1、Unit 2The environment ReadingWhen we talk about “the environment”, what words will come to your mind? harmony / harmonious peace / peaceful destruction / destructive pollution disaster protection environmentalistsDo you prefer to live with a factory nearby?Why or why not?Look at the picture. There i
2、s smoke coming out of the chimney. Suppose this factory is in your neighborhood, how do you think the smoke will affect you?Which is more important in your neighbourhood, the economic benefits a factory can bring or the healthy environment? Why?Have you ever watched a debate or even taken part in a
3、debate?Do you know something about debates?Reading strategy: reading a debatevWhat is the order of a debate? P231. One side: present their points first2. The other side: follow and present theirpoints 3. Have a discussionSpeakers in a debate will represent opposite views.Reading strategy: reading a
4、debatevWhat are the basic elements in a debate?DebateClear viewsPersuasive languageConvincing evidenceSupport your own idea onlyfollow a certain order for the speakersThe order of the debate: reading P22-23Lin Shuiqing presents his points.Qian Liwei presents his points.Open discussion.Fast readingRead the passage quickly and answer the three questions.
