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Unit 8 Green Living
Topic Talk
Green Living
Green
Green is one of the basic colors, along with red and blue, which can be mixed to create all other colors.
Because of its association with nature, it is the color of the environmental movement. Environmental protection groups describe themselves as part of the Green Movement.
What can you do to promote green living
not to leave the tap running
not to leave the house with lights on
to pick up litter
to plant more trees
to use less tissue paper
to ride bikes on short journeys
What can you do to promote green living
to be a volunteer for an environmental organisation
A: What is green living
B: ______________.
A: What can we do to promote green living
B: ______________.
Pair-work
Listening: Dialogue 1
1. We all know that there are various types of pollution around us, which may cause different kinds of emvironmental problems, for instance _________________________ ___________________________________________.
2. For example, a good way to reduce pollution is to _________________________.
3. To me, green living is about ________________________.
problems
solutions
understanding
ocean pollution, land pollution and noise pollution
water pollution, air pollution,
plant more trees
living in harmony with nature
Review: Problems
smog and air pollution
poisonous gas
sandstorms and deserts
animal extinction
Review: Solutions
recycle used batteries
live a low-carbon life
cycle to work
Review：Personal Understanding
living in balance with nature
maintaining the balance between human and nature
human
nature
Pair-work
Example:
A: What’s the problem of the environment
B: We all know that there are various types of pollution around us, for instance, _________________.
A: What solutions do you have
B: For example, a good way to reduce pollution is to
________________.
A: How do you understand living greener
B: To me, green living is about ____________.
Talk about green living with your partner.
Listening: Dialogue 2
1. Why doesn’t the woman like living in a flat
2. Where does the man live and what does he do to help the environment
3. What do they think is important to fight against global warming
1. Why doesn’t the woman like living in a flat
Because she likes being close to nature.
2. Where does the man live and what does he do to help the environment
The man lives in a flat. To help the environment he creates more green spaces by planting flowers and vegetables outside his window.
3. What do they think is important for fighting against global warming
They think that green spaces are very important for fighting against global warming.
Where do you live What can you do to promote green living in your daily life
Discuss with your partner:
Where do you live
What can you do to promote green living in your daily life
Free Talk
Beliefs of famous people
Living things that are nourished will not injure one another; roads that run parallel will not interfere with one another.
—Li Ji
“万物并育而不相害，道并行而不相悖。”---《礼记》
Climate change is a terrible problem, and it absolutely needs to be solved. It deserves to be a huge priority.
—Bill Gates
We are using resources as if we had two planets, not one. There can be no “Plan B” because there is no “Planet B”.
—Ban Ki-moon
We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment.
—Margaret Mead
Ⅲ.Post-listening—Listen to 8.2 again and fill in the blanks.
Dear all, welcome to our exhibition on green living.You may ①____________ what we mean by green living.I’m sure you will understand this concept after the exhibition.There are four ②____________ altogether.The first section ③____________ different types of pollution.We all know that there are various types of pollution around us, which may cause different kinds of ④______________________， for instance, water pollution, air pollution, ocean pollution, soil pollution and noise pollution.This section will show how pollution ⑤____________ our environment and our health.The second section explains the ⑥____________ that cause different types of pollution.And you will see that our
wonder
sections
introduces
environmental problems
affects
reasons
actions as humans are ⑦________________ of pollution.The third section presents the solutions that have been taken to tackle the problems, detailing ways we can help the environment.For example, a good way to ⑧________________ is to plant more trees.Finally, the exhibition ends with a summary about what we personally believe we should be doing to ⑨____________________．To me, green living is about living
⑩________________ nature.
the main sources
reduce pollution
lead a green life
in harmony with
Unit 8 Green Living
Lesson 2 Greening the Desert
Change in leaf area (% per decade)
I. Pre-listening—read and predict
What is the event about
What do yo think the presenter is going to talk about
What does NPO stand for
How did China achieve this
showing or feeling happiness or satisfaction
the act of being still alive for some time
a plan or suggestion
a stone at the head of a grave
I. Pre-listening—match words with definitions
headstone n.
survival n.
proposal n.
contented adj.
d
b
c
a
II. Listening—listen for general ideas
Listen to part 1, and summarize its main idea in one sentence.
Yi Jiefang went to Inner Mongolia to achieve her son’s unfulfilled dream — planting trees.
Listen to the first part of the presentation.Answer the questions
1. What was the terrible event that changed Yi Jiefang's life
2. How didi Yi Jiefang feel after the accident
3. What made her start NPO-Greenlife
1. What was the terrible event that changed Yi Jiefang's life
Her 22-year-old son died in a road accident
2. How didi Yi Jiefang feel after the accident
She felt that life seemed to lose all meaning.
3. What made her start NPO-Greenlife
She remembered that her son was concerened about the sandstorms and deserts in northern China and he wanted to plant trees there after he graduated. She decided to make her son's dream come true.
Listen to part 2, and summarize its main idea.
II. Listening—listen for general ideas
Yi went to Inner Mongolia and proposed to plant trees to the local government, where she achieved success after failures thanks to her determination.
Ex3.(8.4)
The early days of NPO-Green life 1_______________. Yi Jiefang went to 2______________ Inner Mongolia and saw 3__________________ with little agriculture. So Yi Jiefang 4__________ to 5___________________ in the region over 6__________ and the government agreed. Althought the first trees were 7___________, her team continued planting more trees. Now the trees have 8___________________.
Note-taking—practice
were not easy
the desert of
vast areas of dry lands
proposed
plant one million trees
ten years
blown away
a survival rate of 85%
III. Listening and speaking(8.5)
Listen to the quotes. Take notes and read aloud.
Explain the meaning of the quotes in your own words.
What do you think of Yi Jiefang
“You are _________. Alive or fallen, you served a purpose. ________, you stood proud against wind and sandstorms; _________, your brightness gave _______________ to others.”
“Let life prosper ____________; let greeness last forever ___________.”
a tree
Alive
light and warmth
in greeness
in life
fallen
Listen and answer the questions:
What helped Yi Jiefang work through her sadness
2. What changes has NPO-Greenlife brought to the desert
3. What did Yi Jiefang do in 2013
II. Listening(8.6)—Q&A session with Dr. Chen
What helped Yi Jiefang work through her sadness
Her son's wishes gave her the strength to rebuild her life. She believes that since to make the desert green was her sons dream, to make his dream come true is the meaning of her life.
2. What changes has NPO-Greenlife brought to the desert
Grassland has gradually started to grow from the sandy soil. Villagers can even grow watermelons now. And the local river, which used to be dry, runs and is full of fish to catch.
3. What did Yi Jiefang do in 2013
In 2013, Ye began a new project to plant more trees in Inner Mongolia. This time she chose the county where many of the sandstorms that affect Beijing start.
III. Interview (group work)(8.6)
Finish the Talk Builder and brainstorm other ways of asking questions.
I am very curious about…
I wonder if you could talk about…
My question is:…
Can you say something about…
Could you tell us more
IV. Dig Deeper—pair work
1. What kind of person is Yi
2. What factors helped Yi succeed
Yi is:
her son’s concern about the environment
her love for her son; great determination
support from other people
brave, loving, determined…
The secret to her success:
IV. Dig Deeper—pair work
V. Summary
Every individual makes a difference.
— Dr. Jane Goodall
What would you do for the world
Thank You

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