Language Points

We should build a better society in h___________ with nature .We must _______ ( the need for equality and fairness in the world . 3. Teachers have the ________________ ( to look afteer students at school .4. It was the people s w________ to work hard and well that impressed me most . 5.P_________ still exists in some poor rural areas . 6. People all over the world are against _________ ( .now more and more people pay attention to ____________ ( protection.8.Conference ________________ ( present their opinions for ordinary people harmony stress responsibility willingness overty violence environmental representatives

1.The first paragraph mainly tells us _______. A. where the Earth Summit was held B. when the Earth Summit is held C. how people discuss the most important problems D. what is the function of the Earth Summit 2.Which is TRUE about the Earth Summit? A. Its held every 3 years in Stockholm, Sweden. B. 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.

3."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 Rongji4. 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

5. According to the text, air pollution alone causes about____ of all the deaths in the world. A. 6.5% B. 15% C. 20% D. 35%6. What do the big three refer to according to the passage? A. Contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation and air pollution B. Poverty, war and violence C. Food, clothing and shelter D. Clean water, good environment and easy transportation

7. Most of the deaths caused by air pollution happen in the countryside mainly because_____. A. the environment is badly being damaged B. wood and coal are widely used in rural area C. a large part of forests has been cut down D. its a big problem in developing countries8. The third paragraph suggests that ______. A. it is 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

9.At the summit, Chinas then Premier Zhu Rongji probably mentioned the following EXCEPT ____. A. international cooperation B. sustainable development C. ways of preventing AIDS from spreading D. equality and fairness in the world10. One visitors 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

11. 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 frequently12. 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

Language Points

content (1) n. , I always read the contents of a book first of all. (2) adj.(= satisfied)be content withbe content to do sth. Dont be content (satisfied) with small success.Im content to remain where I am now. (3)v.content (satisfy) sb./ oneself with()We should never content ourselves with book knowledge only.

the highest point; top of a mountain meeting between the heads of two or more countries

a summit talk

a summit meeting

Earth Summit

20% of the people on earth do not have access to clean drinking water.20% .

on earth e.g. Im the luckiest man on earth. on earth when ,what ,who, where e.g. 1.What on earth do you mean 2. What on earth is the matter there? on the earth

have/get access toThe only access to the farmhouse is across the fields.Every student has free access to the school library.

He is too serious, so it is difficult to get access to him.Before liberation, the laboring people had no access to education.=have the free right to use

5. aloneadv. , [], , adj. [] ; , ;

Air pollution alone causes almost three million deaths. (p.68)

He alone is not responsible for it.Money alone cannot make you happy.He did it all alone.Im alone but Im not lonely.

If we are to develop the world successfully, we must make sure that everyone is able to take part in the new world we create.be +to do sth ,

1.We are to meet at the school gate. 2. You are to be back by 10 oclock.3. They are never to meet again.4. A knife is to cut with.

all tooall too often; all too quickly All too often, I asked parents for some money when I was a little child.The holidays flew by all too quickly.stress V. The English teachers always stressed the importance of reading aloud.lay//place/put stress on/uponMy parents lay great stress on honesty.

take action= take stepsmeasures

We should take some stepsmeasures to prevent factories from sending waste into rivers and lakes.

1. The policeman should take action 2. The doctor should take action

3. Mr. Bush will take action4. The soldiers will take action

5. We should take actionto save those who are in great danger.

if a patient is dying.

if there is a traffic accident.

to protect endangered animals.

if Ben Laden appears in Washington D.C.

A better understanding of the environment is necessary, as is the willingness to act.as , so . 1.He is a pilot, as(=so) are his brothers.2.He believed, as() did his family, that you were telling the truth.3. As has been announced, we should have final exam next month.

Air pollution ____ causes almost three million deaths. Most deaths happen in _____ areas. If we are to develop the world successfully, we must make sure that every one is able to take part in the new world we _____. Rich countries have a ___________ towards poor countries and must do ________ they can to help others. The message is spreading ______ the world and many students are learning more about earth_______ in school. A better understanding of the environment is necessary, ____ is the willingness to act. With better education, people will be able to build a better society in ________ with nature and _____ an end to the death suffering ______ by the big three.And if poverty is ____ of a problem and people are better educated, there is a good chance that we will see _____ violence and ______ wars.aloneruralcreateresponsibilitywhateveracrossissuesasharmonyputcausedlesslessfewer

be in harmony with: agree with; be in a state of agreement ,Your taste is in harmony with/ agrees with mine.Tom and I worked together in harmony for years.The harmony of sea and sky makes a beautiful picture. a harmonious atmosphere The dog always bullies the catthey always live out of harmonyWith 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.

put an end toLets put an end to this quarrel.bringto an endHe brought his lecture to an end around ten oclock.come to an endThe meeting came to an end early.

wipe out ,,Could you wipe out the bath?He tried to wipe out the memory of his former girlfriend.Some experts warned that global warming will wipe out one million species.Man must put an end to war, or war will wipe out man.

4. there is a...chance there is a good chance that we will see less violence and fewer wars(P.68)possibility()likelihood that something will happen

There is a good chance that Ill finish the work tomorrow.

take action/ in harmony with / put an end to / wipe out /take part in / have access to / be responsible for1. Today , people often miss the simple but beautiful days when man lived _______________nature 2. __________before it is too late . Leave a beautiful planet to the coming generations.3. Some experts warned the global warming will ______ one million species .4. Man must _________war, or war will ________man .5. Many people ___________the Earth Day activities which aimed to make people more aware of the need to protect our living environment .6. Students ______________the information of that kind .7. Drivers _______________their passengers safetyin harmony withTake actionwipe out put an end totook part inhave access toare responsible forwipe out

attend/ take part in/ join in/joinMy father ______ the army when he was 18 years old.You go first. Ill _____ soon.Would you _____ us_____ dancing? My dream of ____________ the Olympic Games has been realized.5. Every student is required to _________ professor Wangs lecture.joined joinjoinedintaking part inattend

Coal is a valuable resource that can be used to produce energy, but it can also cause serous pollution.(P.66)1)

2) Wood is used to make paper.He has been used to getting up early.

He used to get up late.Used he to like apples?Did he use to like apple? You used to swim,_________________?didnt you /usednt you

Language points:1 sustainable developmentmake much/ little progresscontinue doing/ to doaccording to on earthhave access to

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8 9 10 have a responsibility forbe responsible to sb.be responsible for sth.sb. do whatever sb. can to dotake action to do make a difference

11 15 the key to sth./doing sth.in harmony with put an end to wipe out

There is a good chance that

put an end to/ wipe out / be contaminated with/ take part in/ take action/ be to/ together with/ in harmony with/ have access toMany students still dont have access to a personal computer, because it is too expensive.Eric was unable to take part in the match because of his recent accident.The government must take action to solve the problem of unemployment.]Johns tastes are in harmony with mine; we spend a lot of time together.

5. Terrorism is a big danger; all the governments should work together to put an end to it.6. In the movie, the whole town was wiped out in the war, which showed the cruelty of the war.7. The towns drinking water was contaminated with poisonous chemicals.8. The pop star, together with his wife and children, is going to Xian for a visit.9. They are to be married in July; the wedding ceremony will take place in the city church.

1. Developing countries cannot prosper, nor will sustainable development be possible.2. There exist serious problems and3. Only by changing the way we live can we save the earth.4. Had I known that air conditioners cause...5. Not until we know more will we be able to improve the situation.6. , as is the willing to the act.

did/have/does

Without international cooperation, developing countries cannot prosper, nor will sustainable development be possible..neither/nor,.:neither/nor+be(have/Tom isnt a doctor. I am not a doctor, either.Tom isnt a doctor, neither/nor am I .My teacher didnt agree with him. I didnt agree with him either.My teacher didnt agree with him, neither/nor did I.I have never been to Beijing, neither/nor has he.

I like traveling. He likes traveling too.I like traveling, so does he.Her father is a doctor. Her mother is a doctor too.Her father is a doctor, so is her mother.He has been to Beijing twice. I have been to Beijing too.He has been to Beijing twice. So have I .

: ,, : So it is/was with +It is the same with +Tom is an American, but lives in China, _________________/______________. it is the same with Jackso it is with Jack

Only by changing the way we live can we save the earth.

.only+,1.Only in this way can you solve the problem.2.Only then did I realize my mistakes.3.Only when he was 9 years old was he able to go to school.4.Only socialism can save China.

Not until we know more will we be able to improve the situation.=We will not be able to improve the situation until we know more.=It is not until we know more that we will be able to improve the situation.e.g. Jack didnt understand why his mother was angry with him until she told him everything.=Not until his mother told him everything did Jack understand why she was angry with him.=It was not until his mother told him everything that Jack understood why she was angry with him.

Not only ____ polluted ,but ____ crowded. A. was the city, were the streets B. the city was, were the streets C. was the city, the streets were D. the city was, the streets wereNot only +,but also

not onlybut alsoNot only she but also I am from the south.hardly/never/not/littleNever have I realized that water is so precious.There exist serious problems and there is still time to take action.There be/ exist/ stand/ lie/ liveOnce upon a time, there lived a fisherman on the island.

Ifshould, had wereWere he here, he would come to help us.Had you been here just now, you would have met her.Should I see him tomorrow, I would tell him about it.If he were here, he would come to help us.If you had been here just now, you would have met her.If I should see him tomorrow, I would tell him about it.

1.We can finish the work on time only by seizing every minute.___ ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ ___ finish the work on time.2.I have never heard such nonsense in all my life.___ ___ ___ heard such nonsense in all my life.3.A piece of paper was folded in the pocket.___ ___ ___ ___ ___ a piece of paper.4.He little realizes how important this heart operation is.___ ___ ___ ____ how important this heart operation is.5.Churchill was not only a statesman but also a poet.___ ___ ___ Churchill a statesman but also a poet.Only by seizing every minute can weNever have I Folded in the pocket wasLittle does he realizeNot only was

Not until we watched the Earth Day program on TV did we know much about global warming. It was not until we watched the Earth Day program on TV that we knew much about global warming.2. Only by learning to live in harmony with nature can we save the earth.3. Only after the meeting did I know that air pollution causes almost three million deaths every year.4. Never will I forget the day when I made a very important speech on the Earth Day Summit.5. Not only is the Earth Summit a place to talk about problems, but it also is a place to find solutions for the future.Not only is the Earth Summit a place to talk about problems, it is a place to find solutions for the future.

Without international cooperation, developing countries cannot prosper, nor will sustainable development be possible.nor,neither,not,hardly.1.Never have I met him. 2.Seldom have we seen such big melons.3.Hardly had she entered the house when she heard the dog barking.

Only by changing the way we live can we save earth.

.only+1.Only in this way can you solve the problem.2.Only then did I realize my mistakes.3.Only when he was 9 years old was he able to go to school.

1. 1. In 1972, the United Nations held a meeting in Stockholm, Sweden to share ideas about how we can save the earth.3. The big three causes almost three million deaths.2. In Johannesburg, experts from all over the world spoke about different topics and discussed new ways to solve the problems facing our planet now.

4. In the world, developing countries can prosper on their own. 5. We can save the earth by changing the way we live every day.