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    1. Environmental degradation refers to adverse changes that affect nature gravely, such as deterioration of the environment due to damage, wildlife extinction, and consumption of resources. It is inevitable due to expanding human populations and urban sprawl. 2. Conserving remaining natural resources and biodiversity is crucial to ensure living organisms can enjoy improved quality of life. Small changes like wise purchasing and recycling can contribute to better environmental conservation. 3. Trees, oceans, and soil are all necessary for existence as trees and oceans store carbon dioxide and filter water, while soil supplies food and filters water. However, more must be done to protect the environment according to the passages.

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    1. Environmental degradation refers to adverse changes that affect nature gravely, such as deterioration of the environment due to damage, wildlife extinction, and consumption of resources. It is inevitable due to expanding human populations and urban sprawl. 2. Conserving remaining natural resources and biodiversity is crucial to ensure living organisms can enjoy improved quality of life. Small changes like wise purchasing and recycling can contribute to better environmental conservation. 3. Trees, oceans, and soil are all necessary for existence as trees and oceans store carbon dioxide and filter water, while soil supplies food and filters water. However, more must be done to protect the environment according to the passages.

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    1. Environmental degradation refers to adverse changes that affect nature gravely, such as deterioration of the environment due to damage, wildlife extinction, and consumption of resources. It is inevitable due to expanding human populations and urban sprawl. 2. Conserving remaining natural resources and biodiversity is crucial to ensure living organisms can enjoy improved quality of life. Small changes like wise purchasing and recycling can contribute to better environmental conservation. 3. Trees, oceans, and soil are all necessary for existence as trees and oceans store carbon dioxide and filter water, while soil supplies food and filters water. However, more must be done to protect the environment according to the passages.

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    8 Environment Part 4: Q15 – Q20

    

    Answer questions 1 and 2 based on Article 1.
    Article 1
    降解 不利的
    What is environmental degradation? Environmental degradation is any adverse change that affects nature
    严重 恶化
    gravely. Basically, it is the deterioration of the earth or environment due to environmental damage, extinction灭绝
    野生动物 消耗
    of wildlife and the consumption of assets, such as air, water and soil.
    必然 民众
    In today’s modern society, environmental degradation is inevitable due to expanding human populace
    城市扩张 广阔

    and urban sprawl. Vast expanses of natural forest have been destroyed to make way for urban housing. Better
    medical facilities have increased lifespan and that means not only more demand for housing, but also, food
    同样的
    and clothes. Likewise, highways and rails have been constructed to service the growing urban community. All
    these result in deforestation, which contributes to global warming.
    贪婪
    Simply human selfishness and greed can also lead to environmental degradation. Unsurprisingly, people
    金钱收益

    have capitalised on earth’s natural resources for monetary gain. For instance, mining in whatever form, naturally
    destroys land. Not only are the earth’s natural resources 耗尽 depleted, but also, the natural habitats of wildlife.
    Land damage makes it difficult for the wildlife to get the assets they need to survive. Ultimately, this means
    最终
    an extinction of species.
    The application of polluting technology also brings about environmental degradation. Air, water, land and

    noise pollution are harmful for the environment. Air and water pollution affects health while noise pollution
    cause permanent damage to our ears. Land pollution results in degradation of earth’s surface as a result of
    human activities.
    As a result, environmental degradation has attracted serious attention in the world today. The United Nations

    International Strategy for Disaster Reduction describes environmental degradation as the diminishing capacity
    支持
    of earth to sustain social and environmental destinations, and needs. Once the environments are damaged or
    the common assets depleted, the environment is deemed degraded.退化
    视为
    VOCAB C H E C K
    Various measures have been taken to 缓解 mitigate this, including environmental

    resource protection and general protection efforts. As some environmental issues deterioration – the fact or
    process of becoming worse
    have long-term ecological effects that can destroy whole environments, conservation degradation – a situation in
    明显
    efforts should not only focus on protecting the flora and fauna, which are evident which somebody has lost all
    parts of the environment. Conserving the things on which they depend on, for self-respectother people
    and the respect of

    example, streams, lakes, and soils are equally important.

    1 What do you learn about environmental degradation?




    A The environment is always changing.

    B Deforestation increases carbon footprint.碳足迹

    C Vast patches of living space don’t exist anymore.

    2 Which of the following is not a consequence of environmental degradation?


    A Extinction of wildlife
    排气

    B Exhaustion of natural resources

    C Rapid growth of human populace

    8
    Answer questions 3 and 4 based on Article 2.
    Article 2
    发表
    Much has to be done to address environmental degradation. Conserving what remains of the natural resources
    and the biodiversity within our ecosystems is a gigantic mission, but undeniably 关键 crucial. It is our duty to
    ensure that the environment is protected so that every living organism can enjoy an improved quality of life.
    We should truly value all the things that Earth gives us and learn to cohabit with nature.
    同居
    Environmental conservation refers to the creation and protection our planet and its natural resources. There

    are two aspects in environmental conservation. One is to protect nature by conserving critical resources, and
    弊端 实体
    the other, is a lifestyle that opposes the malpractices of businesses entities. To do more for the planet, hostility敌对
    towards big corporations that misuse the environment instead of promoting the greater good of our world is
    encouraged. 滥用
    忙碌 增加
    Despite today’s hectic lifestyle, we can make a difference to the environment. Even small incremental

    changes to our daily choices can contribute to a better world. For instance, purchasing wisely and not wasting
    resources unnecessarily should be exercised for the good of the Earth. Likewise, recycling and responsible
    disposal of toxic materials can reduce pollution. Such effortless baby steps to daily routines certainly result in
    major progress for environmental conservation.
    As the environment is crucial to our 福利
    welfare and happiness, every element on the Earth, such as the trees,

    the oceans and the soil should be protected. Trees, for instance, not only help us to breathe, but also, store
    greenhouse gases. Losing countless 英亩acres of valuable trees through deforestation cause the Earth to heat up
    quicker and indefinitely contributes to global warming. Moreover, trees hold soil in place and naturally filter
    water that has been absorbed into the ground.
    Likewise, oceans store large amounts of carbon dioxide and help keep the Earth cool. They supply more

    than half of the Earth’s oxygen and are homes to countless types of marine life and plants. The waters of the
    ocean are indubitably captivating, but it is more than just a visual splendor. It is both a shelter and a life source.
    Finally, the soil acts as a supplier of food and a filter of water. Most of nature’s water is not safe for human

    consumption. The soil stores groundwater and filters it, making it safe for drinking. Besides, good quality soil
    produces crops that not only feed humans and animals, but also regulate our climate. In essence, it supports
    life. 本质上
    存在 VOCAB C H E C K
    The trees, the seas, and the ground therefore are necessary for our existence.

    However, much more needs to be done to protect the environment. Thankfully, splendor – grand and
    impressive beauty
    many environmental conservationists have dedicated themselves to protecting cohabit – to live together
    specific causes.
    (Adapted from https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/methods-and-

    importance-of-environmental-conservation.php)

    3 How can trees and oceans keep the Earth cool? Answer questions 5 and 6 based on Article 1 and


    A They absorb heat radiation back to the Article 2.

    Earth.
    B They release large amounts of carbon 5 Which of the following is true of both articles?


    A Both articles indicate that environmental

    dioxide.

    C They reduce greenhouse gases in the issues are inevitable.
    注重
    B Both articles emphasise the impact of

    atmosphere.

    human on the environment.
    4 “... much more needs to be done ...” in the last C Both articles highlight the selfishness of



    paragraph implies that human beings on environmental issues.
    A sustainable living is fast disappearing
    6 The two articles suggest that to protect the

    B some parts of nature are not protected


    environment

    C environmental degradation is increasingly
    A everyone has to contribute

    rapidly

    B conservation efforts are crucial

    C corporate social responsibility is essential

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