Unit 4 Global warming 阅读课课件 人教版高中英语选修六 .pptVIP

M6 Unit 4 Global Warming The earth is becoming warmer — But does it matter? During the 20th century the temperature of the earth rose about one degree Fahrenheit. That probably does not seem much to you or me, but it is a rapid increase when compared to other natural changes. So how has this come about and does it matter? Earth Care’s Sophie Armstrong explores these questions. Introduction / Editor’s notes The earth is becoming warmer – But does it matter? How has global warming come about? Does it matter? Para. 1 Para. 2 Para. 3 Para. 4 Para. 5 Para. 6 Introduction Main Body The earth is becoming warmer – But does it matter? The earth is becoming warmer. Para. 1 The carbon dioxide in the atmosphere went up. Para. 3 Global warming Increase of CO2 Relationship ? burning of fossil fuels carbon dioxide global warming (coal, natural gas and oil) greenhouse gases Para. 2 What is the result of producing CO2? What has produced CO2? Do all scientists agree that it is human activity that has resulted in global warming? Do all scientists agree that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to burning of fossil fuels? Do all scientists agree on the amount of carbon dioxide measured by Charles Keeling ? Do all scientists agree that the temperature increase could be as low as 1 to 1.5 degrees ,but it could be as high as 5 degrees? There is no doubt All scientists subscribe to the view All scientists accept this data. (Para. 1- 4) . . On the one hand On the other hand catastrophe …it could be very serious. Dr. Foster George Hambley a positive thing …any warming will be mild … Para. 5 quotation (引用) graph metaphor (比喻) contrast (对比) exaggeration(夸张) √ √ √ example figure √ √ repetition (反复) How does the writer make his statements clear? Para. 1-5 What is the writer’s attitude ? Para. 6 burning of fossil fuels carbon dioxide global warming Should we stop global warming? Can we stop global warming? Different Attitudes Dr. Janice Foster George Hambley T