What can we do about global warming? Unit 4 Using language What can we do about global warming? Words study Made by Kathy.f (Fang Fang)
Watch the film about Global Warming 难以忽视的真相
Reading What makes him puzzled? He isn’t sure where to start with his project about global warming. 2. Why is he not sure? He thinks individuals can have little effect on such huge environmental problems.
No, individuals can make a difference Many things we do every day. Fast reading 1.Does the editor agree with him? 2.What does the growth of CO2 in the air actually come from? No, individuals can make a difference Many things we do every day.
an electrical appliance Match the words or phrases with the right definitions. bear, stand, tolerate on behalf of advocate eg: cars, buses using fossil fuels to drive put up with recommend, publicly support an electrical appliance be important, have effect eg: TV, computer, fridge using electricity motor vehicles as the representative of; stand for refresh sb. who educate others, es educator make sb. feel less tired or less hot count
Discussion Fill in the chart Earth Care’s suggestion Can you carry it out Reasons If you are not using electrical appliances, turn them off. save energy Yes If you’re cold, put on more clothes instead of turning up the heat. save energy Yes Motor vehicles use a lot of energy, so walk or ride a bike if you can. save energy Yes Recycle cans, bottles, plastics and newspapers and buy things made from recycled materials. save energy Yes
Plants absorb CO2 from the air. Plant more trees. Earth Care’s suggestion Can you carry it out Reasons Get your parents or friends to buy products that are made to save energy. Yes save energy Plants absorb CO2 from the air. Plant more trees. Yes Talk with your family and friends about global warming and tell them what you’ve learned. Together, individuals can make a difference. Yes
rubbish × basket What should we do? throw-away × box clean
What should we do? throw-away
solar energy ↖ ↗ What can we do? ↙ ↘
Group work What other good advice can you give Ouyang Gang? Take action from our daily life now!
In the school: At home: In public places: Individuals can make a difference In the school: At home: In public places:
Help me, help you, help everyone. Return GREEN to the earth! Design the slogan Help me, help you, help everyone. Return GREEN to the earth! Help me, help you, help everyone. Return GREEN to the earth!
Design the slogan Advocate low-carbon life
Assignment Design a poster with your slogan to call on more people to join us!
an example of the poster an example of the letter Fight global warming Cut down on energy. Cut down on CO2. ★ Turn it off if an electrical item isn’t used. ★ Say no to thrown-away products! ★ Recycle paper, cardboard and so on. ★ Plant trees to absorb CO2. ★ … Every effort counts!
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