— get some ideas about indoor pollution; — get some tips about adverbial clauses of time in
English; — learn how to read and write a note of apology.
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4. A. The pool. B. B. The flowers. C. C. The trees. D. D. The marble.
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2. A. It’s hard to say. B. B. Hardly so. C. C. Yes, but not so much. D. D. Yes, very much so.
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3. A. She is disappointed. B. B. She feels sad. C. C. She is surprised. D. D. She is annoyed.
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Background Information Discussion
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White pollution
While enjoying the benefits of modern technology, mankind is also paying a high price. One example of this concerns the plastic bag, which has not only brought great convenience to people but has also done huge environmental damage. Made from polythene, plastic bags in landfill sites last between a conservative 200 years to an estimated 1 million years. Like other countries, China is suffering from “white pollution”, a term coined to describe the overuse of plastic bags. “White pollution” results from a combination of factors, including China’s fast industrialization, the rising living standards of
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In this unit, you will
— read an article about how a driver always keeps his taxi clean and tidy;
— enlarge your vocabulary for describing your environment;
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A. Choose the best answer according to what you hear.
Script
1. A. In a restaurant. B. B. In a hospital. C. At an airport. D. In a bank.
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Background Information Discussion
Chinese people, and dramatic changes in consumption patterns. Promoting people’s environmental consciousness should, as always, be given importance.
Discussion
Environmental protection is an important issue for people all over the world. To protect the common home of mankind, we are committed to environmental protection so as to contribute to social development. Making our living environment beautiful and comfortable depends on our care and attention.
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Warm-up Listening and Speaking Text A Grammar Tips Text B Comprehensive Exercises Practical Reading and Writing
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Living environment
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Question: What suggestions do you have for environmental protection?
Hints
The environment can be protected if (1) people understand the importance of environmental protection; (2) everyone makes his or her own surroundings clean; and (3) we create a beautiful environment for people to protect.