世界上的沙子将被耗尽

作者：景一

来源：中学生英语, 2018, Z2: 40-42.

<正>When people picture sand spread across endless beaches and deserts,they think of it as an infinite1resource.But over-exploitation2of global supplies of sand is damaging the environment,making communities in danger,causing shortages and promoting violent conflict.当人们描绘一望无际的海滩上和沙漠里的沙子时,把沙子看作是一种无限的资源。但全球沙子供应的过度开发正在破坏环境、危及社会,并造成(供应)短缺,引发暴力冲突。