人教版英语选修第三册 unit 3 Using Language Read

REDUCING WATER POLLUTION IN THE LI RIVER

减少漓江的水污染

The beautiful Li River and its amazing surrounding scenery is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

美丽的漓江及其迷人的周边风光，是中国广西壮族自治区最著名的旅游胜地之一。

It attracts millions of domestic and foreign visitors each year.

它每年吸引数百万国内外游客前来游览。

However, its reputation as a top destination has had negative effects on the river’s water quality.

然而，它作为热门旅游胜地的名气，却对河水水质造成了负面影响。

This report looks at the problem of water pollution and some actions that have been taken to deal with it.

这份报告探讨水污染问题，以及人们为解决该问题所采取的一系列举措。

Previously, water quality in the Li River had suffered greatly from an increasing volume of tourists, many of whom frequently threw garbage into the river.

以往，不断增长的游客数量严重破坏漓江水质，不少游客经常向江中丢弃垃圾。

Many tour boats contributed to the problem too.

众多观光游船也加剧了这一问题。

Kitchens on board were using lots of oil, which was often thrown into the water.

船上厨房消耗大量油料，这些油料常常被直接排入水中。

The growth in tourism also meant the local population rose rapidly, as well as the number of commercial and industrial enterprises.

旅游业发展同时带来当地人口激增，工商企业数量也不断上涨。

Water pollution levels increased, with more household and commercial waste ending up in the river.

水污染程度持续加重，更多生活与商业废弃物最终流入漓江。

In order to feed more people, more chemicals were used to increase crop production.

为养活更多人口，人们使用更多化学药剂来提高农作物产量。

These chemicals led to severe water quality issues, causing a decrease in the number of fish species.

这些化学物质引发严重水质问题，造成鱼类物种数量减少。

Local officials were concerned that the pollution was damaging the natural environment and felt that urgent steps should be taken to restore the river’s original beauty.

当地官员担忧污染正在破坏自然环境，认为必须立刻采取紧急措施，恢复漓江原本的秀美风光。

A comprehensive initiative was started, with a number of measures that addressed the issues.

当地启动一项综合整治方案，出台多项措施应对各类污染问题。

The construction of waste water treatment facilities improved the water quality and water conservation.

污水处理设施的修建改善了水质，同时提升水资源节约水平。

The collection and transport of household waste was also improved.

生活垃圾的收集与清运体系也得到完善。

Dozens of polluting enterprises were closed or moved.

数十家污染企业被关停或搬迁。

The local government set up strict regulations regarding further industrial development.

地方政府针对后续工业发展出台严苛管理条例。

New rules were also introduced regarding tour boat routes and garbage disposal methods.

同时出台新规，规范游船航行路线与垃圾处理方式。

Furthermore, the local authorities began to use the media to spread environmental awareness and encourage greater use of clean energy.

此外，当地政府借助媒体普及环保意识，鼓励更多人使用清洁能源。

At the same time, they started to carry out inspections regularly and fine tourist organisations for abuses.

与此同时，相关部门开展常态化巡查，对违规的旅游经营机构处以罚款。

With these measures, it is believed that the beauty of the Li River will be preserved for generations to come.

相信依托这些举措，漓江的美景能够代代留存。

In addition, the ambitious “Water Ten Plan” is also now tackling water pollution across the country.

除此之外，目标宏大的《水污染防治行动计划》（“水十条”）正在全国范围内治理水污染。

Other initiatives, such as the “River Chief System”, hold senior officials responsible for reducing water pollution.

还有“河长制”等制度举措，明确高级官员对水污染防治负有责任。

With such campaigns in effect, China’s waterways are heading towards a clean and sustainable future.

随着这些治理方案落地实施，中国的水系正走向洁净、可持续发展的未来。

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