專四題目：

Some people think that economic development should take priority over environmental protection as this strengthens the economy, provides jobs and increases people's standards of living while others think this is only short-term thinking and that mankind has a long-term responsibility to protect the environment. What is your opinion about this?

專四范文：

Both Economic Development and Environmental Protection Are Indispensable

I am not supportive of the idea that either takes priority. It is necessary and absolutely possible that economic development and environmental protection co-exist, in the sense that both of them are indispensable factors for the prosperity of society.

Economic development is seemingly more important, due to the fact that it creates enormous job opportunities, improves living conditions and increases government revenues. Yet, the above goals can only really be reached on condition that the environment is well. protected. And, interestingly, it is the economic development that provides the money and personnel resources required for the protection of the environment. A well-preserved environment is the groundwork for the economy and in a way promotes economic growth. A fast-developing and well-functioning economy calls for a good environment, which offers essential resources, e.g. wood, coal, water, etc. for production. Once the environment deteriorates, the production process is likely to be disturbed or even halted. What is worse, natural disasters that come with the worsening environmental conditions might even paralyses the whole economy mid pose a severe threat to human life, The pursuit of short-term economic profit is the destruction of our home and that of our posterity.

So, economic development and environmental protection are equally important. In this sense, we are actually working on an environment-friendly economy. Given the status quo, it is possible to realize the co-existence of the two as long as we are conscious and determined enough. (240 words)

精彩例句

1.Environmental protection is vital to sustainable economic development.

環境保護對於經濟的可持續發展至關重要。

2.A fragile ecological environment, insufficient environmental capacity and shortage of resources are becoming critical problems hindering China's development,

生態環境脆弱、環境容量不足和資源短缺正成為阻礙中國發展的關鍵問題。

3.Environmental protection will have a direct impact on the overall situation of China's modernization drive and its long-term development.

環境保護將會直接影響中國的現代化進程及長期發展的總體形勢。

4.Protecting our environment and preserving a healthy environment for future generations goes hand in hand with Chinese culture.

保護環境、為子孫後代留下健康的環境與中國文化密切相關。

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