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课件网) Unit 3 Environmental Protection Using Language＆Assessing Your Progress Teaching Objectives: 1. Obtain key information on different environmental issues such as climate change and air pollution from the listening material. 2. Express your ideas on the causes of environmental problems by using expressions of giving opinions and reasons. Key and difficult points: Key point：Use the expressions in the listening text to express air pollution and solutions. Difficult point：Express ideas on the causes and solutions of air pollution and learn from them with the help of the target vocabulary and expressions. Part 1 Lead-in What does "environmental protection" mean to you What does "environmental protection" mean to you For us, environmental protection means reducing waste. We can start by using reusable bags instead of plastic ones, and recycling paper, bottles and cans. These small actions can make a big difference to our planet. Environmental protection is about protecting wildlife habitats. When we cut down forests or pollute rivers, many animals lose their homes. We should support conservation projects to safeguard these precious habitats. Watch and think: how does environmental degradation impact human health Phrases and Idioms This is a well-known environmental slogan. “Reduce” means to minimize the amount of waste we produce by consuming less. “Reuse” involves using items again instead of throwing them away, and “Recycle” is about processing used materials into new products. When grocery shopping, we can reduce the use of plastic bags by bringing our own reusable bags. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 减用，重用，再利用 We can reuse glass jars as storage containers. And we should recycle paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles at designated recycling bins. Phrases and Idioms It is an expression that encourages people to adopt more environmentally friendly lifestyles. It encompasses a wide range of actions, from using energy-efficient appliances to choosing sustainable transportation. A person can "go green" by switching to LED light bulbs to conserve energy. Or they can choose to bike or take public transportation instead of driving a gas-guzzling car, which helps reduce carbon emissions. Go Green 采用环保措施 Phrases and Idioms This phrase emphasizes the urgency of taking action to protect the planet from environmental threats such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. It implies that collective efforts are needed to preserve the Earth for future generations. Communities can come together to plant trees to combat deforestation and help absorb carbon dioxide. Nations can work towards reducing their greenhouse gas emissions to slow down global warming, all in the name of “saving the Earth”. Save the Earth 拯救地球 Part 2 Reading East or west, Guilin landscape is best. 桂林山水甲天下 The Li River is celebrated for its breathtaking natural scenery. Its clear waters meander throu ... ...
