The Oceans and New Energy
海洋與新能源
Introduction
The United Nations says the oceans are in danger. Many countries want to use more electricity and less oil.
聯合國表示海洋正處於危險之中。許多國家希望增加電力使用並減少對石油的依賴。
Main Body
The ocean is getting warmer and the water level is rising. This kills coral reefs and melts ice in the North. Many fish and animals are in danger.
海洋溫度正在升高，水位也在上升。這導致珊瑚礁死亡並使北極冰層融化。許多魚類和動物面臨危險。
People put too much plastic in the sea. Some companies make plastic from plants, but it is expensive. Also, this plastic does not always break down in the water.
人們向海洋投入了過多的塑膠。有些公司使用植物製造塑膠，但成本昂貴。此外，這些塑膠在水中並不一定能完全分解。
Countries want to change how they get energy. They want to use more electricity by the year 2035. The European Union is giving money to build wind and sun power in Africa.
各國希望改變獲取能源的方式。他們希望在2035年前增加電力使用。歐盟正提供資金在非洲建設風能與太陽能設施。
Conclusion
The oceans have big problems. Now, world leaders are working together to use clean energy and make less waste.
海洋面臨嚴峻問題。目前，世界領袖們正共同努力使用清潔能源並減少廢物。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The 'More & Less' Pattern
To move from A1 to A2, you need to describe changes and amounts. Look at these phrases from the text:
- more electricity
- less oil
- less waste
How it works: We use More ⬆️ and Less ⬇️ to show a difference in quantity.
Quick Guide:
- Use More for things you want to increase: (Example: More clean energy)
- Use Less for things you want to decrease: (Example: Less plastic)
🛠️ Simple Action Verbs
Notice how the text uses simple verbs to explain big problems:
- Give → The EU is giving money (Transferring something)
- Build → Build wind power (Creating something)
- Change → Change how they get energy (Making something different)
A2 Tip: Focus on these 'Action Verbs' to start building your own sentences about the world.