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课件网) Unit 6 UNIT 6 Earth first Environmental problems to be solved To discuss the issue of air pollution using topic-related vocabulary To learn some listening skills to get useful information To know how to solve the environmental problems To learn to interrupt others politely Are there any environmental problems in your living areas air pollution noise pollution water pollution soil pollution global warming / climate change waste disposal loss of biodiversity (生物多样性) deforestation (森林砍伐) … What do you know about “smog” Can you say something about its causes and dangerous effects How to prevent it When the smog coming, how to protect ourselves Smog comes from the words “smoke” and “fog”, and it is used to describe the air pollution in cities caused mainly by traffic and factories. Smog can be dangerous because it causes severe breathing problems and infections. Listen to the lecture and choose the topics that are covered. What the word “smog” means. When the word “smog” appeared. What caused smog in the past. What causes smog now. The effects of smog on the environment. How governments try to reduce smog. What will happen if we don’t reduce smog. Listen again and complete the slides. Smog in the past Term created in: _____ Big problem in London: _____ in December 1952 Causes of the problem: burning too much coal and _____ 1900s The Great Smog no wind Smog in the present Causes of the problem: _____ and factories Measures: rules about using _____ in factories and _____ _____ in the city centre chemicals coming from traffic chemicals requirements of paying to drive Talk about what the students say to interrupt the lecturer politely. Listen again if necessary. How to interrupt others politely Can you list some examples What’s the function of using them Sorry for interrupting, but … Excuse me, but can I just ask … If I could just stop you … May I ask you something about … If it is OK to you, can I … Sorry, but let me interrupt for a minute, please. Sorry to cut in, but… Can I say something May I please interject I’m sorry to barge in like this, but … I’m sorry to cut you off, but … What other measures can be taken both by government or by us individuals to prevent smog Work in pairs and talk about recycling. Student A Tell Student B about recycling using the information on Page 108. Be prepared to be corrected by Student B. Please feel free to stop me if you have any questions. Sorry, I’ve made a mistake. You’re right, … I’m afraid … Well, … Student B Listen to Student A talking about recycling. Interrupt politely to correct him/her using the information on Page 111. Sorry to interrupt, but … Excuse me, but can I just ask … Could I just stop you again to check … Do you mind if I ask another question Sorry, but I was wondering whether … Is it OK if I jump in for a second A polite interruption is usually framed as a request for permission to i ... ...
