(课件网) Lesson 1 Roots and Shoots UNIT 8 GREEN LIVING Ⅰ.明文章大意 What does the passage mainly talk about A.The role of Roots & Shoots. B.The future of Roots & Shoots. C.The features of Roots & Shoots. D.The history of Roots & Shoots. √ Step 1 速读———整体理解文意 Ⅱ.悉层次结构 Match the main idea with each paragraph. (1)Para.1 A.The appeal for your help. (2)Para.2 B.The introduction to “Just-me-ism”. (3)Para.3 C.The establishment of Roots & Shoots. (4)Para.4 D.The meaning of its name. Ⅰ.Read para.1 and do the following exercises. 1.Fill in the form according to paragraph 1. Step 2 细读———逐段获取细节 Examples Leaving the tap (1) while you brush your teeth. Leaving a light (2) when you go out. Dropping litter and not being bothered to (3) . Personal opinion Knowing those things are (4) but thinking it doesn’t (5) . Harm (6) . running on pick it up wrong matter Wasting a lot of energy 2.Why is “Just-me-ism” a problem 答案 If millions of people perform “Just-me-ism”，there will be nobody to care and look after the environment. Ⅱ.Read para.2 and do the following exercises. 1.Fill in the form according to paragraph 2. Roots & Shoots The time of its establishment (1)_____ The founder (2)_____ The purpose To (3) young people，from pre-schoolers to (4) students，so they can help to build a future that is (5) and live together (6) . educate In the early 1990s Dr.Jane Goodall university secure in peace with nature 2.Which is NOT true about Jane Goodall A.She is a famous scientist in the world. B.She cares more about the animals than the environment. C.She thinks that people should live in peace with nature. D.She thinks joint efforts are important. √ 3.Paraphrase：which sentence in para.2 carries the same meaning with the following sentence Apart from her research，she has been totally devoted to protecting the environment. 答案 In addition to her research，she has been whole-heartedly committed to environmental protection. Ⅲ.Read para.3 and do the following exercises. 1.Why is the organisation called Roots & Shoots 答案 Because roots move slowly under the ground to make a firm foundation，and shoots seem small and weak，but they can break open brick walls to reach the light. 2.What does “Hundreds and thousands of roots and shoots” refer to in this last sentence 答案 It refers to young people all around the world including you and your friends. Ⅳ.Read para.4 and do the following exercises. 1.How does the author tell the readers what Roots & Shoots is all about A.By making comparisons. B.By giving examples. C.By analyzing causes. D.By making classifications. √ 2.What does Roots & Shoots emphasize A.The importance of each individual. B.The importance of wildlife protection. C.The education of next generation. D.The urgency of environmental protection. √ 3.What’s the purpose of the questions in paragraph 4 答案 To appeal more people to join Roots & Shoots. Ⅴ.Read the ... ...
