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Unit 1. Caring for Our Earth. Content. BOOK 3. Unit 1. Presentation. Detailed Study. Consolidation. Writing. Assignment. Experiencing English. BOOK 3. Unit 1. Presentation.

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  1. Unit 1 Caring for Our Earth

  2. Content BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Detailed Study Consolidation Writing Assignment Experiencing English

  3. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Listen to the song and look at the following pictures and share your worries with your partner about the environment of the earth we live on. Heal the World Experiencing English

  4. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Experiencing English

  5. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Listening Practice Listen to the following passage about global warming and try to fill the missing words in the blanks. You will hear the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its original idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Turn to p. 8, and let’s listen. Experiencing English

  6. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation First time • Plant a tree. Trees “6) ________” carbon dioxide, but only as long as they’re living. • Install low-flow shower heads and faucets. You’ll use less than half the water without 7) ___________________. • Buy energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Then, turn them off when they’re not in use. • Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Recycling a stack of newspapers only 8) _____________ will save a good sized tree. • Mount a local 9) _________ against global warming. Educate your community about how to cut greenhouse gas pollution. Support measures at the national and local levels that increase energy efficiency, and that 10) _________ the use of clean, renewable solar and wind technology. Global warming may be the most harmful environmental problem 1) _____________ have created, and the most difficult to solve. Our society is largely 2) ________ by the fossil fuels that cause global warming. Its growing consequences ― ecological disruption, floods, droughts, disease ― are convincing more and more people that we must cut down 3) ___________ pollution. Many people view global warming as a problem too large and too 4) ________ for anything they can do to 5) ________________. However, in reality, there are lots of things we can do to stop, or at least to reduce it. 2nd time Experiencing English

  7. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Second time • Plant a tree. Trees “6) ________” carbon dioxide, but only as long as they’re living. • Install low-flow shower heads and faucets. You’ll use less than half the water without 7) ___________________. • Buy energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Then, turn them off when they’re not in use. • Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Recycling a stack of newspapers only 8) _____________ will save a good sized tree. • Mount a local 9) _________ against global warming. Educate your community about how to cut greenhouse gas pollution. Support measures at the national and local levels that increase energy efficiency, and that 10) _________ the use of clean, renewable solar and wind technology. Global warming may be the most harmful environmental problem 1) _____________ have created, and the most difficult to solve. Our society is largely 2) ________ by the fossil fuels that cause global warming. Its growing consequences ― ecological disruption, floods, droughts, disease ― are convincing more and more people that we must cut down 3) ___________ pollution. Many people view global warming as a problem too large and too 4) ________ for anything they can do to 5) ________________. However, in reality, there are lots of things we can do to stop, or at least to reduce it. 3rd time Experiencing English

  8. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Third time Global warming may be the most harmful environmental problem 1) _____________ have created, and the most difficult to solve. Our society is largely 2) ________ by the fossil fuels that cause global warming. Its growing consequences ― ecological disruption, floods, droughts, disease ― are convincing more and more people that we must cut down 3) ___________ pollution. Many people view global warming as a problem too large and too 4) ________ for anything they can do to 5) ________________. However, in reality, there are lots of things we can do to stop, or at least to reduce it. • Plant a tree. Trees “6) ________” carbon dioxide, but only as long as they’re living. • Install low-flow shower heads and faucets. You’ll use less than half the water without 7) ___________________. • Buy energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Then, turn them off when they’re not in use. • Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Recycling a stack of newspapers only 8) _____________ will save a good sized tree. • Mount a local 9) _________ against global warming. Educate your community about how to cut greenhouse gas pollution. Support measures at the national and local levels that increase energy efficiency, and that 10) _________ the use of clean, renewable solar and wind technology. Check up Experiencing English

  9. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Global warming may be the most harmful environmental problem 1) _____________ have created, and the most difficult to solve. Our society is largely 2) ________ by the fossil fuels that cause global warming. Its growing consequences ― ecological disruption, floods, droughts, disease ― are convincing more and more people that we must cut down 3) ___________ pollution. Many people view global warming as a problem too large and too 4) ________ for anything they can do to 5) ________________. However, in reality, there are lots of things we can do to stop, or at least to reduce it. human beings powered greenhouse far away make a difference Experiencing English

  10. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation • Plant a tree. Trees “6) ________” carbon dioxide, but only as long as they’re living. • Install low-flow shower heads and faucets. You’ll use less than half the water without 7) ____________________. • Buy energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Then, turn them off when they’re not in use. • Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Recycling a stack of newspapers only 8) _____________ will save a good sized tree. • Mount a local 9) _________ against global warming. Educate your community about how to cut greenhouse gas pollution. Support measures at the national and local levels that increase energy efficiency, and that 10) _________ the use of clean, renewable solar and wind technology. breathein decreasingperformance four inches high campaign encourage Experiencing English

  11. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Discussion What are the consequences of global warming? Ecological disruption, floods, droughts, disease Temperature change, rise of the sea level, losses of lives Experiencing English

  12. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Related Information • Global Environment Situation • Global Climate Trends • Global Pollution Trends • Global Population Trends Experiencing English

  13. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Global Climate Trends The main drive behind climate change is the increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Its level has risen by a third since the industrial revolution started in the 1760s. As CO2 has built up, so temperature has risen. The main culprits behind increasing CO2 levels are burning fossil fuels and deforestation. The US alone pumps out a quarter of the world’s CO2 emissions. Experiencing English

  14. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Global Pollution Trends If the number of cars keeps increasing at the present rate, there will be more than a billion on the road by 2025. today, motor vehicles put out 900 million tons of carbon dioxide a year—about 15 percent of our total output. More vehicles will mean more global warming. Also by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s people will love in cities, so traffic jams and pollution will loom large in most people’s lives. Experiencing English

  15. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Global population Trends Never had the pressure on the world’s resources been so great. Over the next 20 years, the global population is expected to grow by a quarter—that’s an extra 1.5 billion mouths to feed. Water is also under pressure as never before, today, some 500 million people do not have enough water. By 2025, that number is expected to hit 2.5 billion. Experiencing English

  16. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation Think about the following questions: 1. Why should we treat the earth we live on as our Mother Earth? 2. What is the root of the environmental problems? 3. What should we do to take care of our Mother Earth? Experiencing English

  17. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation We are nurtured by the healthy condition of Mother Earth. In humans, if the mother is ailing, the child suffers. We are the cause of the ailing planet and we are the victims. Experiencing English

  18. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation It is us human beings. We are sometimes ignorant of the disastrous consequences we are causing and driven by the greedy needs for more conveniences. Experiencing English

  19. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Presentation We should have a correct attitude towards environment. Besides, we should develop strategies and act immediately to protect our Mother Earth. Experiencing English

  20. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases Words and Phrases independent from/of — separate and not connected with • Example • The United States became independent from Britain in 1776. Experiencing English

  21. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases isolatev. —to set apart or cut off from others • Examples • Presley’s early success isolated him from his friends. • This policy could isolate the country from other members of the United Nations. Translate 洪水使这个村庄与外界隔离了两周。 Key The flood has isolated the village from outside for two weeks. Experiencing English

  22. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases (be) blind to —to completely fail to notice or realize something • Examples • They seemed to be blind to the consequences of their decision. • David’s good looks and impeccable manners had always made Rebecca blind to his faults. Experiencing English

  23. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases consequence n. — something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions • Examples • The safety procedures had been ignored, with potentially tragic consequences. • Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune. Experiencing English

  24. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases deforest v. —to cut down or destroy trees • Examples • The 400,000 square kilometers of the Amazon basin have already been deforested. • The decision to deforest the area for an airport is strongly opposed by the local residents. Experiencing English

  25. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases global adj. —affecting or including the whole world • Examples • AIDS is a global problem which requires global efforts. • The representatives from some developing countries claim that global economy does not give them a fair chance. Experiencing English

  26. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases purify v. —to remove the dirty or unwanted parts from something • Examples • Purify the water before drinking it. • It is said that purified water has removed minerals useful to our health. Experiencing English

  27. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases evaporate v. —to (make) change into vapor • Examples • The water is evaporated by the sun. • The police failed to find any witness; it seemed that they all evaporated. Experiencing English

  28. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases result from —to happen or exist as a result of something • Examples • Those problems resulted from the poor management. • Many hair problems result from what one eats. result in — to make something happen; cause • Examples • Fifty percent of road accidents result in head injuries. • Regular trips back to hermotherland have resulted in her first book, Tiger Balm. Experiencing English

  29. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases atmosphere n. —the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth • Examples • The space shuttle will re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere tomorrow morning. • The Partial Test-Ban Treaty bans nuclear testing in the atmosphere. Experiencing English

  30. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases all the way —to emphasize how long a distance is • Examples • Football fans came all the way from every corner of the world. • Beauty is only skin deep, but ugliness goes all the way to the bone! Experiencing English

  31. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases impact on —to have an important or noticeable effect on someone or something • Examples • How will this program impact on the local community? • Falling export rates have impacted on the country’s economy quite considerably. Experiencing English

  32. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases specific adj. — special, distinctive, or unique • Examples • Massage may help to increase blood flow to specific areas of the body. • This book gives specific instructions on how to make pizza at home. Experiencing English

  33. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases priority n. —something that must be dealt with as soon as possible and before other less important things • Examples • Agriculture is still a high priority in most developing countries. • Banks normally give priority to large businesses when deciding on loans. prior adj. — preceding in time, order, importance, or value • Example • She couldn’t go to the party because of a prior engagement. Experiencing English

  34. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases inexhaustible adj. —existing in such large amounts that it can never be finished or used up • Examples • The terrorists seem to have an inexhaustible supply of ammunition. • His energy was unbounded and his patience inexhaustible. Experiencing English

  35. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases the point of no return —the point in a course of action beyond which reversal is not possible • Examples • Something must be done before the situation reached the point of no return. • If he doesn’t have his heart operation very soon he’s in danger of reaching a point of no return. Experiencing English

  36. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases convenience n. —the quality of being suitable for a particular purpose, especially because it is easy to use or saves your energy • Examples • Many women prefer the convenience of working at home while their children are small. • I decided to buy the house for the convenience of living near to my parents. convenient adj. — suited or favorable to one’s comfort, purpose, or needs • Example • I find my bike a very convenient way of getting around. Experiencing English

  37. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases addicted adj. —liking to do or have something so much you do not want to stop • Examples • Some students are so addicted to computer games that they neglect their studies. • The girl is addicted to chocolate. Experiencing English

  38. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases nurture v. —to feed or take care of a child or a plant while it is growing • Examples • Parents want to know the best way to nurture and raise their children. • Nurture your mind with great thoughts. (Benjamin Disrael) Experiencing English

  39. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases takeaction —to follow the process of doing in order to deal with a problem or difficult situation • Examples • The police took firm action to deal with the riots. • The government is taking emergency action to deal with the power shortage. Experiencing English

  40. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Words and Phrases sitback —to relax and make no effort to get involved in something • Examples • Can we just sit back and do nothing when there are so many homeless people on the streets. • Don’t just sit back and wait for new business to come to you. Experiencing English

  41. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Detailed Study—Paraphrase Paraphrase ... see everything as independent from one another Key ... regard everything as a single and isolated being Experiencing English

  42. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Summary Summary of the Text Fill in each of the blanks with an appropriate word. Experiencing English

  43. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Summary In an interview for Awareness Magazine, four specialists discuss their views on environmental i_______________ with Dr. McKinley. Leon Nacson is particularly worried about air and water p_______________ and Walter Semkiw is especially concerned with d_______________ and global warming. Aman Motwane believes that we have to realize that everything is r_______________, and therefore that every action has a consequence; and Amrit Desai makes a link between c_______________ and global r_______________, arguing that human greed poses a serious t_______________ to Mother Earth. The message is that the environment is OUR r_______________ and that we all have a part to play if we want to save our planet. ssues ollution eforestation elated onsumption esources hreat esponsibility Experiencing English

  44. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Vocabulary Exercises Fill in the blanks with the words given below. Make changes where necessary. isolate consumer specific consequence element trap release (v.) strategy convenience priority Experiencing English

  45. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Vocabulary Exercises 1. The company will spend $6 million on sales ______ as well as the development of new products. • strategies 2. We all agreed on our basic aims, but when we got down to ______ items it became more complicated. • specific Experiencing English

  46. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Vocabulary Exercises 3. Nowadays, ______ not only demand the high quality of the products but also their after-sale services. • consumers 4. He was caught in the act of shoplifting but was ______ after he left his ID to the supermarket. • released Experiencing English

  47. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Vocabulary Exercises 5. The soldiers pretended to run away and the enemy, in pursuing them, were finally ______. • trapped 6. As a ______ of being in hospital, Shelly decided to become a nurse. • consequence Experiencing English

  48. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Vocabulary Exercises 7. The village ______ from the outside for three days because of the flood. • was isolated 8. After the Second World War, millions of people were left homeless; so the government decided to give ______ to housing. • priority Experiencing English

  49. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Vocabulary Exercises 9. In many shops, shopping bags are provided for the customers’ ______. • convenience 10. With a tearful love story and two famous stars, the movie has all the ______ for a success. • elements Experiencing English

  50. BOOK 3 Unit 1 Consolidation—Translation Translate the following sentences into English. 1. 这场给人类带来巨大灾难的战争对这样一个诗人产生了什么影响呢？（impact on） brought terrible disasters to mankind impact on such a poet How did the war, which brought terrible disasters to mankind, impact on such a poet? Experiencing English

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