Unit 3 Environmental protection
_____________n.图表;曲线图;图 emission n._____________ _____________v 融化;熔化;软化 _____________v(使)挨饿;饿死 seal n._____________ v._____________ ecology n._____________ _____________n/v释放;排放;发布 methane n._____________ carbon n._____________ dioxide n._____________ carbon dioxide _____________ habitable adj._____________ _____________vt.维持;遭受;承受住 _____________adj.合理的;可持续的 fossil n._____________ _____________n 燃料;刺激性言行 fossil fuel _____________ _____________adj.全部的;所有的;详尽的 ___________adv.遍及全球地;adj.世界各地的 _____________n趋势;趋向;动向 _____________adv. 频繁地;经常 _____________v 播送;广播;n.广播节目 _____________n方针;原则;政策 _____________n足迹;空间量;面积 _____________vt.限制;限定;束缚 _____________n 限制;限制规定;约束 _____________vt.抓住;夺取;控制 basin n._____________ penguin n._____________ _____________v 改革;使改正;改造;n革命 ___________v(______ _______) 经历;经受 implement vt._____________ _____________ adj.和谐的 _____________adj.适度的;中等的;v缓和 _____________v提交;呈递;屈服 _____________adj.每年的;一年的;n.年刊;年鉴 tropical adj._____________ _____________n.混乱;杂乱;紊乱 _____________ 代表某人 nuclear adj._____________ _____________adj.敏感的;善解人意的;灵敏的 jungle n._____________ _____________ n. 烟雾 _____________ v起源;发源;创立 _____________n.量;体积;一卷 _____________n.垃圾;废物 _____________n.公司;企业;事业 _____________vt.恢复;使复原;修复 _____________n.(对环境,文物等)保护;保持 _____________ n.一打;十二个 _____________许多 _____________n.规章;规章制度 disposal n._____________ inspection n._____________ _____________ vt.对...处以罚款 _____________n.运动;战役;v参加运动 waterway n._____________ _____________vt.忍受;包容;容许 _____________n.议程表;议事日程 Norway n._____________
CLIMATE CHANGE REQUIRES THE WORLD'S ATTENTION
We have known about climate change for decades.1______________(毫无疑问) Earth is getting warmer and warmer (see the graph). A warming ocean and atmosphere along with melting ice and rising sea levels provide evidence of a dramatic change in the global climate.
In 2013, a lot of people were shocked by a news photo of a dead polar bear that was found on Norway’s Arctic island of Svalbard. According to the scientists who found its dead body, all that remained of the polar bear was “skin and bones”. An expert who has studied polar bears for many years said that from the position of its dead body, the bear appeared2._______(starve) and died. Experts claimed that low sea-ice levels caused by climate change 3._____(mean) that the bear could not hunt seals as before, so it had to travel greater distances in order to find food. This alarming case showed how the increase in temperature had an impact on Earth’s ecology.
Then what is causing the increase in the global average surface temperature Climate scientists often mention a key climate process called the “greenhouse effect”, which has two common meanings: the “natural” greenhouse effect and the “man-made” greenhouse effect. The “natural” greenhouse effect refers to the fact that heat from the sun enters the atmosphere and warms Earth's surface as short-wave radiation. The heat is released back into space at longer wave 4.____(long). Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as methane and carbon dioxide, trap some of the heat, keeping Earth's climate warm and habitable. Without this process, Earth could not sustain life. However, the “man-made” greenhouse effect has now become a big problem. When people produce 5._________(大量的) extra greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels, more heat energy is trapped in the atmosphere and causes Earth's surface temperature 6._____(rise)quickly.
There is strong and comprehensive evidence 7._____ the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, not only causing serious damage, but also costing human lives. Climate scientists have warned that if we do not take appropriate actions, this warming trend will probably continue and there will be a higher price to pay. In fact, news reports are frequently broadcast about extreme rainstorms and heatwaves causing deaths and economic losses.
Continued greenhouse gas emissions will result in further warming and8._______(持久的) changes to the global climate. This requires the attention of people all over the world. Governments need to consider 9._____(make) policies and taking appropriate actions and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We as individuals can also reduce our “carbon footprint” by10. ______(restrict) the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce. It is our responsibility to seize every opportunity to educate everyone about global warming, along with its causes and impacts, because this is the most serious issue affecting all of us on this planet. So what will you do to help
Reducing water pollution in the LiRiver
The beautiful Li River and its amazing surrounding scenery is one of the most well known tourist destinations in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It attracts millions of 1._____________(国内外游客) each year. However, its reputation as a top destination has had negative effects on the river's water quality.This report looks at the problem of water pollution and some actions that have been taken to deal with it.
2._______(previous), water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from 3._______________(越来越多) tourists, many of whom frequently threw garbage into the river. Many tour boats contributed to the problem too. Kitchens on board were using lots of oil, 4._____ was often thrown into the water. The growth in tourism also meant the local population rose rapidly, as well as the number of commercial and industrial enterprises. Water pollution levels increased, with more household and commercial waste 5._____(end)up in the river. In order to feed more people, more chemicals were used to increase crop production.These chemicals led to severe water quality issues,6._____(cause)a decrease in the number of fish species. Local officials were concerned that the pollution was damaging the natural environment and felt that urgent steps should be taken 7._____(restore) the river's original beauty.
8.___ comprehensive initiative was started, with a number of measures that addressed the issues. The construction of waste water treatment facilities improved the water quality and water conservation. The collection and transport of household waste was also improved. Dozens of polluting enterprises were closed or moved. The local government set up strict regulations regarding further industrial development. New rules were also introduced regarding tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods. Furthermore,the local authorities began to use the media to spread environmental awareness and encourage greater use of clean energy. At the same time, they started to carry out inspections regularly and fine tourist organisations 9.____ abuses. With these measures, it is believed that the beauty of the Li River will be preserved for generations to come.
In addition , the ambitious "Water Ten Plan" is also now tackling water pollution across the country. Other initiatives, such as the "River Chief System", hold senior officials responsible for reducing water pollution. With such campaigns in effect, China's waterways are heading towards a clean and10._______(sustain) future.