施心远主编《听力教程》3 (第2版)Unit 9课件.ppt

physiology ?[?fizi?l?d?i] n.生理学, 生理机能 Listen and complete the outline. I. Global temperatures increase A. Global temperatures will increase _________________________________ II. Unfavorable effects A. Increased __________, __________ with _____ and ________ loss a. some plants and mammals will be irreversibly _________ or become _______. b. More _______ in dry areas of the world, such as ________. by nearly 6℃ flooding drought crop water damaged extinct famine Africa B. ___________________, and other climatic effects a. Millions of people will become __________ in ________ countries such as Bangladesh. b. Some ________ will disappear completely. c. Economic losses will be _________. A rise in sea levels homeless low-lying islands incalculable Climate Change The UN study predicts global temperatures will increase by nearly six degrees Celsius during this century. It says this will lead to increased flooding, drought, a rise in sea levels, and other climatic effects. The study says all regions of the world will suffer adverse* effects of climate change. The panels co-chairman, James McCarthy, says some plant and mammals will be irreversibly* damaged; others will become extinct. Mr McCarthy says millions of people will be made homeless in low-lying countries such as Bangladesh because of sea level rise. Some islands will disappear completely. Economic losses will be incalculable In addition, the report says crop and water loss will lead to more famine* in dry areas of the world, such as Africa. Section Four Supplementary ExercisesSection Four Part 1 Feature Report New Data Show Ice Loss in Greenland Accelerating A: Directions: listen to the news report and complete the summary. This news report is about the Greenland ice sheet losing mass at an accelerating rate. B: Directions: listen to the news report again and answer the following questions. Coastal communities around the world are at risk of rising sea levels. GRACE stands f