牛津高中英语模块5 Unit2 Project.pptVIP

1. What has caused the pollution of the Yangtze River? Rapid development and an increase in population have meant that the amount of water taken from the river is rising, and the waste being put back into the river has been increasing. 2. What do the two special government projects focus on? They focus on the problems along the Yangtze River. The water and soil preservation project is to replace the crops on the farmland with trees or grassland, and the second includes a nature reverse for white-flag dolphins. 3. Have people solved all the problems concerning the Yangtze River? No, we still have a long way to go. Discussion  What will you think about when you see the title “Climate change and a low-carbon life”? What do you think causes climate change? Do you think that your way of life can change the climate? Can you give some examples to show what kind of life a low-carbon life is? Climate change and a low-carbon life Problem: more and more carbon dioxide has been put into the atmosphere, which has brought about climate change. Cause: breathing of animals and humans; other human activities; cars and vehicles; electrical power plants Solutions to the problem: walk or use a bike when possible; use as little energy as possible; recycle as much as possible; plant trees Notes: The problems and causes As a student, what you should do to protect the environment What can you do to make others aware of the importance of protecting the Yangtze River 2. The special government projects are also under way. under way 已经开始并进行着。如： The project is now well under way. 这一项目现正顺利进行。 3. This is not good news for the people who rely on the Yangtze River for water. Nor is it good news for the wide range of fish and wildlife… rely on…for…意为“依赖……提供……” 如： Children rely on their parents for food and clothing. 孩子们依赖父母供给衣食。 （2）第二句话以nor开头，用倒装语序。句中fish and wildlife后接一个由that引导的定语从句。 （3） range 范围，幅度，差距。这里用作名词，意为“一系列，各种各样”。如