Unit
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FAMILY
Uni Protecting
the LIFE
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environment
LESSON 4
SPEAKING
Solutions to environmental problems
Unit
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Family
Life LIFE
FAMILY
Uni
OBJECTIVES
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o Identify environmental problems and relevant
solutions.
o Gain an overview about the outline and useful
expressions for making oral presentations on
solutions to an environmental problem.
LESSON 4
Uni
WARM-UP
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SPEAKING
GETTING STARTED
Lucky wheel
PRESENTATION
Vocabulary
• Task 1: Match the environmental problems
to the suggested solutions.
• Task 2: Complete the presentation outline.
• Task 3: Prepare a presentation.
• Task 4: Join “Who’s the best presenter?”
contest.
PRACTICE
CONSOLIDATION
• Wrap-up
• Home work
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LUCKY WHEEL GAME
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WARM-UP
SPIN
WARM-UP
GAME LUCKY WHEEL
Which of these items can be composted, or turned into natural
fertilizer, for your garden?
Golf balls
Aluminum foil
All of the above
Egg Shells
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
What uses the most energy in U.S. homes each year?
Lightning
Heating and airconditioning
Refrigeration
Heating water
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
Which of these species are threatened by global
warming?
Koala
Clownfish
Arctic fox
All of the above
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
How many degrees has the Earth warmed up in the past
100 years?
10F
20F
30F
40F
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
What is most frequently found in beach
cleanups?
Glass
Shoes
Pieces of plastic
Jewelry
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
Paper can be made from which of these
materials?
Panda excrement
Hemp
Wood
All of the above
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
Which is the greenest form of transportation?
Car
Bicycle
Bus
Train
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
Which of the following gases protects us from
harmful sun rays?
Nitrogen
Ozone
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
BACK
WARM-UP GAME
LUCKY WHEEL
When is World Environment Day celebrated?
5 February
5 August
5 June
5 May
BACK
WARM-UP
Ảnh minh họa
PRESENTATION
recycle (v)
/ˌriːˈsaɪkl/
to treat things that have already
been used so that they can be
used again
PRESENTATION
illegal (n)
/ɪˈliːɡl/
not allowed by the law
PRESENTATION
emission (n)
/ɪˈmɪʃn/
the act of sending out of light,
heat, gas, etc.
PRESENTATION
New words
Pronunciation
Meaning
/ˌriːˈsaɪkl/
to treat things that
have already been used
so that they can be
used again
illegal
/ɪˈliːɡl/
not allowed by the law
emission
/ɪˈmɪʃn/
the act of sending out of
light, heat, gas, etc.
recycle
PRACTICE
1
Work in pairs. Match the environmental problems to the
suggested solutions
Solutions to environmental problems
1. DISAPPEARANCE OF
ENDANGERED ANIMALS
a. Recycle paper, plastics and wood products
b. Use electric vehicles or public transport, and plant more trees
c. Stop illegal hunting and fishing
2. DEFORESTATION
d. Stop burning leaves, rubbish and other materials
e. Avoid products that are made from animal parts
3. AIR POLLUTION
f. Introduce strict laws to prevent the cutting of natural forests
PRACTICE
2
Work in pairs. Complete the presentation outline below
with the information in the box.
SOLUTIONS TO AIR POLLUTION
Presentation Outline
1. Welcoming the audience and introducing the topic
_____________________________________________
2. The
D first solution
___________________________________________
3. The second solution
A_
___________________________________________
4. Finishing the presentation and thanking the audience
____________________________________________
C_
B
A. The first solution is to stop burning leaves,
rubbish and other materials. This will reduce
the smoke produced in the air.
B. That conclude our presentation today. Thank
you for listening.
C. Another solution is to use electric vehicles or
public transport. This will reduce the gas
emissions from private vehicles and will make
the air cleaner.
D. Hi everyone. I’m here today to talk to you
about the solutions to one of the most
serious problems in our city – air pollution.
PRACTICE
PRACTICE
3
Work in groups. Each group:
- Choose an environmental problem in 1.
- Design a creative mind map / diagram on your
environmental problem.
- Prepare a 3-5 minute presentation on the
solutions to it. Use the suggested organization
and expressions to help you.
- Join
the
contest:
WHO’S
THE
BEST
PRESENTER?
PRACTICE
PRACTICE
3 Groupwork: Prepare a presentation
Suggested organization and expressions
I. INTRODUCTION: Welcoming the audience and introducing the topic
Hi everyone.
Good morning/ afternoon.
I’m here today to talk to you about/ discuss …
I’d like to talk about ...
Today, I’d like to share with you ....
II.1 BODY – MAIN PART 1: Introduce the first point / idea
Firstly, the problem can be solved by …
The first solution is to ...
II.2. BODY – MAIN PART 2: Introduce the second point / idea
My next point is …
Another solution is to …
III. CONCLUSION: Finishing the presentation and thanking the audience
That concludes our presentation.
That’s the end of our presentation today.
Thank you for listening.
Thank you for your attention.
PRACTICE
4
Contest: WHO’S THE BEST PRESENTER?
MARKING SHEET
Presenter’s Name: .....................................................
Content
Group: ....................
Presentation skill (3.0)
Language
(4)
skill (3.0)
Organization
& Linking
(1.0)
Body language Visual aid
(0.5)
(1.0)
Total mark: …...../10
Communication
with audience
(0.5)
Examiner’s name and signature
…...............................................
PRACTICE
4
Contest: WHO’S THE BEST PRESENTER?