外研版九年级英语上册：M12 Unit 3 Language in use.pptVIP

Complete the conversation with the correct form of the expressions in the box. be good for throw away turn off worry about Mike: I hear you are off to the Caribbean for a holiday! Lucky you! But aren’t you _______________ the pollution that such long plane journey may cause for the environment? Ken: I know, but what can I do about it? I’ve already tried my best to protect the environment. worried about I recycle. I don’t ____________ things if I don’t want them any more. I ____________ the lights when I leave a room. Don’t tell me I shouldn’t travel by plane any more! throw away turn off Mike: No, of course not. But we can do more to protect the environment. For example, we can help keep the air clean by planting trees. Trees ______________ the environment. In this way, we can reduce the harm of pollution. are good for Ken: Good! So I can enjoy my holiday, and when I come back, I’ll plant some trees! Mike: That’s the idea! Maybe we can all join in and start a small forest! Listen and check (√) the true sentences. 1. It is OK to throw used things away. Looking after them takes a lot of time. 2. Do not throw away things made of glass, plastic and paper, but recycle them when possible. 3. Take a bag when you go shopping. √ √ 4. Producing electricity and using oil will not cause pollution. 5. Turn off lights when you do not need them. 6. Ride a bike or walk, and do not often drive your car. √ √ Listen again and complete the table. Advice Reasons 1. Don’t throw away things made of _________________ ______, but _______ them. Throwing things away is wasteful. 2. __________ your plastic bags when you can and __________ with you when you go shopping. Plastic bags __________ recycle. glass, plastic and paper recycle Reuse take a bag are hard to Advice Reasons 3. Use less electricity and oil to _______________. 4. Don’t leave lights on and _______________. 5. ____________ and do not often drive your car. Producing electricity and using oil