晨读2 Using Language ●素材这样理解积累● [原文呈现] Text 1 When people talk of exploring the sea more, they usually mean exploiting① it. Sea exploration has caused many problems and will continue to cause more. More exploration means more pollution. The Deepwater Horizon spilled② over 200 million gallons③ of oil into the sea in 2010. Plastic pollution is also bad, killing many birds and fish, 【1】 and has even been found in our tap water. 【1】此处是现在分词短语作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。 Mining for resources is very damaging, especially in the Arctic. Because of climate change, there is less ice now，which means we can look for more fossil fuels④ further north. 【2】But if we burn these, the ice will melt more and this negative cycle⑤ will continue. Climate change is warning us that something is very wrong. 【2】which引导非限制性定语从句，指代上文的整个句子。 Overfishing is another problem. Whales and dolphins are also hunted for their meat or for so-called research. Although this was banned in 1982, some countries are still “murdering⑥” these intelligent creatures without mercy⑦. The sea is home to⑧ life, not human beings' possessions⑨. It is huge, but it is more sensitive than we think. If we do not protect it, future generations will not forgive us. Text 2 To truly understand our planet, we must explore the oceans which cover most of it. 【1】Opponents① may be concerned②，but sea exploration is important for our future. For example, scientific research ships can help address③ important issues such as climate change. We need to understand what is happening to our planet so that we can take action④.【2】 Therefore, more research is necessary. 【1】不定式To truly understand our planet表示目的；which引导定语从句，修饰the oceans。 【2】本句是主从复合句，so that在此引导目的状语从句。what引导宾语从句。 Understanding more about the sea will also help us manage its resources better. 【3】Logging⑤ new species will improve our understanding of life on the earth. 【4】 It may help us discover new medicines, as well as new sources of food and energy. Accessing⑥ the deep ocean may also help us to predict events such as earthquakes. The population of the world is growing and we need new resources for future development. There are probably vast amounts of⑦resources under the sea and ice, not just oil and gas but also valuable minerals. Of course, there are still environmental risks. However, these should be balanced with economic needs. Hopefully, as technology improves, we may have more options⑧ for managing this balance. 【3】此处Understanding more about the sea是动名词作主语。 【4】此处 Logging new species是动名词作主语。 [词汇积累] ①exploit [ k'spl t] vt.开发；利用 exploitation [ ekspl 'te n] n．开发 ②spill (spilled, spilled或spilt，spilt) [sp l]vt. & vi.(使)洒出；溢出 ③gallon ['ɡ l n] n．[C]加仑(容积单位) ④fossil fuel n. 化石燃料 ⑤negative cycle 恶性循环 positive cycle 良性循环 ⑥murder ['m d (r)] vt.谋杀；凶杀；毁坏 mur ... ...
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