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高中英语译林版(2020)选修第二册课件
Unit 2 Building the future
Integrated skills Page 22-24
Fighting food waste
制作者:桂东一中 李宇平
◆ 内容分析
本板块围绕单元话题,以“抵制食物浪费”创设情境,展开一系列具有综合性、关联性和实践性的听、读、说、写等学习活动。首先引导听一段关于食物浪费现象的播客,初步获取食物浪费现象的相关信息;再阅读一篇介绍“光盘行动”的文章,为后续说的活动作好内容上的铺垫;然后就食物浪费现象展开讨论;最后写一篇演讲稿,呼吁人们抵制食物浪费。前面三个听、读、说的活动为完成写作任务作准备。上述活动环环相扣,每个活动既有侧重点,又与其他活动有关联性,构成一个语言技能整合的活动。
◆ 教学目标
By the end of this section, we will be able to:
1. acquire basic information about food waste and the “Clean Plate” campaign;
2. share our own ways to fight food waste;
3. write a speech transcript calling for people not to waste food;
4. enhance their awareness of fighting food waste.
A. Gregory is listening to a podcast about food waste. Listen and finish the exercises below.
A1. Listen to the podcast and choose the best answer. Circle the letters of the correct options. Page 22
1. Why does the speaker use restaurants in America as an example?
a. To tell us something about American restaurants.
b. To let us know how food is wasted in American restaurants.
c. To show the seriousness of food waste in American restaurants.
2. What requires large amounts of energy?
a. Dealing with solid waste in landfills.
b. Producing and transporting food.
c. Breaking down uneaten food.
3. How powerful is the greenhouse gas produced when food breaks down in landfills?
a. Up to 9 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.
b. Up to 17 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.
c. Up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.
uneaten/ʌnˈiːtən/ 未吃的; 吃剩的
A2. Listen to the podcast again and complete the notes below.
Food waste
Situation
• (1) _________________ people suffered from hunger.
• More than (2) __________ tonnes of food were wasted.
Causes
• Imperfect fruit and vegetables are often rejected at retail stores. im·per·fect 有缺点的;有缺陷的;不完全的;不完美的
reject(因质量差)不用,不出售,不出版;拒绝接受;不予考虑
Almost 690 million
930 million
• Restaurants (3) _____________________ and customers overorder.
• Private households waste food mainly because of (4) _____________.
Negative effects
• It impacts the environment negatively: wasting energy and contributing to (5) ______________.
• It makes (6) _________________ more severe, leading to health problems such as malnutrition.
prepare too much food
poor planning
global warming
the issue of hunger
Tapescript
Narrator: On today’s podcast, we look at the problem of food waste. Although millions of people die of hunger each year, we continue to waste shocking amounts of food. Almost 690 million people suffered from hunger and more than 930 million tonnes of food were wasted in 2019. Unfortunately, these figures are growing every year.
How does food waste come about? It happens in different places.
come about (that...)产生; 发生
At retail stores, imperfect fruit and vegetables are often rejected. In restaurants, too much food is prepared and customers overorder. In America, for instance,restaurants waste around 4% to 10% of the food before it reaches consumers,and diners leave about 17% of their meals uneaten. In addition, private households waste food mainly because of poor planning: buying more food
than necessary, forgetting about it and throwing it out when it expires. /ɪkˈspaɪə(r)/
diner /ˈdaɪnə(r)/ (尤指餐馆的)就餐者 dine v.进餐;用饭
(因到期而)失效,终止;到期
Inevitably, the environment is negatively impacted by food waste. Producing food on farms and transporting it to retail stores and consumers require large amounts of energy. Put simply, wasting food equals wasting energy.
Additionally, food waste contributes to global warming. Uneaten food forms a large part of solid waste in landfills, and gradually breaks down to produce a greenhouse gas that is up to 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.未食用的食物构成了垃圾填埋场固体废物的很大一部分,并逐渐分解产生一种温室气体,其强度是二氧化碳的86倍。
equal /ˈiːkwəl/ ( -ll-US -l-)导致;结果为
Moreover, in a world where 1 in 9 people go hungry, food waste makes the issue of hunger more severe. Without enough to eat, people lack the many nutrients that are vital for basic survival. Their health is affected by malnutrition, and they more easily suffer from diseases related to poor immune systems.
As food waste is a global problem, it requires a worldwide effort to solve. Putting an end to food waste could save enough food for about 2 billion people. Hopefully, the seriousness of this issue will provide plenty of food for hought.
put an end to sth. 使某事终止 food for thought引人深思的想法
B.After listening to the podcast, Gregory has found an article about the “Clean Plate” campaign to fight food waste. Read the article below and answer the following questions. P 22
“Clean Plate” campaign:
getting serious about food waste
In the burning sun, they hoe the crops.
Down into the earth sweat drops.
Who knows every grain on the plate
Is gained by taking pains great!
(“Sympathy for the Farmers II”)
serious about (doing) sth 当真的;认真的
burning炽热的;(看似或感觉)热辣辣的
take pains to do sth. / go to great pains to do sth.下苦功
In ancient times, this well-known Chinese poem encouraged people to save food,which was already a traditional Chinese virtue at that time. Now, the “Clean Plate” campaign is doing the same thing, especially as food waste has become a growing concern.
The “Clean Plate” campaign, which urges people to order, cook and eat the exact amount of food they need, kicked off in Beijing in 2013. “光盘行动”于 2013 年在北京启动,该活动敦促人们按需适量点餐、烹饪和食用食物。
kick off
: (足球比赛等)开球,开始;开始进行讨论(或会议、项目等);发怒;动怒;
It was quickly popularized across the country and was embraced wholeheartedly by the nation.The campaign is intended to raise public awareness of valuing food and educate people to save food. Eye-catching slogans and easy-to-understand information inspire citizens to support it enthusiastically. /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪkli/
popu·lar·ize /ˈpɒpjələraɪz/ ( Bre also -ise)宣传;宣扬;推广
the nation国民; 民族
raise/heighten/increase public awareness of sth加强/提高/增强公众对某事物的意识
Many communities encourage their residents to adopt the concept of food conservation in their daily lives, ensuring it becomes a conscious practice. Meanwhile, many schools host activities to highlight the “Clean Plate” campaign and issue official proposals that encourage students to support the campaign both at school and at home.
conservation/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/n.节约
con·serve /kənˈsɜːv/节省;节约;保护;保存;保藏
In April 2021, the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Food Waste took effect, which aims to prevent food waste, safeguard food security and promote the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation. Apart from making a law at national level, successfully applying the “Clean Plate” measures also requires everyone to do their part.
the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Food Waste《中华人民共和国反食品浪费法》
take effect
do your part尽自己的一份力量
生效;开始实施;开始起作用;见效
Some canteens and restaurants, aided by big data technology, can estimate the amount of food needed for large groups, preventing food waste. Moreover, they are preparing smaller serving sizes, offering on-demand dishes and motivating customers to finish their meals by using discounts and rewards. 在大数据技术的帮助下,一些食堂和餐馆可以估计出大群人所需的食物量,防止食物浪费。此外,他们正在准备更小的份量,提供按需菜肴,并通过折扣和奖励激励顾客吃完饭。
serv·ing /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ (供一个人吃的)一份食物
on-demand按需的,按需随选的 on demand一经要求
meal /miːl/ 一餐所吃的食物
When eating out, people are choosing to order according to their needs and pack up their leftovers. At home, people are making small changes like carefully planning meals and not cooking more than needed.
The “Clean Plate” campaign practises the well-known Chinese tradition of appreciating the value of food. The problem of food waste concerns us all, so ask yourself: am I part of the problem or the solution?
eat out上馆子吃饭;在外用餐
ap·preci·ate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ 欣赏;赏识;重视
1. What is the “Clean Plate” campaign?
2. What efforts to fight food waste are mentioned in the article?
It is a campaign which urges people to order, cook and eat the exact amount of food they need.
A law was made in April 2021. Some canteens and restaurants estimate the amount of food needed for large groups, prepare smaller serving sizes, offer on-demand dishes and motivate customers to finish their meals.
When eating out, people choose to order according to their needs and pack up their leftovers. At home, they carefully plan meals and do not cook more than needed.
C. In pairs, discuss food waste and think of more ways to fight it. Use the following questions to help you.
• Where does food waste often happen?
• Why should we fight food waste?
• What measures can be taken to fight food waste?
Possible answer
A: Did you know that in 2019, almost 690 million people suffered from hunger and over 930 million tonnes of food were wasted?
B: Unbelievable! I know food waste happens in different places. For example,retail stores often reject ugly-looking fruit and vegetables, and private households buy more food than necessary and throw it out when it expires.
A: Correct! It also happens often in restaurants. They usually prepare too much food and customers often overorder, leaving much uneaten.
B: Indeed. We never think about what happens to the food after we throw it out,and yet food waste adds to global warming and increases the seriousness of
world hunger.
A: What a huge impact we have had! We must fight food waste to show our respect for the farmers, save the environment and reduce world hunger. The food production and supply processes use so much energy, so wasting food means wasting energy.
add to sth.使(数量)增加;使(规模)扩大
B: Exactly. We need to be part of the food waste solution, and not the problem. As students, how can we fight food waste?
A: We can join the “Clean Plate” campaign. Schools can help keep us engaged in the campaign.
B: Definitely! I think by holding various activities, schools can educate students about the current situation of this problem.
en·gaged (in/on sth) /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ 忙于;从事于
For instance, if students know that 1 in 9 people don’t have enough to eat and ending food waste could save enough food for about 2 billion people, they will take food waste more seriously.
A: Yes! They will surely feel more encouraged to change their habits and try to influence their families and friends too!
B: You’re right. Let’s get started!
end (sth) (with sth)结束;终止
take sth./sb seriously认真对待
get started(使)开始;着手;动手
D.Write a speech transcript calling on people not to waste food. Use your ideas from part C and the information in parts A and B to help you. Check and improve your writing
after you finish it.
Tip: Using a call-to-action statement in persuasive writing
A call-to-action statement is often needed in persuasive writing. It is usually placed at the end of your writing.
call-to-action号召行动
per·sua·sive /pəˈsweɪsɪv/ 有说服力的;令人信服的
This statement should be straightforward and state what the writing is all about. It should also be written in a way that will initiate an immediate response from the reader. For example, Since food waste can have a long-term impact on the environment, let’s play a part in helping solve this problem.
straight·for·ward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/ 简单的;易懂的;不复杂的;(人或行为 ) 坦诚的;坦率的;率直的
ini·ti·ate /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/(使)开始;发起;创始; 使初步了解; 传授
Possible answer
Food waste: food for thought
In 2019, almost 690 million people suffered from hunger and over 930 million tonnes of food sold were wasted. The figures are growing every year. Food waste has now become an important global issue that deserves our attention. Food waste happens in many places. These include retail stores, where ugly-looking fruit and
vegetables are often rejected, and private households, where too much food is bought and then thrown out.
Moreover, in restaurants, more food is prepared than
needed, and consumers usually overorder.
Food waste has devastating impacts. It wastes all the energy used to produce and transport the food. What is worse, once thrown out into the landfills, the wasted food contributes to global warming by producing a greenhouse gas at least 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Furthermore, wasted food increases the impact of global hunger. Those who suffer from hunger lack many nutrients, and more easily develop diseases related to poor immune systems.
Thankfully,efforts are being made across our country to deal with the issue. The government made a law to highlight how serious the problem of food waste is.
Businesses like restaurants and canteens are doing their part too. They encourage customers to order only according to their needs and take their leftovers home, and some use big data technology to estimate the amount of food needed so that less is wasted.
thank·ful·ly /ˈθæŋkfəli/ 幸亏,=fortunately;高兴地;感激地
As individuals, we can also help prevent food waste by adopting food conservation strategies daily. When cooking at home, we should carefully plan meals and not cook more than needed. We can also join the “Clean Plate” campaign to actively avoid wasting food wherever we are.
Food waste is preventable by developing habits that encourage solutions rather than create problems. So, from today, let’s fight food waste and build a better world for all!
preventable (疾病)可预防的; (死亡)可避免的;可阻止的;可防止的
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