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课件网) Unit 3 CONSERVATION LESSON 2 WAR ON PLASTIC PACKETS 1 Group Work Do you often use plastic packets and boxes What are the advantages and disadvantages of using them Use the words and expressions to help you. ACTIVATE AND SHARE LISTEN FOR UNDERSTANDING 2 You are going to listen to two people, Kevin and Alicia. talking about plastic packets. Use the Skill Builder to decide whose opinion each statement is from. Write K (Kevin) or A (Alicia). 1 It is stupid to wrap coconuts in plastic.( ) 2 Plastic packaging keeps the product fresh.( ) 3 Plastic packaging is bad for the environment.( ) 4 The packaging should be recyclable. ( ) 5 We should do away with packaging completely. ( ) 6 Refillable containers are not convenient. ( ) K A K K A A 3 Listen again and decide if they are for or against plastic packaging and find out their reasons. Then role-play Kevin and Alicia. Plastic packaging Kevin: □For □Against Each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic. Isn’t this _____ of packaging ever But it’s completely _____. It already has its own natural packaging. It’s got a _____ that’s almost impossible to break! A lot of the plastic used in packaging _____. It’s terrible _____: Our oceans are _____, and animals and birds end up _____ as a result. the most stupid example wasteful and unnecessary tough shell never recycles for the environment full of plastic waste swallowing the plastic and dying Plastic packaging Alicia: □For □Against But there is _____. Supermarkets want to make sure that coconuts reach the consumer _____. The packaging helps to _____, the product_____. But the plastic wrapping also_____. It stops coconut hairs from _____ during transport. And it keeps the coconut _____. But let’s be realistic: We still need packaging. We just need to use the _____ packaging. a reason for this in the best condition keep the product fresh will last longer has other uses getting into other food clean right kind of 4 Listen again. Answer the questions. 1 What did Kevin see in the supermarket 2 What does Kevin think about this 3 What solution does Alicia suggest 4 What does Kevin suggest He saw each coconut was wrapped in clear, thin plastic. It’s stupid and wasteful. Using recyclable packaging. He suggests we should do away with packaging completely and take our own refillable containers. FOCUS ON FUNCTION: MAKING AND ACCEPTING SUGGESTIONS 5 Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions What are Lisa and Amy talking about in their conversation 2 What kind of wastes did they simply throw away that can be reused or recycled They are talking about how to become more environmentally aware. They threw away newspapers and glass bottles. 3 Are they alone in action to protect the environment No, there are lots of groups online which share ideas on how to reduce and recycle and people who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet. 6 Listen again and complete ... ...
