Unit 7 课时5 Writing（同步课件）-【上好课】2024-2025学年七年级英语上册同步精品课堂（沪外教版2024）

Writing Global warming Unit Title You are writing an open letter about reducing our carbon footprint. In the letter, you should give advice on ways to take climate action. Use should to express your idea. Reducing our carbon footprint "Should" is a modal verb used to give advice, suggestions, or to talk about obligations. Subskill: should 1. Subject + should + base form of verb: This is the basic structure when using "should." e.g. "You should study hard." (You ought to put a lot of effort into your studies.) 2. When giving advice with "should," it is commonly used with the first person (I/we) or the third person (he/she/it/they). e.g. "I should exercise more." (I ought to be more physically active.); "They should save money for their future." (They ought to put aside money for their future.) Subskill: should 3. When offering advice with "should," conditional sentences can be used. e.g. "If I were you, I should start preparing for the exam now." (If I were in your position, I would begin getting ready for the test right away.) Subskill: should 4. When giving advice with "should," questions can be formed. e.g. "Should we invite more people to the party?" (Do you think it would be advisable to invite additional guests to the party?) Subskill: should An Open Letter Dear friends, Everyone can help reduce our carbon footprint by taking small steps at home and school. We should plan our meals every day to reduce food waste. We should take good care of our clothes and buy second-hand clothes. In addition, we can do a lot at home. For example, we should turn down the heating by one degree in winter. We can even help in the classroom by turning off the lights when we leave. We should also choose a green way to get around, like walking or taking a bus. Let’s take action now! Best regards, Wang Xin Study a model Aspect Advice Food plan our meals every day to reduce food waste Clothing Home School Transport Complete the table Complete the table with the advice from the letter. turn off the lights when we leave take good care of our clothes and buy second-hand clothes turn down the heating by one degree in winter choose a green way to get around, like walking or taking a bus Think and share Brainstorm more ways to reduce our carbon footprint in our life and write your advice in the table. You can also add one more aspect. Aspect Advice Food Clothing Home School Transport ... eat less fried food or junk food buy clothes with light colors or more enduring turn off the TV or radio when you don’t watch or listen reuse paper for Maths drafts ride bikes more and take more public transports reuse face-washing water to mop the floor, etc Write Complete the body of the open letter with your advice from Step 2. Use should in some of the sentences. Here are some pieces of advice on what we should do to reduce our carbon footprint. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Let’s work together to make a real difference! Firstly, we should prioritize using public transportation, carpooling, biking, or walking instead of driving alone. This will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also alleviate traffic congestion and improve air quality. Secondly, we should aim to consume less meat and dairy products. The livestock industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so by reducing our consumption, we can make a meaningful impact on the environment. Sample Thirdly, we should advocate for and support the use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. This can be done by choosing green energy providers or installing solar panels in our homes. Fourthly, we should reduce waste by practicing the three R's: reduce, reuse, and recycle. We should also properly dispose of hazardous waste such as batteries and electronics. Sample Fifthly, we should plant trees and support reforestation efforts. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making them an essential tool in the fight against climate change. Lastly, we should educate ourselves and others about the importance of taking climate action. By spreading awareness and encouraging others to take action, we can create a collective movement towards a more sustainable future. Sample Share and check Checklist Ticks give useful advice to reduce carbon footprints use should in the letter Homework Make your article better with your classmates advice. Think of some other special ways to lower carbon footprint in factories or offices. $$