今天的这段对话，在讨论环境，
环境在你们国家是个大问题吗？政府为治理环境做了什么
来听今天的讲解:
A: Look at these pictures: dark dense smoke rolling up to the sky, chemicals pouring into the river, and tons of pesticides being sprayed on the soil...
看看这些照片：黑色的浓烟滚滚而上，化学物质涌入河流，成吨的农药被喷洒在土壤上...
B: it's terrible! We are destroying the earth!
太糟糕了!我们在毁灭地球.
A: you're right. Is the environment a big issue in your country?
是啊,环境在你们国家是个大问题吗？
B: it is. But the pollution isn't as bad. My country has much less industry.
是的,但是污染并没有那么严重,我们国家没那么多工厂.
A: I see. Pollution is a big problem in China, especially in the cities.
我明白了。污染在中国是个大问题，尤其是在城市。
B: the air here is much more polluted than in my hometown. Ever think about moving somewhere cleaner?
这里的空气比我家乡的污染严重得多。你想过搬到更干净的地方吗？
A: you mean almost like an environmental refugee? That's easier said than done. I was born here and I love this city.
你说做环境难民?那说起来容易,可是我出生在这儿,而且我喜欢这个城市.
B: but living here can't be good for your health.
但是住在这里对你的健康没有好处。
A: I know what you mean, but it can't be avoided. There are very few places left unaffected.
我明白你的意思,但是也没有办法啊!现在很少有城市没被污染.
B: has your government done anything to try to solve the problem?
那你们的政府为解决这个问题做了什么吗？
A: yes, but I don't think it alone can do enough to reverse the trend.
有啊,但是我觉得单靠一个政府的努力是不够的.
B: you're right. I think all countries should work together to clean the world.
是这样,我认为所有的政府应该共同努力来治理环境.
A: yeah, I could not agree more but we can't just leave it to the governments. Everyone needs to do their part.
完全同意，但是我觉得也不能全依靠政府,我们每个人都应该尽自己一份力.
B: what do you think we ordinary people can do to protect the environment?
你认为我们普通人能做些什么来保护环境？
A: oh, there are lots of things that can be done. Taking public transport is a start.
有很多事情可以做啊,比如乘坐公共交通工具.
B: good idea, but I think I'll start riding my bike instead. It's better exercise.
好主意,不过我要开始骑自行车了,这更有助于锻炼身体.
A: there you go!
主意不错!
环境在你们国家是个大问题吗？政府为治理环境做了什么
来听今天的讲解:
A: Look at these pictures: dark dense smoke rolling up to the sky, chemicals pouring into the river, and tons of pesticides being sprayed on the soil...
看看这些照片：黑色的浓烟滚滚而上，化学物质涌入河流，成吨的农药被喷洒在土壤上...
B: it's terrible! We are destroying the earth!
太糟糕了!我们在毁灭地球.
A: you're right. Is the environment a big issue in your country?
是啊,环境在你们国家是个大问题吗？
B: it is. But the pollution isn't as bad. My country has much less industry.
是的,但是污染并没有那么严重,我们国家没那么多工厂.
A: I see. Pollution is a big problem in China, especially in the cities.
我明白了。污染在中国是个大问题，尤其是在城市。
B: the air here is much more polluted than in my hometown. Ever think about moving somewhere cleaner?
这里的空气比我家乡的污染严重得多。你想过搬到更干净的地方吗？
A: you mean almost like an environmental refugee? That's easier said than done. I was born here and I love this city.
你说做环境难民?那说起来容易,可是我出生在这儿,而且我喜欢这个城市.
B: but living here can't be good for your health.
但是住在这里对你的健康没有好处。
A: I know what you mean, but it can't be avoided. There are very few places left unaffected.
我明白你的意思,但是也没有办法啊!现在很少有城市没被污染.
B: has your government done anything to try to solve the problem?
那你们的政府为解决这个问题做了什么吗？
A: yes, but I don't think it alone can do enough to reverse the trend.
有啊,但是我觉得单靠一个政府的努力是不够的.
B: you're right. I think all countries should work together to clean the world.
是这样,我认为所有的政府应该共同努力来治理环境.
A: yeah, I could not agree more but we can't just leave it to the governments. Everyone needs to do their part.
完全同意，但是我觉得也不能全依靠政府,我们每个人都应该尽自己一份力.
B: what do you think we ordinary people can do to protect the environment?
你认为我们普通人能做些什么来保护环境？
A: oh, there are lots of things that can be done. Taking public transport is a start.
有很多事情可以做啊,比如乘坐公共交通工具.
B: good idea, but I think I'll start riding my bike instead. It's better exercise.
好主意,不过我要开始骑自行车了,这更有助于锻炼身体.
A: there you go!
主意不错!
