北京的环境保护

Emory CHN 301

李宇烈(Wooyeul Li)

北京日报(头版新闻)；9/25/2008

随着北京的经济发展，越来越多工厂开始大量生产一次性的东西。除了纸杯，纸盘，纸碗，纸巾以外，许多公司甚至于生产了纸内裤。在经济发展的方面，北京人原来认为这种大量生产的一次性的东西只有好处。不过北京人没想到为了经济发展，他们牺牲了他们的健康与北京的环境, 因为一次性用品带来了大量的垃圾。据生产一次性用品的的工厂老板说，“难道保护北京的环境一定比卖一次性赚的钱重要吗?”可是大家都需要知道，为了让北京的环境改善，中国政府花了更多钱。目前的中国经济已经发展得不错，不一定需要再生产那么多的一次性用品来赚钱。

大部分的人会觉得这种问题是中国政府应该解决的问题，也有人们也会认为一个人的帮助环境不会带来特别大的变化。可是据中国政府来说，每一个人的协助都很重要。政府不见得是劝每个人去捡易拉罐儿或矿泉水的瓶子，而是希望人们把他们自己的垃圾好好儿分类与回收。再说，保护环境不只是为了自己，也是为了下一代。

词汇 Vocabulary:

1. 随着	suízhe	in the wake of, along with, following (prep.)
例句: 随着北京的经济发展，越来越多工厂开始大量生产一次性的东西。 Example: In the wake of Beijing’s economic development, more and more factories are mass producing disposable goods.
2. 经济发展	jīngjìfāzhǎn	economic development  (n.)
例句: 在经济发展的方面，北京人原来认为这种大量生产的一次性的东西只有好处。 Example: On the topic of economic development, Beijingers originally believed that mass production of disposable goods had only benefits.
3. 工厂	gōngchǎng	factory  (n.)
例句: 越来越多工厂开始大量生产一次性的东西。 Example: More and more factories are mass producing disposable goods.
4. 大量生产	dàliàngshēngchǎn	to produce in bulk  (v.)
例句: 越来越多工厂开始大量生产一次性的东西。 Example: More and more factories are mass producing disposable goods.
5. 一次性	yīcìxìng	disposable  (adj.)
例句: 一次性用品带来了大量的垃圾。 Example: The mass production of disposable goods will bring about the mass production of waste.
6. 许多	xǔduō	many, a lot of  (adj.)
例句: 许多公司甚至于生产了纸内裤。 Example: Many companies even produce paper underwear!
7. 甚至于	shènzhìyú	so much (that), to the extent (that) (adv.)
例句: 许多公司甚至于生产了纸内裤。 Example: Many companies even produce paper underwear!
8. 生产	shēngchǎn	to produce, to manufacture  (v.)
例句: 许多公司甚至于生产了纸内裤。 Example: Many companies even produce paper underwear!
9. 牺牲	xīshēng	to sacrifice,  to give up  (v.)
例句: 不过北京人没想到为了经济发展，他们牺牲了他们的健康与北京的环境。 Example: In order for the economy to develop they must sacrifice their health and also Beijing’s environment.
10. 环境	huánjìng	environment  (n.)
例句: 不过北京人没想到为了经济发展，他们牺牲了他们的健康与北京的环境。 Example: In order for the economy to develop they must sacrifice their health and also Beijing’s environment.
11. 垃圾	lājī	waste, trash  (n.)
例句: 一次性用品带来了大量的垃圾。 Example: The mass production of disposable goods will bring about the mass production of waste.
12. 用品	yòngpǐn	products, goods  (n.)
例句: 目前的中国经济已经发展得不错，不一定需要再生产那么多的一次性用品来赚钱。 Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need  many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.
13. 保护	bǎohù	to protect, to safeguard (v.)
例句: 难道保护北京的环境一定比卖一次性赚的钱重要吗? Example: Don’t tell me protecting Beijing’s environment is more important than making profits from the sale of disposable goods?
14. 改善	gǎishàn	to make better, to improve  (v.)
例句: 为了让北京的环境改善，中国政府花了更多钱。 Example: In order to improve Beijing’s environment, China’s government has spent even more money.
15. 目前	mùqián	at present, currently  (adv.)
例句: 目前的中国经济已经发展得不错，不一定需要再生产那么多的一次性用品来赚钱。 Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.
16. 经济	jīngjì	economy  (n.)
例句: 目前的中国经济已经发展得不错，不一定需要再生产那么多的一次性用品来赚钱。 Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.
17. 发展	fāzhǎn	to develop, to grown, to expand  (v.)
例句: 目前的中国经济已经发展得不错，不一定需要再生产那么多的一次性用品来赚钱。 Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.
18. 大部分	dàbùfen	the large part, the majority  (n.)
例句: 大部分的人会觉得这种问题是中国政府应该解决的问题。 Example: The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government.
19. 政府	zhèngfǔ	government   (n.)
例句: 大部分的人会觉得这种问题是中国政府应该解决的问题。 Example: The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government.
20. 解决	jiějué	to resolve, to settle (a dispute)  (v.)
例句: 大部分的人会觉得这种问题是中国政府应该解决的问题。 Example: The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government.
21. 协助	xiézhù	assistance (n.)
例句: 据中国政府来说，每一个人的协助都很重要。 Example: According to the Chinese government, each person’s assistance is important.
22. 捡	jiǎn	to pick up, to collect, to gather (v.)
例句: 政府不见得是劝每个人去捡易拉罐儿或矿泉水的瓶子。 Example: The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or bottles of mineral water.
23. 易拉罐	yìlāguàn	pop-top cans (n.)
例句: 政府不见得是劝每个人去捡易拉罐儿或矿泉水的瓶子。 Example: The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or bottles of mineral water.
24. 矿泉水	kuàngquánshuǐ	mineral spring water  (n.)
例句: 政府不见得是劝每个人去捡易拉罐儿或矿泉水的瓶子。 Example: The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or bottles of mineral water.
25. 分类	fēnlèi	to separate  (v.)
例句: 政府希望人们把他们自己的垃圾好好儿分类与回收。 Example: The government hopes that everyone will properly separate their trash and recyclable items.
26. 回收	huíshōu	to recycle  (v.)
例句: 政府希望人们把他们自己的垃圾好好儿分类与回收。 Example: The government hopes that everyone will properly separate their trash and recyclable items.
27. 下一代	xiàyīdài	the next generation  (n.)
例句: 保护环境不只是为了现代人自己，也是为了下一代。 Example: Protecting the environment is not for the benefit of this generation alone but also for the next generation as well.

讨论的问题：

1．  北京的工厂开始大量生产一次性的东西给北京环境带来什么影响？

      What effects does the mass production of disposable goods have on Beijing’s        environment?

 2．  北京人原来对经济发展有什么看法？

      What were Beijinger’s original views with regard to economic development?

 3．  课文里的一个老板觉得生产一次性的东西赚钱比保护环境更重要，在你看来，这样的想法对不对？为什么？

      The boss mentioned in the text believed that profiting from the production of       disposable goods is more important than protecting the environment.  Do you       believe this opinion is correct?  Why?

 4．  有人认为解决环境污染的问题是政府的责任因为一个人没办法改善世界的污染问题，关于这个想法你同意吗？为什么？

      Some people believe that it is the government’s responsibility to resolve the       environmental pollution problem because one person’s contribution cannot make a difference.  Do you agree with this type of thinking?  Why?

5．  要是你是课文里的一个老板，你有两个选择：第一个选择是生产更多一次性的用品，可以赚很多钱 ，可是你同时会破坏环境，第二个选择是限制一次性的用品的生产。虽然你不会有以前那么多钱，可是环境会比以前干净得多，还有你会有干净的水，馨香的空气，你会做什么？  为什么？

      If you were the boss mentioned in the text, you would have two options, the first would be to produce more disposable goods and make more money but also            damage the environment.  The second would be to limit the production of disposable goods.  You will not make as much money as before, however your       environment will be cleaner and you will have fresh water and air.  Which option will you pick and why?

 Transcript：

Beijing Newspaper – Front Page News

               In the wake of Beijing’s economic development, more and more factories are mass producing disposable goods.  In addition to paper cups, paper plates, paper bowls, and paper towels, many companies even produce paper underwear!  On the topic of economic development, Beijingers originally believed that mass production of disposable goods had only benefits; however it never occurred to them that in order for the economy to develop they must sacrifice their health and also Beijing’s environment because the mass production of disposable goods would bring about the mass production of waste as well.

            The owner of a disposable production company said, “Don’t tell me protecting Beijing’s environment is more important than making profits from the sales of disposable goods.”  But people need to know that China’s government has spent even more money in order to improve Beijing’s environment.  China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.

            The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government.  There are also people who believe that one person cannot make much of a contribution to the betterment of the environment.  But according to the Chinese government, each person’s assistance is important.  The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or plastic bottles from mineral water, but rather it hopes that everyone will properly separate their trash and recyclable items.  Moreover, protecting the environment is not for the benefit of this generation alone but for the next generation as well.

北京的環境保護

Emory CHN 301

李宇烈(Wooyeul Li)

北京日報(頭版新聞)；9/25/2008

隨著北京的經濟發展，越來越多工廠開始大量生產一次性的東西。除了紙杯，紙盤，紙碗，紙巾以外，許多公司甚至於生產了紙內褲。在經濟發展的方面，北京人原來認為這種大量生產的一次性的東西隻有好處。不過北京人沒想到為了經濟發展，他們犧牲了他們的健康與北京的環境, 因為一次性用品帶來了大量的垃圾。據生產一次性用品的的工廠老板說，“難道保護北京的環境一定比賣一次性賺的錢重要嗎?”可是大家都需要知道，為了讓北京的環境改善，中國政府花了更多錢。目前的中國經濟已經發展得不錯，不一定需要再生產那麼多的一次性用品來賺錢。

大部分的人會覺得這種問題是中國政府應該解決的問題，也有人們也會認為一個人的幫助環境不會帶來特別大的變化。可是據中國政府來說，每一個人的協助都很重要。政府不見得是勸每個人去撿易拉罐兒或礦泉水的瓶子，而是希望人們把他們自己的垃圾好好兒分類與回收。再說，保護環境不隻是為了自己，也是為了下一代。

詞匯 Vocabulary:

1. 隨著

suízhe

in the wake of, along with, following (prep.)

例句: 隨著北京的經濟發展，越來越多工廠開始大量生產一次性的東西。

Example: In the wake of Beijing’s economic development, more and more factories are mass producing disposable goods.

2. 經濟發展

jīngjìfāzhǎn

economic development (n.)

例句: 在經濟發展的方面，北京人原來認為這種大量生產的一次性的東西隻有好處。

Example: On the topic of economic development, Beijingers originally believed that mass production of disposable goods had only benefits.

3. 工廠

gōngchǎng

factory (n.)

例句: 越來越多工廠開始大量生產一次性的東西。

Example: More and more factories are mass producing disposable goods.

4. 大量生產

dàliàngshēngchǎn

to produce in bulk (v.)

例句: 越來越多工廠開始大量生產一次性的東西。

Example: More and more factories are mass producing disposable goods.

5. 一次性

yīcìxìng

disposable (adj.)

例句: 一次性用品帶來了大量的垃圾。

Example: The mass production of disposable goods will bring about the mass production of waste.

6. 許多

xǔduō

many, a lot of (adj.)

例句: 許多公司甚至於生產了紙內褲。

Example: Many companies even produce paper underwear!

7. 甚至於

shènzhìyú

so much (that), to the extent (that) (adv.)

例句: 許多公司甚至於生產了紙內褲。

Example: Many companies even produce paper underwear!

8. 生產

shēngchǎn

to produce, to manufacture (v.)

例句: 許多公司甚至於生產了紙內褲。

Example: Many companies even produce paper underwear!

9. 犧牲

xīshēng

to sacrifice, to give up (v.)

例句: 不過北京人沒想到為了經濟發展，他們犧牲了他們的健康與北京的環境。

Example: In order for the economy to develop they must sacrifice their health and also Beijing’s environment.

10. 環境

huánjìng

environment (n.)

例句: 不過北京人沒想到為了經濟發展，他們犧牲了他們的健康與北京的環境。

Example: In order for the economy to develop they must sacrifice their health and also Beijing’s environment.

11. 垃圾

lājī

waste, trash (n.)

例句: 一次性用品帶來了大量的垃圾。

Example: The mass production of disposable goods will bring about the mass production of waste.

12. 用品

yòngpǐn

products, goods (n.)

例句: 目前的中國經濟已經發展得不錯，不一定需要再生產那麼多的一次性用品來賺錢。

Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.

13. 保護

bǎohù

to protect, to safeguard (v.)

例句: 難道保護北京的環境一定比賣一次性賺的錢重要嗎?

Example: Don’t tell me protecting Beijing’s environment is more important than making profits from the sale of disposable goods?

14. 改善

gǎishàn

to make better, to improve (v.)

例句: 為了讓北京的環境改善，中國政府花了更多錢。

Example: In order to improve Beijing’s environment, China’s government has spent even more money.

15. 目前

mùqián

at present, currently (adv.)

例句: 目前的中國經濟已經發展得不錯，不一定需要再生產那麼多的一次性用品來賺錢。

Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.

16. 經濟

jīngjì

economy (n.)

例句: 目前的中國經濟已經發展得不錯，不一定需要再生產那麼多的一次性用品來賺錢。

Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.

17. 發展

fāzhǎn

to develop, to grown, to expand (v.)

例句: 目前的中國經濟已經發展得不錯，不一定需要再生產那麼多的一次性用品來賺錢。

Example: China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.

18. 大部分

dàbùfen

the large part, the majority (n.)

例句: 大部分的人會覺得這種問題是中國政府應該解決的問題。

Example: The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government.

19. 政府

zhèngfǔ

government (n.)

例句: 大部分的人會覺得這種問題是中國政府應該解決的問題。

Example: The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government.

20. 解決

jiějué

to resolve, to settle (a dispute) (v.)

例句: 大部分的人會覺得這種問題是中國政府應該解決的問題。

Example: The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government.

21. 協助

xiézhù

assistance (n.)

例句: 據中國政府來說，每一個人的協助都很重要。

Example: According to the Chinese government, each person’s assistance is important.

22. 撿

jiǎn

to pick up, to collect, to gather (v.)

例句: 政府不見得是勸每個人去撿易拉罐兒或礦泉水的瓶子。

Example: The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or bottles of mineral water.

23. 易拉罐

yìlāguàn

pop-top cans (n.)

例句: 政府不見得是勸每個人去撿易拉罐兒或礦泉水的瓶子。

Example: The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or bottles of mineral water.

24. 礦泉水

kuàngquánshuǐ

mineral spring water (n.)

例句: 政府不見得是勸每個人去撿易拉罐兒或礦泉水的瓶子。

Example: The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or bottles of mineral water.

25. 分類

fēnlèi

to separate (v.)

例句: 政府希望人們把他們自己的垃圾好好兒分類與回收。

Example: The government hopes that everyone will properly separate their trash and recyclable items.

26. 回收

huíshōu

to recycle (v.)

例句: 政府希望人們把他們自己的垃圾好好兒分類與回收。

Example: The government hopes that everyone will properly separate their trash and recyclable items.

27. 下一代

xiàyīdài

the next generation (n.)

例句: 保護環境不隻是為了現代人自己，也是為了下一代。

Example: Protecting the environment is not for the benefit of this generation alone but also for the next generation as well.

討論的問題：

1． 北京的工廠開始大量生產一次性的東西給北京環境帶來什麼影響？

What effects does the mass production of disposable goods have on Beijing’s environment?

2． 北京人原來對經濟發展有什麼看法？

What were Beijinger’s original views with regard to economic development?

3． 課文裡的一個老板覺得生產一次性的東西賺錢比保護環境更重要，在你看來，這樣的想法對不對？為什麼？

The boss mentioned in the text believed that profiting from the production of disposable goods is more important than protecting the environment. Do you believe this opinion is correct? Why?

4． 有人認為解決環境污染的問題是政府的責任因為一個人沒辦法改善世界的污染問題，關於這個想法你同意嗎？為什麼？

Some people believe that it is the government’s responsibility to resolve the environmental pollution problem because one person’s contribution cannot make a difference. Do you agree with this type of thinking? Why?

5． 要是你是課文裡的一個老板，你有兩個選擇：第一個選擇是生產更多一次性的用品，可以賺很多錢 ，可是你同時會破壞環境，第二個選擇是限制一次性的用品的生產。雖然你不會有以前那麼多錢，可是環境會比以前干淨得多，還有你會有干淨的水，馨香的空氣，你會做什麼？ 為什麼？

If you were the boss mentioned in the text, you would have two options, the first would be to produce more disposable goods and make more money but also damage the environment. The second would be to limit the production of disposable goods. You will not make as much money as before, however your environment will be cleaner and you will have fresh water and air. Which option will you pick and why?

Transcript：

Beijing Newspaper – Front Page News

In the wake of Beijing’s economic development, more and more factories are mass producing disposable goods. In addition to paper cups, paper plates, paper bowls, and paper towels, many companies even produce paper underwear! On the topic of economic development, Beijingers originally believed that mass production of disposable goods had only benefits; however it never occurred to them that in order for the economy to develop they must sacrifice their health and also Beijing’s environment because the mass production of disposable goods would bring about the mass production of waste as well.

The owner of a disposable production company said, “Don’t tell me protecting Beijing’s environment is more important than making profits from the sales of disposable goods.” But people need to know that China’s government has spent even more money in order to improve Beijing’s environment. China’s economy is currently developing pretty well, and it does not need so many factories producing disposable goods to generate funds.

The majority of Chinese people think that this problem should be solved by the Chinese government. There are also people who believe that one person cannot make much of a contribution to the betterment of the environment. But according to the Chinese government, each person’s assistance is important. The government is not necessarily asking everyone to pick up cans or plastic bottles from mineral water, but rather it hopes that everyone will properly separate their trash and recyclable items. Moreover, protecting the environment is not for the benefit of this generation alone but for the next generation as well.

 影評—Erin Brockovich

Emory CHN302

郭明茹(Janice Kuo)

 Erin Brockovich，這部電影描述一位單親媽媽為了一個小城鎮的水源污染問題而跟一家大瓦斯公司打官司的艱辛過程。在劇中，Erin請教的一位研究人員認為Hinkley城的水源含有過高的毒素Chromium-6成分。因為長時間對毒素的接觸，Hinkley的居民面臨著乳癌、霍奇金病、肺癌等各種疾病的威脅。對Erin來說，Hinkley居民的安危大於一切，所以雖然這場官司的過程非常困難辛苦，但是Erin帶著一顆堅韌不懈的心面對重重障礙，最後終於成功。

就大眾的環保工作來說，Erin Brockovich這部電影似乎沒有很直接的關係，因為與Hinkley的居民相比之下，我們每天面對的污染問題似乎沒那麼嚴重。另外電影裡的污染是一家大公司造成的，不是一般人有能力防止的。即便如此，我認為這部電影還是有提高環保意識的價值。首先，從Hinkley居民的種種健康問題來看，水源污染的後果非同小可。雖然大多數的人水中沒有Chromium-6，但或許有其它的污染物質。有的地區面對農藥的污染，還有的地區面對輪船漏油的污染。這說明了水中污染是應當受重視的問題。另外我們也可以從電影中學到環保的精神。我相信大家都是把自己和家人的健康放在第一位。為了維護身體健康，大家應該參與環保行動並且持續增進自己的環保知識。更重要的是要像Erin Brockovich一樣，對環保持堅定的態度，為環保的目標而努力。

詞匯（Vocabulary）

1. 描述	miáo shù	to describe (v.)
例句：這部電影描述一位單親媽媽跟一家大瓦斯公司打官司的艱辛過程。 Example: This movie describes the difficult process of a single mother fighting a lawsuit against a large natural gas company.
2. 單親媽媽	dān qīn mā ma	single mother (n.)
例句：這部電影描述一位單親媽媽跟一家大瓦斯公司打官司的艱辛過程。 Example: This movie describes the difficult process of a single mother fighting a lawsuit against a large natural gas company.
3. 水源	shuǐ yuán	water source (n.)
例句：水源污染的後果非同小可。 Example: The consequences of water source pollution are no small matter.
4. 官司	guān si	lawsuit (n.)
例句：這場官司的過程非常困難辛苦。 Example: The process of the lawsuit is difficult and arduous.
5. 艱辛	jiān xīn	difficult (adj.)
例句：這部電影描述一位單親媽媽跟一家大瓦斯公司打官司的艱辛過程。 Example: This movie describes the difficult process of a single mother fighting a lawsuit against a large natural gas company.
6. 含	hán	to contain (v.)
例句：研究人員認為Hinkley城的水源含有過高的毒素Chromium-6成分。 Example: A researcher believes that the water source for the town of Hinkley contains excessive amounts of the toxin Chromium-6.
7. 毒素	dú sù	toxin (n.)
例句：研究人員認為Hinkley城的水源含有過高的毒素Chromium-6成分。 Example: A researcher believes that the water source for the town of Hinkley contains excessive amounts of the toxin Chromium-6.
8. 接觸	jiē chù	to come into contact with (v.)
例句：因為長時間對毒素的接觸，Hinkley的居民面臨著各種疾病的威脅。 Example: Because they have come into prolonged contact with the toxin, the residents of Hinkley have to face the threat of different diseases.
9. 面臨	miàn lín	to face (v.)
例句：Hinkley的居民面臨著乳癌，霍奇金病，肺癌等各種疾病的威脅。 Example: The residents of Hinkley have to face the threat of different diseases such as breast cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, and lung cancer.
10. 霍奇金病	huò jī jīn bìng	Hodgkin’s disease (n.)
例句：Hinkley的居民面臨著乳癌，霍奇金病，肺癌等各種疾病的威脅。 Example: The residents of Hinkley have to face the threat of different diseases such as breast cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, and lung cancer.
11. 堅韌不懈	jiān rèn bú xiè	steadfast (adj.)
例句：Erin帶著一顆堅韌不懈的心面對重重障礙，最後終於成功。 Example: Erin faces each obstacle with an steadfast heart, and ultimately succeeds.
12. 障礙	zhàng ài	obstacle (n.)
例句：Erin帶著一顆堅韌不懈的心面對重重障礙，最後終於成功。 Example: Erin faces each obstacle with an unremitting heart, and ultimately succeeds.
13. 相比之下	xiāng bǐ zhī xià	by comparison (adv.)
例句：與Hinkley的居民相比之下，我們每天面對的污染問題似乎沒那麼嚴重。 Example: Compared to those of the residents of Hinkley, the pollution problems we face everyday do not seem to be so serious.
14. 防止	fang zhǐ	to prevent (v.)
例句：另外電影裡的污染是一家大公司造成的，而不是一般人有能力防止的。 Example: Moreover, the pollution in the movie was caused by a large company, and is not something the average person has the ability to prevent.
15. 非同小可	fēi tong xiǎo kě	no small matter (adj.)
例句：水源污染的後果非同小可。 Example: The consequences of water source pollution matter a lot.
16. 污染物質	wū rǎn wù zhì	pollutant (n.)
例句：雖然大多數的人水中沒有Chromium-6，但或許有其它的污染物質。 Example: Although most peoples’ water does not contain Chromium-6, it may contain other pollutants.
17. 農藥	nóng yào	pesticide (n.)
例句：有的地區面對農藥的污染。 Example: Some areas face pesticide pollution.
18. 輪船漏油	lún chuán lún chuán	oil spill from ship (n.)
例句：還有的地區面對輪船漏油的污染。 Example: Other areas face pollution caused by oil spills from ships.
19. 精神	jīng shen	spirit (n.)
例句：我們也可以從電影中學到環保的精神。 Example: From the movie, we can learn the spirit of environmental protection.
20. 態度	tài du	attitude (n.)
例句：更重要的是要對環保持堅定的態度。 Example: More importantly, one must maintain a persistent attitude regarding environmental protection

讨论的问题 ：

 1. 这部电影描述了一个什么样的故事？

What is this movie about?

2. 作为为什么认为这部电影有提高环保意识的价值？

Why does the author believe that this movie can help increase awareness of environmental protection?

3. 作者从电影中获得什么样的启发？

How is the author inspired by the movie?

4. 你还知道有哪个人做了很多对环境有贡献的事？请举例。

Do you know any other people who have made a lot of contributions for the environmental protection? Please give examples.

Transcript：

Movie critic—“Erin Brockovich

              The movie “Erin Brockovich” describes the difficult process of a single mother pursuing a lawsuit against a large natural gas company because of a small town’s water source pollution problems.  In the movie, a researcher that Erin consults believes that the water source for the town of Hinkley contains excessive amounts of the toxin Chromium-6.  Because of prolonged contact with the toxin, the residents of Hinkley have to face the threat of different diseases such as breast cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, and lung cancer.  To Erin, the safety of the Hinkley residents is more important than anything, so although the process of the lawsuit is difficult and arduous, Erin faces each obstacle with a steadfast heart, and ultimately succeeds.

            The movie “Erin Brockovich” does not have a very direct relation to the environmental protection actions of the general public.  Compared to the residents of Hinkley, the pollution problems we face everyday do not seem to be so serious.  Moreover, the pollution in the movie was caused by a large company, and is not something the average person has the ability to prevent.

            Even so, I believe that this movie has some value for raising awareness of environmental protection.  First of all, from the various health problems of the Hinkley residents, it can be seen that the consequences of water source pollution are no small matter.  Although most peoples’ water does not contain Chromium-6, it may contain other pollutants.  Some areas face pesticide pollution, and other areas face pollution caused by oil spills from ships.  This clearly shows that water pollution is a problem that should be paid attention to.  In addition, from the movie, we can learn the spirit of environmental protection.  I believe that everyone considers their own health and that of their family to be of utmost importance.  In order to protect their health, everyone should  work for environmental protection and also continue to increase their knowledge of environmental protection.  More importantly, one must be like Erin Brockovich, maintaining a persistent attitude regarding environmental protection, and working hard for the goal of environmental protection.

戈尔的<<The Inconvenient Truth>>: 全球变暖

Emory CHN301

林伯熹

在2004年时， 我住在奥兰多，一个经常有许多台风的地方。可是，这年十月， 我经历了一件特别的事情。在一个月里， 三个非常猛烈的台风袭击了奥兰多和周围的地区。 这件出人意料的事情是从没有发生过的。 事后一想，在那么短的期间里，怎么可能有三个巨大的台风发生呢？气象学者觉得这个异常的事情是全球变暖的迹象。总之，现在全球变暖对地球环境带来的变化日益增多，气候改变也增加了对大自然的损害。戈尔的电影<<The Inconvenient Truth>>很清楚地说明人类如何造成全球变暖的事实,而全球变暖造又如何造成目前环境的问题和它对未来的影响。

在这个纪录片里，分析表明，在历史里，2004年是美国经历过最多龙卷风的一年，也是日本承受了最多台风的一年。人们对这种现象的原因有截然不同的看法。一方认为地球的天气有它自己的循环,觉得这种现象是非常正常的,不要大惊小怪。我觉得这方面的看法十分不太负责任。另一方则认为天气的变化是全球变暖促成的。戈尔告诫我们，现在大量的二氧化碳提高了地球的水和空气的温度，于是现在的台风变的越来越强;冰川也开始融化，急速地改变地球的地理和环境。

戈尔在整部纪录片里都在呼吁对环境爱理不理的人们，千万不能忽视自己伤害大自然的后果。我认为他给我们的警告是不可视而不见的。如果我们不立即改变我们的日常习惯，等到我们发现和目睹全球变暖对环境所造成的严重破坏，到那时，在情急之下才做改变就已经来不及了，一定会吃亏 。戈尔提供了不同的图表，以许多科学证据来说明全球变暖是一个真实的情况。事实证明，过去这十四年来是历史上最热的十四年。可是，戈尔说，人类可以改善全球变暖的情况， 就好像我们曾经解决一部分臭氧层的问题一样。 我也同意人类可以有能力来改变我们的日常习惯，成为一个有保护环境意识的公民。

总之，<<The Inconvenient Truth>>反映了人类怎么对待大自然。在保护环境上，戈尔也谴责美国总统布什做得不够。戈尔提醒了我们，一定要爱护大自然，减少空气里的二氧化碳，在家里也要节电。既然我们人类都住在同一个世界上，看到地球生了病，就应该理所当然地医治我们所亲爱的土地。

 词汇 Vocabulary:

1. 台风	tái fēng	typhoon, hurricane (n.)
例句: 我住在奥兰多，一个经常有许多台风的地方。Example: I lived in Orlando, a place that often experiences hurricanes.
2. 猛烈	měng liè	violent (adj.)
例句: 在一个月里， 三个非常猛烈的台风袭击了奥兰多和周围的地区。Example: In one month, three extremely violent hurricanes hit Orlando and the surrounding regions.
3. 袭击	xí jī	to hit, attack (v.)
例句: 在一个月里， 三个非常猛烈的台风袭击了奥兰多和周围的地区。Example: In one month, three extremely violent hurricanes hit Orlando and the surrounding regions.
4. 出人意料	chū rén yì liào	out of expectation (adj.)
例句: 这件出人意料的事情是从没有发生过的。Example: This phenomenon had never been experienced.
5. 异常	yì cháng	abnormal (adj.)
例句: 气象学者觉得这个异常的事情是全球变暖的迹象。Example: Meteorologists believe this abnormal occurrence is a sign of global warming.
6. 迹象	jì xiàng	phenomenon, occurrence (n.)
例句: 气象学者觉得这个异常的事情是全球变暖的迹象。Example: Meteorologists believe this abnormal occurrence is a sign of global warming.
7. 日益增多	rì yì zēng duō	increasing number of  (noun phrase)
例句: 现在全球变暖对地球环境带来的变化日益增多，气候改变也增加了对大自然的损害。Example: Current global warming is caused by an increasing number of changes to the environment and weather that harm nature.
8. 损害	sǔn hài	to harm (v.)
例句: 现在全球变暖对地球环境带来的变化日益增多，气候改变也增加了对大自然的损害。Example: Current global warming is caused by an increasing number of changes to the environment and weather that harm nature.
9. 事实	shì shí	fact, reality (n.)
例句: 造成全球变暖的事实。Example: This makes global warming a fact.
10. 截然不同	jié rán bù tóng	very different (adv. + adj.)
例句: 人们对这种现象的原因有截然不同的看法。Example: People have very different opinions about this phenomenon of nature.
11. 循环	xún huán	cycle (n.)
例句: 地球的天气有它自己的循环。Example: The earth’s weather has cycles.
12. 融化	róng huà	to melt (v.)
例句: 冰川也开始融化。Example: Global warming causes glaciers to melt.
13. 警告	jǐng gào	warning (n.)
例句: 他给我们的警告是不可视而不见的。Example: I believe his warning should not be neglected.
14. 视而不见	shì ér bú jiàn	to neglect  (v.)
例句: 他给我们的警告是不可视而不见的。Example: I believe his warning should not be neglected.
15. 目睹	mù dǔ	to witness (v.)
例句: 目睹全球变暖对环境所造成的严重破坏。Example: We will witness firsthand the impact of global warming on the Earth.
16. 情急之下	qíng jí zhī xià	the situation is urgent
例句: 在情急之下才做改变就已经来不及了。Example: If we wait until the situation is urgent to change our habits, it will already be too late.
17. 改善	gǎi shàn	to improve (v.)
例句: 人类可以改善全球变暖的情况。Example: Humans are capable of improving the current global warming situation.
18. 臭氧层	chòu yǎng céng	ozone layer (n.)
例句: 人类可以改善全球变暖的情况， 就好像我们曾经解决一部分臭氧层的问题一样。Example: Humans are capable of improving the current global warming situation. We have resolved problems of a similar scale before, such as ozone layer depletion.
19.反映	fǎn yìng	to reflect (v.)
例句: <<The Inconvenient Truth>>反映了人类怎么对待大自然。Example: “An Inconvenient Truth” reflects humanity’s treatment of nature.
20. 谴责	qiǎn zé	to condemn (v.)
例句: 他谴责我们的环境保护做得不够。Example: Gore also condemned us for not doing enough to protect the environment.
21. 理所当然	lǐ suǒ dāng rán	certainly (adv.)
例句: 看到地球生了病，就应该理所当然地医治我们所亲爱的土地。Example: When we see the Earth becoming sick, we must certainly take care of the Earth, our beloved homeland.

 讨论的问题：

1. 电影<<The Inconvenient Truth>>想说明什么？

What message does the movie An Inconvenient Truth try to send?

2. 根据作者的描述，我们能否忽视环境保护？为什么？

According to the author, can we neglect environmental protection? Why?

3. 请说说你可以为保护环境做点什么事。

Please talk about what you can do for environmental protection.

 Transcript:

Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” – Global Warming

            In 2004, I lived in Orlando, a place that often experiences hurricanes.  However, this October, I experienced something extraordinary.  In one month, three extremely violent hurricanes passed through Orlando and the surrounding regions.  No one has ever experienced this phenomenon.  Thinking back on it, how can three hurricanes of that caliber occur in such a short time span?  Meteorologists believe this abnormal occurrence is a sign of global warming.  In other words, the current global warming is caused by the increasing number of changes in the environment and weather that cause harm to nature.  Al Gore’s film “An Inconvenient Truth” clearly depicts humanity’s contribution to global warming; in addition, it also talks about the current and future impact of global warming on the environment.

In the film, analysis shows that in 2004, the United States experienced the largest number of tornados, and the same year also marked the largest number of typhoons to be experienced in one year in Japan.  People have very different opinions about this phenomenon of nature.  Some believe that the Earth’s weather has cycles, and this sort of phenomenon is normal, so they do no fuss.  I believe this opinion is very irresponsible.  Others believe that the changes in the weather are prompted by global warming.  Al Gore warns us that the current emission of carbon dioxide is very high, raising the Earth’s temperature and thus creating stronger typhoons, and causing glaciers to melt and the Earth’s overall geography and environment to change rapidly.

Throughout the film, Al Gore appeals to the environmentally indifferent population.  They cannot ignore the adverse consequences their actions have on nature.  I believe his warning should not be met with a blind eye.  If we do not change our daily habits, we will witness firsthand the impact of global warming on the Earth.  If we wait until the situation is desperate to change our habits, it would be too late already, and we will lose out.  Al Gore presents various charts and diagrams of scientific evidence to prove that global warming is indeed occurring.  Records show that the past fourteen years has been the hottest fourteen years in history.  However Al Gore says that humans are capable of improving the current global warming situation.  We have resolved problems of similar scale such as ozone layer depletion before.  Similarly, I agree that humans have the ability to change our daily habits and take actions to protect our environment as conscious citizens.

In short, the film “An Inconvenient Truth” is a reflection of humanity’s treatment of nature.  With regard to protecting the environment, Gore also condemned U.S. President George W. Bush for not doing enough.  Al Gore reminds us that we must treasure nature, decrease the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere, and also save energy at home.  Since we are all living on the same planet Earth and seeing the Earth become sick, it is natural and to be expected that we take care of the Earth, our beloved homeland.

戈爾的<<The Inconvenient Truth>>: 全球變暖

Emory CHN301

林伯熹

在2004年時， 我住在奧蘭多，一個經常有許多台風的地方。可是，這年十月， 我經歷了一件特別的事情。在一個月裡， 三個非常猛烈的台風襲擊了奧蘭多和周圍的地區。 這件出人意料的事情是從沒有發生過的。 事后一想，在那麼短的期間裡，怎麼可能有三個巨大的台風發生呢？氣象學者覺得這個異常的事情是全球變暖的跡象。總之，現在全球變暖對地球環境帶來的變化日益增多，氣候改變也增加了對大自然的損害。戈爾的電影<<The Inconvenient Truth>>很清楚地說明人類如何造成全球變暖的事實,而全球變暖造又如何造成目前環境的問題和它對未來的影響。

在這個紀錄片裡，分析表明，在歷史裡，2004年是美國經歷過最多龍卷風的一年，也是日本承受了最多台風的一年。人們對這種現象的原因有截然不同的看法。一方認為地球的天氣有它自己的循環,覺得這種現象是非常正常的,不要大驚小怪。我覺得這方面的看法十分不太負責任。另一方則認為天氣的變化是全球變暖促成的。戈爾告誡我們，現在大量的二氧化碳提高了地球的水和空氣的溫度，於是現在的台風變的越來越強;冰川也開始融化，急速地改變地球的地理和環境。

戈爾在整部紀錄片裡都在呼吁對環境愛理不理的人們，千萬不能忽視自己傷害大自然的后果。我認為他給我們的警告是不可視而不見的。如果我們不立即改變我們的日常習慣，等到我們發現和目睹全球變暖對環境所造成的嚴重破壞，到那時，在情急之下才做改變就已經來不及了，一定會吃虧 。戈爾提供了不同的圖表，以許多科學証據來說明全球變暖是一個真實的情況。事實証明，過去這十四年來是歷史上最熱的十四年。可是，戈爾說，人類可以改善全球變暖的情況， 就好像我們曾經解決一部分臭氧層的問題一樣。 我也同意人類可以有能力來改變我們的日常習慣，成為一個有保護環境意識的公民。

總之，<<The Inconvenient Truth>>反映了人類怎麼對待大自然。在保護環境上，戈爾也譴責美國總統布什做得不夠。戈爾提醒了我們，一定要愛護大自然，減少空氣裡的二氧化碳，在家裡也要節電。既然我們人類都住在同一個世界上，看到地球生了病，就應該理所當然地醫治我們所親愛的土地。

詞匯 Vocabulary:

1. 台風 tái fēng typhoon, hurricane (n.)
例句: 我住在奧蘭多，一個經常有許多台風的地方。
Example: I lived in Orlando, a place that often experiences hurricanes.

2. 猛烈 měng liè violent (adj.)
例句: 在一個月裡， 三個非常猛烈的台風襲擊了奧蘭多和周圍的地區。
Example: In one month, three extremely violent hurricanes hit Orlando and the surrounding regions.

3. 襲擊 xí jī to hit, attack (v.)
例句: 在一個月裡， 三個非常猛烈的台風襲擊了奧蘭多和周圍的地區。
Example: In one month, three extremely violent hurricanes hit Orlando and the surrounding regions.

4. 出人意料 chū rén yì liào out of expectation (adj.)
例句: 這件出人意料的事情是從沒有發生過的。
Example: This phenomenon had never been experienced.

5. 異常 yì cháng abnormal (adj.)
例句: 氣象學者覺得這個異常的事情是全球變暖的跡象。
Example: Meteorologists believe this abnormal occurrence is a sign of global warming.

6. 跡象 jì xiàng phenomenon, occurrence (n.)
例句: 氣象學者覺得這個異常的事情是全球變暖的跡象。
Example: Meteorologists believe this abnormal occurrence is a sign of global warming.

7. 日益增多 rì yì zēng duō increasing number of (noun phrase)
例句: 現在全球變暖對地球環境帶來的變化日益增多，氣候改變也增加了對大自然的損害。
Example: Current global warming is caused by an increasing number of changes to the environment and weather that harm nature.

8. 損害 sǔn hài to harm (v.)
例句: 現在全球變暖對地球環境帶來的變化日益增多，氣候改變也增加了對大自然的損害。
Example: Current global warming is caused by an increasing number of changes to the environment and weather that harm nature.

9. 事實 shì shí fact, reality (n.)
例句: 造成全球變暖的事實。
Example: This makes global warming a fact.

10. 截然不同 jié rán bù tóng very different (adv. + adj.)
例句: 人們對這種現象的原因有截然不同的看法。
Example: People have very different opinions about this phenomenon of nature.

11. 循環 xún huán cycle (n.)
例句: 地球的天氣有它自己的循環。
Example: The earth’s weather has cycles.

12. 融化 róng huà to melt (v.)
例句: 冰川也開始融化。
Example: Global warming causes glaciers to melt.

13. 警告 jǐng gào warning (n.)
例句: 他給我們的警告是不可視而不見的。
Example: I believe his warning should not be neglected.

14. 視而不見 shì ér bú jiàn to neglect (v.)
例句: 他給我們的警告是不可視而不見的。
Example: I believe his warning should not be neglected.

15. 目睹 mù dǔ to witness (v.)
例句: 目睹全球變暖對環境所造成的嚴重破壞。
Example: We will witness firsthand the impact of global warming on the Earth.

16. 情急之下 qíng jí zhī xià the situation is urgent
例句: 在情急之下才做改變就已經來不及了。
Example: If we wait until the situation is urgent to change our habits, it will already be too late.

17. 改善 gǎi shàn to improve (v.)
例句: 人類可以改善全球變暖的情況。
Example: Humans are capable of improving the current global warming situation.

18. 臭氧層 chòu yǎng céng ozone layer (n.)
例句: 人類可以改善全球變暖的情況， 就好像我們曾經解決一部分臭氧層的問題一樣。
Example: Humans are capable of improving the current global warming situation. We have resolved problems of a similar scale before, such as ozone layer depletion.

19.反映 fǎn yìng to reflect (v.)
例句: <<The Inconvenient Truth>>反映了人類怎麼對待大自然。
Example: “An Inconvenient Truth” reflects humanity’s treatment of nature.

20. 譴責 qiǎn zé to condemn (v.)
例句: 他譴責我們的環境保護做得不夠。
Example: Gore also condemned us for not doing enough to protect the environment.

21. 理所當然 lǐ suǒ dāng rán certainly (adv.)
例句: 看到地球生了病，就應該理所當然地醫治我們所親愛的土地。
Example: When we see the Earth becoming sick, we must certainly take care of the Earth, our beloved homeland.

討論的問題：

1. 電影<<The Inconvenient Truth>>想說明什麼？

What message does the movie An Inconvenient Truth try to send?

2. 根據作者的描述，我們能否忽視環境保護？為什麼？

According to the author, can we neglect environmental protection? Why?

3. 請說說你可以為保護環境做點什麼事。

Please talk about what you can do for environmental protection.

Transcript:

Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” – Global Warming

In 2004, I lived in Orlando, a place that often experiences hurricanes. However, this October, I experienced something extraordinary. In one month, three extremely violent hurricanes passed through Orlando and the surrounding regions. No one has ever experienced this phenomenon. Thinking back on it, how can three hurricanes of that caliber occur in such a short time span? Meteorologists believe this abnormal occurrence is a sign of global warming. In other words, the current global warming is caused by the increasing number of changes in the environment and weather that cause harm to nature. Al Gore’s film “An Inconvenient Truth” clearly depicts humanity’s contribution to global warming; in addition, it also talks about the current and future impact of global warming on the environment.

In the film, analysis shows that in 2004, the United States experienced the largest number of tornados, and the same year also marked the largest number of typhoons to be experienced in one year in Japan. People have very different opinions about this phenomenon of nature. Some believe that the Earth’s weather has cycles, and this sort of phenomenon is normal, so they do no fuss. I believe this opinion is very irresponsible. Others believe that the changes in the weather are prompted by global warming. Al Gore warns us that the current emission of carbon dioxide is very high, raising the Earth’s temperature and thus creating stronger typhoons, and causing glaciers to melt and the Earth’s overall geography and environment to change rapidly.

Throughout the film, Al Gore appeals to the environmentally indifferent population. They cannot ignore the adverse consequences their actions have on nature. I believe his warning should not be met with a blind eye. If we do not change our daily habits, we will witness firsthand the impact of global warming on the Earth. If we wait until the situation is desperate to change our habits, it would be too late already, and we will lose out. Al Gore presents various charts and diagrams of scientific evidence to prove that global warming is indeed occurring. Records show that the past fourteen years has been the hottest fourteen years in history. However Al Gore says that humans are capable of improving the current global warming situation. We have resolved problems of similar scale such as ozone layer depletion before. Similarly, I agree that humans have the ability to change our daily habits and take actions to protect our environment as conscious citizens.

In short, the film “An Inconvenient Truth” is a reflection of humanity’s treatment of nature. With regard to protecting the environment, Gore also condemned U.S. President George W. Bush for not doing enough. Al Gore reminds us that we must treasure nature, decrease the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere, and also save energy at home. Since we are all living on the same planet Earth and seeing the Earth become sick, it is natural and to be expected that we take care of the Earth, our beloved homeland.

            记台北游

Emory CHN 301

陈美君 (Meei Jiun Chan)

  八月二十号，天气多云。

    今天是我和我的好朋友小宁来到台北的第一天。虽然我们还没有去到美丽的风景区游玩，但是我们却在台北市里经历了许多反映台湾公民环保精神的事情。

在台北我们住的是一家三星级的度假村。这个度假村在每一个电梯的按钮处都贴着一张字条，上面写着：“根据统计的数据，电梯每启动一次需耗费30元的成本。如果你有足够的体力，麻烦请多走楼梯，少搭电梯。走楼梯不但可以节省资源，还有益身体健康喔！”真没有想到这个普通的度假村居然这么重视节省能源的工作。因此看了这张纸条的提醒后，我们两人便带着行李轻快地走上了楼梯。

到了温馨的房间内，我注意到度假村所提供的备用毛巾都没有我以往在旅馆里所使用过的毛巾那么白。起先我还以为这个度假村的清洗服务做得不够完善。后来小宁发现到毛巾的标签上写着几行字：“为了爱护地球和自己，本毛巾不漂白、不染色、不含化学添加剂。因此毛巾色泽微黄，是属于自然的现象。此天然产品能让我们在生活中能轻松作环保。”看来是我误会这间度假村的环保意识了。

到了傍晚，小宁和我决定搭乘公共汽车到台北市去逛逛。在台北市里，我发现处处都安置了垃圾回收箱，让人们无法养成随手一扔的坏习惯。在许多商店里买东西时，售货员一般不会主动提供袋子。若提供袋子，也绝不会是塑胶袋，而是可回收的纸袋。大多数的商店里还贴着告示，提醒顾客们尽量自备环保手提袋。真没想到台北人民的环保意识竟然如此的强烈。更令我敬佩的是，似乎不论是在高级饭店或是在简陋的小饭馆里，使用的都不是一次性竹筷，而是消毒后还能再重复使用的筷子。

在台湾才待了一天我就深深地领悟到了台湾人是如此热衷于做好环境保护的工作。即使没有强制措施或功利，他们还是把环保放在第一位。可见得他们所做的一切都是出自于自己的生活习惯和强烈的环保精神。相比之下，占多数的亚洲人都欠缺台湾人所有的这种环保精神。因此我决定回国后一定要先在家里实行环保工作，再向邻居和同学们宣传环保的重要性。虽然我一个人的力量不大，但是我相信，就如小石块也能在湖面上激起万重波纹一样，总有一天所有人都会意识到回收的重要性。

词汇 Vocabulary:

1. 度假村	dùjiàcūn		resort; holiday tour area (n.)
例句: 在台北我们住的是一家三星级的度假村。Example: In Taipei, we stayed at a three star resort.
2. 按钮	ànnuǐ		push-button (n.)
例句: 这个度假村每一个电梯的按钮处都贴着一张字条。 Example: In this resort, there was a note posted at every elevator’s push-button.
3. 耗费	hàofèi		To consume; to use up (v.)
例句: 电梯每启动一次需耗费30元的成本。Example: Every time the lift starts to operate, it requires the expense of 30 yuan.
4. 资源	zīyuán		natural resource (n.)
例句: 走楼梯不但可以节省资源，还有益身体健康喔！Example: Taking the stairs not only conserves natural resources, it also benefits body health.
5. 温馨	wēnxīn		Warm; cozy (adj.)
例句: 到了温馨的房间内。 Example: …entering into a cozy room.
6. 旅馆	lǘguǎn		a hotel; an inn (n.)
例句: 度假村所提供的备用毛巾都没有我以往在旅馆里所使用过的毛巾那么白。Example: The spare towels provided by the resort are not as white as the ones I usually use in other hotels.
7. 标签	biāoqiān		label (n.)
例句: 后来小宁发现到毛巾的标签上写着几行字。Example: Later, Xiao-ning found that there were a few lines of words written on the label of the towel.
8. 漂白	piǎobái		bleached (adj.)
例句: 本毛巾不漂白、不染色、不含化学添加剂。Example: The towels are not bleached, dyed, or includes chemical additives
9. 添加剂	tiānjiājì		chemical additives (n.)
例句: 本毛巾不漂白、不染色、不含化学添加剂。Example: The towels are not bleached, dyed, or includes chemical additives.
11. 色泽	sèzé		color and luster (n.)
例句: 因此毛巾色泽微黄，是属于自然的现象。Example: Therefore the towel’s yellowiၳh color is a natural phenomenon.
12. 敬佩	jìngpeì		to admire; to tjink highly of (v.)
例句: 人人都非常敬佩他的文武双全。Example: Ever}one greatly admires him for being well versed in both literature and the martial ar⁴s.
13. 简陋	jiǎnlòu		simple and crude;`humble (adj.)
例句:不论是在᫘级饯店或是在简陋的小饭馆里。axamplu: No matter if it’s in a high-class hotel or in a humbhe little restaurant.
14. 消毒	xiāodú		sterilization; ädcontamin聡tion (n.)
侊句: 消毒后远能再重复使用的筷子。Eɸample: Chopsticks can be ࡲeused aft䁥r stezilization.
q5.(领怟	lǐngwù		to understand; to comprehend (v.)
例句: 在台湾才待了一天我就深深地领悟到了台湾人是如此热衷于做好环境保护的工作。Example: Being in Taiwan for only a day, I truly comprehend that the Taiwanese are so keen to do a good job on environmental protection.
16. 强制	qiángzhì		coercive (adj.)
例句: 即使没有强制措施或功利，他们还是把环保放在第一位。Example: Even without coercive measure or personal gain, they still put environment protection as their priority.
17. 欠缺		qiànquē		be deficient in; to lack (v.)
例句: 占多数的亚洲人都欠缺台湾人所有的这种环保精神。Example: The majority of Asians lack the spirit that the Taiwanese have when it comes to protecting the environment.
18. 宣传		xuānchuán		to promote (v.)
例句: 向邻居和同学们宣传环保的重要性。Example: One should promote the importance of environmental protection to neighbors and classmates.
19. 波纹		bōwén		ripple (n.)
例句: 小石块也能在湖面上激起万重波纹。Example: Small stones can also stir thousands of ripples on the lake.

讨论的问题:

1. 度假村的电梯如何体现了台湾人的环保意识？

How does the note on the elevator demonstrate the Taiwanese citizens’ awareness of environmental protection?

2. 度假村的毛巾有什么特别？

What is special about the towel in the resort?

3. 台北市里的环保是如何进行的？

How do people achieve environmental protection in the cities?

4. 通过这次台北之行，作者受到了怎样的启发？

How is the author inspired by this trip to Taipei？

5.请你告诉我们，哪个地方所作的环境保护工作让你印象很深刻？

Can you tell about a place than has done a great job in the environmental protection?

  Transcript:

My Taipei Tour Diary

   20th August, the weather was cloudy.

       Today is the first day of my visit to Taipei with a good friend of mine, Xiaoning. Although we have not yet visited any scenic areas, we have experienced many things that reflect  the Taiwan citizens’ spirit in environmental protection.

       We stayed at a three-star resort in Taipei. At every elevator in the resort, there was a note that read: “According to statistical data, it costs 30 Yuan each time an elevator starts up. If you have enough physical strength, please take the stairs instead of the elevator. If you take the stairs, it will help to save more resources and benefit your health at the same time.”  I did not expect an ordinary resort like this to put so much emphasis on saving energy. Therefore, after reading this note, both of us took our luggage and went up the stairs.

       In our cozy room, I noticed that the towels provided by the resort were not as white as the ones I had used before in other hotels. At first I thought the resort had a poor cleaning service. Later on, Xiaoning found a label on the towel that said “In order to care for the Earth and ourselves, this towel was not bleached or dyed and does not contain chemical additives. The yellowish color comes from its natural components. This natural product allows us to protect the environment.”  It seems that I misunderstood the resort’s goodwill in environmental protection.

            In the evening, Xiaoning and I decided to take a bus to downtown Taipei. When we arrived, I found that garbage bins were placed almost everywhere, so that people could not develop the bad habit of littering. In many stores, the cashier would not normally take the initiative to provide plastic bags. If they do provide shopping bags, they use recyclable paper bags instead. In most shops, notices were put up to remind customers to bring their own shopping bags in order to protect the environment. I did not expect the people of Taipei’s awareness of environmental protection to be so strong. What I admired even more was that in both high standard hotels and substandard small restaurants, reusable chopsticks were used instead of disposable ones.

Although this was only our first day in Taipei, I felt deeply that people here are very keen on protecting the environment. Even in the absence of mandatory rules, they still put environmental protection as their first priority. This shows that everything they have done is motivated by their living habits and strong spirit in environmental protection. In contrast, the majority of Asians lack the spirit of protecting the environment. Therefore when I return home, I will start recycling at home and then publicize the importance of environmental protection to my neighbors and classmates. Although one person’s strength is not very much, I believe that someday everyone will start to realize the importance of environmental protection,  just as a small pebble can cause millions of ripples on the surface of a lake.

感受大自然的一天

Emory CHN301

林伯熹

住在城市里，我每天只看见汽车和高楼，呼吸着不太清新的空气，看不到许多的树木和草地， 难怪城市又称“混凝土森林”。 我坐在我的办公室里，整天对着我的电脑。 回到我的公寓向窗外望去，也只看到附近的高楼，整天都不能见到大自然。 我只可以用街道旁边的树和我家里的一盆以假乱真的花，梦想着回到大自然里到底是什么样子。

到了周末，我终于有机会专门去了城市外的一个小公园享受大自然。当我看见一只小鸟在蓝蓝的天空中自由自在地飞来飞去，顿时平常在城市里工作的压力和烦恼好像也飞走了。我大大睁开我的眼睛，向上下左右到处看，发现到我的周围都是草地。草地上有各样颜色的花朵：红色的、黄色的、紫色的、粉红色的。突然，在灌木里跳出来一只褐色的小兔子。我把我带来的一些面包放在地上。它刚开始好像很害怕，可是它慢慢就发觉我是无害的。我在一棵大树的树荫下坐下来，深深地吸着周围的清新空气，看着小兔子吃起面包来！

在野外感受了大自然，让我觉得重视环境的人们说得对；大自然真是人类的母亲。她无疑培养了我们的生命，给了我们资源生存，满足了我们的要求。当我们长大以后，也应该照顾她。可惜我们常常不仅不珍惜大自然，而且还不断地破坏我们周围的环境,同时毫不留情地浪费资源。

晚上，我回到城市里，心情很轻松，身体也充满了活力。我觉得因为城市发展，可以感受大自然的地方越来越少了，所以每个城市人都要想办法去野外接近大自然;即使是到一个小小的公园走走也是很有必要的 

词汇 Vocabulary:

1. 清新	qīng xīn	fresh (adj.)
例句: 呼吸着不太清新的空气。Example: Breathe in air that is neither fresh nor clean.
2. 混凝土	hùn níng tǔ	concrete, cement (n.)
例句: 城市又称“混凝土森林”。Example: The city is also known as the “concrete forest.”
3. 以假乱真	yǐ jiǎ luàn zhēn	to take false articles for genuine ones (v.)
例句: 我只可以用街道旁边的树和我家里的一盆以假乱真的花，梦想着回到大自然里到底是什么样子。Example: I can only pretend that the trees on the street next to my home and the potted plant inside my home are real while wondering what it would be truly like once we return to the nature.
4. 压力	yā lì	pressure, stress (n.)
例句: 平常在城市里工作的压力和烦恼好像也飞走了。Example: It seems that all my worries and the stress of my job in the city are completely flying away.
5. 烦恼	fán nǎo	worries (n.)
例句: 平常在城市里工作的压力和烦恼好像也飞走了。Example: It seems that all my worries and the stress of my job in the city are completely flying away.
6. 周围	zhōu wéi	surrounding (adj.)
例句: 周围都是草地。Example: Surrounded by grass.
7. 环境	huán jìng	environment (n.)
例句: 我觉得重视环境的人们说得对。Example: I think people who value the environment are correct.
8. 毫不留情	háo bù líu qíng	ruthlessly, unsentimentally (adv.)
例句:我们 毫不留情地浪费资源。Example: We unsentimentally destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.
9. 浪费	làng fèi	to waste, squander (away) (v.)
例句: 我们毫不留情地浪费资源。Example: We unsentimentally destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.
10.无疑	wú yí	undoubted (adj.)
例句: 她无疑培养了我们的生命，给了我们资源生存，满足了我们的要求。Example: She has no doubt influenced the development of our lives, provided us with the resources to survive, and satisfied our demands.
11. 培养	péi yǎng	to cultivate (v.)
例句: 她无疑培养了我们的生命，给了我们资源生存，满足了我们的要求。Example: She has no doubt influenced the development of our lives, provided us with the resources to survive, and satisfied our demands.
12. 照顾	zhào gù	to take care of (v.)
例句: 当我们长大以后，也应该照顾她。Example: After we have benefited and grown, we should still take care of her.
13. 珍惜	zhēn xī	to cherish (v.)
例句: 可惜我们常常不仅不珍惜大自然，而且还不断地破坏我们周围的环境,同时毫不留情地浪费资源。Example:  It is very pitiful that not only do we not cherish nature, but we continuously destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.
14. 资源	zī yuán	resources (n.)
例句: 例句: 可惜我们常常不仅不珍惜大自然，而且还不断地破坏我们周围的环境,同时毫不留情地浪费资源。Example:  It is very pitiful that not only do we not  cherish nature, but we continuously destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.
15. 轻松	qīng sōng	at ease (adj.)
例句: 我回到城市里，心情很轻松。Example: I return to the city my heart more at ease and my body full of energy.
16. 充满	chōng mǎn	to fill with, full of (v.)
例句: 我回到城市里，心情很轻松，身体也充满了活力。Example: I return to the city my heart more at ease and my body full of energy.
17. 接近	jiē jìn	to approach, get closer to (v.)
例句: 每个城市人都要想办法去野外接近大自然。Example: Every city dweller should go outside the city to get closer to nature.
18. 必要	bì yào	necessary (adj.)
例句: 即使是到一个小小的公园走走也是很有必要的。Example: Even if just walking in  small gardens, this is necessary.

讨论的问题：

 

1. 为什么城市被称为“混凝土森林”？

Why is the city called the “concrete forest”?

2. 周末作者为什么会去公园？去做什么？

Why does the author go to the park on weekends? What does the author do there?

3. 作者对于大自然有什么样的认识？

What does the author realize about nature?

4. 请你也描述一下你曾经感受过的大自然的一天？

Can you describe a day when you have had an experience with the natural             world?

Transcript:

Experience a day with nature

             Living in the city,  I only get to see cars and skyscrapers and breathe in air that is neither fresh nor clean.  I cannot see many trees or grass either.  No wonder the city is also known as the “concrete forest.”  At work I sit in my office facing the computer the whole day long and then return to my apartment to face the window, but I can still only see the nearby highrises, not nature.  I can only pretend that the trees on the street next to my home and the potted plant inside my home are real while wondering what it would be truly like once we return to the nature.

Under the bright sun and cool weather, I finally wake [ see note re: tense] up.        On the weekend I finally have opportunities to go outside the city to a small public park to enjoy nature.   When I see the little birds flying freely in the blue sky, it seems that all my worries and the stress of my job in the city completely fly away. I open my eyes widely, look to the left and to the right, and realize that I am sitting on vast strip of grass [see note]. Next to me are various different colored flowers: red, yellow, purple, and pink.  Suddenly, from inside the shrubs appears a small brown rabbit.  I take out the bread that I brought with me and place it on the ground.  At first it seems that the rabbit is very frightened, but it slowly realizes that I am harmless. I sit under the shade of a big tree and inhale the fresh air deeply, watching the rabbit begin to eat the bread.

The sense of nature outside of the city makes me think that people who value the environment are correct.  Nature truly is mankind’s mother.  She has no doubt influenced the development of our lives, provided us with the resources to survive, and satisfied our demands.  After we have benefited and grown, we should still take care of her.  It is very pitiful that not only do we not value nature, but we continuously destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.

In the evening I return to the city, my heart more at ease and my body full of energy.  I think that as the city develops, it feels as if there is less and less of nature left and therefore every city dweller should go outside the city into nature; even if just by walking in  small gardens, it is necessary.

感受大自然的一天

Emory CHN301

林伯熹

住在城市裡，我每天隻看見汽車和高樓，呼吸著不太清新的空氣，看不到許多的樹木和草地， 難怪城市又稱“混凝土森林”。 我坐在我的辦公室裡，整天對著我的電腦。 回到我的公寓向窗外望去，也隻看到附近的高樓，整天都不能見到大自然。 我隻可以用街道旁邊的樹和我家裡的一盆以假亂真的花，夢想著回到大自然裡到底是什麼樣子。

到了周末，我終於有機會專門去了城市外的一個小公園享受大自然。當我看見一隻小鳥在藍藍的天空中自由自在地飛來飛去，頓時平常在城市裡工作的壓力和煩惱好像也飛走了。我大大睜開我的眼睛，向上下左右到處看，發現到我的周圍都是草地。草地上有各樣顏色的花朵：紅色的、黃色的、紫色的、粉紅色的。突然，在灌木裡跳出來一隻褐色的小兔子。我把我帶來的一些面包放在地上。它剛開始好像很害怕，可是它慢慢就發覺我是無害的。我在一棵大樹的樹蔭下坐下來，深深地吸著周圍的清新空氣，看著小兔子吃起面包來！

在野外感受了大自然，讓我覺得重視環境的人們說得對；大自然真是人類的母親。她無疑培養了我們的生命，給了我們資源生存，滿足了我們的要求。當我們長大以后，也應該照顧她。可惜我們常常不僅不珍惜大自然，而且還不斷地破壞我們周圍的環境,同時毫不留情地浪費資源。

晚上，我回到城市裡，心情很輕鬆，身體也充滿了活力。我覺得因為城市發展，可以感受大自然的地方越來越少了，所以每個城市人都要想辦法去野外接近大自然;即使是到一個小小的公園走走也是很有必要的

詞匯 Vocabulary:

1. 清新 qīng xīn fresh (adj.)
例句: 呼吸著不太清新的空氣。
Example: Breathe in air that is neither fresh nor clean.

2. 混凝土 hùn níng tǔ concrete, cement (n.)
例句: 城市又稱“混凝土森林”。
Example: The city is also known as the “concrete forest.”

3. 以假亂真 yǐ jiǎ luàn zhēn to take false articles for genuine ones (v.)
例句: 我隻可以用街道旁邊的樹和我家裡的一盆以假亂真的花，夢想著回到大自然裡到底是什麼樣子。
Example: I can only pretend that the trees on the street next to my home and the potted plant inside my home are real while wondering what it would be truly like once we return to the nature.

4. 壓力 yā lì pressure, stress (n.)
例句: 平常在城市裡工作的壓力和煩惱好像也飛走了。
Example: It seems that all my worries and the stress of my job in the city are completely flying away.

5. 煩惱 fán nǎo worries (n.)
例句: 平常在城市裡工作的壓力和煩惱好像也飛走了。
Example: It seems that all my worries and the stress of my job in the city are completely flying away.

6. 周圍 zhōu wéi surrounding (adj.)
例句: 周圍都是草地。
Example: Surrounded by grass.

7. 環境 huán jìng environment (n.)
例句: 我覺得重視環境的人們說得對。
Example: I think people who value the environment are correct.

8. 毫不留情 háo bù líu qíng ruthlessly, unsentimentally (adv.)
例句:我們 毫不留情地浪費資源。
Example: We unsentimentally destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.

9. 浪費 làng fèi to waste, squander (away) (v.)
例句: 我們毫不留情地浪費資源。
Example: We unsentimentally destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.

10.無疑 wú yí undoubted (adj.)
例句: 她無疑培養了我們的生命，給了我們資源生存，滿足了我們的要求。
Example: She has no doubt influenced the development of our lives, provided us with the resources to survive, and satisfied our demands.

11. 培養 péi yǎng to cultivate (v.)
例句: 她無疑培養了我們的生命，給了我們資源生存，滿足了我們的要求。
Example: She has no doubt influenced the development of our lives, provided us with the resources to survive, and satisfied our demands.

12. 照顧 zhào gù to take care of (v.)
例句: 當我們長大以后，也應該照顧她。
Example: After we have benefited and grown, we should still take care of her.

13. 珍惜 zhēn xī to cherish (v.)
例句: 可惜我們常常不僅不珍惜大自然，而且還不斷地破壞我們周圍的環境,同時毫不留情地浪費資源。
Example: It is very pitiful that not only do we not cherish nature, but we continuously destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.

14. 資源 zī yuán resources (n.)
例句: 例句: 可惜我們常常不僅不珍惜大自然，而且還不斷地破壞我們周圍的環境,同時毫不留情地浪費資源。
Example: It is very pitiful that not only do we not cherish nature, but we continuously destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.

15. 輕鬆 qīng sōng at ease (adj.)
例句: 我回到城市裡，心情很輕鬆。
Example: I return to the city my heart more at ease and my body full of energy.

16. 充滿 chōng mǎn to fill with, full of (v.)
例句: 我回到城市裡，心情很輕鬆，身體也充滿了活力。
Example: I return to the city my heart more at ease and my body full of energy.

17. 接近 jiē jìn to approach, get closer to (v.)
例句: 每個城市人都要想辦法去野外接近大自然。
Example: Every city dweller should go outside the city to get closer to nature.

18. 必要 bì yào necessary (adj.)
例句: 即使是到一個小小的公園走走也是很有必要的。
Example: Even if just walking in small gardens, this is necessary.

討論的問題：

1. 為什麼城市被稱為“混凝土森林”？

Why is the city called the “concrete forest”?

2. 周末作者為什麼會去公園？去做什麼？

Why does the author go to the park on weekends? What does the author do there?

3. 作者對於大自然有什麼樣的認識？

What does the author realize about nature?

4. 請你也描述一下你曾經感受過的大自然的一天？

Can you describe a day when you have had an experience with the natural world?

Transcript:

Experience a day with nature

Living in the city, I only get to see cars and skyscrapers and breathe in air that is neither fresh nor clean. I cannot see many trees or grass either. No wonder the city is also known as the “concrete forest.” At work I sit in my office facing the computer the whole day long and then return to my apartment to face the window, but I can still only see the nearby highrises, not nature. I can only pretend that the trees on the street next to my home and the potted plant inside my home are real while wondering what it would be truly like once we return to the nature.

Under the bright sun and cool weather, I finally wake [ see note re: tense] up. On the weekend I finally have opportunities to go outside the city to a small public park to enjoy nature. When I see the little birds flying freely in the blue sky, it seems that all my worries and the stress of my job in the city completely fly away. I open my eyes widely, look to the left and to the right, and realize that I am sitting on vast strip of grass [see note]. Next to me are various different colored flowers: red, yellow, purple, and pink. Suddenly, from inside the shrubs appears a small brown rabbit. I take out the bread that I brought with me and place it on the ground. At first it seems that the rabbit is very frightened, but it slowly realizes that I am harmless. I sit under the shade of a big tree and inhale the fresh air deeply, watching the rabbit begin to eat the bread.

The sense of nature outside of the city makes me think that people who value the environment are correct. Nature truly is mankind’s mother. She has no doubt influenced the development of our lives, provided us with the resources to survive, and satisfied our demands. After we have benefited and grown, we should still take care of her. It is very pitiful that not only do we not value nature, but we continuously destroy our environment while squandering away its resources.

In the evening I return to the city, my heart more at ease and my body full of energy. I think that as the city develops, it feels as if there is less and less of nature left and therefore every city dweller should go outside the city into nature; even if just by walking in small gardens, it is necessary.