湖南省长沙市长郡中学高中英语（必修五译林牛津版）课件：Unit2Theenvironment——reading（共24张PPT）.pptVIP

Finish Part E on P25 Answers: 1. environment 2. cut back on 3. quantity 4. recycled 5. operate 6. debating 7. raw 8. willing Free talk Do you think that we can achieve a balance between the economy and the environment? Some people think that it is impossible to improve our living standards without damaging the environment. Do you agree with them? How can the balance be achieved? ● We could educate people to respect and protect the environment. ● We could urge factories that produce large amounts of waste to build a system to purify the waste and minimize the damage to the environment. ● We could urge the government to pass stricter laws to punish factories which pollute the environment. ● We could produce strict laws to preserve the environment. ● We could create a system to deal with the waste and rubbish scientifically. Unit 2 The environment Reading When we talk about “the environment”, what words will come to your mind? harmony / harmonious peace / peaceful destruction / destructive pollution disaster protection environmentalists Do you prefer to live with a factory nearby? Why or why not? Look at the picture. There is smoke coming out of the chimney. Suppose this factory is in your neighborhood, how do you think the smoke will affect you? Which is more important in your neighbourhood, the economic benefits a factory can bring or the healthy environment? Why? Have you ever watched a debate or even taken part in a debate? Do you know something about debates? Reading strategy: reading a debate What is the order of a debate? P23 1. One side: present their points first 2. The other side: follow and present their points 3. Have a discussion Speakers in a debate will represent opposite views. Reading strategy: reading a debate What are the basic elements in a debate? Debate Clear views Persuasive language Convincing evidence Support your