Language Points
Step 1 Revision
1.(para.3 Line 5) Among the speakers was China’s then Premier Zh Rongji, who stressed the need for equality and fairness in the world.
演讲者中有中国当时的总理朱镕基。他强调世界范围内的平等与公正。
2.(Para.3)Without international cooperation, developing countries cannot prosper, nor will sustainable development be possible.
没有国际合作发展中国家就不可能繁荣，可持续发展也就不可能实现．
没有你的帮助，我做不了这件事．
I can’t do it without your help.
3.(Para.4 Line 1)Conferences like the Earth Summit help people understand that there exist serious problems and there is still time to take action....
象地球峰会这样的会议使人们了解到严重问题的存在，但仍然来得及采取措施．
4.(Para.4 Line 3)Only by changing the way we live can we save the earth.
只有我们改变了自己的生活方式，才能拯救地球．
5.(para.5 Line 2)) Had I known that air conditioners cause so much pollution, I would never have bought one.
要是我以前知道空调能造成大量的污染，我就不会买它了．
=If I had known that air conditions cause so much…
6.(para.5. line 3)Not until we know more will we be able to improve the situation.
我们只有了解了更多的情况，才能够改变现状．
7.(para.6 Line 2)A better understanding of the environment is　necessary, as is the willingness to act.
更好地了解环保是必要的，行动的愿望也是必要的．
句中as引导定语从句时常表示“正如…的那样，就像…”
1)正如我们所知道的那样，越来越多的人在学习外语．
As we know, more and more people are learning foreign languages.
2)He is late again, as it often the case.
他又迟到了，他总是这样
Step 2 Language Points
1.(para.1.Line 2) At the Stockholm summit, representatives from more than one hundred countries discussed some of the most important problems facing our planet.
在斯德哥尔摩峰会上，一百多个国家的代表讨论了我们的地球目前所面临的重大问题．
2. (para.1 line5)One of the main themes of the summit was “sustainable development”, or the question how we can continue developing the world without damaging the environment.
峰会的主题之一是“可持续发展”的问题，即我们如何在不破坏环境的条件下继续发展的问题。
without doing
结构在句子中作状语,表示“ 在没有发生…情况下”
1)他们没有同任何人告别,就匆匆离开了学校
They left the school in a hurry, without saying goodbye to anyone.
2)Tom轻轻地把门关上了,没出一点声音.
Tom closed the door without making a sound.
3.(para.2)Air pollution is also a big problem in very large cities, especially in developing countries.
especially adv. 尤其,特别 specially adv. 专门
I don’t like bright colors, ____________ red. (especially)
These shoes were ____________ made for me. (specially)
I came here ____________ to see you. (specially)
4.(para.3 Line 1)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.
如果我们要成功地开发世界，就必须确保人人都能够参与我们创造的新世界．
５. (para.3)All too often, global development means that rich people get richer while the poor get poorer.
经常的情况是，全球化的发展意味着富人更富，穷人更穷。(EW)
all too often
“但经常发生的是， 然而更多的是”，承接上下文的转折部分
Everyone wants to get happiness. All too often people quarrel a lot.
all too “实在太……” + adj./adv.
时间过得太快了．
Time passed all too quickly.
6.(para.3)Rich countries have a responsibility towards poor countries and must do whatever they can do to help others
富国对于穷国赋有责任，他们必须尽可能帮助其他国家．
be responsible for sth./sb. 对某物／某人负责
由于天气关系才耽搁了．
The weather is responsible for the delay.
(para.6 line 3)Meeting like the Earth Summit can tell us what we can do to help.
7.(para.4)One of the visitors to the Earth Summit in Johannesburg said that what she had heard was very important.
约翰内斯堡地球峰会的一位访问者说，她所听到的东西十分重要．
8.(para.7 Iine 2)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.
教育改善之后，人们将能够建设与大自然和谐相处的美好社会，也许还能消灭由三大公害带来的死亡和痛苦．
9.(para.7.Line 4) If the world becomes less unfair and if people can get better education, much of the poverty can be wiped out.
如果贫困的问题得到改善，人们的教育程度得以提高，就有可能会减少暴力和战争．
Step 3 phrases
Para. 1
1. 举行会议 hold a meeting
2. 更好地照顾 ta
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