The Lecturer: Shen Kailai In Qingyuan Dec. 20, 2004

TASK 1 Warming-up Our earth used to be very beautiful!

Our beautifu l earth

But now the earth is crying!

The Earth Summit in Johannesburg In South Africa

TASK 2 Fast reading Topic sentence or main idea for each paragraph

** Read the text and 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. Para. 2 Para. 7 Para. 1 Para. 5 Para. 3 Para. 6 Para. 4

TASK 3 Careful reading Read the text carefully and find details from it! Listening

** Divide the text into 3 parts. What do you think each part of the text is about? Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Introduction Introduction to the Earth Summit Body 1. Major problems facing the Conclusion What we can do to solve the problems Para. 1 Para. 2-6 Para. 7 world 2. People’s understanding

Introduction: About the Earth Summit TimePlaceTheme 1972 Stockholm Ways to take better care of the earth 2002 Johannesburg sustainable development ( 可持续发展） ** Let’s come to the details!

ProblemsBad effectsCauses The big three: Other problems: Contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation, air pollution. They cause more than 7 million death every year, 15% of all the deaths in the world. In rural areas, people burn wood and coal to cook food and stay warm. Poverty, war and violence. Rich people get richer while the poor get poorer. No equality, un- fairness; lack of cooperation. Body: Problems and opinions

The use of the Earth Sum- mit and people ’ s opinions The ways to solve the problems Help people understand that there exist serious problems and that there is still time to take action. One visitor said that hear- ing the speakers made her realize that anyone could make a difference by changing his/her behavior. More equality and fair- ness in the world. Rich counties have a res- ponsibility/international cooperation. Change the way we live and take action. Educate people about the issues.

Conclusion: About the future 1. What does the author think of the Earth Summit? ** He thinks it is not just about problems; it is also a place to find solutions for the future. 2. What is the key to the future? Why do you think so? ** Education. Because 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, reduce poverty & make the world ’ s future better and more peaceful.

TASK 4 Discussion What can we do to protect the environment?

Did you do anything bad for the environment in your daily life? What should we do to protect the environment in our daily life? Let’s have a discussion

1. Use the handkerchief instead of the paper napkins.( 纸巾） 2. Use baskets instead of plastic bags and paper bags. 3. Don’t use one-off chopsticks. 4. Come to school on foot or by bike or by bus not by car. 5. Throw cans, bottles, paper and plastic into the dustbin. 6. Don’t smoke and try to per- suade others not to smoke.

TASK 5 Consolidation Complete the passage according to the text

** The Earth Summit is a meeting held by the ________ _________ to discuss environmental issues. In 2002, the Earth Summit was held in ______ _______. One of the main _______ was “ sustainable development ”. Experts discussed the ____ _____: contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation and ____ ________. They kill more than _____ million _______ every year. That is 15% of all the _______ in the world. 20% of the people on ______don ’ t have _______ to _____ drinking water and air pollution _____ is responsible ____ about 3 million deaths. Many speakers spoke about ________, war and _________. They were concerned ______ the fact that rich countries are getting _______ while poor countries are getting poorer. China ’ s _____ Premier Zhu Rongji _______ the the need for ________ and _______ in the world. United Nations South Africa themes big three air pollution sevenpeople deathsearth accessclean alonefor povertyviolence about richer then formerstressed equalityfairness

TASK 6 Language points Find the following in the text and try to learn them by heart

Find the following quickly and try to understand the text: (speaking)1. produce energy 2. attend a meeting 3. take notes 4. I ’ m all for …. (reading) 5. the rest of 6. the U- nited Nations 7. share ideas about 8. make progress 9. South Africa 10. main themes 11. all over the world 12. drinking water 13. on earth 14. have access to 15. rural Areas 16. stay warm 17. poverty, war and violence 18. take part in 19. all too often 20. global development 21. stress the need for equality and fairness 22. have a res- ponsibility towards 23. do whatever they can to help 24. take action 25. Only by … can we save …. 26. air condi- tioner 27. Not until … will we be …. 28. make a big dif- ference 29. spread across 30. solutions for 31. the key to 32. in harmony with 33. put an end to 34. wipe out

2.Grammar — pp Home work 1. Review “ Reading ” and try to understand it.

Thank you. The End