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Ocean Temperatures Drastically Increase
It is now widely accepted among most members of the scientific community that global temperatures are soaring. The rise is not limited to air and land temperatures, but notably extends to our planet’s oceans. A recent report released by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has revealed that ocean temperatures have undergone a drastic increase in a relatively short span of time.
The report examined data collected from satellites and ocean buoys over a 42-day period. Temperatures recorded were significantly higher than what scientists had estimated. Oceans play a vital role in absorbing roughly a quarter of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere as well as excess heat. As ocean temperatures rise, their ability to absorb carbon dioxide decreases. Furthermore, the higher temperatures could adversely affect the atmosphere, further increasing air temperatures. Scientists are concerned about the many negative effects warming waters might have on the planet.
What Did You Learn?
1. What did NOAA recently discover?
參考答案:
1.Ocean temperatures have undergone a drastic increase in a relatively short span of time.
Some experience in school administration is necessary for this job.
這份工作要求具有若干學校行政經驗。
The decision of who to hire or fire is the responsibility of administration.
僱用或開除哪些人的決定由管理階層的人作主。
The Bush administration failed to create more job opportunities for the American people.
布希政府未能為美國人民創造更多的工作機會。
Sponges are used to absorb liquids.
海綿可用來吸收液體。
I couldn’t absorb everything I read.
所有讀過的東西我並非都能理解。
I was so absorbed in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作,因此沒聽到你在叫我。
I was so buried in my work that I didn’t hear you calling me.
我太投入工作,因此沒聽到你在叫我。
An excess of vitamins can be harmful to your health.
過量的維他命可能對健康有害。
It is unwise to do a job that is in excess of one's ability.
做自己能力所不及的工作是不智的。
Roger loves drinking beer at his leisure, but he never does it to excess.
羅傑閒暇時喜歡喝啤酒,但他從不過度。
You can donate your excess food to the local food bank to help the homeless.
你可以把多餘的食物捐給當地的食物銀行,來幫助街友。
The accomplishment of the task will take more than ten years.
要完成這項任務需費時 10 年以上。
The first landing on the moon was a great accomplishment for humanity.
第一次登陸月球是人類一項偉大的成就。
Though a man of many accomplishments, John is never arrogant.
約翰是個多才多藝的人,卻從不驕傲。
Fortunately, the damage caused by the fire was limited to the top floor.
所幸,火災造成的損害只限於頂樓而已。
Police officers play a vital role in maintaining social stability.
在維持社會治安方面,警察扮演了至為重要的角色。
Susan is concerned about my health, so she persuaded me to quit smoking.
蘇珊擔心我的健康,所以說服我戒菸。
Sam just tied the record for the highest jump in our school's history.
山姆剛剛追平我們學校歷史上最高的跳高紀錄。
Richard aims to retire before he is fifty.
理查打算在 50 歲前退休。
I aim to lose five kilograms within six months.
我的目標是在六個月內瘦五公斤。
I aim to get better grades this semester.
我這學期以拿到更好的成績為目標。