英美报刊选读Unit 8 Environmental Protection.pptVIP

What environmental problems are we faced with? pollution, acid rain, global warming, the destruction of forests and other wild habitats, the decline and extinction of thousands of species of animals and plants... Question2 As students, what can we do to protect the environment? ---Sort out our rubbish. ---Use recycled paper to help save trees. ---Try to avoid buying plastic. ---Dont buy over-packed goods. ---Use less energy by switching off lights when rooms are not in use. ---Use a bicycle or walk instead of taking a bus or a taxi for short trips. Part I (Para.1-2) Introduction Main idea: Rich resources found in Arctic Circle Para.1 introduces untapped fossil fuels in Arctic Circle that has fragile and pristine ecosystems. Para.2 tells about the considerable amounts of recoverable oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas there. Part II (Para.3-26) Body Main idea: the possible outcomes of the fight over the Arctic resources Para.3: The fight may turn out to be territorial dispute. Para.4-11: Global warming, the stress and possible pollution are damaging the ecosystems there. Para.12-18: Countries with a stake in the Arctic’s riches are looking for evidence for their territorial claims. Para.19-22: Some territorial questions are not in dispute. Para.23-26: The power may lie with the countries that have the best physical access to this region. Part III (Para. 27) Conclusion Main idea: Questions unsettled Para.27: Some unsettled questions will depend on global economy. 1)??他热衷于收集报纸上关于他的任何消息。 2) 所有的数字都要毫无例外地经过专家核实。 3)??我向你们保证我们遇到任何困难都不会退缩。 4)??他绝不会为了它牺牲个人利益。 5)? 眼下争论的事是在哪建立学校。 1)??Why may the geologists who evaluate Arctic undersea formations be the real power players? 2) Why have the environmentalists been upset with the Bush administration’s sale of oil drilling rights in the Arctic area? 必威体育精装版英美报刊选读_Unit 8 Environmental Protection 3. dispute n. (Para. 5) an argument or quarrel 争议，争端，纠纷 The boy