In the arctic town of Samba, a peculiar conflict was brewing. The proliferation of tourism, fueled by the promise of geologic wonders and lively church cave tours, had seen a profitable trend. Yet, the local adult population was growing increasingly pessimistic.
The conservationists, led by the emotive, capable reformist Eva, criticized the exploitative politics of the situation. They waged a deliberate campaign against the distortions depicted by tourism companies. Their core argument was that the seemingly trivial effects of the constant influx of visitors were, in fact, having a significant impact on their fragile Arctic home.
Eva's movement spread, causing a collision between profit and conservation. The local government, feeling the pressure, promised a reduction in tourism. However, the delay in implementing these reforms only served to augment the tension.
Eva decided to educate the tourists themselves. She conducted emotional, immersive tours, deliberately highlighting the negative consequences of their intrusion. This provocative approach garnered diverse reactions. Some appreciated her efforts, understanding the necessity for balance. Others found her methods overly pessimistic and attacked her stance.
Despite the criticism, Eva remained steadfast. Her effort was a supreme testament to the power of constant vigilance and the necessity for evolution in our approach to nature. The story of Samba serves as a valuable lesson in the complex dance between utility and preservation.
Word List
821.pessimism [ˈpɛsɪˌmɪzəm] n.悲观主义；厌世观
822.pessimistic [ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk] adj.悲观的；厌世的
823.politics [ˈpɑləˌtɪks] n.政治；政治学
824.profit [ˈprɑfɪt] n.利润；收益
825.profitable [ˈprɑfɪtəbəl] adj.有利可图的；赚钱的
826.proliferate [prəˈlɪfəˌreɪt] v.增殖；扩散
827.proliferation [prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən] n.增殖；扩散
828.promise [ˈprɑmɪs] v.承诺；许诺
829.provocative [prəˈvɑkətɪv] adj.挑衅的；煽动的
830.reduction [rɪˈdʌkʃən] n.减少；降低
831.reform [rɪˈfɔrm] v.改革；改良
832.samba [ˈsɑmbə] n.桑巴舞；桑巴音乐
833.seeming [ˈsimɪŋ] adj.表面上的；似乎的
834.geologic [dʒiəˈlɑdʒɪk] adj.地质的；地质学的
835.spread [sprɛd] v.扩散；传播
836.supreme [suˈprim] adj.最高的；至上的
837.text [tɛkst] n.文本；课文
838.thousand [ˈθaʊzənd] num.一千；成千上万
839.trend [trɛnd] n.趋势；倾向
840.trivial [ˈtrɪviəl] adj.琐碎的；不重要的
841.understood [ˌʌndərˈstʊd] adj.理解的；被理解的
842.wage [weɪdʒ] n.工资；报酬
843.winter [ˈwɪntər] n.冬季；冬天
844.actual [ˈæktʃuəl] adj.实际的；真实的
845.adult [ˈædʌlt] n.成年人
846.appreciate [əˈpriʃɪˌeɪt] v.欣赏；感激
847.arctic [ˈɑrktɪk] adj.北极的；寒冷的
848.attack [əˈtæk] v.攻击；袭击
849.augment [ɔɡˈmɛnt] v.增加；增大
850.capable [ˈkeɪpəbəl] adj.有能力的；能干的
851.cave [keɪv] n.洞穴；山洞
852.church [tʃɜrtʃ] n.教堂；礼拜堂
853.collision [kəˈlɪʒən] n.碰撞；冲突
854.condition [kənˈdɪʃən] n.条件；状况
855.conflict [ˈkɑnflɪkt] n.冲突；争议
856.conservation [ˌkɑnsɚˈveɪʃən] n.保护；保存
857.constant [ˈkɑnstənt] adj.不变的；恒定的
858.utility [juˈtɪləti] n.实用；效用
859.correct [kəˈrɛkt] adj.正确的；准确的
860.criticize [ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz] v.批评；指责
861.decrease [dɪˈkris] v.减少；降低
862.delay [dɪˈleɪ] v.延迟；推迟
863.deliberate [dɪˈlɪbərət] adj.故意的；深思熟虑的
864.deliberately [dɪˈlɪbərətli] adv.故意地；蓄意地
865.dense [dɛns] adj.密集的；浓厚的
866.depict [dɪˈpɪkt] v.描绘；描述
867.distorted [dɪsˈtɔrtɪd] adj.扭曲的；失真的
868.distortions [dɪsˈtɔrʃənz] n.扭曲；变形
869.diverse [daɪˈvɜrs] adj.不同的；多样的
870.education [ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən] n.教育；培养
871.emotion [ɪˈmoʊʃən] n.情感；情绪
872.emotional [ɪˈmoʊʃənəl] adj.情绪的；感情的
873.equally [ˈikwəli] adv.相等地；同样地
874.evolution [ˌiːvəˈluʃən] n.进化；演化
875.exploit [ɪkˈsplɔɪt] v.开发；利用
