零基础 _ 【有效签到】Lesson 14 阅读：你能为改善环境而做的事情

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零基础 | 【有效签到】Lesson 14 阅读：你能为改善环境而做的事情

文稿内容:

Reading: Things You Can Do to Help the Environment(环境)

Vocabulary

● typical: adj. 典型的
How do I learn English well? It's a typical question for most English learners.
● increase: v. n. 增加；增长
The population of China has increased greatly in the past 60 years.

Listen and answer:

Reading: Things You Can Do to Help the Environment

CARS
Cars are getting bigger. SUVs-large, truck-like vehicles(交通工具)-are now the most popular new cars in the United States. Bigger vehicles burn more gas and increase problems with acid rain(酸雨) and air pollution(空气污染). So try to walk, ride bicycles, or use public transportation(公共交通). And if you drive a car, keep it tuned up(调节，检修). This can save gas and reduce pollution.

PRODUCTS
Each American throws away an average(平均) of 10 kilograms ( 4.5 pounds ) of trash(？) every day. Most of the trash goes into landfills(填埋). Reduce(减少) waste by asking yourself: Do I need it? Is it something I can only use once? Buy products that you can use over and over again. If you use disposal products(一次性产品), choose those made from recycled(回收利用的) materials(材料).

ENERGY
The biggest use of home energy(能量) is for heating and cooling. So turn up your air-conditioner(空调) and turn down the heat, especially at night. Replace regular light bulbs with fluorescent bulbs(荧光灯), which use less energy. And remember to turn lights off.

WATER
Showers use a lot of water. In one week, a typical American family uses as much water as a person drinks in three years! Buy a special "low-flow" showerhead or take shorter showers. This can cut water use in half. Also, fix any leaky(漏的) faucets(水龙头).

Key sentences:

In one week, a typical American family uses as much water as a person drinks in three years!
● as much… as… : 和…一样多
● as … as … 和…一样…
◆ Uncle Bear is as sleepy as Helen.
◆ Ashley is as beautiful as Helen.

1. Read the article. Where do you think it is from? Check the correct answer.
阅读文章，你觉得这篇文章是从哪来摘选的？
____ a textbook(教材)
____an encyclopedia(百科全书)
_____ a magazine(杂志)
____an advertisement(广告)

2. Read these statements. Then write the advice from the article that each person should follow.
根据文章，给下面的人提出建议。
1. Stephanie always takes long showers in the morning.
2. In the winter, Ralph keeps the heat turned up all day.
3. Matt buys a newspaper every day, but never reads it.
4. Stuart drives to work, but his office is near his home.
5. Sheila leaves the lights on at home all the time.

Answers:

1. a magazine

2.
1. Stephanie should buy a low-flow showerhead and take shorter showers.
2. Ralph should turn down the heat during the day. At night, he should turn on the air-conditioner and turn down the heat.
3. Matt should think before he buys it.
4. Stuart should walk or bicycle to work.
5. Sheila should buy fluorescent bulbs and remember to turn lights off.

Discussion:

Is your life-style environment-friendly? What can you do to help the environment?
你的生活方式是否环保？你可以做出哪些改变？