1. 课标人教实验版高二 Module 6
Unit 4

2. Using language
What can we do
about global warming

3. Skimming
Skim the letters and find who the writers are and what their purpose of writing the letters is.

4. The first letter is written by a student who is asking for suggestions for his project — global warming.
The second letter is written by an editor of Earth Care magazine. He offers the student some suggestions on what to do about global warming.

5. Scanning
List Earth Care’s suggestions and then in groups, discuss whether you think you can carry out each suggestion.
Earth Care’s
suggestions
Can you carry it out?
Reasons
If you are not using electrical appliances, turn them off.
Save
energy
Yes

6. 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

7. Get your parents or friends to buy products that are made to save energy.
Yes
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
Plant more trees.
Yes

8. Talk with your family and friends about global warming and tell them what you’ve learned.
Together, individuals can make a difference.
Yes

9. Read the text carefully and fill in the blanks.
What can we do about global warming?
◆ Turn a(n) 1_________________ off when you’re not using it.
◆ Put on more clothes instead of turning up the 2_________ .
◆ Walk or 3_____________ instead of taking motor vehicles.
◆ 4 ________ cans, bottles, plastics and newspapers.
electrical appliance
heat
ride a bike
Recycle

10. ◆ Buy things made from 5__________
__________.
◆ Buy products that are made to save 6________ .
◆ 7__________ in your garden or your school yard.
◆ Talk with your family and friends about 8_______________ .
recycled
materials
energy
Plant trees
global warming

11. Practise
I. 根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出各单词的正确形式。
1. You’ll need three large c____ of paint.
3. I got out of the car but left the m______ running.
4. They decided to set up a(n) ______ (核的) power station.
5. I’ll heat it up in the _________ (微波炉).
cans
motor
nuclear
microwave

12. II. 用所给词的适当形式填空。
1. There was _______________ (disagree) among doctors about the best way to treat the disease.
2. _________ (pollute) from cars is the main cause of global warming.
disagreement
Pollution

13. III. 根据括号内的提示将下列句子补充完 整。
If she could ______________________
________ (忍受那里的条件), we would take her with us.
2. I don’t mind your knowing it ________________________ (只要事情不进一步发展).
3. If you want to save energy, you’d better not use the air conditioner, the heater _________ (等等) when it is not necessary.
put up with the conditions
there
so long as it goes no further
and so on

14. 4. I realized that she was right — and it _________________ (有影响).
made a difference