Interviewer: David, what do you see as the main problems with the environment?
David: Well, in a nutshell, the most
Interviewer: We've seen a lot of
David: Yes, we have. Also, scientists have found that the ice at the Poles is beginning to melt.
Interviewer: We've heard that too. Is that really happening?
David: Yes, I'm afraid it is. And at sometime in the future, the ice may melt completely. Then it's possible that the sea could rise and coastal cities like New York and Shanghai could disappear under water.
John: It sounds very
David: I couldn't agree with you more. It's scary!
Interviewer: Can you explain why the climate's getting warmer?
David: Well, I'll do my best! It's pollution that's the problem. Gases from cars enter the atmosphere and stop the sun's heat from leaving the atmosphere. And factories give out chemicals that do the same thing. So as a result, the climate is getting warmer.
Interviewer: From what I understand, carbon dioxide from cars is a
David: You're absolutely right. Carbon dioxide is the gas that does most
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Interviewer: David, what do you see as the main problems with the environment?
David: Well, in a nutshell, the most
Interviewer: We've seen a lot of
David: Yes, we have. Also, scientists have found that the ice at the Poles is beginning to melt.
Interviewer: We've heard that too. Is that really happening?
David: Yes, I'm afraid it is. And at sometime in the future, the ice may melt completely. Then it's possible that the sea could rise and coastal cities like New York and Shanghai could disappear under water.
John: It sounds very
David: I couldn't agree with you more. It's scary!
Interviewer: Can you explain why the climate's getting warmer?
David: Well, I'll do my best! It's pollution that's the problem. Gases from cars enter the atmosphere and stop the sun's heat from leaving the atmosphere. And factories give out chemicals that do the same thing. So as a result, the climate is getting warmer.
Interviewer: From what I understand, carbon dioxide from cars is a
David: You're absolutely right. Carbon dioxide is the gas that does most
1. What is Max going to do this vacation?
2. What is Max going to do there?
They'll learn
3. What does the girl plan to do this vacation?
She is going to an
4. What does Max think of the girl’s vacation plan?
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| using a cellphone without caring about others | a combination of the words | |
| a shorter way of saying | from the Internet |
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1. Why is a good night’s sleep important for the first student?
2. Why does the second student never exercise?
3. What is the expert’s bad habit? Do you think it is a health problem?
4. What would you advise the expert to do to control this habit?
How to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
| Eat healthy food. | ·A heart-healthy diet includes foods that are ·Heart-healthy foods include seeds, fruits and vegetables and certain fats, like plant oil and fish. |
| ·Adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of activity each week. ·It includes walking fast, dancing and riding a bike. | |
| People who weigh too much have a higher risk for heart disease and other health problems. | |
| Say no to smoking. | Don’t smoke, and |
| ·It can help prevent serious health problems. ·Deep breathing and thinking are good ways to relax. |
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