1、Listening and Speaking Unit 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONBefore-listeningLook at the pictures below and discuss the questions in groups.1 11.What information can you get from these pictures?I can get information about where the pictures were taken,for example,the briage is in London,and the chimneys ar
2、e in 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?These situations infl
3、uence my life not only by providing electricity for me,and transporting me,but also by polluting the air I breathe.Listen for the 1st time Decide whether the statements are true(T)or false(F).1.The expression“smog”originated in Britain and means a combination of“smoke”and“fog”._2.Smog became a sever
4、e problem in Britain because people at that time burnt lots of fossil fuels._3.The worst smog in British history happened 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._1.The expression“smog”originated in B
5、ritain 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._TT3.The worst smog in British history happened in London in 1942._4.The Great Smog of London claimed 5,000 lives._ 5.Later,the UK government ordered peo
6、ple not to burn wood in their homes._FFF19524,000coal Take notes on what the expert said.Summarise the information you got.Ben Drake,an expert on air 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
7、 _.Factories and homes _,which created smog.He also mentioned the heavy smog in London _ in 1952.Later the UK government restricted _ in homes and forced factories to _.As smog is harmful to everyone,the expert advised us to _,use _,and further develop _.Listen for the 2nd timeSummarise informationI
8、n 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:Hostess：Ben Drake:Hostess：Ben D
9、rake:“Smog”comes from a combination of the words“smoke”and“fog”.It originated in Britain in the early 20th century,when smog was a severe problem.Why was it so bad then?Well,Britain was one of the first industrial countries and factories and homes used lots of coal.When burnt,the coal produced harmf
10、ul emissions which created lots of smog.In London,they also called the smog a“pea soup”because it was as thick as soup.That sounds terrible!What problems did it cause?Smog caused many health issues and killed many people.The worst case happened in London in 1952.Over a few days when the smog was par
11、ticularly bad,4,000 deaths were recorded.Il was necessary to take immediate action.The UK govemment ordered people not to bum coal in their homes and forced factories to move away from city centres.Ben Drake,an expert on air pollution,is being interviewed on the radio.He said that smog was a severe
12、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 forced factories to _.As smog is harmful to everyone,the expert advised us to
13、_,use _,and further develop _.in the early 20thindustryused lots of coalwas particulary bad and caused over 4000 deathsburning coalmove away from city centresreplace coal with cleaner forms of energynew energy-efficient vehiclesgreen technologyWork in groups.Discuss the questions.The expressions in
14、the box may help you.Referring to common knowledgeEveryone knows that.Most people think that.As is known to all.There is no doubt that.We all know that.It is obvious that.4 4After-listening1.Have you experienced heavy smog where you live?Have you seen photos of big cities under clouds of smog?What i
15、s it like?I have occasionally experienced heavy smog where I live.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 c
16、auses of smog in China.3.What measures have the government and citizens 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.Thank you!
