Unit 2 Environment

Part One Teaching Design

第一部分 教學設計

●Project Writing a report

Reading

1. At the beginning of this class, let's enjoy the beautiful scenery of our mother river ---the Yangtze River. Do you think they're a feast for our eyes?

But here are some more pictures. What do these pictures lead you to think of?

2. Read the passage "Protecting the Yangtze River" Try to find out the main idea of each paragraph.

Paragraph 1

The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern.

Paragraph 2

Many people have recognized the importance of protecting the Yangtze river and many environmental organizations and projects have been set up.

Paragraph 3

Two special government projects are under way to protect the river. One is the water and soil preservation project.

Paragraph 4

The second project is a nature reserve for white-flag dolphins.

Paragraph 5

The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving.

3. Read the passage again and try to find the answers to the following question:

1).Why have the environmental problems of the Yangtze River raised concern both nationally and internationally?

2).What does the Green River organization do?

3).What problems do the two government projects focus on?

4).What did farmers have to do under the water and soil preservation project?

5).What does the second project concern?

Sample answers:

1. Rapid agricultural and industrial development plus huge population growth has meant that not only is the amount of water taken from the river rising, but the waste being put back into the river has also been increasing. It also watches the river and stops the illegal hunting of animals.

2. It educates and advises people on the importance of protecting the Yangtze River.

3. They had to replace crops on their farmland with trees or grassland.

4. They focus on problems along the Yangtze River such as water conservation and protecting white-flag dolphins.

5. The second project is a nature reserve for white-flag dolphins.

4. Now let's a have a discussion: Do you think the environmental situation of the Yangtze River is getting better? Why?

What else can we do to protect the Yangtze River?

5. Read the article again and analyze the structure of it.

Parts Main ideas

Paragraph 1 The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern.

Paragraphs 2--4 A lot of work has been done to protect the river.

Paragraph 5 The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving.

Writing a report

Planning

Now let's work in groups of four and discuss the questions and then decide on a topic for your report.

What do you think are the biggest environmental problems in China?

What is the Chinese government doing to protect the environment?

Sample answers:

Air pollution, water pollution, white pollution, noise pollution, land pollution, ocean pollution, light pollution…

The government has established laws to protect the air, forests and sea resources and to stop environmental pollution.

People are further educated to recognize the importance of the problems, to use modern methods of birth control, to conserve our natural resources and recycle our products.

Preparing

Now sort the information you have got. Have a further discussion on what to include in your report. You may refer to step 1 and step 2 for some information.

Producing

Group members who are responsible for writing the report should write it based on the outline. All group members should edit the report, pay attention to some aspects listed. Then you should proofread it at least once, correct any mistakes and add more new ideas.

Presenting

At length, each group should rewrite the report and review it. After checking once more for mistakes, each group presents your report to the class. And each group puts your report on the display wall of the classroom for everyone to see.