Listening and vocabulary.ppt

1、Module 4,Module 4 Sandstorms in Asia,Listening and vocabulary,Match the words with the definitions.,atmosphere carbon dioxide chemical damage (v. & n.) melt environment garbage pollution recycle the Poles,1. the air around the earth _ 2. to have a bad effect on someone or something _,atmosphere,dama

2、ge,3. a substance used in chemistry _ 4. the natural world the land, air, water, plants and animals _ 5. to change from solid to liquid, e.g. ice becomes water _,chemical,environment,melt,6. to treat something so that we can use again _ 7. one of the gases in the air _ 8. the most northern and south

3、ern points on earth _,recycle,carbon dioxide,the Poles,9. rubbish _ 10. damage to the environment because of chemicals _,garbage,pollution,Listen to an environmental experts speech. Put the topics below in the order you hear them.,A. garbage B. trees C. pollution from cars D. melting ice at the Pole

4、s E. the climate,5,1,2,3,4,Check the meaning of the words.,coastal concerned evidence major urgent,Now listen again and answer the questions:,1. What is the most urgent problem of all?,2. What examples of coastal cities does David give?,The climate.,New York and Shanghai.,3. Why is the climate getti

5、ng warmer?,4. What is described as a major problem?,Because pollution is stopping the suns heat leaving the atmosphere.,Carbon dioxide from cars.,5. What happens when we cut down a lot of trees?,6. How does the interviewer feel about the situation?,There is less oxygen and more carbon dioxide in the

6、 atmosphere.,Optimistic.,1. As a result, the ice at _ is beginning to melt. 2. The sea may rise and cities on the coast may _. 3. Too much carbon dioxide pollutes the _.,Listen again. Complete these sentences.,the Poles,disappear (under water),atmosphere,4. Trees take in _ and give out _. 5. We _ ga

7、rbage and pollute the atmosphere. 6. Instead, we should _ the garbage.,carbon dioxide,oxygen,burn,recycle,1. concerned adj. 关心的 be concerned about /over /for 关心, 挂念 as (so) far as is concerned 就来说, 就而言 where is concerned 在牵扯到的时候 (情况下),Word study,be concerned with/in 和有关 show /express concern about 对

8、表示关心/担心 have a concern in 和有利害关系 as concerns that matter 关于那件事,Listen and underline the words the speaker stresses.,Expressing strong opinions,Pronunciation and Function,I couldnt agree with you more. I think youre absolutely right. Its extremely serious.,I have no idea. It couldnt be worse. Its abs

9、olutely hopeless.,Decide which words the speaker will stress.,Now listen and check. Try to stress the key words, and use the correct intonation.,Complete the sentences using expressions from activities 1 and 2.,1. A: We need to plant more trees. B: _ _ 2. _ _ The traffic in this city just doesnt mov

10、e.,I couldnt agree with you more. / I think youre absolutely right.,It couldnt be worse. / Its absolutely hopeless.,3. A: People dont care enough about the environment. B: _ _ 4. _ _ I cant see anything. Theres sand everywhere.,I couldnt agree with you more. / I think youre absolutely right.,It coul

11、dnt be worse. / Its absolutely hopeless.,Work in pairs. Suppose there has been a bad sandstorm in your city.,Student A: You are a reporter. You interview a man who has cycled to work in the sandstorm. Before you do the interview, write down the questions you want to ask.,Speaking,Student B: You felt

12、 frightened but you put on a mask and cycled to work in the sandstorm. Tell the reporter how you feel about the sandstorm. Describe how things looked in the sandstorm.,1. in a nutshell means_. (a) in my opinion (b) to explain something very simply,Everyday English,These words and expressions are taken from Listening and vocabulary. Choose the right answers.,2. Its scary means_. (a) Its frightening (b) Its interesting 3. Ill do my best means _. (a) This is the best (explanation ) (b) Ill try as hard as I can,4. from what I understand means_. (