高二英语U2Period2(课件)

general ideas
Reading Strategy:reading a debate
What is the order of a debate? One side presents their points first.The other side follows and presents theirs.After that ,there is often a discussion. The order of the debate:
The economy OR the environment ——
must we choose?
What is a debate?
a contest, or, perhaps, like a game, where two or more speakers present their arguments intent on persuading one another
Lead-in
1.Who can tell us the title of the debate?
The economy or the environmentmust we choose?
2.Which one do you choose,economy or environment? Why?
nk it is possible to achieve a balance between the economy and the environment?
How can this be achieved?
A nation destroying its environment destroys itself.
Role play
Three groups represent Lin Shuiqing and the other three groups represent Qian Liwei.Each of you speaks one or two points.You can make some changes to the debate and add your opinions to the debate.
What should we pay attention to when we read or listen to a debate?
We should not make a final decision until we have read or listened to both sides completely and understood all the arguments made by each side.
Lin Shuiqing presents his points.
Qian Liwei presents his points.
Open discussion
What is important in a debate?
Both sides presenting opposite views present their points clearly.
an argument or discussion expressing different opinions
Have you ever seen a debate or even taken part in a debate? Do you know something about debates?
------ F.D. Roosevelt
Some people say that money can solve all problems, but some say knowledge. Which one do you prefer? Money or knowledge?