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3. 黄琼 Jane

4. 政府

5. 办事 + 花钱

6. 常用词汇 预算budget 税收tax revenue 政府开支 government spending 为...拨款 allocate money to something 把...当成当务之急 give priority to something 基础设施infrastructure 公共交通系统public transport system 石油和天然气管道pipelines 供水排水系统water supply and drainage system

7. 实施implement 立法 legislate 严禁 strictly prohibit / ban altogether 恶性循环 a vicious circle 下岗工人 lay-off workers 不稳定因素 destabilizing factor 缺乏远见的政策 short-sighted policy 更全面的战略a more comprehensive strategy 解决失业问题 combat unemployment/ joblessness 民主与进步的政府 a democratic and progressive government

8. 政府类句子 • If a nation is essentially disunited, it is left to the government to hold it together. This increases the expense of government, and reduces correspondingly the amount of economic resources that could be used for developing the country.  • Public enthusiasm for improving the environment often lacks necessary expertise and funding that only comes from the more established, well-funded government organizations dedicated to the work. • Governments and big enterprises are responsible for most of the environmental problems and therefore should take the lead in resolving these issues.

9. 机经题例 • Solving environmental problems is the best way for the government to improve public health. • The only way for the government to promote energy conservation is to raise the price of gasoline and electricity. • Governments should focus its budgets more on environmental protection than on economic development. • It is more important for the government to spend money on improving Internet access than on public transportation.

10. It is more important for the government to spend money on new buildings than to preserve historic or traditional buildings and homes. • Is it more important for government to provide money for the things that are beautiful than things that are practical? • Should the government support artists or should artists support themselves?  • The government should support scientific research that does not have any practical use.

11. 办事 + 花钱

12. 例题精讲 • Solving environmental problems is the best way for the government to improve public health. • The only way for the government to promote energy conservation is to raise the price of gasoline and electricity. Theonly/bestway

13. The only way for the government to promote energy conservation is to raise the price of gasoline and electricity. There is no denying that it is of crucial importance for the government to raise the price of gasoline and electricity in order to promote energy saving.—27words High coast of living----economy pressure—citizens—raising price---sensitive---raise life spend---fast and direct way---be aware of this issue—less consumption---prudent---waste arbitrarily---raise the price of gasoline—drive less---take the bus/subway so long as the bus route is available----raise the price of electricity---turn off lights handily---over time –add up---58words

14. Nevertheless, it is arbitrary to overstate/ overemphasis the importance of energy price raising when we are discussing the issue of how to save energy because there are a lot of other ways/means/approaches that are at least as important as raising price, such as improve public education, facilitate new renewable energy and develop public transportation.---54words

15. Promote national energy saving education—widespread—raise the awareness for energy condition at present---get energy saving knowledge---individual---overall knowing on the earth---—how to do that---energy saving household appliance---energy saving washing machine---save 75% electricity---courses at school---public service advertisement endorsed by celebrities----TV, video, poster in public place, lecture---widespread---daily life---many a little makes a mickle—64words

16. The government should support scientific research that does not have any practical use. Is it more important for government to provide money for the things that are beautiful than things that are practical? Should the government support artists or should artists support themselves?  BasicneedsVShigherdemand

17. Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

18. Some people say arts such as music and painting cannot directly improve the quality of people’s life, so the government shouldn’t put money on art such as music and painting, instead, they should spend more money on construction of public services. Do you agree or disagree?

19. BasicneedsVShigherdemand Developed areas/countries • Medical science: AIDS, cancer-incurable diseases • Green energy: solar/wind energy research in universities and research institutions • Explore outer space • Fund arts such as music and painting Developing areas/countries • Education; medical services; food; clothing and shelter; public transportation; economy

20. ……increases the expense of government, and reduces correspondingly the amount of economic resources that could be used for developing the country. And it should not be forgotten how small those resources are in a poor and backward country. Where the cost of …… is high, resources for development are correspondingly low.---68words

21. poor financial situation------ most people can’t afford their clothes, food, shelter and transportation------ Starvation is popular and water could still be unclean------- When it comes to education, the kids there can’t study in school because they don’t have extra money for the academic study------- Even if the kids are able to go to school, the facilities and the quality of the teachers would be a big problem of the education---- The school cannot afford the advanced products, such as computers, projectors and so on------- kids are usually not as well-educated as those in some developed countries-------96words

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