Book III- unit1 课件

Language Points
result in: to make something happen; cause
The accident resulted in the death of two passengers. The experiment resulted in the discovery of a cure for cancer.
.
Language Points
consequence: n. 2) significance; importance 重要, 重要性：
This matter is of great consequence to all of us. He spoke so casually, as though the matter was of little consequence. consequence
他努力学习，因此通过了考试。 He studied hard, and in consequence _________ exam. 这样一种错误可能导致灾难性的后果。 he passed the
Such a mistake would perhaps lead to disastrous consequences _______
Earth Expressions
CARING FOR OUR MOTHER
I. Brainstorming
The environmental problems Mother Earth faces.
air, river and sea pollution 空气、 空气、河流及海水污染 Some fishermen take too many fish over fishing from the sea the greenhouse effect leaving none for us 过度捕鱼 penguins. 温室效应 the destruction of the ozone layer 臭氧层损坏 waste disposal overpopulation 废物处理 人口过剩 destruction of the rainforests 雨林的毁坏
There is little doubt that the rapid deforestation of tropical regions is contributing to the enhanced greenhouse effect.
Language Points
purify: to remove the dirty or unwanted parts from something
Language Points
isolate: vt. to set apart or cut off from others
Scientists have isolated the virus causing the epidemic. This once isolated village won instant fame because of his great deeds. No one wants to be isolated.
Language Points
release: v. to set free from confinement, restraint, or bondage
He was released from the hospital after a week’s treatment. Thousands of balloons were released at the beginning of the rally.
His isolation has made him blunt (dull) about the feelings of others.
Language Points
be blind to: to be unable to perceive or understand
She seems to be blind to (= not aware of) his faults. They seem to be blind to the consequences of their decision.
Purify the water before drinking it. It is said that purified water has removed minerals useful to our health.
purification
Purification of water may be achieved by distillation. Chinese people regard lotus as an emblem of purity purity.
植物可以吸收二氧化碳释放氧气。
Plants can absorb carbon dioxide . and release oxygen
Language Points
trap: v. 1) to catch by a trick or deception. He survived in the forest by eating berries and trapping small animals and birds. The innocent girl was trapped into an unhappy marriage. 警察设下了捉拿窃贼的圈套。 The police set a trap to catch the thief _________ .
result in result from
have as a result; cause be caused by
resulted in The accident _____________ the death of two people. resulted from The child’s illness ___Environment is the complex of physical, chemical and biotic factors that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival.
Language Points
consequence: n. 1) an often bad or inconvenient result of a particular action or situation 结果，后果
I missed the bus this morning and as a consequence (in consequence) was late for work.
Forest ecosystem
Marine ecosystem
Wetland ecosystem
Field ecosystem
Ecology
Ecology is the study of the relationships among plants, animals, people, and their environment and the balance among these relationships. An ecologist may study the behavior of individuals.
Passage A Care for Our Mother Earth
Major points
Gain some knowledge about Mother Earth Problems Causes Solutions & measures Prospective Learn to talk about environmental issues Give suggestions on solving environmental problems Language points
Language Points
shape: vt. to decide or influence the form of 决定，塑 造 Many people are not able to shape their own destinies. That event shaped his whole life. We are all shaped (= What our characters are like is influenced or decided) by the times in which we live.
Things we can do to stop/reduce global warming
Plant a tree Install low-flow shower heads and faucets Buy energy-efficient electronics and appliances Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Mount a local campaign against global warming Be green, save green!
Ecology
Among the characteristics studied would be the foodgathering techniques of individuals, the survival adaptations against predation, etc.
Environment
Warm-up Activities
Questions for Discussion: What do you think is the root of the environmental problems? What is your advice for the world to take care of our Mother Earth?