商务英语综合教程学生用书第一册课件彭青龙978 781134 508 7第一册第12课Global Crisis.pptVIP

Learning Objectives Global prices for food staples have risen dramatically, resulting in protests and unrest around the world. Watch the video clip about food crisis and answer the question “Why is global food crisis called “Perfect Storm?” What factors are driving food prices up all over the world?” After you watch the video clip, tick off the factors that play a role in global food crisis. Soaring fuel price Banning the use of fertilizers A low yield of corns or soybeans Developing bio-fuels Increasing demand for food Farmers out of business in wealthy nations Protectionism policies Humanitarian Aid Agency stockpiling rice Engel Coefficient 恩格尔系数 Euro Zone欧元区 Oil Boom 大规模石油产出 Silvio Berlusconi 西尔维奥．贝卢斯科尼 Nicolas Sarkozy尼古拉斯．萨科奇 shield suppress stage alternative soar campaign impose stimulate Structural Analysis 1. What’s the connection between high fuel costs and soaring food price? 2. Recently, garlic and ginger prices have further shot up in China. What are the possible causes? Are there any effects on our daily life? Translation Exercises 1. Over the past year we have witnessed a chain reaction of rising energy prices that threatens the very foundation of life for millions of the worlds people. 2. In response to the severity of the food crisis, the World Bank provided immediate relief to countries hard hit by food high prices. 3. Today’s food crisis is a wake-up call for tomorrow. 4. 粮食危机似乎在一夜之间爆发, 使人们产生世界人口过多的恐惧。 5. 昂贵的进口商品对于数以百万计生活在最贫困国家的人们来说仍然遥不可及。 Quiz Word Substitution Find a word or a phrase in Words and Expressions in Text A with the similar meaning to the underlined part of each sentence. 1. The price of oil has suddenly skyrocketed. 2. Caught in the act, he had no option but to confess. 3. Motorcyclists must wear helmets to protect them from injury. 4. A bonus offer for employees could spur hardcore company spirit. 5. He just managed to hold back his anger. 6. As the wages were low, there were few applicants for the job.