Senior 2 Unit 9 Saving the earth Reading

I. Introduction of the material II. Teaching aims III. Important points IV. Difficult points V.Teaching methods VI. Teaching aids VII. Teaching procedure

Introduction of the material: This is a passage about the Earth Summit in Johannesburg 2002 and explains some of the issues and problems discussed at the meeting. The Ss are given examples of major environmental problems and their impact on life and our planet. The reading also discusses the importance of meetings like the Earth Summit and people ’ s reactions to them. After the reading, the students are asked to reflect upon the issues raised in the reading and discuss their relevance and importance.

Teaching aims: 1. Enable the Ss to make an outline of the text and know the Earth Summit is important. 2. Draw the Ss ’ attention to major environmental problems and their solutions and deepen the Ss ’ consciousness in protecting the natural environment. 3. Improve the students ’ reading comprehensive ability through different kinds of reading activities. 4. Use what they learn to do some language activities (some tasks). Important points: 1. Enable the Ss to make an outline of the text and know the Earth Summit is important. (Teaching aim 1.) 2. Give some solutions to the major environmental problems.

Difficult points: Organize the Ss to discuss and give some solutions to the major environmental problems. Teaching methods 1. Skimming and scanning 2.Task-based teaching Method 3. Cooperative learning Method Teaching Aids: A multimedia computer, a recorder and a tape

Water pollution

We can easily find such scenes everywhere in big cities.

Air pollution

Look, what’s happening here? deforestation

Desertification

starvation

Our earth is injured and she is being sent to hospital.

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The Earth Summit----- a meeting held by the United Nations to discuss environmental issues. The first Earth Summit was held in Stockholm, capital of Sweden, to exchange ideas on how to protect the earth. Since 1972 to 2002, it has altogether been held 21 times,each with a theme: 1st -- the Human Environment 14 th --- Action for equality,development and peace 21 st ---Sustainable Development

Introduction Body Conclusion Prediction: What do you think each part of the text is about?

Introduction Para1 Body Para2-6 Conclusion Para7 Introduction to the Earth Summit Major problems facing the world What we can do to solve the problems Fast-reading and check your prediction

Find out which paragraph the main idea below belongs to. a.the big three and the results caused by them b. it is a place to find solutions for the future c. a brief introduction to the Earth Summit. e. Words by a visitor to the Earth Summit f. Something about poverty,war, and violence g.Willingness to take action is necessary. h.conferences help people understand that there exist serious problems and there is still time to take action. para2 para7 para1 para5 para3 para6 para4

The Earth Summit Time Place Theme 1972 Stockholm Ways to take better care of the earth 2002 Johannesburg sustainable development ( 可持续发展）

What are the “big three”? 2 Why do people call the “big three” the three biggest killers in the world? 3 How many people on earth do not have access to clean water? 4 What is the main cause of millions of deaths in rural areas? Which Chinese officer attended the meeting? What did he say? (para2 -3)

What does the “big three” mean? Big three Contaminated drinking water Poor sanitation Air pollution

5 Which Chinese officer attended the meeting? What did he say? Premier Zhu Rongji stressed the need for equality and fairness in the world

1 What’s the use of conferences like the Earth Summit? 2 How can we save the earth according to Para4? 4 What is the key to solving the major problems?Why? (para4-7)

2 How can we save the earth according to Para4? Only by changing the way we live can we save earth. =We can save the earth only by changing the way we live.

4 What is the key to solving the major problems? Why? in harmony with put an end to be wiped out There is a good chance(that)

Meeting like the Earth Summit can tell us what we can do to help Conclusion

Choose the best answer 1."Sustainable development " was brought forth _______. A. at the Stockholm Summit B. at the Johannesburg Earth Summit C. by the World Health Organization D. by China's former Premier Zhu Rongji 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. Which is the best way to make developing countries prosper ? A. Holding conferences like the Earth Summit B. Richer countries offer much help C. A better understanding of the environment D. International cooperation 4. 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, a way to save the earth D. Sustainable development, the future for the world

5. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage ? A.The Earth Summit was once of great help to China B. The Earth Summit is the best way to solve all kinds of problems C. Without poverty, war or violence we can develop the world successfully D. Our willingness to take action is necessary for the protection of our environment

Task 6 Discussion in groups (15ms) (The host of each five-personal group collects all the answers in your group and reads them aloud before the class )

Discussion If you are one of the representatives at the Earth Summit, What proposal will you offer to solve the problems on the earth? If you are one of the representatives at the Shunde Summit, What is the most serious environmental problem in Shunde? And how to solve the problems ? watch

Discussion If you are one of the representatives at the Earth Summit, What proposal will you offer to solve the problems on the earth? If you are one of the representatives at the Shunde Summit, What is the most serious environmental problem in Shunde? And how to solve the problems ?

Homework Finish all exercises in Post- reading on page 68