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Unit 8 We’re trying to save the earth!
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Our earth is in trouble. Our drinking water is becoming dirtier,and the air is not as clean as before. People and factories are polluting the air,rivers,lakes and seas. You may think there is nothing you can do to help. That’s not true. 1.________
Cars burn oil. 2.________ Some people believe that too much CO2 is making the earth warmer than ever. 3.________ This can save some oil and produce less CO2.
4.________ So turn off the air conditioner(空调) when you don’t need to use it. Use lights that save energy. Use fewer things that cannot be used again. When you buy something,consider those made from things that can be used again first.
A lot of water is needed for a shower. So take shorter showers. 5.________
Every small action can make a big difference to our earth. Let’s take action to protect it.
A. This can cut the use of water.
B. There are many things you can do to save the earth.
C. This will make a lot of CO2 into the air.
D. So try to walk,ride a bike or take a bus.
E. The biggest energy use at home is for keeping warm or cool.
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The Unity (和谐) of Man and Nature
The “unity of man and nature” is necessary and important in the cultural tradition of China. The Chinese believe in the unity of man and nature, a basic way to their philosophy(哲学) of life. 1. ________ They are also celebrated for nature.
2. ________ Zhuangzi , for example, believed “Heaven (天) and earth are parents to all things in the world”. The beauty of nature is to “give birth to all things” and “let all things grow”, while the duty of humans is to “make all things perfect”. Heaven, earth, and humans should be one in unity. 3. ________ They are necessary to each other, so they should treat each other with kindness.
The idea of the unity of man and nature has been in the heart of Chinese people. 4. ________ In most provinces of China, some rules have been made to reduce pollution. Many power stations that produce and provide safe and clean ele