【双语报】2016-2017学年高中英语 Unit 2 The environment Project课件 牛津版必修5.pptVIP

* Unit 2 The environment Project How much do you know about the Yangtze River ? It flows 6,300 kilometers from western China into the East China Sea. It runs across nine provinces. It is China’s most important freshwater river. It is the third longest river in the world. … What has happened to the Yangtze River? 江豚之殇 白鳍豚灭顶之危 水藻劫生 Fast reading Read the report on facts China is doing to protect the Yangtze River and analyze the structure of it. Parts Main ideas Protecting the Yangtze River Para 1 Para 2-4 Para 5 The environmental problems of the Yangtze River. A lot of work has been done to protect the river. The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving. Answer the following questions. 1. Why do the environmental problems of the Yangtze River draw people’s attention at home and abroad? Because it is the third longest river in the world. 2. What has caused the pollution of the Yangtze River? Rapid development and an increase in population growth has resulted in the rising amount of water taken from the river, and the waste being put back into the river. 3. What has been done to deal with the problem? Environmental organizations and projects have been set up to deal with the problem. 4. What has the Green River Organization done? It educates and advises people on the importance of protecting this great river. It watches the river. It stops the illegal hunting of animals. 5. What is the good news for the river? People have finally realized that it is their responsibility to protect this great river. Do you think the environmental situation of the Yangtze River is getting better? Why? What else can we do to protect the Yangtze River? Planning Work in small groups. Discuss what you read on the previous page, briefly discuss the questions below and then decide on a topic for your report. Have it approved by your teacher