Unit9 Saving the earth—同步教学.docVIP

Unit 9 Saving the earth Topic 1. Talking about nature, ecology and the environment 2. Talking about how to save the earth. 二. Colloquial Expressions in this unit Supporting an opinion We must make sure that… It’s clear that… I believe that we must… I’m all for… If nothing is done… , then… I can’t imagine that… Sure / Certainly / Absolutely It would be better if we… Is there a better way to…? 三. Grammar——Inversion 1. There exist serious problems and there is still time to take action. 2. Not until we know more will we be able to improve the situation. 3. Only by changing the way we live can we save the earth. 4. Had I known that air conditioner cause so much pollution, I would never have bought one. 5. A better understanding of the environment is necessary, as is the willingness to act. 四. Key Words Phrases 1. content 作名词“内容”，视其具体或抽象而定其可数或不可数 I like the style of this book, but I don’t like the content. 我喜欢这本书的文笔，但不喜欢它的内容。 Empty out the contents of your purse. 把你钱包里的东西都倒出来。 Before buying a book, I look at the table of contents. 我买书以前要先看一下目录。（书的目录通常复数） 作形容词解，通常做表语，而不用作“定语”。 Are you content with your work? 你对你的工作满意吗？ I should be well content to do so. 我很乐意这样做。 2. access n. 接近或进入的方法；……的权利 这个词不能作动词用！常与介词to连用。 The only access to the building is a long muddy track. 进入这座建筑的唯一通道是一条泥泞的小路。 Students need easy access to books. 学生需要使用书籍。 Only high officials had access to the Emperor. 只有高级官员才可以接近皇帝。 3. harmony n. 协调，融洽 My dog and cat live in perfect harmony. 我的狗和猫相处的非常融洽。 China hopes to live in harmony with her neighbouring countries. 中国希望与她的邻国和睦相处。 4. wipe vt. 擦 He wiped his hands with a towel. 他用毛巾擦手。 Wipe your face clean. 把你的脸擦干净。 Paint won’t be wiped off. 油漆擦不掉。 The earthquake wiped out many villages. 这次地震毁了许多村庄。 The entire population was wiped out by the terrible disease. 所有居民都被可怕的疾病夺走生命。 5. alternative n. （两者中）选一个 adj. 选其一的 常用于the only alternative唯一选择 have no alternative but…除……以外别无选择 alternative ways.可供选择的两种方法 You have the alternative of speaking or keeping quie