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潮流英語情景對話張口就來Unit16:氣溫升高

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F:The air quality in this city is horrendous. The pollution levels are so high that we are not supposed to go outside with a face mask again!

F:這個城市的空氣質量實在是太差了!污染指數(shù)那么高,以至于我們都已不再希望于外出時戴防毒面具保護自己了。

M:Exhaust fumes from vehicles cause a great deal of damage to the environment.

M:汽車排放的尾氣嚴重污染了環(huán)境。

F:On top of that, theie are a few large chemical factories in the suburbs,which are contributing to the high pollution levels in the water and the air in this city.

F:最要命的是,郊區(qū)還有好幾家大型化工廠,這些工廠是這個城市空氣和水污染的罪魁禍首。

M:As much as I love this city,I think I'm going to find a greener city to live in.Living in a polluted city like this just can't be good for my health.

M:盡管我熱愛這座城市,但是我還是想找一個更加環(huán)保的城市居住。住在污染這么嚴重的城市里對我的健康不利。

F:I know what you mean.However,there are so few places left that have not been affected by global warming. If it's not the pollution,then it's the natural disasters,deforestation,or the greenhouse effect.

F:我明白你的意思。不過現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)很少有城市不受全球氣候變暖的影響了,不是有污染,就是有自然災害,或者是森林毀壞和溫室效應。

M:What is the greenhouse effect exactly?

M:溫室效應究竟是指什么?

F:It's the gradual rise in the earth's temperature.

F:是指地球溫度逐漸上升。

M:I see,so it's similar to global warming?

M:我明白了,是不是跟全球變暖很相似?

F:They're related to one another, yes.

F:沒錯,它們是彼此聯(lián)系的。

M:I heard that some people in England are pleased with the fact that the climate is becoming warmer because it's making their towns a more pleasant place to live.

M:我聽說有些英格蘭人發(fā)現(xiàn)氣候變暖使他們居住的城市氣候更加宜人,這讓他們很高興。

F:People joke about the benefits of the increase in temperature,but it's not all good news. They've been experiencing a lot of deadly storms there as well.

F:有時候人們會拿氣溫升高的好處開開玩笑,不過這畢竟不是好事。他們已經(jīng)經(jīng)歷過因此而造成的暴風雨雪天氣了。

M:People always seem to make jokes as a way to deal with unfortunate situations.

M:人們總是會調侃這個,就像他們面對不幸境遇的時候一樣。

F:I think if everyone pitches in,the world will be a better place.

F:我覺得如果人人都能同心協(xié)力,這個世界將會更美好。

重點詞匯

horrendous可怕的,令人驚懼的

He described it as the most horrendous experience of his life.他把那件事形容為他生活中最恐怖的經(jīng)歷。

face mask口罩

When it's really cold, wear a face mask or a scarf over your mouth to warm the air you breathe and protect your face. 很冷的時候,戴一個面罩或者圍巾遮住嘴,可以給你呼吸的空氣保點溫,同時也可以保護你的臉。

exhaust排出(氣體)

exhaust port 排氣口 ; 排汽歧管 ; 排氣孔 ; 排出口

fume(有害,濃烈,或難聞的)煙;氣;汽

...car exhaust fumes.…汽車尾氣。

contribute貢獻;提供

I believe that each of us can contribute to the future of the world.我相信我們每一個人都能為世界的未來做出貢獻。

global warming全球變暖

We do not fight global warming because it is futile to do so. 我們不對付全球變暖的斗爭,因為以這樣做是徒勞的。

deforestation森林毀壞

There might even be an agreement to stop deforestation. 甚至有可能達成停止采伐森林的協(xié)議。

greenhouse effect溫室效應

...gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect.…導致溫室效應的氣體。

pitch in協(xié)力;作出貢獻

And I think these patriotic Americans are willing to pitch in.我認為這些愛國的美國人都愿意作出貢獻。

make jokes調侃

I like to play, I like to make jokes and I like to work with my players in a good atmosphere. 我喜歡比賽,我喜歡開玩笑,我還喜歡和我的伙計們在良好的氣氛下干活。

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