本模块以人口为话题，重点探讨城市化进程当中人口聚集带来的问题，并对城市生活和乡村生活各自利弊进行了简要对比。对于中国这样一个人口基数大，增长速度快的人口大国，在发展经济的过程中不能不关注人口问题造成的影响。因此，在中学英语教学中提出关注人口，关注城市化进程所面临的问题的思路对青少年的成长是具有现实意义的。

10.　 What's happening to forests in your place?

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MODULE 11 Population unit 1 It’s the biggest city in china

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about 20 percent of the world's population

9.　　　 How can we protect the environment and at the same time improve people's standard of living?

8.　　　 What can we do to improve our air quality?

7.　　　 What are some ways energy is wasted?

6.　　　 What is the most important issue facing the environment today?

5.　　　 What can you do to make this world a better place?

4.　　　 What are some ways to reduce pollution in this country?

3.　　　 What are some things that can be recycled?

2.　　　 If humans are really clever, why can't they do anything about overpopulation?