1、ProjectModule 5 Unit 2江苏省盐城景山中学江苏省盐城景山中学 陈月霞陈月霞Protecting the Yangtze RiverProject Writing a report In this period,you will1.learn two passages and use what you have learnt to complete a project.2.know how to plan and do research for a report in a cooperating wayGoals Three Gorges DamWhat is the fam
2、ous manmade project?WuhanNanjingJianyingThe famous bridges over the river.WushanXilingChongqingWuhuAnqingJiujiangA quizThe Chang Jiang,known as the Yangtze River to foreigners,is the longest river in China,and the _ longest river in the world.It starts from_ and flows into _ kilometers from western
3、China into _,and runs across_ provinces with very beautiful natural _ such as the Three Gorges on the river and its Dam,which is the largest hydro-electric power-plant.11the Tuotuo River the East China Sea6,300thirdsceneriesAlong with the Yellow River,the Yangtze River is one of the most important r
4、ivers in history,culture,and economy in China.The river are called“M_ River of China”。It drains _ of Chinas land area and its river basin is home to _ of Chinas population.Along the river,there are about _ cities with the population of more than _,who rely on the Yangtze River for f_ water.Some rare
5、 animals and fish are only found in the Yangtze River.The White-flag dolphin is one of the rarest mammals in the world and there are only _ of them left in the wild.Mother1/51/3301millionfresh10-20However，with China s fast economic development in recent years,the Yangtze River has suffered a lot fro
6、m _ pollution,_ run-off（流失）（流失）and a loss of wetland and lakes.Now some parts of the river are protected as nature r_.More and more attention are being paid to p_ the river from being further polluted.industrialagriculturalreservesprotectingListening and watchingPara1:The environmental problems of t
7、he Yangtze River _.Main Idea for each Para.1.Why have the environmental problems of the Yangtze River raised concern both nationally and internationally?have raised concern both nationally and internationally1.Why have the environmental problems of the Yangtze River raised concern both nationally an
8、d internationally?Rapid development and an increase in population have meant that the amount of water taken from the river is rising,and that the waste being put back into the river has been increasing.Para 2:Many people have recognized the importance of protecting the Yangtze River and many environ
9、mental organizations and projects have been set up.2.What does the Green River Organization do?2.What does the Green River Organization do?It educates and advises people on the importance of protecting the Yangtze River.It also watches the river and stops the illegal hunting of animals.Para 3:Two sp
10、ecial government projects are _to protect the river.One is _ project.under waythe water and soil conservation3.What is the result of the water soil conservation project?3.What is the result of the water soil conservation project?It resulted in farmers replacing their crops with trees or grass.Para 4
11、:The second project includes nature reserves for white-flag dolphins.4.What has happened to the rarest animals in the world,the white-flag dolphins?The number of white-flag dolphins has dropped because of pollution in the Yangtze River.We can infer from the fourth paragraph that.A.many sea creatures
12、 are being wiped out by fishing boatsB.the white-flag dolphins can also survive when they leave the riverC.the number of the rare Chinese mammal white-flag dolphins will grow in the futureD.no boats can be seen in the Yangtze River in order to protect the white-flag dolphinsPara 5:The environmental
13、situation of the Yangtze River is _.improving The writer holds a(n)_ attitude towards the future of the Yangtze River.A.positive B.negative C.unknown D.doubtfulAnalyze the structure.Divide the text into several parts Raising the issueHow to solve the issueConclusion Para.1 Para.2 Para.3Para.4 Para.5
14、 Part 1Part 2Part 3Divide the five paragraphs into several parts according to your understanding Protecting the Yangtze RiverP1:Raising the issueP2(2-4):How to solve the issueP 3(5):Conclusion The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern.A lot of work has been done to protect
15、the river.The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving.Environmental organizationsWater and soilpreservation projectA nature reserve forwhite-dolphinsThe structure of the report In order to make the report convincing and impressive,the writer gives us a lot of facts and data.Can you
16、 find some examples from the text?Climate change and a low-carbon lifeClimate change and a low-carbon lifeFast readingFast readingRead the second passage Climate change and a low-carbon life quickly and then answer the following questions:1.Is public transport much better 1.Is public transport much
17、better than a private car?than a private car?2.Why should we plant trees?2.Why should we plant trees?Yes,it is.Yes,it is.Because trees absorb the carbon Because trees absorb the carbon dioxide in the air to produce oxygen.dioxide in the air to produce oxygen.Careful Careful readingreadingRead the se
18、cond passage more carefully Read the second passage more carefully and then tell if the following statements and then tell if the following statements are trueare true (T)(T)or falseor false (F),(F),if it is false tell us if it is false tell us why.why.()1.Only a few human activities()1.Only a few h
19、uman activities let off carbon gases.let off carbon gases.()2.The more petrol and()2.The more petrol and electricity we consume,the more electricity we consume,the more carbon we are letting off.carbon we are letting off.()3.It is good to travel alone by()3.It is good to travel alone by car.car.()4.
20、At home,we should use as()4.At home,we should use as little energy as possible.little energy as possible.()5.Paper products require a little ()5.Paper products require a little energy to produce.energy to produce.True or False?True or False?F FManyManyT TF FneverneverT TF Fa lot ofa lot ofAccording
21、to the text what an we do to help reduce the let-off of carbon dioxide?What else can we do?Can you give some examples to show that kind of life a low-carbon life is?One thing we all can do is.;At home.;Last but not least,.;In addition,we can alsoEvery little bit helps.Little action can make a big di
22、fference.Lets do it from now on.Can you find out the structure of a report?Climate change and a low-carbon lifeP1:Raising the issueP2(2-3):How to solve the issueCarbon dioxide leads to climatechange.Two things we can do to solveit.Walk or use a bicyclewhen possibleUse as little energyas possiblePlan
23、t a treeThe structure of the reportProtecting the Yangtze RiverThe(1)_situationA river ranking the third in(2)_ in the world having raised concern both nationally and(3)_The causes of the problems(4)_ development and the growing population resulted in an(5)_ in both water taken from the river and wa
24、ste put back into the river.presentlengthinternationallyincreaseRapidFill in the blanks with only one proper word according to the text(6)_ taken to protect the river.Green riverorganization(7)_people on the importance of protecting the river Water the river and stop hunting animals(8)_Two special p
25、rojects Result in farmers(9)_ their crops with trees or grass Protect white-flag dolphins,one of the worlds rarest animals.conclusionWe still have a long way to go,although the environmental situation on the Yangtze River is(10)_.improvingreplacingillegallyMeasures/StepsEducateClimate change and a l
26、ow-carbon lifeClimate change results from carbon dioxideAnimals and humans produce carbon dioxide when they breathe.Many other human activities also let(1)_ carbon gases.Ways to reducethe(2)_of carbon gasesWalk or use a bicycle when possible.Take a bus or the underground.When(3)_ a car,try to find o
27、ther people to travel with you.Turn off the lights and anything else electrical when not in(4)_.Find ways to use metal products and paper products again.Plant a tree.offproductiondrivinguseFind out the structure of the report How to write a reportPart IPart IIPart IIIstructureIntroduction and backgr
28、oundWork done/being doneResult and conclusion1)Introduce the problem2)Explain the importance of solving the problemIllustrate what has been done/is being done to solve the problem1)Describe the result2)Draw a conclusionWrite a reportWhat do you think are the biggest environmental problems in China?(
29、choose a good topic)Planning for writing a reportWhat is the Chinese government doing to protect the environment?Decide on a topic for your report.Write an outline of your report.greenhouse effect global warmingair pollutionacid rainred tidedeforestationnuclear accidentscommercial noise Desertificat
30、ionillegal huntingglobal warming air pollutionacid rainwater pollutionred tidedeforestation nuclear accidents illegal huntingdesertificationThe topic our group choose will be:Preparing Write an outlineSearch more information after class and finish your report!AssignmentPresenting:presentation,displayingProducing:editing,checking,rewritingPreparing:research,organizing Continue your group work to finish writing the report and get ready for your report presentation.
