unit6 gloal warming reading.docVIP

Genius only means hard-working all one’s life. 天才只意味着终生不懈的努力。 PAGE  PAGE 4 课题Book 6 Unit4 Global Warming课型Reading 教 材 分 析目标1. To comprehend the passage and perfect the reading skills. 2. To learn to express agreement and disagreement. 3. To learn about global warming and the importance of protecting the earth. 重 难点1. To develop reading skills 2. Understand the long and difficult sentences.课前预习案 Read the passage and find the answers to the following questions. 1. The purpose of the first paragraph is to ______. A. introduce the writer B. explain a change C. introduce the topic D. raise a question 2. The graphs are used to _____. A. illustrate points by providing evidence B. tell the change of temperature C. tell the content of carbon dioxide in the air D. interest the readers 3. Who wrote the magazine article? What is the name of the magazine? 4. What’s the first graph about? 5. What’s the second graph about? 6. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph of the article? 课内探究案 Step I. Fast-reading Read the passage quickly and finish the following tasks. Task 1: Writing techniques of the text: 1. question raised: 2. evidence/ proof: 3. different opinions about the effect of global warming: Dr. Janice Foster: George Hambley: Task 2: True or False (State your reason if it is false.) 1. The temperature in the last century didn’t seem to increase much. 2. Everyone believes that global warming is caused by the activities of humans. 3. Janice Foster believes that she can measure the future global rise in temperature. 4. The rise in carbon dioxide is causing a steady increase in global warming. 5. George Hambley believes that global warming will do good rather than harm to the earth. 6. It is clear what the effects of global warming will be. Step II. Detailed reading Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. 1. What caused the increase in carbon dioxide? 2. What is