人教修订版 高中二年级 ( 上 ) Unit 9

Reading

Pre-reading Write down what you think each part of the text will be about as follows. Introduction Write down what you think each part of the text will be about as follows. Introduction Introduce the theme and purpose of the Earth Summit.

Body Conclusion Content of the Earth Summit Tell us the importance of protecting the environment and how to save the earth…

Para 1 The origin of the Earth Summit and the purpose of holding it. Para 2-3 The content of the Earth Summit. Skimming

Para 4-6 How the Earth Summit helps people understand the serious problems facing the earth. Para 7 How the Earth Summit helps people find the solutions for the future.

1. At the Stockholm summit, representative from more than one hundred countries discussed some of the most important problem facing on planet. Explanation

在斯德哥尔摩峰会上, 来自一百多 个国家的代表讨论了我们这个星球面 临的一些重要的问题. representative n. (1) typical example of a class or group (2) People chosen to present another or others

adj. serving to show a class or group e.g. Many representatives of the older generation were there. This picture is representative of her work.

2. 20% of the people on earth do not have access to clean drinking water. 地球上下 20% 的人无法得到清洁的 饮用水。 on earth: (1) 在世上，在人间

Our English teacher is the best person on earth. 我们的英语老师是世界上最好的人。 (2) 放在疑问词、否定词或最高级后加 强语气，意为 “ 究竟, 到底, 全然 ” What on earth is he doing? 他究竟在干什么？

No use on earth! 一点也没用。 access n. (1) means of approaching or entering (a place); way in (2) opportunity or right to use sth. or approach sb.

The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. Students must have access to a good library. 3. All too often, global development means that rich people get richer while the poor get poorer.

All too often 意为 “ 但经常发生的是 ” ； “ 然而更多的是 ” 。作为承接上下文的 转折部分。 Everyone wants to get happiness. All too often people quarrel a lot. 4. stress vt. put stress or emphasis on (sth.)

n. special emphasis or significance I stressed the importance of reading. My teacher lay great stress on honesty. 5. take action: do sth. in response to what has happened Immediate action must be taken to stop the fire spreading.

 6. 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. 教育水平提高了, 人们将能建立一个 与自然界相和谐的更好的社会, 或许能 结束由三大问题所引起的死亡和痛苦。

in harmony with agreeing, matching His tastes are in harmony with mine. put an end to... stop sth. from happening any more We must put an end to the action.

7. wipe out: clean the inside of sth. by rubbing it with a cloth. Have you wiped out the bath after using it? 8. And if poverty is less of a problem and people are better educated, there is a good chance that we will see less violence and fewer wars.

假如贫穷不再是一个问题，人们 又受到更好的教育，人们就会看到 更少的暴力和更少的战争。 There is a chance that Chances are (that)… The chances are (that)… 有 … 可能 \ 机会

Chances are that he has heard the news. 很可能他已经听到这个消息了。 Less of a problem = short of a problem 不是什么问题。

Air pollution

Post-reading 1. What are the “big three”? Do you know of any others? The “big three” refers to contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation and air pollution.

2. Why are conferences like the Earth Summit important? Because they help people understand that there exist serious problems and that there’s still time to take action.

3. Which of the issues discussed at the Earth Summit do you think is the most important one? Why? A: I think air pollution is the most important one. Because air pollution can affect our health in many ways with both short-term and long-term effects. If the air is polluted, people

will feel sick. Some individual are much more sensitive to pollution. Young children and elderly people often suffer more from the effects of air pollution. People with health problems such as heart or lung disease may also suffer more when the air is polluted.

B: I think the war is the most important, because wars not only cost too much money, destroy too many houses and make many people lose their lives, but also make it hard for the countries to develop further. If the people live in.

Make a new outline. Compare with the outline you prepared in the pre-reading. Sample Outline Introduction: Introduce the Earth Summit to the readers. Tell us when and where it is first held and what it is about. Make a new outline. Compare with the outline you prepared in the pre-reading. Sample Outline Introduction: Introduce the Earth Summit to the readers. Tell us when and where it is first held and what it is about.

Body: Introduce more information about the problems discussed at the meeting. Conclusion: Tell us what can do protect our environment and save the earth.

1. Recite the key sentences. 2. Preview the words and expressions in Word Study and Grammar. Homework