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Populations of white-tailed deer are growing rapidly in many parts of the USA. As populations grow, food becomes a problem. Many deer die of hunger. Others grow up small and unhealthy. In
search of food, hungry deer move closer to where humans live. They eat farm crops, vegetables and even trees. Also, increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents.
Some people have the idea to catch and move them to other places. But this method is expensive and requires finding another place that can accept the deer without breaking the balance of the ecosystem.
Scientists are also working to develop chemicals to control the deer population. But this plan works for only one year at a time.
Some suggest bringing in natural enemies of deer, such as wolves, lions and bears, to areas with too many deer. But these animals could also hurt dogs, cats and even humans. Other communities have built tall walls around areas to keep out the deer. However, this is impossible for farmers.
But some people are against any kind of action. They support leaving the deer alone.
Animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness. But finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. So, let nature go its own way.
词汇
chemical /'kemɪkl/ n. 化学制品,化学品 enemy /'enəmi/ n. 敌人,仇人
capacity /kə'pæsəti/ n. 容纳能力；能力
句型
1. But finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. 但最终,(白尾鹿的)数量将达到环境承载能力范围内的规模。
2. So, let nature go its own way. 所以,让大自然顺其发展吧。
理解
1. What methods do people think of to deal with the growing population of white-tailed deer?
2. Do you think "leaving the deer alone" is a good idea? Why or why not?
Populations of white-tailed deer are growing rapidly in many parts of the USA. As populations grow, food becomes a problem. Many deer die of hunger. Others grow up small and unhealthy. In
search of food, hungry deer move closer to where humans live. They eat farm crops, vegetables and even trees. Also, increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents.Some people have the idea to catch and move them to other places. But this method is expensive and requires finding another place that can accept the deer without breaking the balance of the ecosystem.
Scientists are also working to develop chemicals to control the deer population. But this plan works for only one year at a time.
Some suggest bringing in natural enemies of deer, such as wolves, lions and bears, to areas with too many deer. But these animals could also hurt dogs, cats and even humans. Other communities have built tall walls around areas to keep out the deer. However, this is impossible for farmers.
But some people are against any kind of action. They support leaving the deer alone.
Animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness. But finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. So, let nature go its own way.
词汇
chemical /'kemɪkl/ n. 化学制品,化学品 enemy /'enəmi/ n. 敌人,仇人
capacity /kə'pæsəti/ n. 容纳能力；能力
句型
1. But finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. 但最终,(白尾鹿的)数量将达到环境承载能力范围内的规模。
2. So, let nature go its own way. 所以,让大自然顺其发展吧。
理解
1. What methods do people think of to deal with the growing population of white-tailed deer?
Catching and moving them to other places; developing chemicals to control the deer population; bringing in natural enemies of deer; building tall walls around areas to keep out the deer.
2. Do you think "leaving the deer alone" is a good idea? Why or why not?
Yes. Because animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness, but finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. / No. Because many deer will die of hunger, others grow up small and unhealthy, and increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents. (Either is acceptable)
答案：1. Catching and moving them to other places; developing chemicals to control the deer population; bringing in natural enemies of deer; building tall walls around areas to keep out the deer.
2. Yes. Because animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness, but finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. / No. Because many deer will die of hunger, others grow up small and unhealthy, and increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents. (Either is acceptable)
2. Yes. Because animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness, but finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity of the environment. / No. Because many deer will die of hunger, others grow up small and unhealthy, and increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents. (Either is acceptable)
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翻译:
A
在美国的许多地区，白尾鹿的数量正在迅速增长。随着数量的增加，食物成了一个问题。许多鹿饿死了。其他鹿则长得又小又不健康。为了寻找食物，饥饿的鹿向人类居住的地方靠近。它们吃农作物、蔬菜甚至树木。此外，道路附近鹿的数量增加会引发交通事故。
一些人有捕捉鹿并把它们转移到其他地方的想法。但这种方法成本很高，而且需要找到另一个既能接纳这些鹿又不会破坏生态系统平衡的地方。
科学家们也在努力研发化学制品来控制鹿的数量。但这个计划一次只能奏效一年。
一些人建议把鹿的天敌，比如狼、狮子和熊，引入鹿数量过多的地区。但这些动物也可能会伤害狗、猫甚至人类。其他社区在一些区域周围建了高墙来阻挡鹿进入。然而，这对农民来说是不可能做到的。
但一些人反对任何形式的行动。他们支持对鹿不管不顾。
一个地区的动物数量会随着时间自然地增减。什么都不做意味着一些鹿会死于饥饿或疾病。但最终，（白尾鹿的）数量将达到环境承载能力范围内的规模。所以，让大自然顺其发展吧。
词汇
chemical /'kemɪkl/ n. 化学制品，化学品
enemy /'enəmi/ n. 敌人，仇人
capacity /kə'pæsəti/ n. 容纳能力；能力
句型
1. 但最终，（白尾鹿的）数量将达到环境承载能力范围内的规模。
2. 所以，让大自然顺其发展吧。
理解
1. 人们想到了哪些方法来应对白尾鹿数量的增长？______
2. 你认为“对鹿不管不顾”是个好主意吗？为什么或为什么不？______
A
在美国的许多地区，白尾鹿的数量正在迅速增长。随着数量的增加，食物成了一个问题。许多鹿饿死了。其他鹿则长得又小又不健康。为了寻找食物，饥饿的鹿向人类居住的地方靠近。它们吃农作物、蔬菜甚至树木。此外，道路附近鹿的数量增加会引发交通事故。
一些人有捕捉鹿并把它们转移到其他地方的想法。但这种方法成本很高，而且需要找到另一个既能接纳这些鹿又不会破坏生态系统平衡的地方。
科学家们也在努力研发化学制品来控制鹿的数量。但这个计划一次只能奏效一年。
一些人建议把鹿的天敌，比如狼、狮子和熊，引入鹿数量过多的地区。但这些动物也可能会伤害狗、猫甚至人类。其他社区在一些区域周围建了高墙来阻挡鹿进入。然而，这对农民来说是不可能做到的。
但一些人反对任何形式的行动。他们支持对鹿不管不顾。
一个地区的动物数量会随着时间自然地增减。什么都不做意味着一些鹿会死于饥饿或疾病。但最终，（白尾鹿的）数量将达到环境承载能力范围内的规模。所以，让大自然顺其发展吧。
词汇
chemical /'kemɪkl/ n. 化学制品，化学品
enemy /'enəmi/ n. 敌人，仇人
capacity /kə'pæsəti/ n. 容纳能力；能力
句型
1. 但最终，（白尾鹿的）数量将达到环境承载能力范围内的规模。
2. 所以，让大自然顺其发展吧。
理解
1. 人们想到了哪些方法来应对白尾鹿数量的增长？______
2. 你认为“对鹿不管不顾”是个好主意吗？为什么或为什么不？______