativethe materials in
3、 which objects are wrapped before being soldusing something in a careless way and causing some of it to be wastedthe movement of people or goods from one place to anotherusing new methods or ideasconvenient wasteful and unnecessary terrible for the environmentenvironmentally friendly recyclable to k
4、eep the product lasting longer to keep the product fresh/cleanDo you often use plastic packets and boxes?What are the advantages and disadvantages of using them?Use the words and phrases to help you.A lot of things we buy in the supermarket are in plastic packets and boxes.Its convenient to buy meat
5、 or fruit or vegetables that are in packets or boxes because it makes shopping quicker and it keeps the products fresh and helps it last longer.However,it is wasteful as most people dont recycle the packets.You are going to listen to two people,Kevin and Alicia,talking about plastic packets.Use the
6、Skill Builder to decide whose opinion each statement is from.Write K(Kevin)or A(Alicia).1 It is stupid to wrap coconuts in plastic.()2 Plastic packaging keeps the product fresh.()3 Plastic packaging is bad for the environment.()4 The packaging should be recyclable.()5 We should do away with packagin
7、g completely.()6 Refillable containers are not convenient.()Identifying OpinionsPeople can have different opinions on the same topics.Its important to study these opinions,so that you can identify and understand the arguments for and against these important issues.As you listen,identify the“topic”wo
8、rds or expressions of opinions and write down any opinion words you hear.Pay attention to the intonation used when agreeing and disagreeing.Skill BuilderKAKAKA（点击播放音频）（点击播放音频）Listen again and decide if they are for or against plastic packaging and find out their reasons.Plastic packagingKevin:For Ag
9、ainst Alicia:For Against Each coconut was wrapped in clear,thin plastic.Isnt this _ of packaging ever?But its completely _.It already has its own natural packaging.Its got a _ thats almost impossible to break!A lot of the plastic used in packaging _.Its terrible _:Our oceans are _,and animals and bi
10、rds end up _ as a result.But there is _.Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer _.The packaging helps to _,the product _.But the plastic wrapping also _.It stops coconut hairs from _ during transport.And it keeps the coconut _.But lets be realistic:We still need packaging.We
11、just need to use the _ packaging.（点击播放音频）Plastic packagingKevin:Against Alicia:For Each coconut was wrapped in clear,thin plastic.Isnt this the most stupid example of packaging ever?But its completely wasteful and unnecessary.It already has its own natural packaging.Its got a tough shell thats almos
12、t impossible to break!A lot of the plastic used in packaging never recycles.Its terrible for the environment:Our oceans are full of plastic waste,and animals and birds end up swallowing the plastic and dying as a result.But there is a reason for this.Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reac
13、h the consumer in the best condition.The packaging helps to keep the product fresh,the product will last longer.But the plastic wrapping also has other uses.It stops coconut hairs from getting into other food during transport.And it keeps the coconut clean.But lets be realistic:We still need packagi
14、ng.We just need to use the right kind of packaging.Listen again and decide if they are for or against plastic packaging and find out their reasons.1.What did Kevin see in the supermarket?He saw each coconut was wrapped in clear,thin plastic.Its stupid,wasteful and unnecessary.Using recycled packagin
15、g.He suggests we should do away with packaging completely and take our own refillable containers.3.What solution does Alicia suggest?4.What does Kevin suggest?2.What does Kevin think about this?（点击播放音频）Listen again.Answer the questions.K:On my way home from work yesterday,I stopped off at a local su
16、permarket.Among other things,I wanted to buy a couple of coconuts.When I picked them up,I was amazed that each coconut was wrapped in clear,thin plastic.Isnt this the most stupid example of packaging ever?A:Youve picked an unusual example of packaging,but there is a reason for this.Supermarkets want
17、 to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer in the best condition.The packaging helps to keep the product fresh;it means the product will last longer.（K=Kevin McCabe A=Alicia Stewart)（点击播放音频）K:I understand that,but in this case its completely wasteful and unnecessary.I mean,why wrap a coconut in
18、plastic?It already has its own natural packaging.Its got a tough shell thats almost impossible to break!In the week when the government sets out its new environmental programme,Kevin McCabe and Alicia Stewart consider the problem of food packaging waste.K:Is anyone really worried about a bit of dirt
19、 on a coconut?And what about the environment?A lot of the plastic used in packaging never recycles.Its terrible for the environment:Our oceans are full of plastic waste,and animals and birds end up swallowing the plastic and dying as a result.A:I have to say I agree with you on that.Some food packag
20、ing cannot be recycled,and thats not good enough the packaging should be changed so that its recyclable.But lets be realistic:We still need packaging.We just need to use the right kind of packaging.A:Yes,but the plastic wrapping also has other uses.For example,it stops coconut hairs from getting int
21、o other food during transport.And it keeps the coconut clean during the transportation process.K:I think we need a more innovative solution.I really believe we should do away with packaging completely.Theres a supermarket in Germany that has no product packaging at all.Its customers take refillable
22、containers with them when they shop,and use them instead of plastic boxes and bags.A:It sounds like a wonderful idea,but I wonder how many people really shop there.Im not sure most consumers would want to shop that way.Its just not convenient.1.What are Lisa and Amy talking about in their conversati
23、on?They are talking about how to become more environmentally aware.They easily threw away newspapers and glass bottles.No,there are lots of groups of people online who share ideas on how to reduce and recycle and who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.3.Are they alone in
24、 action to protect the environment?2.What kind of wastes did they simply throw away that can be reused or recycled?（点击播放音频）Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.（点击播放音频）Listen again and complete the table.Wastes that can be reduced or reusedWhat Amy and Lisa decide to do in t
25、he futurePlastic bagsTakeaway food packagingCartons and plastic cutleryNewspapers and glass bottlesBuy reusable shopping bagsCook at homeTell restaurants not to give any plastic cutlery,chopsticks or paper platesSort rubbish and take them to a recycling centre（A=Amy L=Lisa)（点击播放音频）Two friends,Lisa a
26、nd Amy are discussing how to become more environmentally aware.A:Its rubbish collection day tomorrow.Ill put out our bins.L:Wow,we have so much rubbish!l just get anxious when I think of the impact we have on the environment.A:Me too!How can we have produced so much in just one week?Look at all thes
27、e plastic bags!L:We really should buy reusable shopping bags when we go to the supermarket.That would be a good start to reduce our waste.A:Lets do it.I also notice how much takeaway food packaging we have.We should try to cook for ourselves more often.Look at all these cartons and plastic cutlery!C
28、ooking at home is much more environmentally friendly.L:And we threw away lots of glass bottles too.Lets sort our rubbish and take it to a recycling centre from now on.The local council will help to reuse and recycle it.A:Wonderful!I think these are all realistic and achievable steps that we can take
29、 to help protect the environment.A:That sounds like a good start.You know we are also quite bad at sorting our rubbish look at this newspaper for example.It could easily be recycled but we threw it away.L:Ive just looked online too and there are lots of groups we could join which share ideas on how
30、to reduce and recycle.It feels good knowing that there are so many other people who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.L:Well,Im a terrible cook so it might be hard for me to cook at home,but I think I will tell restaurants not to give me any plastic cutlery,chopsticks a
31、nd paper plates when l order from now on.用法（用法（1）：）：set out to do sth.set about doing sth.开始做某事开始做某事 例句1.On arriving at the village,the professor set out to study/set about studying the customs of the natives.一到这个村庄，教授就开始着手研究当地居民的风俗习惯。(P109)In the week when the government sets out its new environmen
32、tal programme,Kevin McCabe and Alicia Stewart consider the problem of food packaging waste.在政府着手新的环境计划的这一周，凯文麦凯布和艾丽西娅斯图尔特讨论了食品包装浪费的问题。1set out 开始做某事，着手进行开始做某事，着手进行用法（用法（2）：）：set outset off 出发，动身出发，动身 例句2.In order that we could get there on time,we should set out early.为了能按时到那里，我们应该早出发。用法（用法（3）：）：set
33、 out 阐述，阐述，(清晰而有条理地清晰而有条理地)陈述陈述 例句3.The teacher asked us to set out our points in a logical order and I did well.老师要求我们有条理地陈述观点，我表现得不错。1set out 开始做某事，着手进行开始做某事，着手进行【词汇拓展】set off 出发，动身；引爆（炸弹）；引发 set up设立，搭建；创建，开办 set foot in/on进入，访问，参观（某地）set down(put down)写下，记下 set aside把放到一旁；省出，留出（时间或钱）【针对练习】单句语法填空
34、(1)Thats why Elian set out _(discover)how much caffeine causes high blood pressure.(2)I got out of bed early and set _ on time but then the bus got stuck in traffic.(3)But suppose there had been a new shop set _ in the town,and when you looked in at the open door you saw a man at work painting a pic
35、ture.(4)Because of the way our brain organizes and processes linguistic and nonlinguistic information,a single word can set _ a domino effect(多米诺效应)that cascades(像洪水般倾泻)throughout the cognitive system.to discoverout/offupoff1set out 开始做某事，着手进行开始做某事，着手进行(5)She gave me an extra binder that she had and
36、 she got out a piece of paper,and set about _(write)my name“Zoe”in a cool font(字体).(6)From mastering music to beating physical challenges,Darrius Simmons _ to inspire the world.(7)Finally,after a long walk,we reached the campsite and _ the camp as the sun was setting.(8)Be open to making new friends
37、 as soon as you _ on campus.(9)You had better _ some time every day for sports so that you can keep yourself energetic.(10)We _ to paint the whole house but finished only the front part that day.writing1set out 开始做某事，着手进行开始做某事，着手进行sets outset upset footset asideset out(P110)Two friends,Lisa and Amy
38、are discussing how to become more environmentally aware.丽莎和艾米两个朋友正在讨论如何增强环保意识。2aware adj.意识到的意识到的；明白明白的的【词汇拓展】awareadj.察觉到的，注意到的；知道的，意识到的 be/feel/become aware of sth.注意到/意识到某事物 be/feel/become aware that注意到/意识到 as far as Im aware(as far as I know)据我所知 make sb.aware of使某人注意到/意识到 unawareadj.不知道，未意识到，未察
39、觉 awarenessn.U意识，知道 raise/promote(ones)awareness of提高（某人）对的认识 a lack of awareness缺乏认识 【针对练习】单句语法填空(1)Earth Day,marked on 22 April，is an annual event aiming to raise public _(aware)about environmental protection.(2)The train sped safely and swiftly on its way,and no one aboard was even aware _ the ti
40、ny broken body thrown mercilessly into the river by the onrushing train.(3)Sometimes there are skeletons in the cupboard that you and your branch of the family are _(aware)of,but which are still fresh in the minds of your more distant relatives.2aware adj.意识到的意识到的；明白明白的的awarenessofunaware【针对练习】单句语法填
41、空(4)As soon as I saw a large crowd at the street corner,I _(意识到)something unusual happened.(5)_(据我所知),no proper investigation has ever been carried out into the subject.(6)If humans have no _(保护意识),natural resources will run out soon.was/became aware that2aware adj.意识到的意识到的；明白明白的的As far as Im aware/
42、As far as I knowawareness of protection(P109)Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer in the best condition.超市想要确保消费者买到最好的椰子。【句式剖析】make sure意为“确保，确定”，其后接that引导的宾语从句，在句中作make sure的宾语。【句式提升】(1)make sure(that).确保；核实/弄清(2)make sure of 查明，弄清楚；确保，设法保证【针对练习】选择填空：make sure/make sure o
43、f(1)To _ you get enough Vitamin D but still protect your skin put on sunscreen right as you head outside.(2)Youll have to _ your own safety when you are volunteering in that area.make suremake sure of(P110)the packaging should be changed so that its recyclable.应该改变包装，使其可回收利用。【句式剖析】本句中的so that意为“以便，为
44、了”，在句中引导一个表示目的的状语从句。【句式提升】在使用so that引导目的状语从句的时候，我们应注意如下几点：1.so that 引导目的状语从句时，表示“以便，为了”。此时，从句谓语常含有should,would,could,might,can等情态动词。其同义短语in order that也引导目的状语从句，但 so that一般不用于句首，而in order that可用于句首。例句1.Bring it closer,so that/in order that I can see it more clearly.拿近一些，好让我看得更清楚。例句2.In order that she
45、 could catch the first bus,she got up very early.为了能够赶上第一班公共汽车，她起得很早。【句式提升】在使用so that引导目的状语从句的时候，我们应注意如下几点：2.当so that/in order that引导的从句中的主语和主句中的主语一致时，可将从句转化为不定式或“in order to/so as to”结构。注意：so as to不能放在句首，而in order to可放在句首。例句3.We must study hard so that/in order that we could realize our dreams.In order that we could realize our dreams,we must study hard.We must study hard so as to/in order to/to realize our dreams.In order to/To realize our dreams,we must study hard.Thank You
