Unit 9 Saving the earth

What problems is the earth facing?

problems the earth is facing: air pollution water pollution noise pollution soil erosion white pollution overpopulation poverty war &violence (rubbish) aids

What can we do to help the earth solve the problems it’s facing?

In order to help the earth, the United Nations held a meeting to discuss the problems. Question: What’s the name of the meeting? The Earth Summit.

Welcome to Welcome to the Earth Summit

earth summit Introduction Body Conclusion Sample outline Introduce the Earth Summit to the readers. What we can do Para. 1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Para.6 Para.7 impor- tance Give more detailed information about the problems

Para Main idea Key words 1 A 1 to 1972 & 2002 Earth Summits Take better care of the earth, problems facing our planet, progress made,one of the theme2 2 The big three and the results caused by them Three biggest killers, contaminated drinking water, 3, air pollution 3 The 4 Of the richer countries Poverty, war, violence,do whatever to help, Prosper,sustainable development 4 How to save the earthUnderstand,existing serious problem, 5, changing how we live 6 … Understanding of the Environment and their 6 to act are important Students,learning more, earth issues, better Understanding of environment, willingness to act, what to do to help 7 One of the solutions to the problems Key to future, build a better society, 8 nature, put an end to, death &suffering, caused by the big three … Brief introduction sustainable development poor sanitation responsibilities take action willingness education in harmony with

1.When and where was the first Earth Summit held? 2. What’s the purpose of the first Earth Summit? 3. Where was the 2002 Earth Summit held? 4. What’s the main theme of this Earth Summit? Read Para.1:

1.When and where was the first Earth Summit held? 2. What’s the purpose of the first Earth Summit? In 1972 in Stockholm, Sweden. To share the ideas about ways to take better care of the earth.

3. Where was the 2002 Earth Summit held? 4. What’s the main theme of this Earth Summit? In Johannesburg in South Africa. One of the main themes of the summit was “sustainable development”, or the question how we can continue developing the world without damaging the environment.

Read Para.2: 1.What’s the “big three”? 2. How many people die from the “big three” every year? 3. How many people die from air pollution every year?

1.What’s the “big three”? contaminated drinking water poor sanitation air pollution the three biggest killers in the world

2. How many people die from the “big three” every year? 3. How many people die from air pollution every year? More than seven million. Almost three million.

Read Para.3: 1. What other problems were talked about in the meeting? 2. Global development is necessary. At the same time, global development has bad effect( 影响 ) on us. In the text, what’s the bad effect? 3. What did China’s then Premier Zhu Rongji stress ? And what should the developed countries do?

1. What other problems were talked about in the meeting? Poverty, war and violence.

2. Global development is necessary. At the same time, global development has bad effect( 影响 ) on us. In the text, what’s the bad effect? All too often, global development means rich people get richer while the poor get poorer.

the need for equality and fairness in the world China’s then Premier Zhu Rongji stressed Rich countries have a responsibility towards poor countries and must do whatever they can to help others. 3. What did China’s then Premier Zhu Rongji stress ? And what should the developed countries do?

Read Para.4: 1. How can we save the earth? Only by changing the way we live can we save the earth.

Read Para. 5 What did the visitor say in our text? “ Had I known that air conditioners cause so much pollution, I would never have bought one. Not until we know more will we be able to improve the situation. If all of us make small changes, we could make a big difference.”

Read Para.4-6: Do you think the Earth Summit is meaningful and helpful? Why? the meaning of the Earth Summit: To help people understand that there exists serious problems and that there is still time to take action. (A better understanding of the environment is necessary, as is the willingness to act.) To tell us what we can do to help.

Read Para.7: 1. In order to solve the problem, what’s the most important thing in the future? 2. Why is education so important?

1.In order to solve the problem, what’s the most important thing in the future? 2. Why is education so important? Education is the key to the future. a.With better education, people will be able to build a better society in harmony with nature and perhaps put an end to the death and suffering caused by the big three. b. b. Much of the poverty can be wiped out. c. There is a good chance that we will see less violence and fewer wars.

1.Which is TRUE about the Earth Summit? A.It’s held every 3 years in Stockholm. B.So far it has been held twice: in 1972 and in C. Sustainable development is the only theme of the summit. D. At the summit people discuss how to take good care of the earth.

2. Which of the following is the main cause of millions of deaths in rural areas ? A. Lack of drinking water B. Poor sanitation C. Air pollution D. Freezing cold 3. According to the text, air pollution alone causes about _____ of all the deaths in the world every year. A. 6.5% B. 15% C. 20% D. 35%

4. At the summit, China’s then Premier Zhu Rongji probably mentioned the following EXCEPT _______. A.International cooperation B.Sustainable development C.Ways of preventing some diseases from spreading D.Equality and fairness in the world.

5. The fourth paragraph suggests that______. A.It’s not too late for us to do something to save the earth. B.We needn’t be so worried about the environment of the earth. C.There are problems facing the earth, but not serious enough. D.We will change our way of life sooner or later.

6. One visitor’s words are quoted in the text in order to show _______. A.that the Earth Summit is very popular among ordinary people B.that we can help save the earth by changing our way of life C.how we can develop the world without damaging the environment D.how people can stop the death and suffering caused by the “big three”

7. “ A better understanding of the environment is necessary, as is the willingness to act.” The underlined word can be replaced by ______. A. which B. so C. and D. but 8. The key to solving the major problems facing the earth is _______. A. to educate the people of the world B. to improve the living conditions of the people C. to treat people equally and fairly D. to hold conferences like the Earth Summit frequently

9.Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage ? A. Different countries have different opinions about development B. Equality and fairness are badly needed in the today's world C. The Earth Summit is a way to save the earth D. Sustainable development, the future for the world 10.How many people on earth do not have access to clean water? 20% A. get close to B. have chances to use C. be free to use D. get means to approach

Task 1: debate: As we know the Earth Summit is a place to find solutions for the future. Some people say that money can solve all problems, but some say education. Which one do you agree? Money or Education?

Task 2: if you have the chance to attend the Earth Summit, what will you do?

Water is the source of life, but it is not inexhaustible. If we did not take action now, the last drop of water in the world would be man’s tear! 水是生命之源，但它却不是取之不尽，用之不竭的。 如果我们现在不采取行动，世界上的最后一滴水将 是人类的眼泪！

1.what’s ________ here is the whole future of the industry. A.at question B.in question C.at issue D.at problem at issue = in question=being discussed /debated Have you seen the latest ~~ of the magazine? issue= important topic for discussion;point in question Eg.debate/ avoid / confuse / raise an issue issue=one of a regular series of publications （出版物的）期号 issue stamps / shares/ the magazine V.= publish

2. ________ （概括的说）， the subject is so important. In summary summarize /summarise V.=sum up He summarised /summed up his speech in a few words. make /write /give a summary of… 写摘要 3. The Greens _____ to live a simple life. A. are content B.is content C.are contented D. is contented content n.predict its content content adj. be content to do sth He is content to remain where he is now. 他安于现状 =be willing to do be content with sth =be satisfied with Don’t be content with small success.

content sb./oneself with sth V. 一块冰淇淋足以让小孩子满足了 。 An icecream is enough to content the child. 4.A.be representative ( of sb./ sth.) adj =be typical of sb/ sth 我是代表其他成员提出要求的. My demand is representative of that （ =the demand ） of the other members B.a representative of sb /sth n. = typical example of a class or group 典型，有典型的人或事物 展览会是现代中国艺术的代表 The exhibition is a representative of the modern Chinese art. a legal representative 法定代理人

5.Swittzerland has ______ the sea _____the River Rhine. A.an access to ; by B. access to; via C.an access to ; through D.access to ; across gain /get/ have access to A.access to sth= approach to sth 什么是成功之道？ What is the access to success? B. access to sb / sth = means of approaching or entering (a place); way in （接近或进入某地方的方法；通路 =opportunity or right to use sth or approach sb It’s difficult to gain access to him. 接近他很难

6.on earth /on the earth What _______ do you mean ？ 你究竟是什么意思？ when,what,who,where,how,why… on earth/ in the world used for emphasis look / be /feel like nothing on earth = very bad;unwell;peculiar 他穿着奇装怪服难看级了 He looks like nothing on earth in those strange clothes. on earth 7. I have never been to this ____ island _____before. A.alone;lonely B. alone; alone C.lonely; lonely D.lonely; alone

1.,alone:A.with out any companions I don’t like going out alone after dark. B.without the help of other people or things I prefer to work on it alone. 2.leave / let sb/sth alone not try to influence or change sb/sth; not touch sb/sth 不想左右或改变某人；不触摸 我早告诉过你 —— 不要动我的东西 I’ve told you before ---leave my things alone. 3.let alone I haven’t decided on the menu yet,let alne bought the food. 我还没决定吃什么菜呢，更不必说买好了 =without considering 不必考虑

8.He came here______to see you, ____after he heard that you returned from abroad. A.specially;mainly B.especially; specially C.specially; especially D.especially; especially 9.If we ____ to develop the world successfully,we must make that everyone is able to take part in the new world we create. A.ought B.are going C.are D.ready be to do sth A.expressing duty ;necessity You are to report to the police. B.expressing arrangement;purpose;intention They are to be married.

C.expressing posibility The book was not to be (could not be) found. D.expressing destiny He was never to see his wife again. 10.The end of the holiday came _____ soon. A.all too B.too much C.too only D.none too all+ too/ adjs /advs =more than desirable 过于 all too often/ soon /quickly 他过于兴奋 He was all too excited. 11.Among the speakers was China’s then Premier Zhu Rongji, who stressed the need for quality and fairness in the world.

A.then attrib. The then Prime Minister took her husband with her on all her travels. 当时的首相每次外出都与夫偕行 B.stress= put stress or emphasis on sth 在会议上，他强调了教育的重要性。 He stressed the importance of education at the meeting. lay/put place stress on sth 重视 / 强调 一些学生不重视英语学习。 Some Students lay/put little stress on English study. under great stress 在很大的压力下 He is under great stress because of his new work.

12.have / take /bear (a) responsibility for 承担。。的责任 It’s one’s responsibility to do sth It’s my responsibility to lock the doors. 我负责锁门。 be resposible for 13. If you don’t go to the party,______. A.So do I B.nor do I C.so will I D.nor will I as is the willingness to act =so is the willingness to act 14. The key ___the problem is to meet the demand _____ by the customers. A.to solving; making B.to solving,made C.to solve;making D. to solve; made

the key to sth / doing sth =thing that provides access,control or understanding 关键；要诀 the key to the questions 15.He soon found himself ____ his new co-workers. A. in harmony with B. along well with C. get along well with D. at harmony with in harmony （ with sb/sth ） = agreeing / matching 协调一致，相配 大海与天空的和谐构成一幅美妙图画。 harmony = agreement / pleasing combination of related things 一致，匀称，协调 The harmony of sea and sky makes a beautiful picture. My cat and my dog live in perfect harmony. 我的猫和狗生活的非常和谐。

16. put an end to sth =stop sth from happening abolish sth 终止，废止 我们结束争吵吧。 Let’s put an end to this quarrel. come to an end The meeting came to an end early. bring…to an end He brought his lecture to an end around 10 o'clock. 17.wipe out A. clean the inside of 搽拭。。。内部 The vase wasn’t wipedout properly before it was put away. 这个花瓶没檫干净就收起来了。 2.removeor cancel sth 除去或取消某事物 wipe out

还清债物 wipe out one’s debts C.destroy sth completely Doctors are trying to wipe out such a disease. 医生正在尽力消除这种疾病 18. There is a chance that….. chance=possibility / likelihood chance of (doing) sth/ to do sth/ that 有可能得到今晚演出的票吗？ Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? She has a goog chance/ no chance/ not much chance / only a slim chance of winning.

take measures/steps take action (on) be content to do sth be content with sth a contented smile have/gain/get access to n/ving with violence lay/put/place stress on under the stress of … take/bear/have responsibility for… in harmony with… out of harmony with… put an end to sth; bring sth to end 采取措施 采取行动 乐于做某事 对 … 满意 一个满意的微笑 通往 …, 有 … 权利 / 机会 猛烈地, 用力地 强调, 重视 在压力下 对 … 负责, 有责任 与 … 和谐 与 … 不和谐 结束

wipe out have no alternative but to … defend sb from… issue stamps take part in have willingness to do…; be willing to do … air conditioner in co-operation with sustainable development have equality with draw a conclusion live in poverty make an outline 消灭, 擦洗 只好, 别无选择不得不 保护某人免遭 … 发行邮票 参加 愿意做某事 空调 与 … 合作 可持续发展 和 … 一样平等 得出结论 过得很贫穷 列提纲

对 … 更好的理解 常常, 经常 取得很大进步 交换意见 地球上, 究竟 对 … 有害 / 不好 少些 农村 劝某人做某事 a better understanding of … all too often make much progress share ideas on earth be bad for be harmful to less of rural area advise sb to do sth advise doing sth advise sb against sth =advise sb not to do sth

1.Tom is our r_________at the meeting. 2.He is c________to live in the countryside. 3.The dead-end street was the only a______ to her home. 4.He s________the point that we should be punctual. 5. I must try to w______ out the memory of the terrible event. 6. There are a_______ answers to your question. 7. She was deeply a______by his words. 8. The man knocked on the door with great v______. epresentative ontent ccess tressed ipe lternative ffected iolence

1. 学生应有使用好图书馆的便利条件. (access) Students must have access to a good library. 2. 用完浴缸后你擦洗了吗 ? Have you wiped out the bath after using it? 3. 天气是我们耽搁的主要原因.(be responsible for) The weather is responsible for the delay. 4. 政府答应对空气污染采取行动. The government has promised to take action on the air pollution. 5. 疾病开始侵袭他的视力. (affect) The disease is beginning to affect her eyesight.

(sb)bring… to an end (sth)come to an and (sth) draw to an en (sb)put an end to… 使 ……. 结束 完成，结束 结束，制止 We should put an end to the war. The meeting came to an end early. He brought his lecture to an end about ten o’clock. 接近尾声