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选择性必修三
Unit 3 Environmental Protection
Using Language
第叁部分
Reducing Water Pollution in The Li River
减少漓江水污染
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 domestic and foreign visitors each year.
美丽的漓江及其周边迷人的风景是中国广西壮族自治区最著名的旅游目的地之一,它每年吸引数以百万计的国内外游客。
adj.周围的
one + of + the + adj.最高级 + n. 复数
中国广西壮族自治区
国内外游客
adj. 国内的,本国的
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.
然而,它作为首选旅游目的地的声誉对河流的水质却产生了负面影响。这份报告就着眼于水污染问题以及为解决这一问题而采取的一些行动。
n. 名誉,名声
对...产生负面影响
着眼于
that引导定语从句,作主语,修饰actions
to do 作目的状语
处理
Previously, water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing volume of tourists, many of whom frequently threw garbage into the river. Many tour boats contributed to the problem too.
以往,漓江的水质因游客量的增长遭到了严重破坏,很多游客频繁地将垃圾扔进江中。许多游船也造成了这个问题。
遭到,遭受
游客量的增长
n. 体积,容积;总数,总量
many of whom引导定语从句,作of的宾语,修饰tourists
把...扔进...
造成;促进
Kitchens on board were using lots of oil, which 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.
船上的厨房使用大量的油,这些油经常被倒入水中。旅游业的发展也意味着当地人口迅速增长,以及商业和工业企业的数量增加。
在船上(或飞机上、火车上)
which引导定语从句,作主语,修饰oil
宾语从句,省略that
也,还
…的数量
n. 企业
Water pollution levels increased,with more household and commercial waste ending up in the river. In order to feed more people, more chemicals were used to increase crop production.
水污染等级上升,更多的家庭和商业废弃物最终流入河中。为了养活更多的人,人们使用了更多的化学物质来增加农作物产量。
with的复合结构:with + 宾语 + 宾补(doing),作状语
in order to do 作目的状语
被用来做...
结束,最终
These chemicals led to severe water quality issues, causing a decrease in the number of fish species.
这些化学物质导致了严重的水质问题,导致鱼类物种数量减少。
导致
adj. 十分严重的,极为恶劣的
V-ing作结果状语
在某方面减少
...的数量
Local officials were concerned that the pollution was damaging the natural environment and felt that urgent steps should be taken to restore the river’s original beauty.
当地官员担心污染正在破坏自然环境,并认为应采取紧急措施来恢复河流的原貌。
担心
that引导宾语从句
that引导宾语从句
v. 恢复;使复原
take urgent steps to do sth 采取紧急的措施做...
adj. 紧急的,急迫的
A 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.
一项全面的倡议也已发动,并采取了一些措施来解决这些问题。污水处理设施的建设改善了水质,提高了节约用水水平;
n. 措施,倡议
许多
that引导定语从句
v. 处理,设法解决
污水处理设施
n. 保护,保存;节约,防止浪费
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.
生活垃圾的收集和运输也得到了改善;许多污染企业被关闭或搬迁;当地政府制定了关于进一步发展工业的严格章程;
生活垃圾
许多
制定
n. 规章制度,规则
prep. 关于,至于
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.
游船路线和垃圾处理方法也有了新的规定。此外,地方当局开始利用媒体宣传环保意识,鼓励更多地使用清洁能源。
prep. 关于,至于
游船路线
n. 处理,清除
垃圾处理方法
to do 作目的状语
n. 认识,意识
清洁能源
At the same time, they started to carry out inspections regularly and fine tourist organisations for abuses. With these measures, it is believed that the beauty of the Li River will be preserved for generations to come.
与此同时,他们开始定期进行检查,并对滥用职权的旅游组织进行罚款。有了这些措施,人们相信漓江的美景将世代留存下去。
执行
v. 罚款,处以罚金
n. 视察;检查
n. 虐待,凌辱;滥用,妄用
it为形式主语,that引导主语从句,意为“人们相信/认为...”
v. 保护,维护
to do 作后置定语,表示“将来的;未来的”
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.
另外,“水十条”的宏伟规划也是为了治理整个国家的水污染问题。例如“河长制”这样的举措,还将减少水污染作为高级官员的责任。
此外
adj. 有抱负的,雄心勃勃的
tackle v. 应付,解决
hold sb responsible for 使某人为某事负责
v. 熟词生义 “使负(责任,义务等)”
V-ing作宾语
With such campaigns in effect, China's waterways are heading towards a clean and sustainable future.
随着这些行动的生效,中国的水资源正朝着洁净的、可持续发展的未来迈进。
with的复合结构:with + 宾语 + 宾补(介词短语)
有效
adj. 可持续的,持续性的
朝...方向前进
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