☆Pollution has become a serious problem. 污染已經(jīng)成為一個(gè)嚴(yán)重的問題。
☆There are many natural catastrophes occurring in nature. 自然界里有很多自然災(zāi)害發(fā)生。
☆We rely on the Earth for everything we need to survive, so let's take care of it. 我們依賴地球獲取我們生存所需的一切東西,因此讓我們來細(xì)心呵護(hù)它吧。
☆I(lǐng)f we're all prepared to recycle paper, thousands of trees could be saved every day. 如果紙能被循環(huán)利用,那么每天就能挽救千千萬萬的樹木。
☆People ruin natural beauty. 人類破壞了自然美。
☆Don't you feel a bit chocked sometimes? 難道你沒覺得有時(shí)會(huì)有點(diǎn)兒喘不過氣來嗎?
☆A(yù)ir pollution can damage the environment. 空氣污染會(huì)對(duì)環(huán)境造成危害。
☆The environment here is very pleasing. 這兒的環(huán)境真的讓人感覺很舒服。
A:Is the air pollution serious in your place?
B:It used to be, but the government has been working hard to improve it recently. So now, we can see the blue sky in Beijing again.
A:Many efforts have been made for a better environment, such as the "No Car Day".
B:Sure. We all have to be aware of energy saving and environmental protection.
A:What can you do to protect the environment?
B:First, I'll try my best to protect it. Second, I'll ask the people around me to also do it.
A:It is easier said than done. I am curious to see how far you can go.
B:OK. We'll bet on it.
A:你那里的空氣污染嚴(yán)重嗎?
B:曾經(jīng)很嚴(yán)重,不過政府近些年做了很多努力來改善空氣質(zhì)量。所以現(xiàn)在,我們又能看見北京藍(lán)色的天空了。
A:大家都在為改善環(huán)境做著努力,比如說"無車日"。
B:是呀。我們必須注意節(jié)約能源和保護(hù)環(huán)境。
A:你打算怎樣保護(hù)環(huán)境?
B:首先,我會(huì)盡自己的努力。然后,我會(huì)告訴周圍的人也保護(hù)環(huán)境。
A:說來容易做來難。我倒是好奇你能進(jìn)展到什么程度。
B:好啊。那我們打賭吧。
A:The air in Beijing is seriously polluted. Look! I can even see the floating dirt overhead.
B:Yes, air pollution in China is extremely serious, especially in cities with heavy industry.
A:Isn't there any protecting measures adopted by the government for the sake of people's health?
B:There are many, but some depurating devices are not so effective. Some effective devices are so expensive that manufacturers can't afford them.
A:That's it. Then why not consider reducing some heavy industries?
B:It's pretty hard! China is a developing country and needs heavy industries to increase its GDP.
A:How about transferring some plants to suburbs?
B:Good idea!
A:There is a low population density in suburbs, and the harm to people is also slight.
B:However, it brings great inconvenience.
A:Like what?
B:For example, transportation. Many people live in the city, but they have to commute to work every day. Then they will spend too much time on the road.
A:Oh, that's really a problem.
B:Every coin has two sides.
A:北京空氣污染很嚴(yán)重。瞧!我甚至能看到頭頂上漂浮著的塵土。
B:是的,中國的空氣污染相當(dāng)嚴(yán)重,尤其是一些重工業(yè)城市。
A:為了人民的健康,難道政府沒有采取一些保護(hù)措施嗎?
B:采取過很多措施,但很多凈化設(shè)施效果不明顯。有效的設(shè)備又特別昂貴,很多廠家都支付不起。
A:確實(shí)。那么為什么不減少一些重工業(yè)?
B:這很難。中國是發(fā)展中國家,特別需要重工業(yè)來增加國民生產(chǎn)總值。
A:把一些工廠遷到郊區(qū)怎么樣?
B:是個(gè)好主意!
A:郊區(qū)人口密度小,因而給人們帶來的影響也小。
B:但是,將工廠遷到郊區(qū)會(huì)帶來很多不便。
A:比如說?
B:比如交通問題。很多人是住在城里的,但是他們又不得不每天去郊區(qū)上班。這樣他們會(huì)花很多時(shí)間在路上。
A:哦,這確實(shí)是一個(gè)問題。
B:事物總有其兩面性的。
A:Where did you go last weekend?
B:To the lake.
A:Did you have fun?
B:Not at all. The water smells so bad. I miss my childhood very much.
A:Why?
B:Because I could catch fish in the river, but now they are all gone.
A:Yes, I hate the polluted water, too.
B:For myself, I hate the people who pollute the water much more than the water.
A:But what are the causes of water pollution? Do you know?
B:Many causes of pollution including sewage and fertilizers contain nutrients.
A:Yes, water pollution affects animals, humans, plants and ecosystems.
B:So we cannot ignore this problem, otherwise it will be difficult for us to live in the future.
A:Certainly. Everyone has the responsibility of protecting the water.
A:你上周末去哪里了?
B:湖邊。
A:玩得好嗎?
B:一點(diǎn)也不好。水臭臭的。我好懷念我的童年。
A:為什么?
B:因?yàn)橐郧拔铱梢栽诤永镒ヴ~,可是現(xiàn)在什么都沒有了。
A:是啊,我也痛恨那些被污染的水。
B:對(duì)我而言,我更痛恨污染水的那些人。
A:但是什么造成的水污染呢?你知道嗎?
B:很多原因,不過主要是污水和肥料中的養(yǎng)分。
A:是呀,水污染會(huì)影響到動(dòng)物、人類、植物和生態(tài)環(huán)境。
B:所以說我們不能忽視這個(gè)問題了,不然有一天我們將無法生存。
A:對(duì)。每個(gè)人都有保護(hù)水的義務(wù)。
A:Where are you going on your trip?
B:I think Hebei is a good place.
A:But I heard the north of China is experiencing severe sandstorms!
B:Really?
A:Yes, it is said that Hebei is experiencing six degree strong winds.
B:How do these storms affect the people who live in these areas?
A:The report said the number of people with respiratory tract infections tended to rise after sandstorms. The sand gets into people's noses and throats and creates irritation.
B:It sounds like sandstorms are trouble for everybody!
A:You are quite right.
A:你要去哪兒度假?
B:我想河北不錯(cuò)。
A:但我聽說中國北部現(xiàn)在有嚴(yán)重的沙塵暴!
B:是真的嗎?
A:是的,據(jù)說河北正刮六級(jí)大風(fēng)。
B:沙塵暴對(duì)生活在這些地區(qū)的人們有什么影響?
A:報(bào)道說沙塵暴過后呼吸道感染的人數(shù)會(huì)增加。沙子進(jìn)入人們的鼻孔和喉嚨后會(huì)使這些器官發(fā)炎。
B:沙塵暴好像給每個(gè)人都帶來了麻煩!
A:你說得很對(duì)。
A:I love this city.
B:So do I.
A:The air here is so fresh, and watching out from the window, your eyes are filled with green.
B:Yeah. That's one of the reasons why I choose to have a vacation in this area.
A:A nice environment is likely to make people feel pleasant and does good things for your health.
B:Exactly. Look at that tiny garden. It must be very comfortable to have a walk there.
A:I agree with you. The surrounding area of mine is not so good.
B:Maybe you could grow some plants at home to beautify your own space.
A:That's a good idea.
A:我喜歡這個(gè)城市。
B:我也是。
A:這兒空氣清新,放眼望去滿眼都是綠色。
B:是啊。這也是我為什么來這兒度假的原因之一。
A:好的環(huán)境能使人心情舒暢,還有益身心健康。
B:就是??茨莻€(gè)小公園。在里面散步肯定特別舒服。
A:我想是的。我家那兒的環(huán)境就沒這么好。
B:或許你可以在家里種點(diǎn)植物來美化你自己的環(huán)境。
A:好主意。