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LESSON 11 LET’S BE “DIVERSE”. Group 5 Paragraph 5. Context. It’s apparent that biodiversity is of great importance to all biological species. -- be of sth.: to possess, to have. Be of sth.
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LESSON 11LET’S BE “DIVERSE” Group 5 Paragraph 5
Context • It’s apparent that biodiversity is of great importanceto all biological species. --be of sth.: to possess, to have
Be of sth. • Chien-Ming Wang, who is of great attractiveness, joined in Toronto Blue Jays recently to continue with his baseball career.
Context • If the loss of biodiversity continues, humans will certainly suffer the consequences of it in the future.
Context • In the long term, all of the species in the world, including humankind, will find it hard to survive, not to mention to flourish.
Not to mention • With ABE Shinzo’s(安倍晉三) powerful strategies carried out, Japanese currency is gradually dropping in value, not to mention the accompanied impact - inflation.
Context • Therefore, conserving our endangered species is not simply(not only) about saving beautiful plants and animals. It is actually about saving our planet. -- endangered species: animals that are on the verge of extinction/ will possibly die out / to extinguish
In the long term • to say/ predict something that will be likely to happen in the future • Ex. Taking in antibiotic(抗生素) can cure illness; however, in the long term, it causes damages to your organs.
humankind • (n.)= mankind/ humanity • Ex. The infectious virus has posed considerable threats to humankind, fostering UN to cultivate a health system.
flourish • (v.) to thrive, to prosper • Ex. The economy in Mainland China has flourished in recent years and will heavily alter the political and cultural landscape of the future world.