如果問你,知道「地球一小時」嗎?你肯定很自信的說,當然知道;如果再問,你知道這個活動的由來和意義嗎?你的回答可能僅僅是「關燈一小時」來節能環保。
這個回答的確沒有錯誤,但是不全面,下面小天就帶大家更全面地了解這個活動本身及其之外的知識。
「地球一小時」的由來
「地球一小時」也稱「關燈一小時」,是世界自然基金會在2007年向全球發出的一項倡議: 呼籲個人、社區、企業等在每年三月最後一個星期六晚上8:30-9:30期間熄燈一小時,以此來激發人們保護地球的責任感。
「地球一小時」於2007年3月31日晚間8:30在澳大利亞雪梨市首次展開,自那時起,「地球一小時」就越來越受歡迎,並逐漸成了全球性的活動。
2019年的地球一小時舉行時間為3月30日晚上8時30分到9時30分。
Earth Hour is organized by WWF. Its mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, when some families and companies turned off their lights for one hour. Since then, it has become a global sustainability movement.
Earth Hour 2019 will be on March 30, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
與關燈相關的英語表達
地球一小時,也被稱為關燈一小時,那麼關燈的英文表達有哪些呢?
1.turn off 關掉;關閉
例:The light's a bit too harsh. You can turn it off.
燈光有點太刺眼。你可以關掉它。
2. put out 關閉;熄滅
例:He crossed to the nightstand and put out the light.
他走到床頭櫃邊,把燈關掉了。
3. switch off 關掉;切斷
例:I will remember to switch off the lights.
我會記得關燈的。
有關環境保護的英文詞彙
有人會對這個活動表示質疑:關燈一小時節約的能源非常少,如何來保護地球呢? 其實,關燈一小時只是形式和手段,普及環保觀念,激勵環保行動才是目的。所以,小天給大家整理一些有關環境保護的英文詞彙,提升英語能力,增強環保意識。
1、pollute汙染
2、cut down trees砍伐樹木
3、throw rubbish around亂扔垃圾
4、protect the surroundings保護周邊環境
5、improve the environment改善環境
6、save energy節省能源
7、do great harm to給……帶來很大危害
8、the destruction of our environment環境的破壞
9、take active measures to protect rare animals採取積極措施保護稀有動物
10、take good care of our forests關心我們的森林
11、plant more trees to improve the environment多植樹來改善環境
12、arouse people's awareness of environmental protection提高人們的環保意識
英語書面表達——環保
近年來,環保成了熱門話題,而在考試中也會出現熱門話題的身影,下面就以英語的書面表達為例,看看環保類話題在考試中如何展現的。
如:
假設你是李華。近日,你的英語筆友Jack聽說你們學校正在開展「建設節約型社會(Construction of an energy-saving society)」主題活動,發來郵件請你介紹一下你對活動的看法和建議。請結合實際情況,用英語給Jack回覆郵件。
範文:
Dear Jack,
Glad to receive your E-mail.
As you know, there has been an activity of "Construction of an energy-saving society" in our school recently. I think it is of vital importance because our society is facing the increasing danger of lack of energy. Many reasonable suggestions are given during the activity.
In my opinion, there're many things we can do. In our daily life, we shouldn't waste any food or paper. It is also advisable to refuse to use disposable chopsticks and plastic bags. Besides, I think the government should make it a rule that those used textbooks should not be thrown away when we graduate from school, because most of the books are in good condition and can be recycled.
Actually, there are quite a lot that we can easily do: such as, try to take buses or ride bicycles instead of driving cars. All of these will definitely help to construct an energy-saving society.
Yours,
Li Hua
地球一小時,關燈一小時,讓我們一起行動起來,為保護我們的環境貢獻一份力量吧。