汤姆: Do you know what the main feature the Sydney Olympics is, John? 你知道悉尼奥运会还有一个什伍敏么特点吗? 迈克: Of course, I know. 我当然知道. 汤姆: What? 什么特点? 迈稿扮克: Environmental protection. 环保啊! 汤姆: Do you know when IOC put forward the issue of environmental protection? 你知道国际奥委会在哪一年提出环保课题的吗? 迈克: Sorry, I have no idea about it. 抱歉.这我还真不知道. 汤姆: Let me tell you. In 1991. At that time, Sydney put forward the slogan environmental protection, thus, it won the bid. 让我来告诉你.那是1991年.当时.悉尼正是打出“环保牌”才赢得申办权。 迈克: What a nice memory! Oh, I know that Beijing and Sydney bid for the Olympic Games together. 好记性!噢.我知道那时北京和悉尼一起参加申奥. 汤姆: Yeah, Sydney had five strategies: save energy, save water, reduce trash, prevent pollution, and protect the environment. They tried to host a 不错.悉尼有五大战略.即:节能.节水.减少垃圾.防止污染与保护环境.他们要办一届 迈克: They have racked their brain. 他们可谓绞尽脑汁. 汤姆: Yes. Even the torch and fuel are produced by using environmental protection techniques and materials. 是的.就连火炬和燃料都采用环保技术与材料制成. 迈克: Even so, there was still much pity left. The Green and Peace Organization called it at most a half green. 即使如此.还留下了腔敬枝不少遗憾.绿色和平组织.称其最多是半绿色. 汤姆: That's been quite good. It's the beginning after all. I'm sure that it will be better and better. 已经很不错了.毕竟是刚刚开始嘛.我相信以后会越来越好.
Adela: Hello Derek, how are you?
Derek: I am fine and you?
Adela: I am also fine. But why do you look so worried?
Derek: You are right. I am somewhat worried about environment pollution.
Adela: Oh, Yes! Our environment is in a great danger. It is being polluted severely. Derek: You are absolutely right. The problem of environment pollution has become a major threat for the human beings as well as the animals.
Adela: Exactly! But what are you thinking about its impact?
Derek: The impact of environmental pollution is serious. It gives rise to ecological imbalance and brings about natural disasters.
Adela: Absolutely! Besides, the increase of world temperature is the result of environment pollution. What is your idea about it?
Derek: I agree with you. Besides, I think the plants and animals are likely to be extinct on account of increasing temperature.
Adela: Exactly! Besides, the ice is melting and the water level of the sea is rising because of environmental pollution.
Derek: Yes, of course. Besides, due to environmental pollution we are suffering from various kinds of diseases.
Adela: You are right. But what can we do to prevent environmental pollution? Derek: The people from all walks of life should come forward to stop polluting the environment. They should be made aware of its harmful effect.
Adela: Right you are! Thank you.
Derek: You are most welcome. See you later.
A; is the environment a big issues in your country? It is in mine.
B: it is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
A: what methods do you use to conserve water?
B: water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot use some modern household items, like washing machines. They use too much water.
A: I see. I think the biggest environment problem in my country is air pollution.
B: yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my country. Of course, my country is more agricultural and has much less industry.
A: we have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.
B: the problem is now on a truly global scale. I don’t believe that any single country can do anything about it.
A: I think you’re right. There needs to be an international response to this problem.
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A: there are so many environment problems in the world today. Do you think we can really solve them all or will destroy the world?
B; I hope that world leaders can get together and agree on a plan for action, but I doubt it’ll happen before it’s too late.
A; we need to solve the problem of air pollution before we destroy the atmosphere. There’s lots of clean, modern technology, but companies in developed countries say it’s expensive. Developing countries put more emphasis on economic development than on environment protection.
B: everyone is looking at the issue in the short term, rather than the long term. It’s the same with the destruction of the rainforests. Countries and companies just want the wood. They’re not thinking about the long-term damage to the forests. We should also remember that the forests are an important natural habitat for thousands of species of animal and plant life.
A; in other parts of the world, especially in Africa, there is a problem with desertification. Climate change and over-farming are causing farmland to turn into desert. In means that people cannot grow enough food.
B: it also means that people sometimes fight over the farmland that remains. Damaging the environment actually leads to conflict between people.
A: have you ever thought about joining an organization committed to protecting the environment? You could get involved with projects to improve the environment.
B: I think I’d like to do that. I could take the things I learn here back to my country when I have finished my studies.
这两篇都是在网上找的，比较简单。应该挺好背的。但是我觉得下面这篇文章会稍微好一些。A; Is the living environment a big issues in your hometown? It is in mine.
B: It is in mine too. The biggest issue is water. The climate is dry and so water conservation is very important.
A: What methods do you use to conserve water?
B: Water is rationed. We can only use a certain amount each month. It means that we cannot use some modern household items, like washing machines. They use too much water.
A: I see. I think the biggest living environment problem in my country is air pollution.
B: Yes, I agree. The air here is much more polluted than in my hometown. Of course, my hometown is more agricultural and has much less industry. When I go shopping, there were much more dust on my face.
A: We have reduced emission of air pollutants in recent years, but cars are still a major source of them. Factories have become cleaner as stricter environment pollution law have been introduced.
B: The problem is now on a truly global scale. I don’t believe that any single hometown can do anything about it.
A: I think you’re right. There needs to be an international response to this problem. Do you think we can really solve them all or will destroy the world?
B; I hope that government and resident can get together and agree on a plan for action, but I doubt it’ll happen before it’s too late.
A; we need to solve the problem of air pollution before we destroy the atmosphere. There’s lots of clean, modern technology, but companies in developed countries say it’s expensive. Developing countries put more emphasis on economic development than on environment protection.
B: everyone is looking at the issue in the short term, rather than the long term. It’s the same with the destruction of the rainforests. Countries and companies just want the wood. They’re not thinking about the long-term damage to the forests. We should also remember that the forests are an important natural habitat for thousands of species of animal and plant life.
A; in other parts of the world, especially in Africa, there is a problem with desertification. Climate change and over-farming are causing farmland to turn into desert. In means that people cannot grow enough food.
B: it also means that people sometimes fight over the farmland that remains. Damaging the environment actually leads to conflict between people.
A: have you ever thought about joining an organization committed to protecting the environment? You could get involved with projects to improve the environment.
B: I think I’d like to do that. I could take the things I learn here back to my hometown when I have finished my studies.
A:what is the environment like in your country?
B:not so good.
A:what a pity hear that,everyone should be actived to solved this problem,i believe environment of your city can better and better
B:i dont thought so ,but between the ideal and the reality,between the motion and the act,falls the shadow
A:dont be so sad,the longest day has an end,please dont forget it one for all,all for one
B:let's face it,how can we get through this situation?
A:look on the bright side,let's try our best to solved more and less,until try,u can know what u can do it.
B:hope so,tomorrow is another day
A:whatever will be,will be.