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课件网) Period 4 Using Language Write a report on an environmental issue Using Language Lead-in In countries and regions rich in water resources, what environmental problem may come up Using Language – Prediction Look at the picture. What place do you think it might be Do you think it is beautiful How do you describe the picture Did you know the Li River had been once polluted Using Language – Report Comprehension Read for detailed information: 1. What were some of the negative effects on the Li River as a result of the growth in tourism 2. What measures have been taken to improve the Li River's water quality 3. What is the “River Chief System” Using Language – Report Comprehension 1. What were some of the negative effects on the Li River as a result of the growth in tourism Negative effects from the growth of tourism on the Li River include garbage being thrown by tourists and kitchens on tour boats dumping cooking oil into the river. Because of the success of tourism, the population and number of enterprises also rose, meaning there was more waste going into the river. 2. What measures have been taken to improve the Li River's water quality Waste water treatment, household waste collection and transport facilities have been improved. Dozens of polluting businesses were moved or closed. New rules about waste disposal and fines for abusers were introduced. Authorities used the media to spread awareness of the issue. Using Language – Report Comprehension 1. What were some of the negative effects on the Li River as a result of the growth in tourism 2. What measures have been taken to improve the Li River's water quality 3. What is the “River Chief System” The "River Chief System, holds senior officials responsible for reducing water pollution. Using Language – Report organization and language features problem measures solutions 1. Read the report again and analyze its organization. Using Language – Report organization and language features problem measures solutions 2. Read the report again and draw a mind map to show all the factors that caused the pollution. Using Language 2. Read the report again and draw a mind map to show all the factors that caused the pollution. Solution Water pollution media garbage & waste oil & chemicals … waste water treatment facilities increasing tourists River Chief System … Using Language – Report organization and language features Paragraph 1 Problems (negative effects on the river’s water quality) Paragraph 2 Causes Paragraph 3 & 4 Solutions Paragraph 4 Result and prospection 3. Further analysis and summary of the report organization. Problem-solution pattern Using Language – Report organization and language features Cause and effect: have negative effects on suffer from contribute to in order to lead to cause... Problem and solution: Urgent steps should be taken to ... A comprehensive initiative ... with a number of measures that addressed ... ... ...
