VOA慢速英语:New Documentary Shows Danger of Fracking in Southern Africa

1. The film aims to show Africans what their future may look like if fracking operations continue.

look like 看起来与（某人或某物）相像[相似]
例句：This is starting to look like a revolution.
这开始看起来像是一场革命。

2. He hopes this will lead to international discussions on the future of the industry.

lead to 把…带到; 领到; （道路）通向; 导致
例句：That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

3. He says the film will have an effect on people not only in Botswana, but around the world.

have an effect on 对…有影响，对…起作用
例句：Investors do have an effect on prices.
投机者确实对市场价格有影响。

4. He says the movie is about getting people to talk to each other, and to make sure they understand the effects of breaking up the underground rock.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：They genuinely respect each other.
他们由衷的敬佩彼此。
make sure 把事情弄清楚
例句：How do you make sure this is clear?
你怎么能确定这足够明确呢？

5. Fracking is also taking place in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, home to the San people.

take place 发生，举行
例句：Elections take place every four years.
选举四年举行一次。

6. So, yes, the impact on the San is important, but so is the impact on other people in the country, and the nation as a whole.

impact on 对…冲击，碰撞
例句：The impact on investment is catastrophic.
投资收到的影响是灾难性的。

7. Mr. Barbee says all he wants is for the people of Botswana to be able to decide how much fracking -- if any -- they want to permit in their country.

be able to 能，会; 能够
例句：You should be able to converse comfortably.
你应该能够舒服地进行谈话。

8. Finally, an international gathering in Botswana has agreed on a plan of action to fight illegal trade in ivory and protect elephant populations in Africa.

agree on 对某事[物]有同样看法， 商定[同意]某事
例句：At last they can agree on something.
他们总算能在某件事上取得一致了。

9. The hard, white material comes from the tusks or teeth of elephants.
 
come from 来自某处; 出生于
例句：It could come from anywhere.
它可以来自任何地方。

10. They said the hunting has increased in recent years because of poverty and weak governance in Africa.

because of 因为，由于
例句：I'm here because of you.
我来这儿是因为你们。