Стр.120-121 Unit 9 ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 11 класс
- A Read the newspaper article below and discuss the following:
What are the causes of this problem?
What can we do to prevent it?
Forest fires rage out of control
Another day, another fire. Firefighters are battling to control the fifth forest fire that has started this week. Another huge area of forest land has been totally destroyed, and the fire is fast approaching homes.
“The situation is out of control,” said fire service chief Andy Wood. “We need to stop this happening.”
- B Note your ideas down. Use these questions to help you.
Who is responsible?
What actually makes the fires start?
Are these fires accidental or deliberate?
What can the government do to help?
What can we do to help?
Why do forest fires happen?
How can forest fires be prevented?
- C Now read the letter that a reader sent to the newspaper. Does she mention any of your ideas?
Dear Sir/Madam,
Your reports on the forest fires last week made me so sad. However, I am sure we can stop this happening again if we understand the two main causes: nature and our own carelessness.
It is true that forest fires sometimes happen naturally. Nevertheless, we can still prevent these if there are more foresters cleaning up the dry wood and leaves from the ground. In addition, there should be more firefighters near the forests so they can fight fires quickly.
The second main cause is people’s carelessness. It goes without saying that people shouldn’t light fires in the middle of the forest. Furthermore, visitors often leave litter behind. When the weather is hot, paper and bottles can cause fires to start. We need to teach people about these things. Without a doubt, last week’s fires would not have happened if people had known how to treat the forest properly.
Some people think there’s nothing we can do to protect our forests. On the contrary, I believe the solutions are very simple, but we must make an effort. Let’s get started!
Yours faithfully,
Paula Pringle, Pinkerton - Quick chat
Do you agree with the writer? Why / Why not?
- D This kind of letter describes the causes of a problem and suggests possible solutions. There are two ways you can organize this. Which way matches the letter on page 120?
Plan A
Introduction, say why you’re writing.
List the causes of the problems.
List the solutions.
Sum up with a call to action.
Plan B
Introduction, say why you’re writing.
Describe one cause, give solutions for it.
Describe another cause, give solutions for that.
Sum up with a call to action.
- E These words and phrases can help connect your ideas in a paragraph. In your notebook, put them under the correct heading: Joining similar ideas or Joining opposing ideas.
furthermore, however, in addition, in contrast, likewise, on the contrary, on the other hand
- F Read this task and note down ideas for your letter.
The Trumpet
Protests over dump plans
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the village of Little Haven yesterday to show their anger. They are furious about council plans to open a new rubbish dump near the village.
“It will ruin our beautiful village, and who knows what health problems it will cause?” complained one local resident. However, the council argue they have nowhere else to put the waste.
You have read articles in the Trumpet newspaper about the problem of what to do with the rubbish. Write a letter to the editor saying what you think should be done about it.
- G Copy the Planner in your notebook. Then choose your best ideas and complete it.
Planner: Paragraph 1; Paragraph 2; Paragraph 3; Paragraph 4.
- H Write your letter. Try to use some of the expressions from the Language chunks box.
Quick check! Be sure to:
- start by clearly mentioning the article you are responding to;
- decide how to organize the whole letter;
- use linking words and phrases to connect your ideas logically;
- finish off with a strong statement of what you believe and a “call to action”.
D. The letter matches Plan B: the writer introduces the problem, then discusses each cause with solutions, and finishes with a call to action.
E.
| Joining similar ideas | Joining opposing ideas |
|---|---|
| furthermore | however |
| in addition | in contrast |
| likewise | on the contrary |
| on the other hand |
F–H. Sample letter:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing in response to your article about the rubbish dump plans near Little Haven. I believe the problem should be solved in a different way.
First of all, the council should try to reduce the amount of waste by encouraging people to recycle more. In addition, they could introduce better rubbish collection and sorting systems in the area.
Secondly, instead of building a dump near the village, the council should look for a site far away from homes and farmland. This would protect the local environment and people’s health.
Without a doubt, we need a solution that is safe for both residents and nature. I hope the council will listen to the local people and choose a better plan.
Yours faithfully,
[Your name]
