Learn & Talk I

Chapter 12 Environment
Lesson 107 Climate Change
at the bottom of the following pages: TI=teaching instructions; T=teacher; S=student

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Contents
Part
A. Let ’s Learn ( 11 mins)
Part
B. Let ’s Talk (11 mins)

C.
Learning Objectives:
Part 学习目标:
Review (1 min) 5 words/phrases about climate change
5个和气候变化相关的单词/词组
Expressions for climate change
气候变化的常用表达
How to talk about climate change
谈论和气候变化相关的话题

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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)

carbon dioxide /ˌkɑːrbən daɪˈɑːksaɪd/

a gas breathed out by people and animals from the lungs or
produced by burning carbon; CO2
二氧化碳
e.g. The factory produces much carbon dioxide.

global warming /ˌɡloʊbl ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/

the increase in temperature of the earth’s atmosphere, which is
caused by the increase of particular gases, especially carbon
dioxide; an important aspect of climate change
全球变暖
e.g. The icebergs are melting because of the global warming.
TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (3 mins)

greenhouse effect / ˈɡriːnhaʊs ɪfekt/

the problem of the gradual rise in temperature of the earth’s
atmosphere, caused by an increase of gases such as carbon dioxide in
the air surrounding the earth, which trap the heat of the sun
温室效应
e.g. There will be less ice because of the greenhouse effect.

glacier /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a large mass of ice, formed by snow on mountains, which moves
very slowly down a valley
冰川
e.g. The glacier is getting smaller and smaller.

TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Vocabulary (1 mins)

in jeopardy
/ɪn//ˈdʒepərdi/
in a dangerous position or situation and
likely to be lost or harmed; in danger
处于危险之中
e.g. Animals’ living environment is in jeopardy.

TI: Teach the pronunciations, definitions and example sentences of these words, then ask S to make sentences with them.
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 A. Let’s Learn
Part

Dialog (4 mins)
Role-play the dialog with your teacher twice, and learn the highlighted expressions by heart.
和老师一起分角色朗读两遍以下对话。熟记标亮部分的短语和表达。
Jack: Your hometown is famous for winter camping. Do you get a lot of snow there?
Mary: We get quite a bit of snow, but it’s mostly just up in the mountains.
Jack: Lately there have been a lot of discussions about global warming. Have you experienced the
greenhouse effect, such as less snow in winter?
Mary: I think I do. I think there’s been less snow. It is quite noticeable that the glaciers on the
mountains have gotten smaller and smaller. Our living environment is in jeopardy.
Jack: Really! Do you think global warming may be getting worse?
Mary: I would say so, because people are producing more and more carbon dioxide.

TI: Take turns to play both characters. Emphasize and repeat the highlighted expressions.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Conversation (3 mins)
Suppose you are talking with your friend about global warming. Use the vocabulary and expressions
you’ve learned in Part A to complete the following conversation. 假设你和朋友就全球变暖的事情
展开讨论。运用在第一部分学到的词汇和表达将以下情景对话补充完整。

A: What is your opinion about _______?

B: It’s pretty serious, man. There have been tons of scientific studies, and the scientific
community says that the earth is heating up mainly because of the production of
______. Hints:
• in jeopardy
A: Yes, I heard the _____ are melting all over the world. • carbon dioxide
B: Besides, our living environment is ________. • glacier
• global warming
TI: Let S practice situational conversation with what he/she has learned in Part A. Answers are on the next page.
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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion (4 mins)
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

1. Please explain “global warming” in your own words.

Do you think the global warming is around us? Have you noticed some
climate changes caused by global warming? Give some examples.
Key to exercises on last
Hints: page:
• phenomenon/rising temperature/carbon dioxide… • global warming
• winter is less cold on average/less snow/summer is hotter/more • carbon dioxide
• glaciers
extreme weather/more heavy rain or no rain at all… • in jeopardy

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 B. Let’s Talk
Part

Discussion
Talk with your teacher about the following questions. Refer to the hints if necessary.
(4 mins)

和老师一起讨论以下问题。可以参考方框中的提示。

2. Do you think people need to do something about global warming?

What will you do to fight against the global warming?
Hints:
• yes → the situation is severe/extreme weather patterns are increasing/people
are losing their homes due to sea level rise (海平面上升)…
no → the global warming is only a theory/global temperatures are always
fluctuating (波动的) throughout history
• use public transportation more often/protect plants…

TI: Let S practice speaking by answering the questions. Correct S as necessary.

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 C. Let’s Review
Part

Review (1 min)
In this lesson, you’ve learned:
✓ 5 words/phrases about global warming
carbon dioxide global warming greenhouse
effect glacier in jeopardy
✓ commonly used expressions for global warming
• Lately there have been a lot of discussions about the global warming. Have you
experienced the greenhouse effect, like less snow?
• It is quite noticeable that the glaciers on the mountains have gotten smaller and
smaller. Our living environment is in jeopardy.
✓ how to talk about global warming
TI: Review the learning objectives in this lesson briefly. © 2018 Acadsoc Limited
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Outcomes of Global Warming/Climate Change

rising sea level melting glaciers and permafrost

海平面上升 冰川和冻土消融

destroying ecosystem balance/balance of nature reducing biodiversity

破坏自然生态系统平衡 生物多样性减少 ★

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