知识点一的第2小节

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Part II Listening

1. Read the questions. Then listen to a man’s talk and answer the questions. Learn the new words that will appear in it before listening.

1) What problem is Venice facing now?

2) How serious is the problem?

3) What measure is being adopted to save the city?

4) What does the speaking think of the measure?

5) What advice does the speaker give in order to save the city?

New words

Venice 威尼斯（意大利东北部港市）

fragile a. 脆弱的

temporary a. 临时的；短期的

Now listen again and check your answers.

参考答案

1) The city is slowly sinking.

2) Venice is sinking at a rate of two and a half inches every decade.

3) Barriers are being put in to try and stop the water getting too high.

4) It is a temporary measure.

5) Put pressure on the government to spend the money it needs to find a permanent solution to the problem.

听力原文

One place that I think everyone should have the chance to see is Venice. But the problem is that this beautiful and charming city is slowly sinking. Ever since the 14th century engineers have tried to work out a way to stop the floods in Venice, but so far nobody has managed. Sometimes there are as many as 40 floods per year between March and September, and Venice is actually sinking at a rate of two and a half inches every decade. It’s very possible that your grandchildren, and their grandchildren will never have the chance to see this fragile city. Everyone should have the chance to enjoy the city, to walk across its famous bridges, through its ancient squares. There are no cars in Venice, and many people think it helps this to be one of the most romantic cities in the world. So, can it be saved?

Well, they are trying. Barriers are being put in to try and stop the water getting too high. This is viewed as a temporary measure, although they should last 100 years, so the problem is finding a permanent solution. If you want my advice, go there while you still can, and then together we can put pressure on the government to spend the money it needs to find a permanent way to keep this beautiful and historic city for future generations. We have an opportunity now to save this city, and we must, before it’s too late.