海洋探索的意义

江西 孙朝岚

主题语境：海洋探索 篇幅：297词 建议用时：6分钟

1 Despite the fact that the ocean covers approximately 70%of Earth's surface and plays a critical role in supporting life on our planet, from the air we breathe and the food we eat to weather and climate patterns, our understanding of the ocean remains limited.

2Ocean exploration is about making discoveries, searching for things that are unusual and unexpected.As the first step in the scientific process,the observations and documentation of biological, chemical, physical, geological, and archaeological aspects of the ocean gained from exploration set the stage for future research and decision-making.

3Through ocean exploration, we collect data and information needed to address both current and emerging (新兴的)science and management needs.Ocean exploration helps to ensure that ocean resources are not just managed, but managed in a sustainable way, so those resources are around for future generations to enjoy.

4Unlocking the mysteries of ocean ecosystems can reveal new sources for medical therapies and vaccines, food, and energy.Information from ocean exploration can help us understand how we are affecting and being affected by changes in Earth's environment, including changes in weather and climate.Insights from ocean exploration can help us better understand and respond to earthquakes,tsunamis,and other damage.

5The challenges met while exploring the ocean can provide the impetus (动力)for new technologies and engineering innovations that can be applied in other situations, allowing us to respond more effectively in the face of an ocean crisis,such as an oil spill.And,ocean exploration can improve ocean literacy and inspire young people to seek critical careers in science,technology,engineering,and mathematics.

6Humans naturally have desire for knowledge and quest for adventure.And if all of these examples don't provide enough reasons to explore the ocean, well, ocean exploration is also just cool.

Reading Check

Language Study

Ⅰ.Difficult sentence in the text

Despite the fact that the ocean covers approximately 70% of Earth's surface and plays a critical role in supporting life on our planet,from the air we breathe and the food we eat to weather and climate patterns,our understanding of the ocean remains limited.尽管海洋覆盖了地球表面约70%的面积，从我们呼吸的空气、吃的食物到天气和气候模式，海洋在维持地球上的生命方面发挥着至关重要的作用，但我们对海洋的了解仍然有限。

【点石成金】本句中，that 引导的是同位语从句，that 在从句中不作成分；主句是our understanding of the ocean remains limited。

Ⅱ.Text-centered chunks

play a critical role in 在……方面起着至关重要的作用

in a sustainable way 以可持续的方式

respond to 对……做出反应

quest for 探索；寻找

主题应用·语库构建

Ⅰ.主题词汇

salmon 鲑鱼

cod 鳕鱼

flounder 比目鱼

grouper 石斑鱼

sea bream 海鲷

shark 鲨鱼

swordfish 剑鱼

haddock 黑线鳕

sunfish 翻车鱼

halibut 大比目鱼

herring 鲱鱼

mackerel 鲭鱼

mullet 胭脂鱼

octopus 章鱼

perch 鲈鱼

plaice 鲽鱼

squid 枪乌贼；鱿鱼

seagull 海鸥

seal 海豹

seashell 海贝壳

jellyfish 水母；海蜇

sea cucumber 海参

sea horse 海马

sea lion 海狮

seagrass 海草

coral reef 珊瑚礁

inlet 小湾

bay（海或湖的）湾

gulf 海湾

cove 小海湾

cape/promontory/headland 海角；岬

cliff 悬崖；峭壁

port/harbour 港口

roadstead 碇泊处

sandbank 沙洲

sandbar（河口的）沙洲

beach 海滩

narrows/strait 海峡

isthmus 地峡

coast 海岸

coastline 海岸线

island 岛屿

oceanic trench 海沟

atoll 环礁

reef 礁脉

key 暗礁

tide 潮

wave 波浪

undertow 底流；水下逆流

ground swell 涌浪

seaquake 海震；海啸

low water 低水位

territorial waters 领海

sea lane 海上航线

sealift 海上运输

sea level 海平面

press conference 记者招待会；新闻发布会

be known as 作为……而著名

develop relations with 与……发展关系

under the command of 在……的指挥下

for the benefit of 为了……的利益

be related to 与……有联系

reach an agreement 达成协议

make plans for 为……制订计划

take place 发生

in one's opinion 在某人看来

participate in 参加

cause problems 引起问题

without mercy 无情地；毫不留情地

take action 采取行动

all of a sudden 突然

come up with 想出

put...into operation 使……运转

make a voyage 航行

sing a different tune 改变观点（或态度）；

改弦易辙

relay...to sb 向某人转达……

set sail 起航；开航

in ancient/modern times 在古代/现代

Ⅱ.主题美句

1.Scientific research ships can help address important issues such as climate change.We need to understand what is happening to our planet so that we can take action.Therefore, more research is necessary.科学考察船可以帮助解决气候变化等重要问题。我们需要了解我们的星球正在发生什么，这样我们才能采取行动。因此，更多的研究是必要的。

2.The sea is home to life, not human beings' possessions.It is huge, but it is more sensitive than we think.If we do not protect it, future generations will not forgive us.海洋是生命的家园，不是人类的财产。它是巨大的，但它比我们想象的更敏感。如果我们不保护它，后代就不会原谅我们。

3.The population of the world is growing and we need new resources for future development.There are probably vast amounts of resources under the sea and ice, not just oil and gas but also valuable minerals.世界人口在增长，我们需要新的资源来促进未来的发展。在海洋和冰层下可能有大量的资源，不仅是石油和天然气，还有宝贵的矿产。

4.Of course, there are still environmental risks.However, these should be balanced with economic needs.Hopefully,as technology improves, we may have more options for managing this balance.当然，环境风险仍然存在。然而，这些应与经济需求相平衡。希望随着技术的进步，我们可以有更多的选择来维持这种平衡。

5.When people talk of exploring the sea more, they usually mean exploiting it.Sea exploration has caused many problems and will continue to cause more.当人们谈到更多地探索海洋时，他们通常指的是开发它。海洋勘探已经造成了许多问题，并将继续造成更多问题。

6.The ocean plays a significant role in the existence and development of human society.It provides a breeding ground for life, connects the world and promotes development.海洋对人类社会的生存和发展具有重要意义，海洋为生命提供了繁殖地，联通了世界，促进了发展。

7.Research has found that shark fins contain poisonous elements,including lead and mercury, but the nutritional value is less than that of chicken or pork.有研究发现鲨鱼翅含有铅、汞等有毒元素，而营养价值却不及鸡肉和猪肉。

8.It is said in a new study that it is not only primates that are closely related to humans in some ways, but elephants and other species like dolphins are our distant relatives.一项新的研究表示，和人类在某些方面密切相关的不只有灵长类动物，大象和诸如海豚之类的生物也是人类的远亲。

9.It is necessary to advocate a green and low-carbon lifestyle and give full play to the ecological environment, including forests,wetlands and grasslands.要倡导绿色、低碳的生活方式，充分发挥森林、湿地、草原等生态环境的作用。

10.The populations of some marine species have declined by 49 percent in just four decades, according to one of the most extensive surveys of sea life ever compiled.根据有史以来最广泛的海洋生物调查之一，一些海洋物种的数量在短短40年内减少了49%。

11.Scientists are working to reduce the noise levels experienced by whales from North Atlantic shipping.The noise is making it difficult for the animals to communicate with each other, which in turn is affecting their ability to find food and mates.科学家们正在努力降低鲸鱼经历的来自北大西洋航运的噪声水平。这种噪声使鲸鱼之间难以交流，从而影响了它们寻找食物和配偶的能力。

12.If we don't take action,marine scientists predict that the majority of the coral reefs of the world will be destroyed in just 40 years.如果我们还不采取行动，海洋科学家预计世界上大部分珊瑚礁将在仅仅40年内灭绝。

13.As energy is running out on the land, attention will be paid to the ocean to look for new resources.Let's all make an effort to protect the ocean and create another clean and safe home for us human beings!由于陆地上的能源正在枯竭，人们将注意力集中到海洋中，以寻找新的资源。让我们共同努力保护海洋，为我们人类创造另一个干净又安全的家园!

Ⅲ.主题写作

近十年来很多海洋生物已经灭绝了，这引起了全世界的关注。请你在世界环境日写一篇关于保护海洋的英文短文发表在校报上，要点如下：

1.海洋受到污染的现状；

2.保护海洋的措施。注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

How to protect the ocean

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