1、News that Matters:pollution in NorgateUnit 1 Nature in the balanceTeaching aims:By the end of this class,students will be able to:1.understand the TV show transcript about a polluted city;2.summarize the main view points of the host and three guests;3.appreciate the functions of the hosts words and
2、the language strategies the host has adopted;4.Describe what the world would be 20 years later.Lead-inHas the pollution affected your daily life?Air pollutionWater pollutionNoise pollutionPre-readingFactory,grey mist,green land Fast readingHow many people are there in the TV show？What are their name
3、s?What are they?There are four people in the TV showHostJulie ArcherrJames SmithVincent BrownA local residentSenior manager of a local factoryHead of the Norgate Environmental Protection Committee Detailed readingName Points of viewJames SmithVincent BrownJulie ArcherHostAnalyse the main view points
4、 of the host and three guestsFor health and safety reasons alone,heavy industry has to go.SmithBefore heavy industry factories moved inNow(Things became _.)The air was _,the grass _ and the water _.The river is _and_.The smog in the air has _the sky _ and given him a _that he cant_.freshgreencleardi
5、rtysmellycoloreda smoky greycoughget rid oftotally differentComparisonwater pollutionair pollutionhealth problemsBrownDoes he think the heavy industry should be moved out of Norgate?Find some details.We boost（促进）the local economy and also attach great importance to reducing pollution.1.However,Id li
6、ke to point out that we also try to control the amount of pollution we produce.2.Weve been taking various measures to reduce pollution even though they raise production costs.3.Id also like to draw your attention to the economic benefits factories have brought to Norgate.4.We created many jobs for l
7、ocal residents and helped the citys economy grow.BrownFurther thinkingWhat would be the result if the heavy industry went in Norgate?The pollution would be reduced and the environment would be improved.Many people would lose the jobs and the local economy would decline（下降）.Economic growth Environmen
8、tArcherWe have to achieve a balance between environmental protection and economic development.Weve made environmental policies for businesses to observe,like strict clean-up requirements.We also work hand in hand with other branches of goverments to ensure that development strategies are followed in
9、 an environmentally friendly way.ExamplesWhat have they done?Conclusion:Fighting pollution has to be a community-wide effort.Joint efforts should be made among government,factories and individuals.Everyone can help by following the golden rule:reduce,reuse and recycle.How to achieve a balance betwee
10、n environmental protection and economic development accoding to Archer?Further thinkingGroup Discussion Reduce:1.turn off the lights when you leave the room;2.turn off the tap when you dont use it so as to save water;3.refuse disposable(一次性的一次性的)goods;4.reduce the use of plastic or paper bags;.How t
11、o follow the rules of Three“R”as a student?Reuse:1.reuse the bags you get from presents;2.gather the water from the shower while waiting for it to get warm(water flowers;mop the floor);3.turn old clothes into dusters;.Recycle:recycle paper,plastics,glass and metals;.How to follow the rules of Three“
12、R”as a student?Its our duty to protect the environment while we aim for economic development.Its our duty to leave a better,cleaner and healthier planet to our children(sustainable development可持续发展).Its our duty to build a human community with a shared future（人类命运共同体）.HostParellel structureThe fortu
13、nes of our environment and our economy are inseparable.Whats the style of this TV show transcript?Whats the function of this style?The show is organized in the form of conversation.Each person expresses his or her opinion in turn.And the host makes the decision who will be talking.This style helps p
14、resent each persons viewpoint directly and clearly.What are the functions of the hosts words?Introduce the topic and the guests;Invite the guests to talk;Summarize the guests opinion;Make a conclusion.Pollution is a serious problem around the world,and much effort has been put into the fight against
15、 it.Do you think things will change significantly in the future?Work in groups and describe what the world will be like 20 years from now.The world 20 years from nowBetter?Worse?Sample answer:I predict that the world will be much cleaner and greener in 20 years.First,cars running on traditional fuel
16、s will be replaced by those powered by new energies,such as electricity or solar energy.As a result,the effect of greenhouse gases on the climate will be significantly reduced.Second,almost all reading and writing will be done on computer and phone screens,so people will cut down fewer trees and use
17、 less paper.Third,new technologies will be invented to make sure that our daily activities do not have a negative impact on the environment.Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.Homework1.Polish up your writing.2.Find out other perspectives to discuss environmental protection.Thank you!
