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UNIT 8
GREEN LIVING
Lesson 1
Roots and Shoots
Leave the tap running while you brush your teeth.
Leave a light on when you go out.
Drop a piece of litter and cannot be bothered to pick it up.
1. What is happening in each picture
懒得做某事
Look at the title of the passage — “ROOTS & SHOOTS”, and guess what the passage is about.
ROOTS
SHOOTS
Have you ever done any of these things
What would happen if everybody did the same things
Look at the title of the passage — “ROOTS & SHOOTS”, and guess what the passage is about.
ROOTS
SHOOTS
Match the main idea with each part of the text.
1. Part 1 (Para. 1) A. Acting together for a better world
2. Part 2 (Paras. 2 & 3) B. Introduction of Roots & Shoots
3. Part 3 (Para. 4) C. “Just-me-ism” and its harm
Read the first paragraph of the text. Discuss the questions.
1. What is “Just-me-ism”
“Just-me-ism” is a way of thinking that focuses on caring for just oneself and ignores the environment, animals and the community.
2. Why is “Just-me-ism” a problem
There will be nobody to care and look after the environment.
3. Do you have any suggestions on how to solve the problem
A solution would be to make them understand that even the smallest action can change the world, so they should take actions whenever possible for the environment, animals and their community. For example, they should turn the tap off when brushing their teeth, turn the light off when they leave a room and pick up even little pieces of litter they dropped on the road.
“Just-me-ism” Examples Leaving the tap while you brush your teeth
Leaving a light when you go out.
dropping litter and not being bothered to .
Personal opinion Knowing those things are but thinking it doesn't .
Harm
.
Read paragraph 1. and complete the following chart.
Step2 Careful- reading
Wasting a lot of energy
wrong
matter
on
pick it up
running
Read paragraph 2. and choose the best answer
(1)When was Roots & Shoots established
A．In the early 1980s. B．In the late 1980s.
C．In the early 1990s. D．In the late 1990s.
(2) Who is Jane Goodall
A．A scientist who’s the world’s best-known expert on wild chimpanzees.
B．A scientist who’s the world’s best-known expert on wild monkeys.
C．A scientist who’s the world’s best-known expert on wild tigers.
D．A scientist who’s the world’s best-known expert on wild wolves.
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(3)What’s the purpose of Roots & Shoots
A．To educate old people.
B．To educate young people.
C．To educate middle-aged people.
D．To educate children.
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Inspired by the message of Roots & Shoots, many young people have taken action to protect the environment.
Para. 1
Paras. 2-5
Just-me-ism
Roots & Shoots
Part 1
Part 2
Para. 2: The introduction of Roots & Shoots.
Para. 3: The meaning of the name Roots & Shoots.
Para. 4: The importance of the individuals.
Para. 5: Jane Goodall’s quote.
Read the text again. Answer the questions.
1. What contribution does Roots & Shoots make to society
It inspires young people to build a future that is secure and to live together in peace with nature.
2. What makes Dr. Jane Goodall think Roots & Shoots can help solve the problem of “Just-me-ism”
It encourages individuals to play a part in making the world a better place instead of just thinking about themselves.
3. What is your explanation for the two quotes from Dr. Jane Goodall
Her quotes mean that changing the role is an individual act, because there are millions of people who can make a difference if they all act on their own.
More and more young people want to be a part of Roots & Shoots.
More about Roots & Shoots
Learn more about Roots & Shoots
Many young people use their voice and actions to make the world a better place for people, animals and the environment.
More about Roots & Shoots
Learn more about Roots & Shoots
Step 3　Post-reading
Ⅰ.After reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.
Most people suffer 1. what is known as “just-me-ism”. Actually,it is 2 (harm) to the world. 3 (inspire) young people to take action for the environment. animals and their community, Roots& Shoots 4 (establish ). The organization is called Roots & Shoots because roots move 5 (slow) under the ground to make a firm 6 (found) and shoots can break open brick walls 7 (reach) the light. The value and importance of each individual is 8 Roots Shoots is all about. Dr. Jane Goodall thinks each individual has a role
9 (play) and every individual makes 10 difference.
from
To inspire
was established
to play
what
harmful
a
to reach
foundation
slowly
Read the whole text again. Answer the questions.
1. What can we learn from the text
2. As teenagers,what can you do to protect environment
Step4 Group work
Every individual can make a difference to the world.
not to leave the tap running
not to leave the house with lights still on
to pick up litter
to use less tissue paper
What can we do to promote green living

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