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Just a couple of days ago, climbers, backed by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), returned from the Himalayas, where they gathered first-hand accounts from monks, local people and other travelers on the state of the environment of the world's most famous mountain range. They have recorded in words, in photographs, and on film, the dramatic impacts that global warming is having on glaciers, causing them to rapidly thaw, and build up melt waters in mountain lakes. As a result, these lakes could soon burst, sending millions of tons of water and rubble swirling down the valleys threatening life and limb. // The expedition has also looked at the impacts of tourism on the mountains, concluding that much of what is happening is environmentally damaging, and a burden on the people, wildlife and landscapes of these once pristine wilderness areas. //
Every year World Environment Day is an occasion to pause and reflect on the state of the environment. This year especially, faced with the findings of our climbers, in the International Year of the Mountains, I urge you to "Give Earth a Chance". I ask you to look at our daily impact on the planet and its peoples, and to take action to improve our environmental behavior. //
Although mountains have been revered since time began, such beliefs are no longer enough to preserve fragile mountain ecosystems, for the well-being of all. We face an immense challenge, the challenge of ensuring their stability and preservation for the generations to come. //
Mountains are our water-towers. Mountains are a major source of energy. Mountains feed those living on them. Mountain ecosystems are linked to life in the lowlands, to freshwater and to the seas. Mountains are islands of rich biological and cultural diversity, home to unique plants, animals, languages and traditions. //
Sustainable development is a must. We need to combine the environmental dimension with social activity and economic development. This must be our common target, especially in mountain regions. Without sustainable development we cannot solve the problems. It is not enough to simply say we have a conservation plan for nature, and natural resources. // We must give people a chance to live and survive in these regions, therefore we need jobs; we need a perspective for young people to remain there and not go to the big cities. Mountains are virtual treasure chests of untapped economic potential—vital to sustainable development. This was recognized by the Earth Summit in Rio. //
Mountains attract tourists, but tourism has to be well managed to minimize impact on sensitive mountain environments. Respect should be the byword of the tourists, and tour operators, that bring people into contact with local people and landscapes, //The respect includes paying local people a decent wage, sourcing local food and materials where possible, and observing local customs, beliefs and traditions. Tourists are guests in other peoples' ecosystems and should behave as such. Mountains as a resource HAVE to be valued, and some of that value has to benefit mountain dwellers. Earnings from tourism should be shared equitably between all stakeholders. //
Especially this year, the International Year of Ecotourism, every effort should be made to promote Ecotourism in mountains. For some communities and regions, sustainable tourism can be a first step towards sustainable development. Let us hope that all societies will come to revere mountains, and thus be motivated to invest in them, preserve this unique asset, and in turn reap benefit from it. //
On this World Environment Day let us all begin to act for the conservation not only of the mountains, but the sea, the land, water and the air too. Let us act to give the Earth a chance. An unpolluted pristine environment is vital to our survival, a precious resource, which will only endu
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A.look up
B.look through
C.look into
D.look at
第3题:
A、look up
B、look into
C、look after
D、look out
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___________! There’s a train coming.
A. Look out
B. Look around
C. Look forward
D. Look on
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Navigation lights must be displayed in all weathers from sunset to sunrise. They also _____.
A.must be displayed when day signals are being used
B.must be displayed when moored to a pier
C.may be extingushed at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area
D.may be displayed during daylight
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第8题:
The following are the volcanic mountains in North Island except()
ARuapehu
BMt Cook
CNgaurohoe
DTongariro
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How did the "Glorious Revolution" break out? What was the significance of it?
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The Glorious Revolution of 1688
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You might not realize that this area offer a range of natural attractions and recreations activities, including golf courses, lake, river, caverns, and mountains.
People unfamiliar with Branson might not realize that this area offers a tango of natural attractions and recreational activities, including golf courses, lakes, rivers, caverns, and mountains.
People might not realize that golf courses, lakes, river, caverns,, and mountains might all be found in Branson if they were to visit
People unfamiliar with Brason do not that golf courses, lakes, river, caverns. mountains-can all be found in the Branson area if they were to visit.
You might not realize, if unfamiliar with Branson, 'the range of natural and recreational resources available in the city, golf courses, lakes, rivers, caverns, and mountains being just a few.
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It is reported that the police will soon ____ the case of two missing children.
A. look upon
B. look after
C. look into
D. look out
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A、look into
B、look up
C、look down
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A、look up
B、look after
C、look for
D、look at
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A.the Glorious Revolution
B.the Bloody Revolution
C.the Catholic Revolution
D.the Puritan Revolution
第17题:
The police have begun to ______ the murder case, but in vain.
A、look into
B、look up
C、look out
D、look after
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山地(mountains)
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山岳冰川(mountains glacier)
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must be displayed when day signals are being used
must be displayed when moored to a pier
may be extinguished at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area
may be displayed during daylight