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Unit 3 Conservation
Topic talk
by:Emily
Protection
Conservation is saving and protecting the environment, historical objects or works of art such as paintings, sculptures, or buildings.
The conservation of a supply of something is the careful
use of it so that it lasts for a long time.
What is conservation
How much do you know about the serious situation humans faces Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. Which of the facts in the video do you find most alarming
2. What does the video want to tell us
2. What does the video want to tell us
Severe environmental problems we are facing nowadays make our future uncertain. It's time for everyone to take action to conserve the environment and make our planet a greener and safer place for our future generations.
1. Which of the facts in the video do you find most alarming
(Any reasonable idea is accepted.)
Pair Work
What needs to be protected
Why do they need protection
What should we do
Use the diagram to talk about the things that need to be conserved.
what
why
how
Conservation
Have you noticed some serious problems the earth is suffering from
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What needs to be protected
earth
animals
oceans
forests
land
plants
Why do animals need protection
They are killed by pollution.
They are killed by climate change.
dinosaur
polar bear
Why do animals need protection
They are killed for clothes or food.
fur & skin
meat
Why do plants/forests need protection
The forest has been destroyed.
What should we do to protect them
We need to do... (plant more trees)
We must... (plant more trees)
We should... (plant more trees)
Example:
Our environment needs protection. We use cars too much, which is bad for both the environment and our health. Therefore, it’s high time that we should...
Read the Text Builder carefully.
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Human Activities
farm and eat, work, travel, live
Things to Be Protected
the Earth, plants, oceans, forests, animals
and the environment, our planet, our land
I really feel strongly that we need to change the way we ________ in order to protect __________.
Ways We Destroy Nature
the use of oil and coal, plastic waste,
driving cars, cutting down forests,
mining
I can see that ___________________ is one of the biggest threats to our planet.
Positive Actions
reuse previously used items
recycle and reduce the amount of waste we produce
help save energy and resources
cut down the use of unrecyclable plastic
play our part
use cars less
cycle and walk more
We all need to _____________________________.
WHAT
raise the problem
WHY
analyze main reasons
HOW
provide solutions
Listen again and complete the passage.
J: Hey, Mei.
M:Hi, John.
J: So how was that lecture you went to yesterday It was by Professor Linda Wei, the environmental expert, wasn’t it
M: Yes, it was really informative. I learnt a lot about the environmental challenges the world is facing now.
J: Tell me more about it.
M: Well, as you know, I really feel strongly that we need to change the way we live in order to protect our planet. The lecture talked a lot about this.
J: Of course, but how
M: Well first, Professor Wei was very passionate about using clean energy. After the lecture, I can see that use of oil and coal is one of the biggest threats to our planet. We definitely need to switch to different forms of power as soon as possible.
Listen again and complete the passage.
J: That’s very true. Did she say anything about using plastic bags
M: Yes, she talked about how plastic waste is killing our oceans. It’s very clear– we all need to recycle and reduce the amount of waste we produce.
J: I totally agree. I think we should cut down the use of unrecyclable plastic to protect our planet.
M: That’s a good idea. But of course, as the professor said, we all have a role to play in protecting the environment, if we all do our part, we can live a healthier life on Earth.
I feel strongly that we all need to
save energy snd resources
use eco-friendly products
cycle and work more
use cloth shopping bags
...
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Use the Text Builder to talk about your feelings on conservation or how to protect the environment.
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Listen and fill in the blanks.
I: I feel very lucky ______ to have Dr. Bradshaw with us today. He works on protecting animals _________. At present, he is in a rhino protecting programme.
B: Yes, many animals are _____________ for something they have. In the rhino’s case, it is their ______. Some people think it is useful in _________.
I: How can we stop this from happening
indeed
in danger
illegally hunted
horns
medicine
B: Well, the first step is _________ —we need to make everyone know hunting these animals is _______ and that these amazing animals are _______ the world we live in.
I: How long do we have before rhinos become _______
B: If we don’t do something now, there will be no rhinos left in the world in _____ years.
I: That’s an incredibly _______ matter…
education
illegal
part of
extinct
20
urgent
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Listen to the dialogue again. Answer the questions.
Why is Dr. Bradshaw working on protecting rhinos
2. What do people do to rhinos
3. What does Dr. Bradshaw suggest doing
4. What may happen, if we don’t do something now
Why is Dr. Bradshaw working on protecting rhinos
Rhinos are in danger.
2. What do people do to rhinos
Some people incorrectly think rhino’s horns are useful in medicine and illegally hunt them.
3. What does Dr. Bradshaw suggest doing
Making everyone know that hunting these animals is
illegal and that these amazing animals are part of
the world we live in.
4. What may happen, if we don’t do something now
There will be no rhinos left in the world in 20 years.
Use the language you have learnt to write a short paragraph about what you know, how you feel and what you need to protect the environment in the future. Then share it in groups.
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Quote... Unquote
Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.
自然环境保护是一种人与土地间和谐相处的状态。
—奥尔多·利奥波德
We should respect nature and the natural environment and live alongside it peacefully. We shouldn’t change or destroy it.
- Aldo Leopold
Explanation
Environmental pollution is an incurable disease. It can only be prevented.
- Barry Commoner
环境污染是一种不治之症，只能预防。
—巴里·康芒纳
We must stop polluting our environment because once the damage is done, we cannot undo it.
Explanation
Take with restraint and use in moderation; this way one shall always know contentment.
- Zizhi Tongjian
取之有道，用之有节，则常足。
—《资治通鉴》
We will always feel happy and comfortable if we take only what we need and use only what we need.
Explanation
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