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Words studyGlobal warming
Unit 4
Reading
The Earth is Becoming Warmer ---But Does it Matter?
A greenhouse is made of glass and is used for growing plants, especially during cold weather.
greenhouse
How?
We are living in a “green house”
?
1.Who wrote the magazine article? What is the name of the magazine?
→ Sophie Armstrong, Earth Care.2.What has caused the global warming?
2.What has caused the global warming?
It is human activity that has caused this global warming rather than a random but natural phenomenon.
How has global warming come about?
greenhouse gasesdue to the burning of fossil fuels
Summary:
greenhouse effect the burning of fossil fuels (human activity)
result in
greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide)
greenhouse effect
trap heat
global warming
cause
Summary: the burning of fossil fuels (human activity)
result in
greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide)
greenhouse effect
trap heat
cause
CO233℃
?
global warming
Scientist
Dr. Janice Foster
An increase of five degrees would be a c____________ .atastrophe
negative attitude
a rise of the sea levelsevere storms,floods droughtsfamines & diseasesthe disappearance of species
Different attitudes
Scientist
George Hambley
Any warming will be mild with _____________________. More carbon dioxide is a positive thing.
positive attitude
plants grow quickercrops produce moreencourage a greater range of animals
Life for human beings will be better.
few bad consequences
Different attitudes
Does that mean we should do nothing?
Or, are the risks too great?
The earth is becoming warmer—But does it matter?
What can we do about global warming ?
1. What’s the purpose of writing the e-mail?
2. What is the writer’s wrong attitude towards the problem about global warming?
getting some suggestions for what he can do about global warming
As an individual , he can have little effect on environmental problems.
Individuals can make a difference.Your contribution counts!
Slogan:
Suggestions:
*Turn electrical appliances off when not using them.* Put on more clothes and don’t turn up the heat.* Don’t drive. Instead, walk or ride a bike.* Recycle cans, bottles,plastic bags and newspapers.* Buy things made from recycled materials.* Buy products that use less energy.* Plant trees.* Talk with family and friends about global warming.
Charles Keelingmade accurate measurements
The temperature of the earth will be increasing.