1、Reading,Unit,2,The economy or the environmentmust we choose?,Look at these problems which are caused human beings?,waste pollution,Air pollution,Deforestation 砍伐森林,Many tropical rain forests were cut down in order to be developed into farmlands.,Sandstorm,Water pollution caused by chemicals,Huai Riv
2、er in china,Michigan Lake in USA,with the improvement of economy, environmental problems have had an impact on human beings seriously.,The economy,or the environment ,must we choose?,Unit 2 Reading,Reading Comprehension II,1.What sides do Ms Lin Shuiqing and Mr Qian Liwei represent?Ms Lin represents
3、 the environment and Mr Qian represents the economy. 2.By how many times has the worlds population increased since 1800?six times. 3.According to Mr Qian Liwei, what should be done to factories that pollute the environment?They should have to pay higher taxes.,导,What society does Lin Shuiqing belong
4、 to?She belongs to the Green Society. 2. What does Lin Shuiqing talk about to start her speech?She starts her speech by talking about the way vast areas of the world are damaged by chemical waste.,Scanning,Reading Comprehension III,导,3. What is happening to large numbers of fish?They are being caugh
5、t by fishing boats before they can lay eggs. 4. What does Lin Shuiqing think we should teach people about?She thinks we should teach people ways of living that dont harm the environment. 5. In Qian Liweis opinion, what belief do people often have?People often have the belief that development is bad
6、for the environment.,6. Why does Qian Liwei think production should not be reduced?Because jobs will be lost. People are more important than fish and trees. 7. What does Qian Liwei say we need?He says we need better laws to preserve the environment and still allow our country to grow. 8. What are ma
7、ny people willing to do according to Qian Liwei?People are willing to pay a little higher prices for things that are friendly to the environment.,Lin Shuiqing recycling _ industrial waste _ population _ fishing _ water pollution _ production _,Qian Liwei taxes _ recycling _ factories _ production _
8、laws _,Put the subjects each speaker talks about in the correct order.,6,4,3,2,1,2,3,4,5,1,5,导,cut back on production,reduce the amount of things,environmentally friendly ways of living,Suggestions in Lin Shuiqings speech,recycling,recycling,more effective laws,higher taxes,the key to helping both s
9、ides,produce,preserve the environment,Mr Qian Liweis suggestions,2. Do you think it is possible to achieve a balance between the economy and the environment? How can this be achieved?,导,Educate people to respect and protect the environment. 2.Urge factories that produce large amounts of waste to bui
10、ld a system to purify the waste and minimize the damage to the environment.,3.Urge the government to pass stricter laws to protect the environment. 4.Create a system to deal with the waste and rubbish scientifically.,Possible solutions,What can we do in our daily life in order to protect the environment?,导,Using handkerchief instead of the paper napkin.,Using paper bag instead of plastic bag.,Do not use one-off chopsticks.,Throw cans, bottles, paper and plastic into the dustbin.,Thank you!,
