Part 2

塑料废品

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1. Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste (e.g. in a park, on the beach, etc.) You should say: Where and when you saw the plastic waste Why there were a lot of plastic waste What you did after you saw them And explain what your thoughts were about this

答案:

A memorable experience regarding plastic waste occurred during a trip to Bondi Beach in Australia, last summer. As I strolled along the shoreline, I was taken aback by the overwhelming amount of plastic litter strewn across the sand. This beach, known for its picturesque views and vibrant atmosphere, was marred by a disheartening sight of discarded water bottles, plastic bags, and food wrappers.

The abundance of plastic waste can be attributed to several factors, primarily the influx of tourists during the peak season. Many visitors, perhaps unaware of the environmental impact, left behind their trash after enjoying a day by the ocean. Additionally, a lack of adequate waste disposal facilities exacerbated the situation, making it easier for litter to accumulate.

Upon witnessing this disheartening scene, I felt an immediate sense of responsibility. I decided to take action by organizing a small clean-up with friends who were accompanying me. Armed with garbage bags, we spent a couple of hours collecting the litter, and it was astonishing to see how much we gathered. This experience not only made me more aware of the environmental consequences of plastic waste but also ignited a passion for sustainability within me.

Reflecting on this experience, I realized that the issue of plastic pollution is not just an environmental concern but a societal one. It is imperative for individuals to take personal responsibility for their actions and for governments to enforce stricter regulations on plastic use. Overall, this experience was a catalyst for my commitment to reducing plastic consumption in my daily life.


助记: Bondi Beach, summer, overwhelming, influx, tourists, responsibility, clean-up, environmental consequences, societal concern, catalyst, commitment, reducing plastic.


翻译:

一个难忘的关于塑料废物的经历发生在我去年夏天去邦迪海滩的旅行中。当我漫步在海岸线时,我被沙滩上难以承受的塑料垃圾数量所震惊。这个以其迷人景色和生动氛围而闻名的海滩,被丢弃的水瓶、塑料袋和食品包装破坏了。

塑料废物的丰富可以归因于几个因素,主要是高峰季节游客的涌入。许多游客,或许对环境影响缺乏认识,在享受了一天的海滩后留下了他们的垃圾。此外,缺乏足够的废物处理设施使情况更加严重,导致垃圾更容易积累。

在目睹这个令人沮丧的场景后,我感到了一种责任感。我决定与陪伴我的朋友们组织一次小型清理活动。我们拿着垃圾袋,花了几个小时收集垃圾,看到我们收集了多少真是令人震惊。这次经历不仅让我更加意识到塑料废物对环境的影响,还在我心中点燃了对可持续发展的热情。

反思这次经历,我意识到塑料污染的问题不仅是环境问题,还是社会问题。个人必须对自己的行为承担责任,政府也必须对塑料使用实施更严格的法规。总的来说,这次经历是我在日常生活中致力于减少塑料消费的催化剂


笔记:

  1. overwhelming (/ˌəʊ.vərˈwelm.ɪŋ/) - difficult to fight against, 难以承受
  2. influx (/ˈɪn.flʌks/) - an arrival or inward flow, 涌入
  3. responsibility (/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/) - a duty or task that you are required or expected to do, 责任
  4. catalyst (/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/) - something that provokes or speeds significant change or action, 催化剂
  5. commitment (/kəˈmɪt.ənt/) - a promise to do something, 承诺
  6. reducing (/rɪˈdjuː.sɪŋ/) - making something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree, 减少