牛津译林模块五 Unit2 Reading概要1.pptVIP

Reading strategy: reading a debate In a debate, one side gets the opportunity to present their points first. The other side follows and presents theirs. (Lin Shuiqing and Qian Liwei) Speakers in a debate will represent opposite views on the subject being discussed. (the environment versus the economy) Reading strategy: reading a debate While reading or listening to a debate, remember that each speaker’s speech is meant to convince you. (which to choose) In your daily life, where have you seen pollution? How did it make you feel? Who should be responsible for this? What do you think is the biggest danger to our environment today? What can you do to help clean up the environment? Unit 2 The environment Reading 1. Which alternative will make more profit? 2. Which alternative is better? Why? Alternative B ( plants for medicine ) Alternative A (land for factory ) It will provide more jobs for people. Alternative A will destroy the environment. It will provide things that people can buy. It will produce medicine that can save lives. It will make much profit. It is in line with sustainable development and growth. Fast reading Read the passage quickly and answer the three questions. 1. What sides do Ms Lin Shuiqing and Mr Qian Liwei represent? Ms Lin Shuiqing represents the environment and Mr Qian Liwei represents the economy. 2. By how many times has the world’s population increased since 1800? 3. According to Mr Qian Liwei, what should be done to factories that pollute the environment? Six times. They should have to pay higher taxes. Careful reading Read the passage again and answer these questions. 1. What society does Lin Shuiqing belong to? 2. What does Lin Shuiqing talk about to start her speech? Lin Shuiqing belongs to the Green Society. She starts her speech by talking about the way vast areas of the world are damaged by chemical waste. 3. What is happening to large numbers of fish? 4. What does Lin Shuiqing think