Questions for Reading 3
Why are the politics of global warming complex? What's the final goal of the Convention? What is the requirement mentioned in the Convention? What was the policy proposed by G77? And what's the basis for the policy? What's the content of Kyoto Protocol? What's Copenhagen Accord about? What's Cancun conference about?
Unit 5 Art
Unit 1 》Part III 》 Listening 2
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Listen to Part 2 of Listening 2 and answer the questions below.
1) leave lights on when we are not in the room, switch off the TV by the remote turn on the heater when we could put on an extra layer of clothing turn on the air conditioner when we could open the window and turn on a fan. 2) air conditioners, washing machines laptop, desktop 3) Because they use less electricity and water, hence there are few CO2 impacts 4) Wasting time and producing CO2 emissions
Unit 1 》Part III 》 Listening 2
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Listen to Part 3 of Listening 2 and complete the following paragraph. useless; water; which; fight; business; benefits; effective; employers
8) The proposal failed to be accepted simply because of its violation of human rights The proposal was rejected on the basis that it violated human rights.
Part I Suggested projects
Recommended steps to do the project are: Brainstorm, narrow down the topic, then choose a focus; Search for information (articles, report, pictures, videos, etc.) from English sources; Process the information, and choose examples and details to support the aspects that are to be presented; Write a report with the information selected, and make a multimedia presentation of the report in class;
2. skim for main ideas and scan for specific details.
3. process and integrate information from different sources.
4. paraphrase mid-long and complex sentences. 5. communicate ideas on the topic via writing and speaking. 6. conduct an individual or group project.

Design quizzes or Q & A section for the presentation.
Part I Suggested projects
Key topic areas are: various causes of global warming the impact of global warming on the environment long-term effects of global warming How the climate changed over the past decades climate change and agriculture international policies in response to global warming recommendations for addressing the problem
2) So people, plants, and animals would die if they would be greatly exposed to all the light and heat. Heavy exposure to all the light and heat will cause people, plants, and animals to die. 3) It is important that we should not interfere in the climate system. It is crucial to prevent human interference with the climate system. 4) The developed world should contribute greatly so that human beings can survive in the future. The developed world should make a great contribution for human survival in the future. 5) If we fail to achieve the goal, we have to face a terrible future. The failure to achieve the goal will lead to a terrible future.
《综合学术英语教程 1》
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Unit 1 Global Warming
Learning objectives
In this unit, students are expected to:
1.acquire background information related to global warming.
1) The only way to solve the problem is to find a different fuel source.
The only solution to the problem is an alternative fuel source.
Unit 1 》Part V 》Writing
5) As a result, all animals will find no place to live. Consequently, all creatures are left without shelter.
Unit 1 》Part V 》Writing
6) Not only will natural world be affected, world’s economy is also threatened. Apart from the effects on natural world, the world's economy is also at risk.
Part V
Exercises
Unit 1 》Part V 》Writing
2. Paraphrase each of the sentences below by using as many synonyms as
possible. Model 1 The experiment produced an unexpected result. The experiment generated an unexpected outcome. Model2 Immediate measures should be taken to reduce impact in the atmosphere carbon dioxide emissions We should take urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 1) Greenhouse gases have a great effect in the air. Greenhouse gases have a large impact on the air. 2) They even don’t want to call for tiny reductions in emission when asked. They even refuse to make the called-for tiny cutbacks in emissions
Unit 1 》Part V 》Writing
3. Paraphrase each of the sentences below according to the models.