1、人教版选择性必修第三册 unit3 Environmental Protection using language teaching target：write a report on an environmental issue REDUCING WATER POLLUTION IN THE LI RIVER 减少漓江水污染 The beautiful Li River and its amazing surrounding scenery is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Chinas Guangxi Zhuang A
2、utonomous Region. It attracts millions of domestic and foreign visitors each year. However, its reputation as a top destination has had negative effects on the rivers water quality. This report looks at the problem of water pollution and some actions that have been taken to deal with it. 美丽的漓江及其令人惊叹
3、的周边风光是中国广西壮族 自治区最著名的旅游目的地之一。它每年吸引数以百万计的 国内外游客。然而，它作为顶级目的地的声誉对河流的水质 产生了负面影响。这份报告着眼于水污染问题以及为解决这 个问题而采取的一些行动。 Previously, water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing volume of tourists, many of whom frequently threw garbage into the river. Many tour boats contributed to the pr
4、oblem too. Kitchens on board were using lots of oil, which was often thrown into the water. The growth in tourism also meant the local population rose rapidly, as well as the number of commercial and industrial enterprises. Water pollution levels increased, with more household and commercial waste e
5、nding up in the river. 此前，漓江的水质因游客数量的增加而受到严重影响， 许多游客经常向漓江扔垃圾。旅游船太多导致了这个问题。 船上的厨房用了很多油，这些油经常被扔进水里。旅游业的 增长也意味着当地人口的迅速增加，以及商业和工业企业的 数量。水污染水平上升，更多的家庭和商业垃圾最终流入河 流。 In order to feed more people, more chemicals were used to increase crop production. These chemicals led to severe water quality issues, causi
6、ng a decrease in the number of fish species. Local officials were concerned that the pollution was damaging the natural environment and felt that urgent steps should be taken to restore the rivers original beauty. 为了养活更多的人，更多的化学物质被用来增加农作物 产量。这些化学物质导致严重的水质问题，导致鱼类数量减 少。当地官员担心污染正在破坏自然环境，并认为应该采取 紧急措施恢复河
7、流的原貌。 A comprehensive initiative was started, with a number of measures that addressed the issues. The construction of waste water treatment facilities improved the water quality and water conservation. The collection and transport of household waste was also improved. Dozens of polluting enterprise
8、s were closed or moved. The local government set up strict regulations regarding further industrial development. New rules were also introduced regarding tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods. Furthermore, the local authorities began to use the media to spread environmental awareness and enc
9、ourage greater use of clean energy. At the same time, they started to carry out inspections regularly and fine tourist organizations for abuses. With these measures, it is believed that the beauty of the Li River will be preserved for generations to come. 启动了一项全面的倡议，采取了一些措施来解决这些问 题。污水处理设施的建设，改善了水质，节
10、约了用水。生活 垃圾的收集和运输也得到了改善。数十家污染企业被关闭或 转移。 地方政府对进一步发展工业制定了严格的规定。 此外， 有关旅游船路线和垃圾处理方法的新规定也已出台。此外， 地方当局开始利用媒体传播环境意识，鼓励更多地使用清洁 能源。同时，他们开始定期进行检查，对旅游组织的滥用职 权进行罚款。有了这些措施，相信漓江的美丽将世代保存。 In addition, the ambitious Water Ten Plan is also now tackling water pollution across the country. Other initiatives, such as t
11、he River Chief System, hold senior officials responsible for reducing water pollution. With such campaigns in effect, Chinas waterways are heading towards a clean and sustainable future. 此外，雄心勃勃的“水十大计划”目前还在全国范围内 解决水污染问题。其他举措，如“河长制” ，要求高级官员 负责减少水污染。随着这些活动的实施，中国的水道正朝着 清洁和可持续的未来迈进。 重点词汇 WATER POLLUTION 水污染，水质污染 millions of 数百万 water quality 水质 have been 来过 deal with 处理 ; 应付 ; 与打交道 ; 克制 ; 冷静面 对 ; 论述 ; 讨论 ; 涉及 ; 与做买卖 ; 和有生意往来 on board 在火车上 local population 当地居民，局部种群
