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1、Electronic Teaching Portfolio Book FourUnit One: Man and NaturePart I Get StartedSection A Discussion Sit in groups of threes or fours and discuss the following questions. 1. Do you think man lives in harmony with nature now?2. Do you think that man has been destroying nature? Could you give some ex
2、amples?3. What do you think we should do to preserve nature? Answers for reference:1. A possible answer: No. The present relationship between man and nature is not as harmonious as before. With the population explosion and the development of the economy, serious damage has been done to nature. All t
3、his has resulted in such problems as global warming, soil erosion, shortage of fresh water, droughts and sandstorms. Human beings no longer live in harmony with nature.2. A possible answer: Yes. For example, man has cut down half of the trees that existed 10,000 years ago. The loss of trees has upse
4、t the ecosystem and resulted in the extinction of many species. Consequently, nature has lost its balance. Another example is that man has been burning too much fossil fuel for daily use and industrial production, which has caused heavy pollution to our environment.3. A possible answer: Firstly, we
5、shouldnt develop our economy at the expense of nature. Secondly, we should take as little as possible from nature and put back into it as much as we can. Thirdly, we should form the habit of saving natural resources. We should be aware that natural resources are not inexhaustible. When we reach the
6、point of no return, there will be nothing left for future generations. Section B Quotes Study the following quotes about man and nature and discuss in pairs what you can learn from them. Frank Lloyd Wright Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you. Frank Lloyd WrightInt
7、erpretation:As an architect, Wright emphasizes the importance of loving and studying nature. We should observe nature, take care of it and live in harmony with it. And then we will never feel disappointed with it.About Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959): an American architect and writer. He was the most
8、 creative genius of American architecture. Albert Einstein Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert EinsteinInterpretation:As a scientist, Einstein believes that a close study of nature will help us better understand things.About Albert Einstein (1879-1955): US p
9、hysicist and mathematician, born in Germany, who developed the Theory of Relativity, which completely changed the way that scientists understand space and time. William Hazlitt Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. William HazlittInterpretation:As a writer, Hazlitt u
10、rges us to love and appreciate nature heart and soul.About William Hazlitt (1778-1830): a British writer and critic, known for his essays on many subjects, especially literature. His best-known collection of essays is entitled Table Talk (席间闲谈).John Cage The highest purpose is to have no purpose at
11、all. This puts one in accord with nature, in her manner of operation. John CageInterpretation:Mans ideal life is to be integrated into nature, so we should respect nature and follow its laws.About John Cage (1912-1992): a US composer and pianist. In 1951, he organized a group of musicians and engine
12、ers to make the first music on magnetic tape.Section C Watching and DiscussionWatch the following video clip “If the world warms by 6 degrees” and do the tasks that follow:插入视频片段： “If the world warms by 6 degrees.wmv” 1. Fill in the missing words according to what you hear from the video clip. If th
13、e world warms by 6 degrees, from a distance the oceans may appear bright blue, but they are marine wastelands. Deserts march across continents like conquering armies. Natural disasters become common events. Some of the worlds great cities are flooded and abandoned. If temperatures soar by 6 degrees
14、within less than a century, were going to face nothing less than a global wipe out.2. What do you think are other possible consequences of a warmer climate? (Open.)Script：If the world warms by 6 degrees, from a distance the oceans may appear bright blue, but they are marine wastelands. Deserts march
15、 across continents like conquering armies. Natural disasters become common events. Some of the worlds great cities are flooded and abandoned.This could be our world plus 6 degrees. “Warmings of 6 degrees over longer time periods have been associated with some of the most devastating mass extinctions which have ever taken place, so its certainly fair to assume that if temperatures soar by 6 degrees within less than a century, then were going to face nothing less than a global wipe out.”6 degrees of warming has been called the Doomsday scenario.Our lives would never be
