1、Unit 1Nature in the balanceExtended readingPlease describe what the pictures show.What damage have we done to the earth?Gas emissions from factoriesWaste waterLight-reflecting buildingAir pollutionWater pollutionLight pollutionPollutionglobal warmingwater pollutionair pollutionhabitat losssoil pollu
2、tionlight pollutionnoise pollutionoverfishingDo you know any pollution on the earth?Have you ever experienced any pollution before?Have you heard of any stories about pollution?Please share one story with the rest of the class.Lets watch a short video and answer the questions.1.Whats the topic of th
3、e video?2.Where can you see such interview?The importance of air quality and the damage of air pollution.TV,internet,public service AdsRead the TV show transcript about a polluted city.Can you predict what will be talked about in the TV show?Facts,causes,details,commentsFactory,grey mist,green land:
4、air pollutionWhat kinds of pollution do you think the place have now?pollutionairwaternoiseDirty air,smells bad,smog appears,see blue sky rarelypolluted river other water area;animals be harmed;safety of drinking waterNoise from factories and outdoor construction,effects on human health and environm
5、ental qualitySummarize the main view points of the host and three guestsAPoints of viewJames SmithVincent BrownJulie ArcherHostPoints of viewSupporting detailsJames SmithFactories have caused water and air pollution and e n d a n g e r e d public health.The river is dirty and smelly.(1)_ _(2)_ _ The
6、 smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky grey.Its also given him a cough that he cant get rid of.Points of viewSupporting detailsVincent BrownFactories try to control the amount of pollution they produce.(3)_Factories have brought economic benefits to Norgate.(4)_ Various measures have been tak
7、en,including the use of new technologies.Theyve created many jobs for local residents and helped the citys economy grow.Points of viewSupporting detailsJulie ArcherThe Norgate Environmental Protection Committee plays a major role in controlling pollution,but also has a duty to promote economic growt
8、h.They have to achieve a balance between environmental protection and economic development.(5)_ Theyve made environmental policies for businesses to observe,like strict clean-up requirements.Points of viewSupporting detailsJulie ArcherDifferent branches of government work together to ensure that dev
9、elopment strategies can be followed in anenvironmentally friendly way.(6)_ They work hand in hand with other branches of government.Points of viewSupporting detailsJulie ArcherEveryone should do their part to protect the environment.(7)three“R”s:_(8)For example,save energy by_ reduce,reuse and recyc
10、le.taking the bus or the subway,or using the bike-sharing system.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 sty
11、le helps present each persons viewpoint directly and clearly.Please read the hosts words and explore their functions by filling the following table.Introduce the topicOur topic today is pollution in Norgate.Introduce the guestsInvite the guest to talkSummarize the guests opinionConclusionIntroduce t
12、he guestsJoining us in the studio tonight are(name),(occupation/job)Invite the guest to talkMr/Mrs.,(description of background).How would you describe the effects of pollution over that time?,would you like to respond?,what are your thoughts on how to deal with pollution?Summarize the guests oMr/Mrs
13、 protested against heavy industry.Conclusion once said,(quotation).The fortunes of our environment and our economy are inseparable.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.Its our duty to
14、 build a human community with a shared future.(sublimate the theme)There are three different roles in the TV show:James(a local resident),Vincent(senior manager of a local factory)and Julie(Chief of committee),they represent different groups in the environmental issue.Each group represents a role an
15、d think of how to protect environment in terms of own interests.Lets have a big formal conference,please pick three students from each group to make speech,and other groups can ask question in Q&A time.Who should be greatest responsible for this?Pollution is a serious problem around the world,and mu
16、ch effort has been put into the fight against 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.BThe world 20 years from nowNature animal,planet,air,water,mountainsHuman beingsBehaviours,awareness1.Read this article aloud.2.Find out other perspectives to discuss environmental protection.Thank you!
