新世纪大学英语(第二版)综合教程4LectureNotesU1.docVIP

Electronic Teaching Portfolio Book Four Unit One: Man and Nature Part I Get Started Section A Discussion ▇ Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions. Do you think man lives in harmony with nature now? Do you think that man has been destroying nature? Could you give some examples? What do you think we should do to preserve nature? ▇ Answers for reference: A possible answer: No. The present relationship between man and nature is not as harmonious as before. With the population explosion and the development of the economy, serious damage has been done to nature. All this has resulted in such problems as global warming, soil erosion, shortage of fresh water, droughts and sandstorms. Human beings no longer live in harmony with nature. A possible answer: Yes. For example, man has cut down half of the trees that existed 10,000 years ago. The loss of trees has upset the ecosystem and resulted in the extinction of many species. Consequently, nature has lost its balance. Another example is that man has been burning too much fossil fuel for daily use and industrial production, which has caused heavy pollution to our environment. A possible answer: Firstly, we shouldn’t develop our economy at the expense of nature. Secondly, we should take as little as possible from nature and put back into it as much as we can. Thirdly, we should form the habit of saving natural resources. We should be aware that natural resources are not inexhaustible. When we reach the point of no return, there will be nothing left for future generations. Section B Quotes ▇ Study the following quotes about man and nature and discuss in pairs what you can learn from them. ▇ Frank Lloyd Wright ⊙ Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you. — Frank Lloyd Wright Interpretation: As an architect, Wright emphasizes the importance of loving and studying nature. We should observe nature, take care of it and live in harmony wit