大学英语IV补充阅读材料(答案)ExperiencingEnglishIII.doc

1. Care for Our Mother Earth (1. threat 2. shapes 3. reality 4. isolated 5. relationship 6. consequences 7. really 8. effect. 9Two environmental issues that we find most pressing are deforesting and global warming. 10. trees bring water up from the ground, allowing water to evaporate into the atmosphere. 11. Global warming results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as petroleum products, resulting in the release of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses then resulting in the trap heat, resulting in warming of our atmosphere.) I. Choose the best answer to each question based on the information you obtain from the passage. Anwser: 1.B, 2.B, 3.C, 4.A, 5.D II. Translate the following sentences into English. Key How did the war, which brought terrible disasters to mankind, impact on such a poet? Mothers are sometimes blind to the faults of their beloved children, which will cause the children to make the same mistake again. As a new immigrant in this completely strange country, she always felt isolated. Acting before thinking often results in failure, so we should think before we leap. The time for talking is past; we must take positive action to protect our environment. III. Look at the pictures below and write about the causes and effects of the natural disaters with the help of the tips. Reference Key The sandstorm is a horrible phenomenon. The clouds of dust are so heavy that you can hardly breathe. It is so dark that it may cause traffic accidents. Droughts result from lack of water, which is essential for plants and animals. The failure of crops leads to food shortage, and sometimes even famine. The flood washes away houses, destroys fields, and causes life and property losses. People may be left homeless and suffer diseases. The increase of disasters is mainly caused by human activities. With the growth of population, we need more resources from the Earth. The deforestation, over-cultivation,