unit 2 Reading A the Eden Project

1、Reading A Task 1 Give brief answers to the following questions. Then askyour partner about his/her answers and take notes.1. What are the hot environmental topics today? 2. From which sources did you learn about the environment pollution? The topics I heard people talking the most include global war

2、ming, water pollution and air pollution. I learn about the environment mostly from newspapers, TV, and Internet. Reading A Task 13. What are the possible ways to educate people about our environment?We can give lectures in class, organize discussions on the media, and open more research centers, suc

3、h as the Eden Project, to the public to make people understand more about the environment. The Eden Project In March 2001, the Eden Project, an environmental center in Cornwall, England, opened to the general public. The finished structure is an unprecedented accomplishment - a giant, multi-domed gr

4、eenhouse, containing plants from around the globe. The site has already become a popular tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors every day unprecedented 无前例的，空前的；绝无仅有的无前例的，空前的；绝无仅有的 adj . without previous instance e.g. Such policies would require unprecedented cooperation between natio

5、ns. 这样的政策要求国家间进行空前的合作。这样的政策要求国家间进行空前的合作。 dome N. 穹顶，圆屋顶；穹顶建筑物穹顶，圆屋顶；穹顶建筑物 the general public 普通大众普通大众 This swimming pool is open to the general public. We sell car to the trade,not to the general public. 我们向经销商出售汽车我们向经销商出售汽车, 不卖给一般人。不卖给一般人。 popular 受喜爱的，受欢迎的受喜爱的，受欢迎的; 通俗的，流行的通俗的，流行的a popular tourist

6、 destination 深受人们喜爱的旅游目的地深受人们喜爱的旅游目的地 popular music to be popular with 受欢迎受欢迎The young teacher is very popular with his students. The Eden Project is built along the side of a deep pit. The structure consists of three biomes, areas designed to represent three distinct climates found around the world

7、. distinct adj. 明显的; 卓越的; 有区别的;This book is divided into two distinct parts. 这本书分为内容不同的两部分。 There is a distinct improvement in your spoken English. 你的英语口语有明显的进步。consist of 由.组成（构成）1. 我们班只有9位同学. represent 代表代表 v. be an example of (something)These three sets of evaluation system represent three differ

8、ent research approaches. 这三套评估系统代表三种不同的研究方法。 What does this mark represent ? 这个符号表示什么？这个符号表示什么？ The Humid Tropics Biome, the most impressive section, is a multi-domed greenhouse that recreates the natural environment of a tropical rainforest. The warm, humid enclosure houses hundreds of trees and ot

9、her plants from rainforests in South America, Africa, Asia , and Australia. The dome is 787 feet (240 m) long, 180 ft (55 m) high and measures 360 ft (110m) across at its widest point. impressive a. having a strong effect on somebody, esp. through size, grandeur, or importance 令人难忘的，令人赞叹的令人难忘的，令人赞叹的

10、 His collection of paintings is most impressive. What an impressive match!比赛太精彩了！比赛太精彩了！ re- 前缀前缀 “再再. ；重；重” reread redo restart recreate v cause to be seen or experienced again create v to make sth happen or exist 创建，创造，创作创建，创造，创作 The government plans to create more jobs for young people. 政府计划为年轻人提

11、供更多的就业岗位。 Create a new directory and put all your files into it . 创建一个新的目录，将所有的文件都放进去 house v. contain or cover 收藏，安置收藏，安置 The gallery houses 2000 works of modern art. 美术馆收藏了2000件现代艺术作品。 The museum is housed in the Old Court House . 博物馆设在旧法院大楼里。博物馆设在旧法院大楼里。 From the Humid Tropics Biome, visitors mov

12、e on to the Warm Temperate Biome . The Warm Temperate Biome, Which has the same multi-domed structure as the Humid Tropics Biome, houses plants from temperate rainforests around the world. Like tropical rainforests , temperate rainforest receive a high volume of rain every year, making them an ideal

13、 environment for varied plant life. But since they are farther away from the equator than tropical rainforests, they do experience distinct seasons. The Warm Temperate Biome at the Eden Project has varied plant life from temperate rainforests in Southern Africa, the Mediterranean and California. the

14、 Humid Tropics Biome 湿热带生物群落区湿热带生物群落区 the Warm Temperate Biome 暖温带生物群落区暖温带生物群落区 experience 经历，遭受；体验，感受；v. undergo, go or live through; have the experience of I dont think I have ever experienced real depression. 我觉得我没有经历过真正的经济萧条。 I have experienced similar problems. 我经历过类似的问题。我经历过类似的问题。 varied 多种多样的

15、， 形形色色的; 变化的 a. of many different types e.g. Varied opinions/cultures 各种不同意见、文化 He leads a full and varied life . 她过着丰富多彩的生活 The final stop in the Eden Project is the Roofless Biome, an open area with varied plant life from the temperate Cornwall area, as well as similar climates in Chile, the Himal

16、ayas, Asia and Australia. Wisitors can learn about plants that have played an important role in human history by following nature trails that wind over 30 acres of land.the Roofless Biome 露天生物群落区露天生物群落区 wind 弯曲前进，迂回v. (cause something to) follow a curving course The staircase winds upwards round a c

17、entral pillar. 楼梯绕着中央柱子螺旋而上 。 The stream winds through the meadow. 那条小河蜿蜒地流过草原。 as well as 也也 ； 不但不但而且而且.e.g. She takes private pupils as well as teaching in school. 她除在学校任教外她除在学校任教外, 也私自教授学生也私自教授学生. Im learning French as well as English. 我学英语之外还学法语。我学英语之外还学法语。 In all, there are over 1,000,000 plant

18、s representing 5,000 species. The temperature and humidity within the biomes are controlled using natural energy . There is also an integrated pest management system using biological control through birds, frogs, lizards and benificial egrated 整体的，综合的 a. with various parts fitting well to

19、gether We set up an integrated quality assurance system to guarantee the quality. 我们建立综合质量保证系统来保证质量。我们建立综合质量保证系统来保证质量。We should have an integrated control of environmental pollution. 我们应该综合防治环境污染。我们应该综合防治环境污染。integrated pest management system 综合虫害管理系统综合虫害管理系统 The creators of the Eden Project see the

20、 site as far more than a collection of greenhouses . One of them, Dr. Tony Kendle describes it as “ the stage on which we explore our interdependence with plants . it is not a theme park . It is about serious issues . It is intended to be optimistic, celebrating what is good and positive about possi

21、ble futures , inspiring us to examine the world afresh. optimistic 乐观的，乐观主义的 a. expecting the best in all possible way Though failed this time, we have many reasons to be optimistic about the results. 尽管这次失败了，我们还是有很多理由对结果表示乐观尽管这次失败了，我们还是有很多理由对结果表示乐观 。 We are optimistic about its future. 我们相信前景是乐观的。我

22、们相信前景是乐观的。 far more than 远远超过”e.g. The benefit is far more than you can imagine 其好处远比你想象的更多 This is far more than a party matter. 这已远远不只是个政党的问题。 Its been using a lot of petrol lately, far more than usually. 近来这辆车的耗油量很大，远远超过了平时的水平。 celebrate 庆祝；颂扬,赞美They held up their coach to celebrate their wining.

23、 他们举起教练来庆祝胜利。John and I celebrate our fortieth anniversary next month. 下个月约翰庆祝我们的结婚四十周年纪念。 The event was celebrated by poets and historians. 这一事件为诗人和历史学家所赞颂。 Their mission statement is to “ promote the understanding and responsible management of the vital relationship between plants , people and res

24、ources , leading towards a sustainable future for all. To this end , they have included informational kiosks and artistic installations throughout the biomes . They also hold a number of workshops and special events, all designed to inform people about enviromental issues . mission statement 目标宣言目标宣

25、言 leading towards The exponents of this trend are trying to lead us towards capitalism. 这股思潮的代表人物是要把我们引导到资本主义方向上去. a. capable of continuing or lasting for a long time The government is making efforts to achieve sustainable economic growth in this city. Values are most sustainable &powerful motivation. 价值观是人最持久价值观是人最持久,最有力的驱动力最有力的驱动力! Sustainable 可持续的可持续的 to this end 为此，为达到这一目的为此，为达到这一目的 to achieve the previously specified goal. To this end, every possible measure has been taken. To this end, I would like to express a few hopes. We are willing to make any consessionsnecessar