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初中英语译林牛津版8B 07

2012-08-11来源:和谐英语

[10:45.88]It used to be the home of many wild animals.
[10:51.62]There were green hills and fresh air.
[10:56.30]However,the area has changed over the years.
[11:02.15]There are now many more roads.building and people.
[11:08.63]It no longer provides a good environment for wildlife.In the past,
[11:16.49]people could only go to Lantau Island by ferry and it was very quiet there.
[11:23.94]Things have changed a lot,and a new airport in Chek Lap Kok opened in 1998.
[11:32.61]Now people can take the bus,the underground,
[11:38.78]the Airport Express or the ferry to Lantau Island.
[11:44.94]It is fast and convenient to get there.
[11:50.30]The changes to Lantau Island have brought many benefits
[11:56.54]but they have also caused many problems for wildlife.
[12:02.10]Some animals and plants have lost their living areas because of these changes.