Protecting the Yangtze RiverLearningtasks Get to know more about the importance and the present situation of the Yangtze River. Get to know about some government projects to protect the river. Discuss how to protect the Yangtze River. Learn how to write a report.FocusontheYangtzeRiverthe longest river in Asia, and the third longest in the worldflow 6,300 kilometres from western China into East China flow through nine provinces water of the Yangtze for drinking, and rice and wheat irrigationhome to a diverse range of fish and animalsWhite-flag dolphina rare Chinese mammal only live in Chinas Yangtze Riverat the edge of extinction!no more than 100 in number nowWarning!Readingformainidea Para 1 Para 2Para 3 Para 4Para 5 The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern.Many organizations and projects have been set up to protect the river.Two special protects are under way to protect the river. One is the water and soil preservation.The second project is for white- flag dolphins.The environmental situation of the river is improving.Readingfordetails Why have the environmental problems of the Yangtze River raised concern both nationally and internationally? What does the Green River organization do? (L14-15) What problems do the two government projects focus on? What do farmers have to do under the water and soil preservation project? What does the second project concern? (L3-5)(L19)(L22)(L27)Groupwork Discussion:What steps will you take to protect the Yangtze River?ToconcludeStructure of this sample text:Part 1 (Para 1)Part 2 (Para2-4)Part 3(Para5)The environmental problems of the Yangtze River have raised concern. The environmental situation of the Yangtze River is improving.A lot of work has been done to protect the river.Writeareport Planning: Preparing: Producing: Presenting: what: the environmental problems you reportmembers: research write the outline write the reportfind information relatedwrite the draft and checkReport to the whole classHomework Write a report about the environmental problems you choose.