人教版英语选修第四册 Unit 3 Using Language Text 2

Text 2

文本二

To truly understand our planet, we must explore the oceans which cover most of it.

为了真正了解我们的星球，我们必须探索覆盖其表面大部分的海洋。

Opponents may be concerned, but sea exploration is important for our future.

反对者也许会忧心忡忡，但是海洋探索对我们的未来十分重要。

For example, scientific research ships can help address important issues such as climate change.

例如，科学考察船可以帮助应对像气候变化这种重要的问题。

We need to understand what is happening to our planet so that we can take action.

我们需要了解我们的星球正在发生什么，这样我们才能采取行动。

Therefore, more research is necessary.

因此，有必要开展更多的研究。

Understanding more about the sea will also help us manage its resources better.

深入了解海洋也有助于我们更好地管理其资源。

Logging new species will improve our understanding of life on the earth.

记载新物种将提升我们对地球上的生命的了解。

It may help us discover new medicines, as well as new sources of food and energy.

这可能还会帮助我们发现新的药物，以及新的食物和能源来源。

Accessing the deep ocean may also help us to predict events such as earthquakes.

深海探索还有可能会帮助我们预测地震等事件。

The population of the world is growing and we need new resources for future development.

世界人口正在不断增长，我们需要新的资源来维系未来的发展。

There are probably vast amounts of resources under the sea and ice, not just oil and gas but also valuable minerals.

海洋和冰川之下可能蕴藏着大量的资源，不仅仅是石油和天然气，还有珍贵的矿物。

Of course, there are still environmental risks.

当然，环境风险仍然存在。

However, these should be balanced with economic needs.

但是，这些风险应该与经济需求相平衡。

Hopefully, as technology improves, we may have more options for managing this balance.

随着技术的进步，我们有望会有更多的选择来驾驭这一平衡。

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