Book-2-Unit-8Protecting-Our-Environment

Book 2 Unit 8Protecting Our Environment,Project for MELT CourseZhang Jing,Text APart I Pre-reading,Listen to a song named “Big Yellow Taxi” sung by singer Amy Grant.,Taxi,Pre-questions:,What kind of paradise is described in the song?What is the theme of the song?,Key to pre-questions,1. A rural paradise before it was spoiled by paved roads, parking lots, buildings, etc2. protect the environment before it is too late.,What can you think of in association with environmental protection?,Green party Green peaceGreenhouse effect Global warming,Green Party,a British political party that aims to protect the environment. It is against the use of nuclear power and other forms of industry and transport, which it considers harmful. It was formed in 1973 as the Ecology Party, and changed its name to the Green Party in 1985. back,Greenpeace,a large international pressure group that aims to protect the environment. Its members are well known for taking direct action and putting their own lives in danger in order to stop people from harming the environment.,The issue of environmental protection has been talked about over and over again. Thats why we can come up with so many associations. Now lets take a look at Text A,Part II While-reading 1.Title comprehension,“ Saving Earth, but Only for Man”try to make it a complete sentencekey: we must protect the earths environment so that it can better serve human beings,What is the definition of sensible environmentalism,Para 5 “A sensible environmentalism, the only kind of environmentalism that will win universal public support, begins by unashamedly declaring that nature is here to serve man. It is entirely man centered: it calls for man to preserve nature, but on the grounds of self-preservation.”Para 2: the fundamental principle of sensible environmentalism: combating ecological change that directly threatens the health and safety of people is an environmental necessityPara 6: a sensible environmentalism does not sentimentalize the earth. It dose not ask people to sacrifice in the name of other creatures,What is the definition of sensible environmentalism,Para 8: a non-sentimental environmentalism is one founded on Protagorass principle that “ Man is the measure f all things”Para 14: the sentimental environmentalists will call this saving nature with a tatlly wrong frame of mind. A sensible- a humanistic- environmentalism does it not for natures sake but for our own.,3. Language Points,environment 1) natural conditions, e.g. land, air and water, in which we live( used in the singular)Examples: The committee is passing new laws to preserve the The factory released poisonous chemicals that damaged anddestroyed the 2) all the circumstances, people, things, and events around sb. that influence their lifeExamples: The twins were separated at birth and brought up in entirely different s.,2. Text Organization,Parts Part One (Paras 1-5)Part Two (Paras 6-11)Part Three (Paras 12-14),Central ArgumentIt is important to distinguish between environmental necessities and environmental luxuries and apply the fundamental principle of sensible environmentalism.A sensible environmentalism does not sentimentalize the earth.Man is the master of nature.,aversion: strong dislike(followed by to)Examples: He took an immediate to his new teacher Many people have a natural and emotional to insectsconflict: be in opposition, collision or disagreement (followed by with)Examples:Our findings with the results of the governments survey.Personal ethics and professional ethics sometimes .There are ing reports about the identity of the hostage.,proposal: a plan or idea, often a formal or written one, which is suggested for people to think about and decide upon( followed by for or to do sth.)Examples: The new president is to put forward new s for resolving the countrys financial crisis.Their to build a supermarket was welcomed by the local residents.in the name of : for the reason of ; using the excuse of ; as the representative of ; by the authority ofExamples: They arrested him the safety of the country.Let me thank you my parents.,Distinguish: recognize the difference (between)Examples: He is too young to right from wrong. Fingerprints can be used to distinguish the two suspects. if costless: if those things dont cost muchregardless: in spite of everything: anywayExamples: His parents objected to his marriage, but he carried on We warned them that there wasnt time to get to the top of the mountain and back before dark, but they went on .,fundamental: of the basis of foundation of sth. (followed by to)Examples: Teaching your child to distinguish right from wrong is one of the tasks of parenthood.The problem lies in their inability to distinguish between reality and bat: fight or struggle (against)Examples:Many politicians emphasized the importance of ing international terrorism.Doctors are still seeking ways to AIDS.,atmoshpere:1) the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth( used in the singular)Examples:The space shuttle Columbia will re-enter Earths tomorrow morning.2) feeling in the mind that is created by a group of people or a placeExamples:It has been a week since the outbreak of the riot. There is still and of great tension in the city.consequence: the result or effect of an action or conditionExamples: An economic crisis may have tremendous s for our global security.,melt: cause ( a solid ) to become liquidExamples: The ice-cream has ed in the sun.The temperature is high enough to melt iron. empty breadbaskets: shortage of food supply because no crops will grow in the areas which used to provide a lot of food.urgent: calling for immediate attentionExamples: After the earthquake, there was an need for food and medicines.He was injured in the car accident and needed medical attention.,Part III Post-reading,Method of Argumentationthis essay is a piece of argumentative writing, please come up with ways of presenting an argument.contrast: environmental luxuries vs. Environmental necessitiessensible environmentalism vs. Sentimental environmentalism man vs. nature,Method of Argumentation,concession:(para 8) “ the country does need a substantial energy tax to reduce consumption. But it needs more production too.”(para 10) “ I like the reindeer as much as the next man. And I would be rather sorry if their mating patterns are disturbed. But you cant have everything.”(para 11) “ I am no enemy of the owl. If it could be preserved at no or little cost, I would agree: the variety of nature is a good, a high aesthetic good. But it is no more than that.”,Method of Argumentation,Quotation: (para 8) “ man is the measure of all things.”Example: (para 3) “ for example: preserving the atmosphere, by both protecting the ozone layer and halting the greenhouse effect, is an environmental necessity.”Definition: the definition of “ luxuries” and “necessities” in para 2; the definition of “ sensible environmentalism” in Para 5,Method of Argumentation,Cause and effect: (para3) ozone reduction causes skin cancer, etc. Data:(para 7) “the May storms that killed more than 125,000 Bengalis and left 10 million homeless.”(para 11) “ livelihood for 30,000 logging fmilies, I choose family over owl.”,Translation,Call for nothing more than to the point of excessFatal consequence bind debateIn the name of proposal current distinguishOn the grounds of well-being,相对而言， 要求没有受过教育的人节约资源比较困难。他们往往认为资源只是唾手可得的原料罢了， 用得再多也不会过分。他们很少注意到大自然的毁灭所造成的致命后果。跟没有受过