全新版大学进阶英语第二册第一单元答案

同时倡导更多的支持性政策，例如增加自行车道、步行道和更好的公交选择，从而减少对汽车的依赖。

Reading 2

Comprehension Check for Reading 2

1. Currently there are 27 million rooftop solar water heaters in China. Nearly

4,000 Chinese companies are manufacturing these devices.

2. That is because such a device provides hot water without consuming any fuel,

and the cost of installation is only a few hundred US dollars, which can be

recouped by the average house in just a few years.

3. First, such devices cost a lot more to install in

America than in China. Secondly,

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people in America live in much larger homes as

compared to those in China.

Thirdly, people in the US typically have water tanks in their basements or garages.

4. Because they would help dramatically lower

energy costs and at the same

time cut carbon emissions.

Integrated Skills Practicing

I. Viewing & Listening

1. Michael and Diana 'innermost house is about 12 feet square. There is no

electricity, no hot water, and yet they lead a life of luxury here.

2. Diana says you enter timeless time here, and

without the distractions of

modern life, it ' s easyforgetto about everything but the moment.

3. Fire is a necessity. It heats the home and

bathing water. It' s the couple ' s only stove or oven.

4. No refrigerator means no meat, no ice-cream, but vegetables taste like the

sun and earth without a hint of cold storage. 5. Diana said she was looking for emptiness when she came here seven years ago.

But over time, that has changed. Now she is here,

like her husband, in search of completeness.

III. Writing

Model paper for your reference

I believe that it is possible to live a green, sustainable life. To accomplish this goal,

we need to be familiar with the small adjustments we can make in our everyday lives.

The first thing that comes to my mind is that, instead of using cars, we should set about

traveling by public transport whenever available. Secondly, we should take care not to

take electric power for granted. When we leave a room, all the lights should be turned

off. In fact, anything electrical that is not in use should be unplugged.

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