(
课件网) Read and guess the role of each person. Name Role Host James Smith Vincent Brown Julie Archer Host A local resident Senior manager of a local factory Chief of the Norgate Environment Protection Committee Host: Good evening and welcome to News that Matters, Our topic today is pollution in Norgate, (join)us in the studio tonight are James Smith,a local resident; Vincent Brown, senior manager高级经理 of a local factory; and Julie Archer, chief最高领导人 of the Norgate Environmental Protection Committee.Welcome. Norgate's rapid/fast development has had significant environmental costs, Mr Smith, you (live)in this city for over 20 years, How would you describe the effects of pollution over that time Joining have lived Smith: It's been awful, really. I first moved here, the air was fresh, the grass green and the water clear. Then heavy industry factories moved ,and things became (entire) different, I don't enjoy outdoor activities anymore, The river is dirty and (smell), The smog in the air has coloured the sky a smoky grey; it's also given (I) a cough that I can't get rid of, health and safety reasons alone, heavy industry has to go. When in entirely smelly me For The attitude of Smith. For health and safety reasons alone, heavy industry has to go. Smith heavy industry. protest against/ object to/oppose Host: Mr Smith protested heavy industry, Mr Brown, would you like to respond against Brown: Well, I'm sorry you feel that way, Mr Smith. People tend (connect)factories with pictures of clouds of dirty smoke and irresponsible businessmen eager (make) huge profits. In defence of the factories, , I'd like to point out we also try to control the amount of pollution we produce. I think I speak for all factory managers when I say we're (deep)concerned about the environment. We've been taking various measures, including the use of new technologies, to reduce pollution in the production process, even though these measures raise our production costs. I'd also like to draw your attention to the economic benefits factories have brought to Norgate, We've created many jobs for local residents and helped the city's economy grow. to connect to make however that deeply The attitude of Brown. Businessmen also try to control the amount of pollution they produce. Factories have brought economic benefits to Norgate. Smith all factory managers. speaks for Host: Thank you, Mr Brown. With pollution levels on the rise, the Norgate Environmental Protection Committee is searching for ways to fight the problem. Mrs Archer, what are your thoughts how to deal with pollution on Archer: Well, our committee has a major role to play in (maintain) air and water quality. We have to achieve a balance between environmental protection economic development. We've made environmental policies for businesses to observe, like strict clean-up requirements.We also work hand in hand with other branches of government to ensure that dev ... ...
