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Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking—Comprehending
閱讀 策略 Identify literal and implied meaning Literal meaning is the usual,basic meaning of the words,i.e.exactly what the words say.Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed,i.e.you guess the meaning based on what you know.
Step One:Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in groups.
1.What do you know about the animals in the pictures
The animals in the pictures are called antelopes,and in China antelopes mainly live on the plains of Xizang,Xinjiang and Qinghai.
2.Have you ever read or heard of the essay Kneeling of Tibetan Antelope What is it about
Yes,I have.It’s mainly about a story between the antelope and an old hunter.
3.What happened to antelopes What do you want to know about antelopes
They were once over-hunted illegally and their population decreased sharply.I want to know more about their present situation and what we can do to protect them.
Step Two:While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
1.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.It is about protecting wildlife.
B.It is about a journey of Xizang.
C.Author’s wonderful experience with Tibetan antelopes and their condition.
D.Tibetan antelopes are in danger of dying out.
答案　C
2.Match the main idea with each part.
Part 1(Paras.1 & 2)　 A.The measures taken to protect the Tibetan antelopes.
Part 2(Paras.3 & 4) B.The hope of the author.
Part 3(Paras.5 & 6) C.The reason for protecting the Tibetan antelopes.
Part 4(Para.7) D.The present wonderful conditions of the Tibetan antelopes.
答案　Part 1 D　Part 2 C　Part 3 A　Part 4 B
Ⅱ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Ⅲ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Why did the author come to Xizang
A.To enjoy the beautiful scenery.
B.To save the endangered antelopes.
C.To observe Tibetan antelopes.
D.To do a scientific research.
2.What can we conclude from what Zhaxi said
A.Protecting the wildlife is only his job.
B.If the wildlife were endangered,the life of human beings would come to an end.
C.He is too worried about antelopes.
D.Antelopes will be protected in the reserve and live there comfortably.
3.What caused the number of antelopes to drop sharply in the 1980s and 1990s
A.People wanted to make profits.
B.Some new roads and railways were built making their habitats too small.
C.Antelopes were a danger to local people.
D.Both A and B.
4.What does “national protection” in the fifth paragraph mean
A.Being protected by the whole nation.
B.Being protected only by the local people.
C.Belonging to the government.
D.Being killed with the permission of the government.
5.What’s the attitude of the author to the wildlife protection
A.Negative. B.Supportive.
C.Doubtful. D.Unclear.
答案　1.C　2.B　3.D　4.A　5.B
Step Three:Post-reading
Ⅰ.難句解構(gòu)
1.To our left,snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.
學(xué)會斷句:此句是復(fù)合句。主句結(jié)構(gòu)為主謂狀;其中To our left為狀語;that引導(dǎo)定語從句,修飾clouds,在從句中作主語,可以替換為which。
嘗試翻譯:在我們的左方,白雪皚皚的群山消失在似乎觸手可及的云層中。
2.The government,however,does not intend to stop the protection programmes,since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
學(xué)會斷句:此句是復(fù)合句。主句結(jié)構(gòu)為主謂賓;since引導(dǎo)的是原因狀語從句。
嘗試翻譯:然而,政府并沒有打算停止這些保護項目,因為對藏羚羊的威脅依然存在。
3.Much is being done to protect wildlife,but if we really want to save the planet,we must change our way of life.
學(xué)會斷句:此句是but連接的并列復(fù)合句。第一個分句結(jié)構(gòu)為主謂狀;第二個分句為主謂賓;if引導(dǎo)條件狀語從句。
嘗試翻譯:大量的工作正在進行中以保護野生動物,但是我們?nèi)绻嫦胝鹊厍?就必須改變我們的生活方式。
Ⅱ.翻轉(zhuǎn)課堂(課文語法填空)
To observe Tibetan antelopes,we came to Xizang.There we made out 1.a herd of graceful animals and were struck by their beauty.I 2.was reminded (remind) of the danger they were in.They were hunted,3.illegally (illegal),for their valuable fur.
To protect them,the Changtang National Nature Reserve was set up,4.which is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Xizang.
In the 1980s and 1990s,the population dropped badly because of being shot to make profits and the loss of 5.their (they) habitats.In order to prevent this species from 6.extinction (extinct),the Chinese government took effective 7.measures (measure) to place it under national protection.Its population has recovered and it was removed from the 8.endangered (danger) species list.However,the government didn’t intend 9.to give (give) up the protection programs.To save wildlife,we should learn to exist 10.in harmony with nature.
[原文呈現(xiàn)]　A DAY IN THE CLOUDS
The air is thin①and we have to rest several times on the short hike② from camp.To our left③,snow-covered④ mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch[1].On the plain⑤ in front of us,we can just make out⑥ a herd⑦ of graceful⑧ animals.This is why we’re here[2]—to observe⑨ Tibetan antelopes.
[1]動詞不定式(短語)作程度狀語。enough to do sth意為“足以做某事”。
[2]此處why引導(dǎo)表語從句。
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Xizang,Xinjiang,and Qinghai.Watching them move slowly across the green grass[3],I’m struck by⑩ their beauty.I’m also reminded of the danger they were in.They were hunted,illegally,for their valuable fur.
[3]動詞-ing形式短語作時間狀語。watch與主語是邏輯上的主謂關(guān)系,與謂語動詞表示的動作同時進行。其中包含“watch+賓語+賓補”結(jié)構(gòu),此處表示目睹了藏羚羊穿過草地的全過程,故用不帶to的動詞不定式move作賓語補足語。
My guide is Zhaxi,a villager from Changtang[4].He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Xizang.To Zhaxi,the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is[5] a way of life.“We’re not trying to save the animals,”he says.“Actually,we’re trying to save ourselves.”
[4]此處作Zhaxi的同位語。
[5]單個的動詞-ing形式短語作主語,謂語動詞應(yīng)用單數(shù)形式。
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope.The population dropped by more than 50 percent.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits.Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built[6].
[6]as在此表示“隨著……”,引導(dǎo)時間狀語從句。
In order to save this species from extinction,the Chinese government placed it under national protection.Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks [7].Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.
[7]動詞不定式短語作目的狀語。keep...attacks是“keep+賓語+賓補”結(jié)構(gòu),形容詞短語safe from attacks作賓語補足語。
The measures were effective.The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015,the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.The government,however,does not intend to stop the protection programmes,since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared[8].
[8]since表示“因為”,引導(dǎo)原因狀語從句。
In the evening,I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars.I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me[9].Much is being done[10] to protect wildlife,but if we really want to save the planet,we must change our way of life.Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.[11]
[9]此處為what引導(dǎo)的賓語從句,作think的賓語。
[10]現(xiàn)在進行時的被動語態(tài)。
[11]“only+狀語從句”位于句首時,主句要用部分倒裝,即將be動詞、助動詞或情態(tài)動詞放到主語的前面。該句的正常語序是“We can stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature.”。
[名師圈點]
①thin adj.稀薄的,含氧少的(熟詞生義)
②on the short hike在短途徒步旅行中
hike n.,vt.& vi.(去……)遠足,(做)徒步旅行
③to/on sb’s left在某人的左側(cè)
④snow-covered adj.被雪覆蓋的
[構(gòu)詞法]snow-covered是由“名詞snow+過去分詞covered”構(gòu)成的復(fù)合形容詞。“名詞+過去分詞”構(gòu)成的復(fù)合形容詞常作前置定語修飾名詞。如:man-made adj.人造的;sunburnt adj.曬傷的
⑤plain /pleIn/ n.平原 adj.簡單明了的;直率的;平凡的
⑥make out看清;聽清;分清
⑦herd /h d/ n.牧群;獸群
⑧graceful / ɡreIsfl/ adj.優(yōu)雅的,優(yōu)美的
[派生構(gòu)詞]grace ( n.優(yōu)雅)+-ful(形容詞后綴)→graceful( adj.)
⑨observe / b z v/ vt.觀察(到);注視;遵守
⑩be struck by被……打動;被……擊中
beauty / bju ti/ n.美;美人;美好的東西
[溫馨提示]英語中有些名詞在表示抽象概念時是不可數(shù)名詞,但它們被賦予了具體的含義后,可以看作可數(shù)名詞,一般與不定冠詞連用,有“一個(件、次)……的人或事”之意。常見的這類名詞還有:
danger(危險)→a danger(一個危險的人,一件危險的事)
failure(失敗)→a failure(一個失敗的人,一件失敗的事)
surprise(驚奇)→a surprise(一個令人驚奇的事或消息)
success(成功,成就)→a success(一個成功的人,一件成功的事)
remind sb of sb/sth使某人想起(類似的人或物)
remind /r ma nd/ vt.提醒;使想起
fur/f / n.毛(皮);毛皮衣服
shelter / elt (r)/ n.避難處;庇護 vt.掩蔽;保護 vi.躲避(風(fēng)雨或危險)
sacred / se kr d/ adj.神圣的;受尊敬的
drop by降低了……
drop to降低到……
more than多于(相當(dāng)于over)
shoot / u t/ vt.& vi.(shot,shot)射殺;射傷;發(fā)射
make profits=make a profit賺取利潤
profit / pr f t/ n.利潤;利益
[拓展]profitable / pr fIt bl/ adj.有利潤的;有益的
non-profit /n n pr fIt/ adj.非營利的,不以營利為目的的
place/put...under protection
將……置于保護下
place vt.使處于(某種境地)(熟詞生義)
watch over保護;照管;監(jiān)督
day and night日日夜夜;夜以繼日
[拓展]與day相關(guān)的常見搭配:
all day (long) 一整天
every other day每隔一日
day after day日復(fù)一日,一天又一天
day by day一天天;逐日
attack / t k/ n., vi.& vt.攻擊;抨擊
effective / fekt v/ adj.有效的;生效的
recover /r k v (r)/ vi.恢復(fù);康復(fù) vt.找回;尋回
remove /r mu v/ vt.去除;移開;脫去
intend / n tend/ vi.& vt.打算;計劃;想要
threat /θret/ n.威脅
exist/live in harmony with...
與……和諧共處
exist / ɡ z st/ vi.存在;生存
harmony / hɑ m ni/ n.和諧;融洽
[譯文參考]　 在云間度過的一天
由于空氣稀薄,在離開營地的短途徒步旅行中,我們不得不多次休息。在我們的左方,白雪皚皚的群山消失在似乎觸手可及的云層中。放眼平原,我們隱約看到一群體形優(yōu)美的動物。這就是我們在此地的原因——觀察藏羚羊。
藏羚羊生活在西藏、新疆和青海的平原上。看著它們緩緩穿過綠色的草地,我被其美麗所震撼,也想到了它們所處的險境。因其珍貴的羊毛,它們被非法獵殺。
我的向?qū)г魇且晃粊碜郧继恋拇迕瘛Ｋ谇继羾壹壸匀槐Ｗo區(qū)工作。該保護區(qū)是西藏西北部動植物的庇護所。對扎西來說,這片土地是神圣的,保護野生動植物是一種生活方式。“我們不是在試圖拯救動物。”他說,“事實上,我們是在拯救自己。”
對藏羚羊來說,二十世紀(jì)八九十年代是一個悲慘的時代。藏羚羊數(shù)量少了50%以上。獵人們?yōu)榱酥\利而射殺藏羚羊。隨著新公路和鐵路的修建,藏羚羊的棲息地也不斷縮小。
為了使這一物種免遭滅絕,中國政府將其置于國家保護之下。扎西和其他志愿者日夜看護著藏羚羊,保護它們免受攻擊。新增的一些橋梁和涵洞,便于藏羚羊自由穿行,防止它們撞上汽車和火車。
這些措施效果明顯。藏羚羊數(shù)量已經(jīng)恢復(fù)。2015年6月,藏羚羊被移出瀕危物種名單。然而,政府并沒有打算停止這些保護項目,因為對藏羚羊的威脅依然存在。
夜晚時分,我喝著茶,仰望星空。心里想起藏羚羊以及扎西對我說的那番話。大量的工作正在進行中以保護野生動物,但是我們?nèi)绻嫦胝鹊厍?就必須改變我們的生活方式。只有學(xué)會和大自然和諧共處,我們才不會成為野生生物和地球的威脅。(共38張PPT)
Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking
—Comprehending
閱讀 策略 Identify literal and implied meaning
Literal meaning is the usual,basic meaning of the words,i.e.exactly what the words say.Implied meaning is suggested but not directly expressed,i.e.you guess the meaning based on what you know.
文本整體理解
內(nèi)
容
索
引
語篇助解釋疑
文 本 整 體 理 解
Step One:Pre-reading
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions in groups.
1.What do you know about the animals in the pictures
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The animals in the pictures are called antelopes,and in China antelopes mainly live on the plains of Xizang,Xinjiang and Qinghai.
2.Have you ever read or heard of the essay Kneeling of Tibetan Antelope What is it about
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.What happened to antelopes What do you want to know about antelopes
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________
Yes,I have.It’s mainly about a story between the antelope and an old hunter.
They were once over-hunted illegally and their population decreased sharply.I want to know more about their present situation and what we can do to protect them.
Step Two:While-reading
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
1.What’s the main idea of the passage
A.It is about protecting wildlife.
B.It is about a journey of Xizang.
C.Author’s wonderful experience with Tibetan antelopes and their condition.
D.Tibetan antelopes are in danger of dying out.
√
2.Match the main idea with each part.
Part 1(Paras.1 & 2)　A.The measures taken to protect the Tibetan
antelopes.
Part 2(Paras.3 & 4) B.The hope of the author.
Part 3(Paras.5 & 6) C.The reason for protecting the Tibetan
antelopes.
Part 4(Para.7) D.The present wonderful conditions of the
Tibetan antelopes.
答案 Part 1 D Part 2 C Part 3 A Part 4 B
Ⅱ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
observe
hunted
Reserve
shot
habitats
attacks
recovered
harmony
Ⅲ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Why did the author come to Xizang
A.To enjoy the beautiful scenery.
B.To save the endangered antelopes.
C.To observe Tibetan antelopes.
D.To do a scientific research.
√
2.What can we conclude from what Zhaxi said
A.Protecting the wildlife is only his job.
B.If the wildlife were endangered,the life of human beings would come to an end.
C.He is too worried about antelopes.
D.Antelopes will be protected in the reserve and live there comfortably.
√
3.What caused the number of antelopes to drop sharply in the 1980s and 1990s
A.People wanted to make profits.
B.Some new roads and railways were built making their habitats too small.
C.Antelopes were a danger to local people.
D.Both A and B.
√
4.What does “national protection” in the fifth paragraph mean
A.Being protected by the whole nation.
B.Being protected only by the local people.
C.Belonging to the government.
D.Being killed with the permission of the government.
√
5.What’s the attitude of the author to the wildlife protection
A.Negative. B.Supportive.
C.Doubtful. D.Unclear.
√
Step Three:Post-reading
Ⅰ.難句解構(gòu)
1.To our left,snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch.
學(xué)會斷句:此句是復(fù)合句。主句結(jié)構(gòu)為主謂狀;其中To our left為__________;that引導(dǎo)__________從句,修飾clouds,在從句中作____________,可以替換為____________。
嘗試翻譯:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
狀語
定語
主語
which
在我們的左方,白雪皚皚的群山消失在似乎觸手可及的云層中。
2.The government,however,does not intend to stop the protection programmes,since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.
學(xué)會斷句:此句是復(fù)合句。主句結(jié)構(gòu)為主謂賓;since引導(dǎo)的是________________從句。
嘗試翻譯:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
原因狀語
然而,政府并沒有打算停止這些保護項目,因為對藏羚羊的威脅依然存在。
3.Much is being done to protect wildlife,but if we really want to save the planet,we must change our way of life.
學(xué)會斷句:此句是but連接的并列復(fù)合句。第一個分句結(jié)構(gòu)為主謂狀;第二個分句為主謂賓;if引導(dǎo)____________從句。
嘗試翻譯:__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
條件狀語
大量的工作正在進行中以保護野生動物,但是我們?nèi)绻嫦胝鹊厍?就必須改變我們的生活方式。
Ⅱ.翻轉(zhuǎn)課堂(課文語法填空)
To observe Tibetan antelopes,we came to Xizang.There we made out 1.____________ herd of graceful animals and were struck by their beauty.I 2.________________ (remind) of the danger they were in.They were hunted,3.____________ (illegal),for their valuable fur.
To protect them,the Changtang National Nature Reserve was set up,4.____________ is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Xizang.
a
was reminded
illegally
which
In the 1980s and 1990s,the population dropped badly because of being shot to make profits and the loss of 5.____________ (they) habitats.In order to prevent this species from 6.____________ (extinct),the Chinese government took effective 7.____________ (measure) to place it under national protection.Its population has recovered and it was removed from the 8.____________ (danger) species list.However,the government didn’t intend 9.____________ (give) up the protection programs.To save wildlife,we should learn to exist 10.____________ harmony with nature.
their
extinction
measures
endangered
to give
in
語 篇 助 解 釋 疑
[原文呈現(xiàn)]　 A DAY IN THE CLOUDS
The air is thin①and we have to rest several times on the short hike② from camp.To our left③,snow-covered④ mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch[1].On the plain⑤ in front of us,we can just make out⑥ a herd⑦ of graceful⑧ animals.This is why we’re here[2]—to observe⑨ Tibetan antelopes.
[1]動詞不定式(短語)作程度狀語。enough to do sth意為“足以做某事”。
[2]此處why引導(dǎo)表語從句。
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Xizang,Xinjiang,and Qinghai.Watching them move slowly across the green grass[3],I’m struck by⑩ their beauty .I’m also reminded of the danger they were in.They were hunted,illegally,for their valuable fur .
[3]動詞-ing形式短語作時間狀語。watch與主語是邏輯上的主謂關(guān)系,與謂語動詞表示的動作同時進行。其中包含“watch+賓語+賓補”結(jié)構(gòu),此處表示目睹了藏羚羊穿過草地的全過程,故用不帶to的動詞不定式move作賓語補足語。
My guide is Zhaxi,a villager from Changtang[4].He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.The reserve is a shelter for the animals and plants of northwestern Xizang.To Zhaxi,the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is[5] a way of life.“We’re not trying to save the animals,”he says.“Actually,we’re trying to save ourselves.”
[4]此處作Zhaxi的同位語。
[5]單個的動詞-ing形式短語作主語,謂語動詞應(yīng)用單數(shù)形式。
The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope.The population dropped by more than 50 percent.Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits .Their habitats were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built[6].
[6]as在此表示“隨著……”,引導(dǎo)時間狀語從句。
In order to save this species from extinction,the Chinese government placed it under national protection .Zhaxi and other volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks [7].Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.
[7]動詞不定式短語作目的狀語。keep...attacks是“keep+賓語+賓補”結(jié)構(gòu),形容詞短語safe from attacks作賓語補足語。
The measures were effective .The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015,the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.The government,however,does not intend to stop the protection programmes,since the threats to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared[8].
[8]since表示“因為”,引導(dǎo)原因狀語從句。
In the evening,I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars.I think about the antelopes and what Zhaxi told me[9].Much is being done[10] to protect wildlife,but if we really want to save the planet,we must change our way of life.Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.[11]
[9]此處為what引導(dǎo)的賓語從句,作think的賓語。
[10]現(xiàn)在進行時的被動語態(tài)。
[11]“only+狀語從句”位于句首時,主句要用部分倒裝,即將be動詞、助動詞或情態(tài)動詞放到主語的前面。該句的正常語序是“We can stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature.”。
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①thin adj.稀薄的,含氧少的(熟詞生義)
②on the short hike在短途徒步旅行中
hike n.,vt.& vi.(去……)遠足,(做)徒步旅行
③to/on sb’s left在某人的左側(cè)
④snow-covered adj.被雪覆蓋的
[構(gòu)詞法]snow-covered是由“名詞snow+過去分詞covered”構(gòu)成的復(fù)合形容詞。“名詞+過去分詞”構(gòu)成的復(fù)合形容詞常作前置定語修飾名詞。如:man-made adj.人造的;sunburnt adj.曬傷的
⑤plain /pleIn/ n.平原 adj.簡單明了的;直率的;平凡的
⑥make out看清;聽清;分清
⑦herd /h d/ n.牧群;獸群
⑧graceful / ɡreIsfl/ adj.優(yōu)雅的,優(yōu)美的
[派生構(gòu)詞]grace ( n.優(yōu)雅)+-ful(形容詞后綴)→graceful( adj.)
⑨observe / b z v/ vt.觀察(到);注視;遵守
⑩be struck by被……打動;被……擊中
beauty / bju ti/ n.美;美人;美好的東西
[溫馨提示]英語中有些名詞在表示抽象概念時是不可數(shù)名詞,但它們被賦予了具體的含義后,可以看作可數(shù)名詞,一般與不定冠詞連用,有“一個(件、次)……的人或事”之意。常見的這類名詞還有:
danger(危險)→a danger(一個危險的人,一件危險的事)
failure(失敗)→a failure(一個失敗的人,一件失敗的事)
surprise(驚奇)→a surprise(一個令人驚奇的事或消息)
success(成功,成就)→a success(一個成功的人,一件成功的事)
remind sb of sb/sth使某人想起(類似的人或物)
remind /r ma nd/ vt.提醒;使想起
fur/f / n.毛(皮);毛皮衣服
shelter / elt (r)/ n.避難處;庇護 vt.掩蔽;保護 vi.躲避(風(fēng)雨或危險)
sacred / se kr d/ adj.神圣的;受尊敬的
drop by降低了……
drop to降低到……
more than多于(相當(dāng)于over)
shoot / u t/ vt.& vi.(shot,shot)射殺;射傷;發(fā)射
make profits=make a profit賺取利潤
profit / pr f t/ n.利潤;利益
[拓展]profitable / pr fIt bl/ adj.有利潤的;有益的
non-profit /n n pr fIt/ adj.非營利的,不以營利為目的的
place/put...under protection將……置于保護下
place vt.使處于(某種境地)(熟詞生義)
watch over保護;照管;監(jiān)督
day and night日日夜夜;夜以繼日
[拓展]與day相關(guān)的常見搭配:
all day (long) 一整天
every other day每隔一日
day after day日復(fù)一日,一天又一天
day by day一天天;逐日
attack / t k/ n., vi.& vt.攻擊;抨擊
effective / fekt v/ adj.有效的;生效的
recover /r k v (r)/ vi.恢復(fù);康復(fù) vt.找回;尋回
remove /r mu v/ vt.去除;移開;脫去
intend / n tend/ vi.& vt.打算;計劃;想要
threat /θret/ n.威脅
exist/live in harmony with... 與……和諧共處
exist / ɡ z st/ vi.存在;生存
harmony / hɑ m ni/ n.和諧;融洽
[譯文參考]　 在云間度過的一天
由于空氣稀薄,在離開營地的短途徒步旅行中,我們不得不多次休息。在我們的左方,白雪皚皚的群山消失在似乎觸手可及的云層中。放眼平原,我們隱約看到一群體形優(yōu)美的動物。這就是我們在此地的原因——觀察藏羚羊。
藏羚羊生活在西藏、新疆和青海的平原上。看著它們緩緩穿過綠色的草地,我被其美麗所震撼,也想到了它們所處的險境。因其珍貴的羊毛,它們被非法獵殺。
我的向?qū)г魇且晃粊碜郧继恋拇迕瘛Ｋ谇继羾壹壸匀槐Ｗo區(qū)工作。該保護區(qū)是西藏西北部動植物的庇護所。對扎西來說,這片土地是神圣的,保護野生動植物是一種生活方式。“我們不是在試圖拯救動物。”他說,“事實上,我們是在拯救自己。”
對藏羚羊來說,二十世紀(jì)八九十年代是一個悲慘的時代。藏羚羊數(shù)量少了50%以上。獵人們?yōu)榱酥\利而射殺藏羚羊。隨著新公路和鐵路的修建,藏羚羊的棲息地也不斷縮小。
為了使這一物種免遭滅絕,中國政府將其置于國家保護之下。扎西和其他志愿者日夜看護著藏羚羊,保護它們免受攻擊。新增的一些橋梁和涵洞,便于藏羚羊自由穿行,防止它們撞上汽車和火車。
這些措施效果明顯。藏羚羊數(shù)量已經(jīng)恢復(fù)。2015年6月,藏羚羊被移出瀕危物種名單。然而,政府并沒有打算停止這些保護項目,因為對藏羚羊的威脅依然存在。
夜晚時分,我喝著茶,仰望星空。心里想起藏羚羊以及扎西對我說的那番話。大量的工作正在進行中以保護野生動物,但是我們?nèi)绻嫦胝鹊厍?就必須改變我們的生活方式。只有學(xué)會和大自然和諧共處,我們才不會成為野生生物和地球的威脅。

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