Unit 9Not until we know more will we be able to improve the situation.•Only by changing the way we live can we save the earth.•Had I known that air conditioners cause so much pollution, I would never have bought one.•There exist serious problems and there is still time to take action.•Among the speakers was China’s then Premier ZhuRongji. •A better understanding of the environment is necessary, as is the willingness to act.•Without international cooperation, developing countries cannot prosper, nor will sustainable development be possible.Pre-reading. content : n. 内容 / v. 使…满足 / adj. 满足的E.g.1) I like the style of his writing, but I don’t like the content.2) Nothing contents her, she is always complaining.3) The old couple are content with the simple life in the country.4) That man is always content to do hard work and help anyone in trouble.☆She looked at me with a _________ expression.n. 内容v. 使……满足=be satisfied with=be willing to contented注意:用作形容词时,只能作表语,不能作定语。 Para 2 access --n.( 1 ) way to a place E.g. Fallen rocks cut off the only access to the village. ___________________________ (没有通往那座房子的路) from the main road.( 2 ) opportunity or right to use or approach sth.E.g. Only high officials had access to the President. Every student has access to the library. ________________________ have access to sth. --have the opportunity to get or use sth. E.g. I don’t know the password, so__________________ ______________. (无法用他的电脑)There is no access to that house每一位学生都可以使用图书馆 . I don’t have access to his computer• 有权进入某地 有权进入某地 • have access to sp.have access to sp. • 有办法得到某物有办法得到某物• have access to sth.have...