unit2 working the land Using language精华实用.ppt

What is the substance we put on the soil which makes crops grow? It is fertilizer. How many kinds of fertilizers do farmers use? There are two kinds. They are chemical fertilizers and natural ones. Which kind do farmers use when they are doing organic farming? Do you know about organic farming? ORGANIC FARMING Organic farming is simply farming without using any chemicals. Scan the passage and get the main idea. Chemical fertilizers can cause many problems, so organic farming is becoming more popular. 1. Why are chemical fertilizers so popular in farming today? Answer the following questions after read the passage. They are a great way to stop crop disease and increase production. 2. What problems can be caused by using chemical fertilizers? They can damage the land by killing helpful bacteria and pests and by staying in the ground and underground water for a long time. They damage people’s health by building up in their bodies and leading to cancer or other illnesses. 3. What is organic farming? Organic farming means growing crops without using any chemicals. 4. What is the main reason for using organic farming methods? The main reason for using organic farming methods is to grow good food and to avoid damaging the environment or people’s health. Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks. Chemical Farming Advantages Stopping crop disease and increase __________ production Chemical Farming Disadvant-ages Damaging the land: killing the helpful ________________ Damaging people’s health: ◆Many chemicals in the food supply can lead to cancer or other illnesses. ◆Food grows too fast to be full of much ________. bacteria and pests nutrition Organic farming ____ To grow good food and avoid damaging the environment or people’s health Goal Organic farming Methods ◆Using _______ waste from animals as fertilizer ◆Changing ______________ in each field every few years ◆ Using _____________ of soil to plant