1、Green LivingLesson 1- (1)Unit 8Part 1Lead inLead inWhat is happening in each picture?Lead inLeave the tap running while you brush your teeth.Lead inLeave a light on when you go out.Lead inDrop a piece of litter and cant be bothered to pick it up.Lead inHave you ever done any of these things? What wo
2、uld happen if everybody did the same things?Show time!Lead inPart 2Words and Expressionsroot/rut/n. 树根e.g. Tree roots can cause damage to buildings.Words and Expressionsshoot/ut/n. 芽，苗；嫩枝vt. 射中；射击e.g. A man was shot in the leg.Words and Expressionsbothered/bd/adj. 担心的；烦恼的e.g. Im not bothered if he h
3、as another child.Words and Expressionsnot be bothered to do sth.懒得做某事just-me-ism/dst mi zm/n. 以自我为中心e.g. The man is very just-me-ism.Words and Expressionsgallon/ln/n. 加仑e.g. Thousands of gallons of crude oil were spilled into the ocean.Words and Expressionstake action采取行动e.g. We need more time to se
4、e how things develop before we take action.Words and Expressionsinstitute/nsttjut/n. 机构；研究院e.g. Mr Lin is associate director of the Institute.Words and Expressionschimpanzee/tmpnzi/n. 黑猩猩e.g. They carted two chimpanzees from Kenya to England.Words and Expressionsfirm/fm/adj. 坚实的；稳固的e.g. We have no f
5、irm evidence to support the case.Words and Expressionsfoundation/fanden/n. 基础；基地e.g. The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school.Words and Expressionsbrick/brk/n. 砖，砖块e.g. The school is built of brick.Words and Expressionsall around the world全世界e.g. Royalty and government
6、 leaders from all around the world are gathering in Japan.Words and Expressionswag/w/vi.&vt. （狗）摇（尾巴）e.g. When a dog wags its tail, it repeatedly waves its tail from side to side.Words and Expressionsinvolve/nvlv/vt. 参与；包含e.g. Any investment involves an element of risk.Words and ExpressionsPart 3Rea
7、ding comprehensionRead and thinkWhy do people do these things? You can find the answer from the passage.Read and thinkLets read!Read and thinkPara. 1: What is “Just-me-ism”?P1Read and thinkPara. 2: The establishment of Roots & Shoots.P2P3Read and thinkP4Para. 3-4: The meaning of its name.Pair workSh
8、ow your answer with your partner.These behaviours have something to do with being just-me-ism.What is the text tpye of the passage?Read and think1. Narration2. Argumentative Essay3. Expository Writing4. Practical Writing3. Expository WritingRead and thinkRead the first paragraph of the text. Discuss
9、 the questions.1 What is “ Just-me-ism”?2 Why is “Just-me-ism” a problem?3 Do you have any suggestions on how to solve the problem?Lets check.Read and thinkPossible Answers:1. “Leave the tap running while you brush your teeth. Leave a light burning when you go out. Drop a piece of litter and cant be
10、 bothered to pick it up.”2. Because “Just-me-ism”often shows self-centre. It can lead to failure in communication.3. Dont to small and not for good, it is a sin to steal a pin. Read the rest of the text. Complete the table or use your own graphic organiser to illustrate what you have found about Roo
11、ts & Shoots.Read and thinkIn the early 1990s.Dr. Jane Goodall.To inspire young peopleRoots move slowly under the ground to make a firm foundation, and shoots seem small and weak, but they can break open brick walls to reach the light.Read and thinkRead the text again. Answer the questions.1 What con
12、tribution does Roots & Shoots make to society?2 What makes Dr. Jane Goodall think Roots & -Shoots can help solve the problem of “Just-me -ism”?3 What is your explanation for the two quotes from Dr. Jane Goodall?Lets check.Read and thinkPossible Answers:1. It helps to change the world and make it a b
13、etter place to live in.2. It encourages individuals to play a part in making the world a better place instead of just thinking about themselves.3. Its an exciting way to get people to work together to change the world through Root & Shoots. Group workPrepare a presentation to introduce Roots & Shoot
14、s with the following information. Then give your presentation in class. When and why it was established The meaning of its name The contribution it makes to societyThink and share.1 From the perspective of a community of a shared future, how do you understand Roots & Shoots?2 What techniques does th
15、e writer use to make his/ her view logical and convincing? Find at least one example for each technique.3 Can you suggest another title for the text? Explain your answer.Group workGroup workShow time!The passage is mainly about t characteristics, significance and influence of Roots & Shoots, which aims to inspire young people to take action for the environment, animals and their community.Read and thinkWhats the main idea of this passage?Part 4HomeworkRecite the key words and expressions.Read the article again and grasp the main idea.Homework
