Chunyan Shao (Shandong University). Topic 1: People say that the environmental pollution is due to...

Chunyan Shao (Shandong University)

Topic 1:People say that the environmental

pollution is due to people’s misunderstanding of the relationship between human beings and nature. Do you agree?

Environmental problems: Many reasons Industrialization --polluted water, gas Urbanization --factory increases, field decreases Crave for profits --ignore side effect, focus only on money Gap between different areas --abandon traditional way of living, take

the new style which may not be suitable for local people.

Population --more people, less resources

Environmental problems and relationship

--Air and water pollution--Deforestation--Sand storm--Food problem--Health problem Key reason: the misunderstanding of

the relationship between human beings and nature

Right attitude towards nature help human beings understand the value of nature.

Human beings, as trees, rivers and oceans, are also part of nature.

--Will not exploit nature at will Cooperation rather than competition --think about the effect of human activity Live harmoniously --benefit both human beings themselves

and nature

Many species of animals and plants are declining in the world. What should we do to prevent this?

Why decline?Environmental problemHow to solve it?Understanding of the relationship

between nature and human beings.Government: rules and regulations…

The responsibility for the environment rests with the individual and not only with the government. Do you agree?

Environment problem --industrialization --deforestation --sand storm Misunderstanding of the relationship between

human being and nature The government should take the responsibility:

directing both individual and industries in their understanding of the relationship between human being and nature.

This cannot be achieved solely by individuals.

Because economic development leads to so many environmental problems, we should limit economic development.

What should we do to maintain educational equality?

Why is there inequality?What is the inequality?

While studying abroad provide opportunities to broaden one’s experience, it poses potential danger to one’s native culture.

It is harder and harder for university graduates to find a job, so training for work is more important than a broad-based education in universities.

In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast food. This is having a negative influence on both families and societies. How do you agree with this statement?

More images of disasters and violence are shown on TV programs? What are the reasons for this and what effects will this have on individuals and society?