环境污染 英语.doc

Unit FourUnited Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA)联合国环境与发展大会（环发大会）国家环境保护总局environment-friendly products throwaway bio-degradable plastic bagswhite pollution (by using and littering of non-degradable white plastics)lunch box water and soil erosion conservation of water and soil environment-friendly agriculture; eco-agricultureforest coverageafforestation projectfossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gasclean energyindustrial solid wastes industrial effluents domestic sewageblue-green algae (cyanophytes) bloom/ cyanobacteria outbreakendangered wildlifenature reserve water resource conservation zonemotor vehicle exhaust/rear gas small-displacement (engine) vehiclesexhaust purifierlead-free gasolinemultipurpose use of three types of wastes（waste water, waste gas, solid waste）to bring the pollution under controlto develop renewable resourcesto slow down the rate of resource degradationto conserve natural habitats环保产品可降解一次性塑料袋白色污染饭盒水土流失水土保持生态农业森林覆盖率造林工程矿物燃料（煤、石油、天然气）清洁能源工业固体废物工业废水城市污水蓝藻爆发濒危野生动物自然保护水资源保护区汽车尾气排放小排量汽车尾气净化器无铅汽油三废综合利用治理环境污染开发可再生资源降低资源消耗率保护生存环境Warm-up Questions:1. How has the climate changed in your memory? Has it become warmer or colder? Give some possible reasons for the change.2. Are you worried about the future of our environment?3. Are you involved in any environmental projects or activities?4. What do you think of the problem of water pollution?5. Where might the next big natural disaster strike and what consequences may result from it? Section 2: Group DiscussionDirections: Read the materials and discuss the following topics.Material 1:Material 2: Material 3: Discussion: 1. What are the top six environmental problems in China?2. What are the causes and effects of the environmental problems?3. What are the possible solutions to the problems? What can students do to help protect the environment?Supplementary Vocabulary and Expressions* The greenhouse effect results in/brings about/cause worldwide warming and rain.* to bring global warming and rain* Ice at the poles melts/dissolves, and the sea level rises/oceans expend.* to know the importance of * to use various energies* to change the appearance of nature* to enact various laws* to be aware of* to take steps/make actions/take measures/take initials to reduce global warming.* to step up ones effort/work out a plan/find a way/find a solution to save/ preserve Section 3: DebateDirections: Work in groups and have a debate on the topic “Economic development or environmental protection?”There is no alternative to Green GDP!The evaluating system for non-green GDP needs to be ended. Just as robbed fortunes cannot be equaled to labored fortunes; GDP which does not take environmental cost into consideration should not be regarded as an achievement when officials work is assessed. Otherwise, would this not mean that those who do more wrong are those who get promoted?Topic: Economic development or environmental protection?Tips for Pros (environmental protection):In my opinion, we should give priority to It seems to me that its more urgent for us to Id like to draw your attention to the fact thatWell, you have a point there, but we should be aware thatChinas economy has developed to a stage where we have to consider the environment.Environmental problems can undermine the quality or peoples life.Environmental protection will save a lot of money and destruction.To follow the trend toward economic globalization, China has to meet the international environmental criteria.Tips for Cons (economic growth):On the whole I dont supportIf you say, that meansWe should not only look at the dark side of the issue.You should not neglectChinas economy is not yet well developed.We must improve peoples living standards.Environmental protection also needs a lot of money.An economically strong nation will have the edge in the world market.Section 4: Movie ClipDirections: Watch the movie clip about the disasters triggered by global warming.Task 1: Watch the movie clip and answer the following questions.a. What is the disaster happening in the movie clip? b. According to the movie clip what are the main causes of the disaster? c. According to the movie clip what are the consequences of the incredible disaster?d. Do you think the disasters in the movie could really happen?Task 2: Watch the movie clip again and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.We have_1_now from our Fox 11 chopper. Are you there, Bart?Yes, Im here. These tornados are forming so fast.Bart! What? Oh! Oh, my God. Lisa,_2_? This tornado just _3_. The Hollywood sign is gone. Its just shredded.Bart, what can you see? _4_?I wouldnt be surprised. There is so much damage. And there are people down there_5_.Hey, what the hell are you guys doing? Go for cover! You cant stay here! _6_!What youre seeing are_7_striking Los Angeles International Airport. Wait. It looks like theyve_8_.Tommy! Oh, my God!Task 3: Rank the five threats from “1” to “5” according to the extend of damage (“1” for the most harmful and “5” for the least harmful).ProblemsClassmate ABCDglobal warmingair pollutionenergy crisisdeforestationendangered speciesSection 5: Focus on Speech ( VIII ) The ConclusionHow do you let the audience know your speech is ending? One way is through what you say. “In conclusion,” “One last thought,” “In closing,” “My purpose has been,” “Let me end by saying” these are all brief cues that you are getting ready to stop. Another way is by use of the voiceits tone, pacing, intonation, and rhythm. But here, we will focus on the first approach, such as summarizing your speech, ending with a quotation, and making a dramatic statement.1. Summarizing the speechThe easiest way to end a speech is restating the main points. For example, in a persuasive speech about the need for universal health care in the United States, the speaker ends like this: In conclusion, we have seen that there are definite problems with the equality and economics of the health care system in the United States which are affecting our citizens and our nation as a whole. I have shown you a viable solution that our entire country would benefit from. Using Canadas system, or one similar to it, would ensure that a much greater percentage of the population receiv