On the Low-carbon Life
　　Recently, it is very popular to live a low-carbon life. It not only results from the promotion of the government but also rises out of the people's internal heart.
　　Living a low-carbon life is of great importance to every one. First of all, it can protect the environment to a great extent. Second, it can save the limited natural resources and energy, and will leave a better world for our offspring. Third, it is a healthy lifestyle and will help mould a harmonious social atmosphere.
　　Therefore, how to create a low-carbon life is necessary for us to consider. To begin with, we should save the energy, such as the electricity, water and domestic gas. Second, when we go out we can walk or ride a bike instead of by car. Third, we should not use the plastic bags which are hard to break down. If so, we can live a low-carbon life and gain the happiness of it.                (158 words)

结构剖析
　文章分为三段
　第一段引出话题，低碳生活日趋流行。
　第二段以first of all, second,third开头从三个方面说明了低碳生活的好处。
　第三段得出结论therefore,提出了创造低碳生活具体的措施，一共包括三个方面。

 


论低碳生活
　　最近，低碳生活日趋流行。这不仅得益于政府的宣传，同时也是人们发自内心的结果。
　　低碳生活对于每个人而言都十分重要。首先，很大程度上它能保护环境。其次，它能够节约有限的自然资源和能源，并为我们的后代留下一个更美好的世界。最后，它是一种健康的生活方式，将有助于塑造一个和谐的社会氛围。
　　因此，如何创造低碳生活是我们需要考虑的问题。第一，我们必须节约能源，比如，电能、水资源和天然气。第二，当外出时，我们可以步行或骑自行车来代替汽车。第三，我们不应使用不易降解的塑料袋。这样，我们才能够在低碳生活中生存，并且从中感受到乐趣。

result from  起因于，由于
to a great extent  在很大程度上
harmonious  adj. 和谐的，和睦的
to begin with  首先，本来
instead of  代替，不是而是
break down 分解，失败，毁掉

1. It not only results from the promotion of the government but also rises out of the people's internal heart. 这不仅得益于政府的宣传，同时也是人们发自内心的结果。
2. Living a low-carbon life is of great importance to every one. First of all, it can protect the environment to a great extent.  低碳生活对于每个人而言都十分重要。首先，很大程度上它能保护环境。
3. Second, it can save the limited natural resources and energy, and will leave a better world for our offspring. 其次，它能够节约有限的自然资源和能源，并为我们的后代留下一个更美好的世界。
4. Third, it is a healthy lifestyle and will help mould a harmonious social atmosphere. 最后，它是一种健康的生活方式，将有助于塑造一个和谐的社会氛围。