选修六-unit-4-Global-warming-读写课.pptVIP

Unit 4 Global Warming Save the earth! Summary We should do something about global warming. Because it could have many negative effects on the earth. With the temperature increasing, the polar ice caps eventually would melt, causing sea levels to rise by several meters. Coastal and low-lying cities would be submerged. Some scientists predict severe storms, droughts, famines, the spread of diseases and the destructions of species. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING? What shall we do in our daily life? Task 1: Skim the first letter, and answer the questions below: Who is the writer? What is the purpose of the email? / What are the two concerns of the email? Who is the writer? 2. What is the purpose of the letter? / What are the two concerns of the letter? A student named Ouyang Guang. ① His opinion that, as an individual, he can have no effect on environmental problems. ② Getting some suggestions for what he can do about global warming ; Task 2: Read the second email, and answer the question: Do Earth Care agree with Ouyang Guang’s opinion that individuals can have no effect? No, Earth Care dose not agree. Task 3: Now scan the letter and list Earth Care’s suggestions in the chart on P30, and discuss whether you can carry out each suggestion. Give reason for you answers. Earth Care’s suggestion Can you carry it? Reason Earth Care’s suggestion Can you carry it? Reason If you are not using electrical appliances, turn them off. Yes Save energy If you’re cold, put on more clothes instead of turning up the heat. Yes Save energy Motor vehicles use a lot of energy, so walk or ride a bike if you can. Yes Save energy Recycle cans, bottles, plastics and newspapers and buy things made from recycled materials. Yes Save energy Earth Care’s suggestion Can you carry it? Reason Get your parents or friends to buy products that are made to save energy. Yes Save energy Plant more trees Yes Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air Talk with y