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Explore the world hunger problem
Evaluate chemical farming and organic farming
新人教版高中英语选择性必修一Unit5 Working the land
Using Language
1
2024/7/22
Learning Objectives
Know about the problem of world hunger and understand the content of listening text ;
Talk with their peers about the clauses of world hunger and voice their opinions on possible solutions to hunger;
Know the difference between chemical farming and organic farming and the structure of an argumentative essay;
Write an argumentative essay using what they will learn in this period;
Listening and Speaking
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1.Watch the video to tell your feelings.
Lead-in
What can you see in the photos?
What’s the problem behind those photos?
Drought
War
Famine(饥荒)
Hunger problem
What’s the common problem they may cause?
Brainstorming
What is China’s solution to this problem?
Hybrid rice
What is world’s solution to this problem?
The Unitesd Nations set up FAO
Hunger problem around the world
Birthdate:1945
Headquater(总部): Rome, Italy
Full Name: Food and Agriculture Organization
Goals: to achieve food security; to alleviate poverty; to eliminate world hunger
What is FAO
David from FAO
A hostess
An interview
Birthdate:1945
Headquater(总部): Rome, Italy
Full Name: Food and Agriculture Organization
Goals: to achieve food security; to alleviate poverty; to eliminate world hunger
Listen to section 1 of the interview and figure out the full name and goals of FAO.
reduce
wipe out
Activity 1
?
Causes
droughts
floods
climate change
poverty
war
heavily affects ________________ and_____________
people cannot ________ or have access to enough ________________
They can affect _____________
Listen to section 2 of the interview and figure out the causes of world hunger.
afford
nutritious food
food production
transpotation
crop production
How does David prove that the 5 factors cause hunger?
By providing supporting details
Activity 2
1. There is strong evidence to suggest
that …
2. Our research indicates that …
A. wars can heavily affect food production and transportation.
B. many people just can’t afford to eat well.
Listen again and identify how the speaker supports his facts. Match the supporting evidence with the facts.
Tip1 Identify supporting evidence
Pay attention to key words like report, research, studies, figures, findings, etc.
Sometimes facts and supporting details appear in the same sentence.
Activity 3
Measures
the UN
countries
individuals
make efforts to reduce _____________
develop sustainable _____________
make new ______________
eliminate _______________
buy food that supports the _______________
never _____________
Activity 4
FAO
achievements
global conflict
waste food
Listen to section 3 of the interview and try to answer:
agriculture
climate change
What measures can be taken to alleviate world hunger?
environment
Activity 4
A: So what shall we do for World Food Day?
B: In my opinion, a poster contest would be a perfect way to celebrate it.
C: That’s OK, I guess, but my impression is that everyone is tired of making posters.
A: It’s a pity, but I think you’re right. We already have posters all over campus, and so the message might get lost. We need to make a stronger impact.
C: In my eyes, we should have a school debate on how best to solve the problem of world hunger.
B: The advantages are that it would help get people involved and interested.
A: But I think the problem with a debate is that it doesn’t really hit home. People will learn more about world hunger, that’s true. I have a feeling that very few people will actually be motivated to do anything about world hunger through a debate.
B: My view is that we should have a World Food Day Sunday Dinner.
Sample Dialogue
C: What is that?
B: Well, everyone buys tickets to eat a dinner, and the price of the tickets is the same. But when they buy the tickets they have to draw their tickets at random. Some people get tickets to eat like a poor person — just a small bowl of rice. Others get tickets to eat like an average person — noodles with meat, perhaps. Finally, others get tickets to eat like a king — roast duck and all sorts of sweets.
C: Without doubt, that is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard.
B: No, no. I don’t think it’s crazy at all.
A: What’s the purpose of such a meal?
B: In real life, how well a person eats is really just a matter of luck. If you are born in a wealthy country, you probably eat well and might even be fat! But if you are born in a poor country, you might just starve!
A: I believe that you might be onto something. But who’s going to cook the food?
Sample Dialogue
Based on the causes of world hunger, what other measures can be taken to help alleviate world hunger?
Possible causes Possible solutions
droughts
floods
climate change
poverty
war
......
Tip2: Use a table to help you organise your thoughts.
policies and laws
social media
scientific/technical changes
personal lifestyles
.....
Group Discussion
15
Passagetiona
Possible causes Possible solutions
droughts
floods
climate change
poverty
war
...... policies and laws
social media
scientific/technical changes
personal lifestyles
.....
Based on the causes of world hunger, what other measures can be taken to help alleviate world hunger?
Useful expressions
In my eyes/opinion ...
From my point of view, ...
From my perspective, ...
I think/guess/believe that ...
My view/opinion/belief is that ...
Group Discussion
Everyone can be a seed of hope
we shall take the responsibility to tackle this problem with our wisdom
Reading for Writing
18
chemical fertilizers
natural fertilizers
I’d like to choose Chemical farming, because it can boost the yield of agricultural products in this way.
But I want to grow plants without using chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
Lead-in
Who do you support?
Man or Lady?
Please write a short passage to share your opinions about it.
versus
Chemical farming
Organic farming
Main task
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Chemical Versus Organic Farming
A. Why are man-made chemicals still used in farming?
B. What are the problems with chemical farming?
C. What is organic farming ?
D. What are the organic methods for producing rich soil?
Para 1-2
Para 3
Para 4
Para 5
Please skim the text to match the questions with the paragraphs.
Note: The topic sentence of each paragraph and the signposts will be of help.
Exposition
Skimming
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some pesticides like DDT have been prohibited in most countries because of the damage they cause to people and the environment.
Para. Main idea Details
1&2 Problems with Chemical farming
Topic sentence: Many farmers welcomed chemical farming as a great way to and .
However,________________________________________.
For example, Pesticides can by killing bacteria and insects.
In addition, .
This affects not only but also _____.
In fact, .
As for chemical fertilizers,
Crops are lacking in________________or have .
increase production
fight crop disease
what some scientists have found is that their long-term use can sometimes harm both the land and people’s health.
damage the land
these chemicals can stay in the soil and underground water sources for a long time.
the crops
animals and humans
nutrition/essential minerals
less flavour
Benefit
Problem
Solution
?
switch to organic farming
Detailed reading
22
Para. Main idea Details
3&4 Organic methods for producing rich soil Topic sentence: Organic farming focuses on keeping the soil rich and free of disease through natural means.
For example, Organic farmers use ____________ from animals as fertiliser.
This makes the soil in their fields _______ in minerals.
It also keeps the air, soil, water and crops free of __________.
Organic farmers also use many other methods to produce rich soil.
They often _________________ grown in each field every year.
For instance, they may grow in a filed one year, and then grow there the next.
Why different crops are grown is because they put important __________ back into the ground, making it ready for the next batch of crops.
Organic farmers also plant diverse crops that use different _________ of soil to help keep it rich.
For example, .
natural waste
richer
chemicals
change the crops
corn or wheat
beans
minerals
depths
peanut grow on the ground’s surface, but many other vegetables put down deep roots
Benefit
Detailed reading
23
While organic farming is nowhere near able to .
Why are man-made chemicals still used?
Chemical farming can meet ______________ for food around the world.
the high demand
Chemical farming guarantees(确保) a ______ yield/ output.
higher
More reasons
requires a ______ cost.
lower
needs ____ effort.
less
Therefore, there is still a long way to find a suitable solution that puts sufficient food while keeping people and the environment as healthy as possible.
meet that need
Problem
Solution
?
Detailed reading(Para.5)
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Farming Benefit Problem Solution
Chemical farming
Organic farming
The author uses “Benefits — Problems — Solutions” to introduce chemical farming and organic farming.
fight crop disease and increase production
sometimes harm both the land and people’s health
switch to organic farming
make the soil rich; keep the air, soil, water and crops free of chemicals
cannot meet the need
still a long way to find a suitable solution
Summary
however, but, on the contrary, instead, on one hand … on the other hand
for example, for instance, in fact, such as, take … for example
both…and…, not only…but also, in addition, and, also, as well, what’s more, besides, furthermore, moreover, what’s worse
why…is because…, therefore, for this reason, thus, consequently, as a ressult
as for, as an alternative
contrast
illustrate
add
cause and effect
introduce a new topic
Signposts
26
They are expecting your suggestions!
I’d like to choose Chemical farming, because it can boost the yield of agricultural products in this way.
But I want to grow plants without using chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
Who do you support?
Man or Lady?
Chemical farming
Organic farming
Decision-making
27
Para.1
Para.2
Your opinion
Supporting point2
Para.3
Supporting point3
Supporting point1
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Summary
Title
Details
Details
Details
Brainstorm
chemical farming VS organic farming
express your opinions:
In my opinion, ....
As far as I’m concerned,....
From my point of view,…
I’m in favour of....
I’m against/ opposed to…
I firmly believe that…
make a conclusion:
In short, ....
In a word,…
All in all,…
In conclusion,....
To sum up,…
signpost words function
for example, for instance... 举例说明
however, but, nevertheless,yet... 转折,对比
in addition, additionally, not only..but also, as well, plus, moreover, what's more... 并列,递进
as for, in terms of, when it comes to... 转换新话题
in turn, in fact, thus, then, next... 逻辑顺序
____________________________
In my eyes, organic farming is preferrable to chemical farming, because it’s favorable to sustainable development of agriculture, beneficial to both people’s health and the environment and provide more nutritious food.
___________, chemical farming _______________________. Chemical pesticides kill both harmful and helpful ones, damaging the food chain, ecological balance and thus the environment. ____________, they tend to be hard to get rid of and accumulate in the soil and groundwater, which poison and pollute the soil, water, organism and microorganism.
To start with
Make your waste no longer waste
harms the environment
What’s more
Finish the draft
______________, organic farming benefits the sustainable development of agriculture, people’s health and the environment by using natural means. For example, organic farmers use ___________________ as fertilizers, and adopt other ways to keep the soil rich, which can provide good-quality food as well as protect the ecological balance. In addition, its higher price can bring about _____________ of famers.
In conclusion, ___________________ that organic farming is favorable. Though the price of organic food is higher because of its higher cost and greater required effort, it can bring us great rewards in the end.
By comparison
I’m fully convinced
natural animal wastes
higher income
Finish the draft
_____________, the polluted water, plants and animals _____________________ as well. Though it may be true that the food we eat doesn’t have enough pesticide in it to kill us immediately, over the years, this pesticide may __________________________________________.
In addition, the use of chemical fertilizers make the food look bright. _________, the food tastes _______________________________________. Besides, it is less __________ in minerals.
What’s worse
damage people’s health
lead to health problems and even cause cancer
However
nutritious
less delicious than that grown with chemicals
Finish the draft
1.finish your essay and revise it based on the feedback
2.read passage on Workbook P92, figure out its writing pattern, and finish exercises on P93
Homework
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