《大学英语》课程教学资源（第二册课件，英文版）Unit 8 Protecting Our Environment

Book 2 Unit 8 Sr Protecting Our Environment

Book 2 Unit 8 Protecting Our Environment

Text A Part I Pre-reading o Listen to a song named"Big Yellow Taxi sung by singer Amy Grant T

Text A Part I Pre-reading  Listen to a song named “Big Yellow Taxi” sung by singer Amy Grant

Pre-questions What kind of paradise is described in the song? What is the theme of the song?

Pre-questions: • What kind of paradise is described in the song? • What is the theme of the song?

Key to pre-questions + 1. A rural paradise before it was spoiled by paved roads, parking lots, buildings, etc 2. protect the environment before it is too late

Key to pre-questions  1. A rural paradise before it was spoiled by paved roads, parking lots, buildings, etc  2. protect the environment before it is too late

What can you think of in association with environmental protection ◆ Green part Green peace ◆ Greenhouse effect Global warming

What can you think of in association with environmental protection?  Green party Green peace  Greenhouse effect Global warming

Green Part s a British political party that aims to protect the environment. It is against the use of nuclear power and other forms of industry and transport which it considers harmful It was formed in 1973 as the Ecology Party. and changed its name to the Green Party in 1985 bac k

Green Party  a British political party that aims to protect the environment. It is against the use of nuclear power and other forms of industry and transport, which it considers harmful. It was formed in 1973 as the Ecology Party, and changed its name to the Green Party in 1985. back

Greenpeace a large international pressure group that aims to protect the environment. Its members are well known for taking direct action and putting their own lives in danger in order to stop people from harming the environment

Greenpeace  a large international pressure group that aims to protect the environment. Its members are well known for taking direct action and putting their own lives in danger in order to stop people from harming the environment

The issue of environmental protection has been talked about over and over again That's why we can come up with so many associations. Now let's take a look at Text A

 The issue of environmental protection has been talked about over and over again. That’s why we can come up with so many associations. Now let’s take a look at Text A

Part II While-reading ITitle comprehension Saving earth, but Only for Man try to make it a complete sentence key: we must protect the earth's environment so that it can better serve human beings

Part II While-reading 1.Title comprehension  “ Saving Earth, but Only for Man”  try to make it a complete sentence  key: we must protect the earth’s environment so that it can better serve human beings

What is the definition of sensible environmentalism Para 5"A sensible environmentalism, the only kind of environmentalism that will win universal public support, begins by unashamedly declaring that nature s here to serve man. It is entirely man centered: it calls for man to preserve nature but on the grounds of self-preservation. Para 2: the fundamental principle of sensible environmentalism: combating ecological change that directly threatens the health and safety of people is an environmental necessity Para 6 a sensible environmentalism does not sentimentalize the earth. It dose not ask people to sacrifice in the name of other creatures

What is the definition of sensible environmentalism  Para 5 “A sensible environmentalism, the only kind of environmentalism that will win universal public support, begins by unashamedly declaring that nature is here to serve man. It is entirely man centered: it calls for man to preserve nature, but on the grounds of self-preservation.”  Para 2: the fundamental principle of sensible environmentalism: combating ecological change that directly threatens the health and safety of people is an environmental necessity  Para 6: a sensible environmentalism does not sentimentalize the earth. It dose not ask people to sacrifice in the name of other creatures