Unit 9 Saving the earth

1. Unit 9 Saving the earth

2. What problems is the earth facing?

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

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

5. 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.

6. Welcome to the Earth Summit

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

8. Brief introduction sustainable development poor sanitation responsibilities take action willingness in harmony with education

9. Read Para.1: 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?

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

11. 3. Where was the 2002 Earth Summit held? In Johannesburg in South Africa. 4. What’s the main theme of this Earth Summit? 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.

12. 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?

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

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

15. 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?

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

17. 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.

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

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

20. Read Para. 5What did the visitor say in our text? “HadIknown that air conditioners cause so much pollution, I would never havebought 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.”

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

22. 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?

23. 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. • 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. Much of the poverty can be wiped out. • c. There is a good chance that we will see less violence and fewer wars.

24. Which is TRUE about the Earth Summit? • It’s held every 3 years in Stockholm. • So far it has been held twice: in 1972 and in 2002. • C. Sustainable development is the only theme of the summit. • D. At the summit people discuss how to take good care of the earth.

25. 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%

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

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

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

29. 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

30. 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? A. get close to B. have chances to use C. be free to use D. get means to approach 20%

31. 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?

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

33. 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！

34. Language Points

35. 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 issue= important topic for discussion;point in question Eg.debate/ avoid / confuse / raise an issue Have you seen the latest ~~ of the magazine? issue= one of a regular series of publications（出版物的）期号 issue stamps / shares/ the magazine V.= publish

36. 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 =be willing to do 他安于现状 He is content to remain where he is now. be content with sth =be satisfied with • Don’t be content with small success.

37. 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

38. 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 = means of approaching or entering (a place); way in（接近或进入某地方的方法；通路 • 什么是成功之道？ What is the access to success? B. access to sb / sth =opportunity or right to use sth or approach sb 接近他很难 It’s difficult to gain access to him.

39. 6.on earth /on the earth 你究竟是什么意思？ on earth What_______ do you mean ？ 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. 7. I have never been to this ____ island _____before. A.alone;lonely B. alone; alone C.lonely; lonely D.lonely; alone

40. 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 =without considering 不必考虑 我还没决定吃什么菜呢，更不必说买好了 I haven’t decided on the menu yet,let alne bought the food.

41. 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 A.expressing duty ;necessity be to do sth You are to report to the police. B.expressing arrangement;purpose;intention They are to be married.

42. 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.

43. A.then attrib. 当时的首相每次外出都与夫偕行 The then Prime Minister took her husband with her on all her travels. 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 littlestress on English study. under great stress在很大的压力下 • He is under great stress because of his new work.

44. 12.have / take /bear (a) responsibility for 承担。。的责任 It’s one’s responsibility to do sth 我负责锁门。 It’s my responsibility to lock the doors. 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. • to solving; making B.to solving ,made • C.to solve;making D. to solve; made

45. 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 • 我的猫和狗生活的非常和谐。 My cat and my dog live in perfect harmony. = agreement / pleasing combination of related things一致，匀称，协调 harmony • 大海与天空的和谐构成一幅美妙图画。 The harmony of sea and sky makes a beautiful picture.

46. 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 wipe out He brought his lecture to an end around 10 o'clock. 17.wipe out A. clean the inside of搽拭。。。内部 这个花瓶没檫干净就收起来了。 The vase wasn’t wipedout properly before it was put away. 2.removeor cancel sth 除去或取消某事物

47. 还清债物 wipe out one’s debts C.destroy sth completely 医生正在尽力消除这种疾病 Doctors are trying to wipe out such a disease. 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.

48. 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

49. 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 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

50. 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 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