Unit 2 Text B.ppt

Unit 2 Text B Green Spaces in Cities Why we need green spaces? One clear finding from their (psychologists’) studies is that people need green spaces for better mental health. Trees and bushes have been planted; the roots of these plants will hold the soil, too, and the green leaves make the area beautiful. The costly result is a growing greenness in the cities and a healthier environment for all the civilians who live there. Directions:For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the title: Make Our Cities Greener. Your composition should be based on the following outline:1. 城市绿化的现状2. 绿化的好处（如，清洁空气，美化城市，改善气 候……等等）3. 怎样才能实现绿化 Make Our Cities Greener Sample In recent years, the expansion of population and industry in our cities has been accompanied by a corresponding shrinking of the areas planted with trees and grass. This shows that our urban environment is becoming worse, and poses a threat to our health. It is imperative that we take drastic actions to make our cities greener. There are several advantages to making the urban areas more pleasant places to live and work in by planting trees and grass. For one thing, science has proved that plants reduce the amount of harmful carbon dioxide in the air we breathe. For another, green areas help us to relax by making us feel that we are surrounded by nature. Therefore, I strongly recommend that every city resident take it as his or her duty to promote the greening of our cities. This can be done by spreading awareness of the importance of this task among our friends and neighbors. Moreover, I feel that it is the duty of our local governments to put their weight behind this great cause. Words and Phrases 旷野 几乎没有选择 公寓大楼 乡村 绿色空间 城市规划师 努力寻找解决办法 输电线 环境保护工程 绿化带 open field have few options apartment building rural areas/ the countryside green space city planner work on a solution power lines conservation project green belt Words and Phrases 住宅开发 自行车道和步行道 野生动物保护 齐心协力 建筑用地 很差的居住条