.

ecosystem construction and biodiversity conservations, establishing a number of nature reservation, ecological demonstration zones, scenic spots and forest parks. One of the important goals of building a socialist harmonious society is to strengthen ecological protection and construction and to achieve harmony between man and nature. Environmental protection and ecological civilization construction have provided a solid foundation for the sustainable development of China’s economy and society.

Unit 8 section B

Ex. 2 understanding the text:

1 D 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 D 6 B 7 D 8 C

Ex.4 words in use

1 emitted 2 shoved 3 sneak 4 symbol 5 wakened 6 lagged 7 ditch 8 countdown 9 discharged 10 rotated

Ex .5 expressions in use

1 out 2 with 3 in 4 between 5 from 6 of 7 with 8 over

Sentence structure Ex.8

1. People with sleeping disorder cannot sleep much , as is the case with the people

who get older

.

.

2. The new irrigation system would require farmers to apply for a planning

permission, as is the case with other commercial or industrial developments. 3. We have seen encouraging signs of improvement in our financial conditions, as

is the case with the overall economy according to the media reports Ex. 7

1. As enthusiastic and curious about it as he was at the start of his career. 2. As interested in these questions as he was when he first read them online. 3. As attentive toward his wife or children as she had expected.

Collocation: Warm-up

1 severely restricted 2 terrifying effects 3 subsequent advances 4 damaging impact 5 remain undiscovered Ex. 8

1 entire field 2 subsequent advances 3 reasonable argument 4 severely restricted 5 terrifying effects 6 suitable alternatives 7 well-understood principles 8 Medical research

9 supreme desire 10 moral compass 11 remain undiscovered 12 innocent animals

.