Unit 6. The environment

ENGLISH 9

TERM 2
Student name: Nguyen Kim Hang
UNIT 6:
THE ENVIRONMENT

UNIT 6: THE ENVIROMMENT
Listen and read
Mr. Brown is talking to some volunteer conservationists."I want everyone to listen carefully, please."First of all, I`d like you to divide into three groups.Each group should take five plastic bags.Once you have filled a bag, come back to me as you will need another.I need group one to walk along the shore.Group two should check the sand, and group three has to check among the rocks. Mr. Jones is going to collect all the bags and take them to the garbage dump.Mrs. Smith has kindly provided a picnic lunch for us, but we won`t eat untill the whole area is clean.If you can`t find you place, I will help you get there with the map.Don`t worry. ... uh ... I`m disappointed that people have spoiled this area.However, we are here to do something about this pollution. We must all work very hard.And, if we work hard, we`ll make this beach a clean and beautiful place again. OK. Now, let`s get started."
UNIT 6
Listen: How the ocean is polluted
Our ocean are becoming extremrly polluted. Most of this pollution comes from the land, which means it comes from people. First, there is raw sewerage, which is pumped directly into the sea. Many countries, both developed and deceloping, are guilty of doing this. Secondly, ships drop about six million tons of garbage into the sea each year. Thirly, there are oil spills from ships. A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel. This not only pollutes the water, but ir also kills marine life. Next, there are waste materiala from factories. Without proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea, And finally, oil is washed from the land. This can be result of careless ur a deliberate dumping or waste.
UNIT 6
Read: MUMMY, OH MUMMY
"Mummy, oh Mummy, what`s going to happen
If all the pollution goes on?"
"Well the world will end up like the second-hand junk-yard,
With all of its treasures quite gone.
The fields will be littered with plastics and tins,
The streams will be covered with foam.
Now throw those soda bottles over the hedge,
Save us from taking them home."
"But Mummy, oh Mummy, if I throw the bottles,
Won`t that be polluting the woods?"
"Nonsense! That isn`t the same thing at all,
You just keep quiet and be good.
If you`re going to start getting silly ideas,
I`ll take you home right away
Because pollution is something that other folk do,
We`re just enjoying our day."
UNIT 6
UNIT 7:
SAVING ENERGY

UNIT 7: SAVING ENERGY
Listen and read
What`s the matter, Mrs. Ha?
I`m worried about my most recent water bill. It`s enormous
Let me see. 200,000 dong! You should reduce the amount of water your family uses.
How do I do that?
First of all, get a plumber to make sure there are no cracks in the pipes
I`ll do that.
Baths use twiceas much water as showers, so I suggest taking showers.And remember to turn off the faucets.A dripping faucet can waste 500 liters of water a month.
I see. Thank you.
UNIT 7

Listen
Are you looking for a cheap, clean, effective of power that doesn’t cause pollution or waste natural trsources? Look no futher than solar energy from our sun.
At present, most of our electricity comes from the use of coal, gas, iol or nuclear power. This power could be provided by the sun. One percent og the solar energy that reachs the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population.
Many countries are already using solar energy. Solar panels are placed on the roof of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to heated water. The energy can be stored for a number of days, so on cloudy days you can use solar energy too.
Sweden has an advanced solar energy program. There, all building will be heated by solar energy and cars will be use solar power instead of gas by the year 2015.
UNIT 7
Read
In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not luxuries but necessities. Companies now realize that consumers want products that will not only work effectively, but also save money.
For most North American households, lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill. However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy-saving bulb.These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs and last eight times longer. Therefore consumers can save about US$7 to US$21 per bulb.
In Europe, there is a labeling scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers. The label tells the consumers how much energy efficiency each model has, compared with other appliances in the same category. Ultimately, these innovations will save money as well as conserve the Earth`s resources.
UNIT 7
UNIT 8:
CELEBRATIONS


UNIT 8: CELEBRATIONS
Listen and read
Although there are many celebrations throughout the year, Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people.Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.It is a time for families to clean and decorate their homes, and enjoy special food such as sticky rice cakes.Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
Passover is in late March or early April.This festival is celebrated in Israel and by all Jewish people.On this festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery.Passover is also an ancient spring festival.On the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special meal called the Seder.
Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries.It happens at around the same time as Passover.On Easter Day (Easter Sunday), young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs - as long as they are good.In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful parades.
UNIT 8
Listen:Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we`ll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
and days of auld lang syne?
And here`s a hand, my trusty friend
And gie`s a hand o` thine
We`ll tak` a cup o` kindness yet
For auld lang syne.
UNIT 8

Read: Father`s Day
Rita (Australia)
To the one who teaches me how to love, cry and laugh.
To the one who says never lose heart and always finish what you start.
To the one whose feelings for me are so strong that the word love can`t describe them.
Can you guess who it is?
It`s not too hard to tell ...
Jane (USA)
Daddy, I am writing this to tell you how much you are missed and loved.I will always remember that day - my wedding day.You were standing there with tears in your eyes while I was walking towards my groom.You gave me a hug, and the feeling that you never wanted to let me go.But at last I had to leave you and start my new life ... a moment in time that lasted forever.I now have children, Dad, but I will always be your little girl!Happy Father`s Day.
Bob (Australia)
You ask me what I think about my dad.Great! Great! I must tell you my dad is the best person in the world.Do you know what I mean?He is a considerate and generous man who is loved not only by his family but also by all his friends.His priority is always his family.His sense of humor distinguishes him from others.In a word, my dad`s terrific!I`m so proud of him and love him so much.Happy Father`s Day, Daddy!
UNIT 8
UNIT 9: NATURAL
DISASTER

Listen and read
Grandma, it`s weather forecast on TV.
Can you turn up the volume, Thuy?
Yes, Grandma.
Here is tomorrow`s weather forecast.Ha Noi and areas to the north will be sunny.Ha Noi will have temperatures between 23°C and 27°C.It will be raining along the coast of Thanh Hoa.The south-central coast can expect thunderstorms.Hue will experience temperatures between 25°C and 30°C.There will also be thunderstorms over the central highlands.Area around the Cuu Long Delta can expect clouds during the day.Ho Chi Minh City`s temperatures will be between 27°C and 35°C.
That`s all, Grandma.
Thank you, dear. What are you doing?
I`m preparing for a picnic with some old friends of mine.We haven`t met since we left school.We`re going to a park on the other side of the river.
Don`t forget to bring along a raincoat.
But Grandma, the forecast says it`ll be sunny.
I never trust weather forecasts.
You don`t miss a single one on TV, do you?
But I like watching them, dear.
Alright, Grandma, I`ll bring a raincoat just in case. I hope my friends won`t laugh at me.
UNIT 9


Listen
If you live in an earthquake, you should take some time to look around your house. Place heavy books on the bottom shef of your bookshelves. Block the rollers on your fridge and washing machine to prevent them from moving. Put hanging potted plants in plastic containers. Check the mirrors in your bathroom and bedroom. Make sure they can’t move. Don’t put your bed next to a window.
Planning where you are going to be during an earthquake is very important. The first thing to remember is to stay inside. Then you should sit under a strong table or doorway, or stand in the corner of the room.
UNIT 9
Read
Earthquakes: Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, which is known as the "Ring of Fire".In 1995, a huge earthquake struck the city of Kobe in Japan.A large number of people were killed when homes, office blocks and highways collapsed.
Tidal waves: Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth.In the 1960s, a huge tidal wave hit Anchorage, Alaska.The tidal wave traveled from Alaska to California!
Typhoons: When a tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a hurricane in North and South America, a cyclone in Australia, and a typhoon in Asia.The word "typhoon" comes from Chinese: "tai" means "big" and "feng" means "wind", so the word "typhoon" means "big wind".
Volcanoes: We can usually predict when a volcano will erupt.Mount Pinatubo, which is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991.It was the world`s largest volcanic eruption in more than 50 years.Hundreds of people died, but thousands were saved because scientists had warned them about the eruption.
Tornadoes: Tornadoes are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm.They can suck up anything that is in their path.In Italy in 1981, a tornado lifted a baby, who was asleep in its baby carriage, into the air and put it down safely 100 meters away!
UNIT 9
UNIT 10:
LIFE ON THE PLANETS

Listen and read
UFOs are strange flying objects that some people report they have seen in the sky and believed to be spacecraft from another planet. Many scientists do not beleve so. They say that if people see a UFO, it might be an aircraft, a weather ballon or a meteor. However, there is still evidence for people to believe in the existence of UFOs.
In 1947, Kenneth Arnold, an experienced pilot in the USA, reported that he saw nine large round object traveling at about 2,800 meters an hour to the left and north Mount Rainier.
In 1952, there were more than 1,500 UFO sightings around the world.
In 1954, a woman and her children believed they saw a UFO above their house. The woman said she saw two aliens in the spacecraft.
In 1964, a farmer claimed he saw an egg-shaped object in one of his fields and also aliens collecting sold samples.
In 1971, two men claimed they were captured by aliens and taken abroad a spacecraft. After being examined by the aliens, the men was frees.
In 1978, a young pilot and his plane disappeared after sighting a UFO.
In 1981, Renato Nicolai, who was living in the south east of France, reported that he saw a plate-like device at a treetop 30 metera away from his garden.
UNIT 10
Listen
Good evening. Welcome to our Science for Fun Program. This week we’ve received a lot of questions asking about life on the moon. We’ve talked to some experts and this is what we’ve found out. There is no water or air on the moon. It is all silent because there is no air. Of course, there will be no music and sound. There are no rivers and no lakes. At night it is very cold. The temperatures goes down to 151ºC below zero. But during the day the temperatures rises to 100ºC above zero.
There are great round holes on the moon.They look like big lakes. They are called craters. There are more than 30,000 craters on the moon. There are also high mountains. The highest mountains on the moon are about 26,000 feet or 8,000 meters high.
And here is something very interesting to know: on the moon you weigh one sixth of what you eigh on earth. If you weigh 50 kilos, on the moon you will weigh only a litter more than 8 kilos. You will be able to jump very high, even higher than an Olympic Champion. You can take very long steps as well. And…Maybe you won’t sleep very well because one day on the moon lasts for twos weeks.
So, is there life on the moon ? I’ll leave the question for you to answer yourself.
UNIT 10
Read: A SPACE TRIP
Do you want to plan for some kind of exciting trip? Do you have a million dollars? Are you very healthy? Are you a good traveler? Do you want to go to nowhere? Then you can have a trip to space.
If you decide to take the trip, you will have to get ready a few months before the flight. You must be in eccellent physical condition. You should run a lot, swim every day, and do aerobics and push-ups. You must get a letter from the doctor that shows you are in perfect health.
Once you get on the trip, you will be in a different world. You will see pictures of the Earth. You may also find your country and other interesting places.You will be able to see the oceans, the big rivers, the tall mountains. You will be to see them many times because you will orbit the Earth 16times a day! You will also be able to see stars that you couldn’ t see from Earth.
When you are im orbit, you will be able to get out of your seat and walk in the cabin. You will be able to walk on the walls or on the ceiling like in a circus. You will not weigh anything! You will feel totally free and enjoy the wonderful feeling you have never had before.If you were experience those marvelous things.
So do you think you will be able to take a space trip? Start to dream now and your dream come true some day.
UNIT 10