人教版英语选修6 Unit4 Global warming.doc

Unit 4 Global warming Teaching aims: Topic Global warming; Pollution; The importance of protecting the earth Useful words and expressions: Words: compare, graph, phenomenon, fuel, quantity, per, data, catastrophe, climate, consequence, state, range, glance, widespread, decrease, steady, steadily, average, existence, outer, electrical, motor, can(n.), microwave, nuclear, disagreement, title Expressions: compare to, come about, quantities of, result in, build up, keep on, on the whole, make a difference, put up with, so long as, and so on Functional items: Expressing agreement, disagreement, blame and complaint Yes, I agree with you. Yes, I think so. I believe that you’ve got it right. I don’t think so. I don’t think that’s right. I’m afraid you are wrong. I’m sorry to bring this up, but…. I’m sorry to say this, but…. They shouldn’t have done it. They are to blame. Why don’t you do something about it? Perhaps they should /ought to do…. Grammar The use of “It” : it used for emphasis It is human activity that has caused this global warming. Teaching procedures Period 1 Speaking and listening Step 1. Warming up Task 1. Ss in groups, discuss the following questions: What do we use energy for? Where does all the energy come from? Which energy sources are renewable and which are non-renewable? Sample answers: Renewable Non-renewable Wind power Coal Solar power Natural gas and oil Hydroelectric power Nuclear power Step 2. Listening Task 2: Ss read the statements in Ex 1 on page 31 and listen to the tape to find out the listening points. Ss read the statement. Play the tape for the first time. Help the Ss get a general understanding about the dialogue. Ss find out the listening points and finish Ex 1. Task 3: Second listening: Ss listen to the tape again and tick the phrases that Professor Chen uses to agree or disagree with Li Bin on page 31. Step 3. Discussing Task 4. Ss read what Professor Chen and Li Bin say on page 31. Then,