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课件网) Protecting the environment Unit 8 Understanding cultures World Environment Day Learning objectives In this lesson, we will be able to: Understand the basic information about World Environment Day, including its date, purpose, and the concept of different themes each year. Master the key vocabulary and expressions related to environmental protection, such as “plastic pollution”, “garbage”, “recycle”, etc. through reading and self-check activities. Improve their reading comprehension ability by reading the passage about World Environment Day and answering related questions. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. On June 5 each year, our class celebrates a special event: World Environment Day(WED). For over 50 years, the United Nations has encouraged people from all over the world to take care of the environment. Each year, WED has a different theme that focuses on some of the most serious environmental problems of our time. The theme this year in our school was reducing plastic pollution. First, we went outside and collected garbage left on the school grounds. Then, our teacher helped us brainstorm ways to use less plastic in the classroom. “We could bring our own lunch boxes instead of plastic bags,” said Li Ming.“We can use colouring pencils instead of plastic highlighters and buy school things that come in cardboard boxes instead of plastic ones,” suggested Wang Mei. “Those are both great ideas!” said the teacher. Then, she told us that World Environment Day is a great reminder for everyone to take care of the world around us. It brings attention to the problems that are harming the planet! 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. “Protecting the planet is very important. Over 150 countries in the world take part in World Environment Day, but the earth needs help every day,” added the teacher. Can one person protect the whole planet No. But if everyone makes at least one small change each day, imagine how the world will be in a year, five years, or twenty years. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. 1 Read the passage and answer the questions. A When is World Environment Day B What is World Environment Day for C What’ the theme in Li Ming’s school this year On June 5th. To encourage people from all over the world to take care of the environment. Reducing plastic pollution. Read Paragraph 1 and answer the questions. 1. How long has World Environment Day been celebrated Over 50 years. 2.What changes every year about World Environment Day Its theme (focusing on different environmental problems). Read Paragraph 2 and answer the questions. 1.What was the first activity students did for this event They collected garbage left on the school grounds. 2.Who helped students think of solutions to reduce plastic use Their teacher. Read Paragraph 3 and answer the questions. 1.What does Li Ming suggest using instead of plastic bags for lunch (Bring) their own lunc ... ...
