2011在職教育碩士英語講義連載（九）

　第四章 段落活用

　　環保

　　1. 每人都需盡力

　　There are many guides and resources which help us to be aware of the environmental issues that affect us today, from global warming to garbage disposal. There are books, movies, TV shows, so many publications from governmental and non-governmental agencies. As individuals and family members, we need to start from the basics of our home and its environment. The amount of time that we spend for its upkeep is an investment. That kind of awareness should be developed in every one of us in the household including children. Thereafter the same can be extended to our neighborhood, our community, city, nation and the globe itself.

　　2. 需要多方面的力量

　　A safe, clean and sustainable environment depends on more than simply complying with environmental laws. Community members have a responsibility to manage their activities to minimize direct impacts on surface waters and to efficiently use natural resources to avoid the generation of waste. Industry can work closely with other members of the local community to work towards environmental improvement.

　　歷史古跡及旅游

　　1. 歷史建筑應受保護

　　Historic buildings have influenced people for a long time, from one generation to another. They make people know the past and remember the roots of them. Once these buildings were all destroyed, it is impossible to restore them, and it would be a huge loss for the human beings. Maybe now, these buildings cannot meet people's needs, however, they are the heritage handed down from our ancestors for thousands of years, and no matter how modernized today is, they can't be replaced by any modern building, for they are the essence of a nation which may be hidden deep. The historic building represents the root of the nation. Just like a tree, if its root was removed, no matter how thrived it is, the tree would die sooner or later. Consider, for example, the old Hu-tong in Beijing, having no attractive appearance, carries the most unique culture and custom of Beijing people. Many historians strongly call fro people to protect them.

　　2. 過多游客對保護公園不利

　　National parks are fragile ecosystems that must be preserved, not only for the enjoyment and enrichment of future generations, but also for the protection of both cultural heritage and the natural environment. The challenge for park officials and visitors alike is to ensure accessibility for the millions of yearly visitors, while at the same time reducing the environmental impact of so many people. The NPS must preserve national parks and provide for their public use, a perplexing task at best. Absolute preservation means that no one could enter the parks, whereas uncontrolled use could destroy the features that national parks are meant to preserve.

　　信息傳媒

　　1.亞太論壇

　　The Third Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Forum identified child pornography on the Internet as an area where the law was simply not keeping up with technology. Forum members considered that there was a need to look into this issue and suggested that the Secretariat focus its work on child sexual exploitation and the problem of child pornography on the Internet. The availability of child pornography and the Internet is an abuse of the right of the child. It has been an issue of concern for a variety of international, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations throughout the past decade, but is has become a more widely held concern and a matter of greater public interest in the last few years as Internet usage has grown. Children's rights groups have developed campaigns to combat the program.

　　2. 虛假廣告

　　False advertising consists of any claims that are untruthful or deceptive to a reasonable consumer. Misleading advertising consists of any claim that may give a consumer the wrong impression about a product they wish to purchase or use. State and federal regulators also monitor unfair advertising practices. False or misleading advertisements may cause damage to consumers including financial losses. While in some cases the damages due to false advertising are relatively small, they are not costs consumers should have to bear. By participating in a class action lawsuit, all those similarly wronged can obtain compensation for their losses.

　　3. 電影、電視、游戲的暴力對于年輕人的危害

　　There have been other studies which also demonstrate the effects of violence on youth. For example, a study by AACAP found that as a result of TV violence, children may become immune to the horror of violence and gradually accept violence as a way to solve problems. They may imitate violence they have observed on television and identify with certain characters, victims or victimizers. The media gives youth the message that violence is socially acceptable and is the best way to solve problems.

　　成功

　　1. 成功是去做一個有價值的人

　　The world tells that there are many different ways to measure success. There are many different indicators of a successful person. One thing that is commonly said by people is that success is dependent upon what you value in life. Albert Einstein once said, "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value."

　　2. 錯誤的好處

　　The hidden benefits of mistakes:

　　Failure often leads us to successes. Becoming successful in life requires that we take risks, and risks often involve failure. Provided we chose to learn from them, our mistakes can be our greatest teachers.

　　Mistakes remind us that we are human. It is important to remember that we are just human beings. Errors get our attention in this way, and help us become more understanding of others' weakness.

　　Blunders lead to personal growth and development. Humans tend to avoid growth and change. We prefer to stick to what's familiar. Pain is the one experience that may encourage us to step out on a limb and try something different.

　　3. 取得成功應具備的素質

　　There is no doubt that hard work contributes to success. Yet a person may work awfully hard and still achieve very little. In order to bring about success, hard work has to be directed by clear goals and the knowledge of how to reach them. Moreover, imagination, intelligence and persistence can be equally important to success.

　　教育

　　1. 藝術教育的重要性

　　Teaching your students about art is a good idea, and here's why:

　　It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain.

　　Art helps children understand other subjects much more clearly-from math and science, to language arts and geography.

　　Art nurtures inventiveness as it engages children in a process that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation.

　　Participating in art activities helps children gain the tools necessary for understanding human experience, adapting to and respecting t the others' ways of working and thinking, developing creative problem-solving skills, and communicating thoughts and idea in a variety of ways.

　　2. 終身學習

　　Learning is one of the most important things in one's life, especially for children being educated in schools of different levels. As for grown-ups, even the aged, learning is important as well. Although they have studied something for many years, and have learned a lot already, there are still some experiences and laws summed up or discovered by or predecessors for them to learn. Moreover, the world keeps changing unceasingly. There is always something new for them to learn. Thus, they must be aware that they should stick to learning throughout their lives. Constant learning can make people become more learned and experienced so that they can suit the changing world better.

　　社會

　　1. 汽車帶來的問題

　　Air pollution has been recognized all over the world as the most significant environment issue with severe impact on the health and well-being of human beings. Air pollution is caused mostly by emissions from automobiles, coal and oil industries and many other sources. Imposing alarmingly dangerous health problems, air pollution, attracted the attention of both governmental and non-governmental agencies. In 1995, "emission standards" were required to be developed.