There was a fine art exhibition in the city's center, featuring classical and contemporary works. The gallery was filled with photographers who sought to capture the rhythm of the city's daily life. Among the photographs was an image of a bear, deep in the forest, surrounded by lush vegetation. It was a reminder that even in the midst of a concrete jungle, nature still exists.
Some visitors argued that the photograph was not conducive to the overall theme of the exhibition, which was focused on urban life. The debate turned into an argument, with critics and defenders of the piece both passionately expressing their opinions.
Assuming that the bear was a danger to humans, some argued that it should be removed from its natural habitat and placed in a zoo for the sake of public safety. Others, however, pointed out the danger that humans pose to wildlife and the importance of maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems.
Regardless of the argument, the photograph remained on display. It was a reminder that even in a city, one can find moments of beauty in unexpected places. And just like the bear, we must all find ways to adapt and thrive, even in the face of danger and isolation.
Word List
tropic [ˈtrɒpɪk] adj.热带的；回归线的；热带植物的
vegetarian [ˌvedʒɪˈteərɪən] n.素食主义者；素食者
vegetation [ˌvedʒɪˈteɪʃən] n.植物；植被；草木
weak [wiːk] adj.虚弱的；无力的；软弱的
weaken [ˈwiːkən] v.削弱；减弱；使变弱
weakly [ˈwiːkli] adv.虚弱地；无力地；软弱地
whether [ˈweðər)] conj.是否；无论；究竟
arguably [ˈɑːɡjʊəbli] adv.可争辩地；可能；大概
argue [ˈɑːɡjuː] v.争论；辩论；主张
argument [ˈɑːɡjʊmənt] n.论点；争论；争吵
assume [əˈsjuːm] v.假定；承担；呈现
assumption [əˈsʌmp)ʃə)n] n.假设；假定；推测
bear [beər)] v.忍受；负担；承受
breed [briːd] v.繁殖；饲养；培育
burial [ˈberiəl] n.埋葬；葬礼；安葬
classic [ˈklæsɪk] adj.经典的；典型的；古典的
classical [ˈklæsɪkl] adj.古典的；经典的；古雅的
coin [kɔɪn] n.硬币；钱币；创造新词语
conducive [kənˈdjuːsɪv] adj.有助于的；促成的
conduct [kənˈdʌkt] v.进行；实施；指挥
conductance [kənˈdʌktə)ns] n.传导率
conductivity [ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪti] n.传导性；电导率
constant [ˈkɒnstənt] adj.持续的；不变的；恒定的
construct [kənˈstrʌkt] v.建造；构建；创造
construction [kənˈstrʌkʃə)n] n.建造；构建；建筑— 76 —
endanger [ɪnˈdeɪndʒər)] v.危及；使遭受危险
danger [ˈdeɪndʒər)] n.危险；风险；威胁
dangerous [ˈdeɪndʒərəs] adj.危险的；有风险的；冒险的
dioxide [daɪˈɒksaɪd] n.二氧化物
disease [dɪˈziːz] n.疾病；病症；弊病
fertile [ˈfɜːtaɪl] adj.肥沃的；丰富的；多产的
fertility [fəˈtɪlɪti] n.生育力；生产力；肥沃度
fertilization [ˌfɜːtəlaɪˈzeɪʃə)n] n.受精；使受精
fertilize [ˈfɜːtəlaɪz] v.施肥；
fine [faɪn] adj.微细的；精细的；罚款
flow [fləʊ] v.流动；流淌；涌现
fruit [fruːt] n.水果；果实；成果
host [həʊst] n.主人；主持人；宿主
insulate [ˈɪnsjʊleɪt] v.隔离；使绝缘；使孤立
insulation [ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃə)n] n.绝缘；隔离；孤立
insulator [ˈɪnsjʊleɪtər)] n.绝缘体；隔离器
isolated [ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd] adj.孤立的；隔离的；孤独的
isolation [ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃə)n] n.隔离；孤立；隔离状态
length [leŋθ] n.长度；时长；程度
maintained [meɪnˈteɪnd] v.维护；保持；维持
maintenance [ˈmeɪntənəns] n.维护；保养；维修
Maya [ˈmaɪər)] n.玛雅（印第安文明）
photo [ˈfəʊtəʊ] n.照片；相片；光影
photograph [ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf] n.照片；相片；摄影作品
photographer [fəˈtɒɡrəfər)] n.摄影师；照相师
photographic [ˌfəʊtəˈɡræfɪk] adj.摄影的；照相的；影像的
photography [fəˈtɒɡrəfi] n.摄影术；照相术；摄影艺术
prevent [prɪˈvent] v.防止；预防；避免
regard [rɪˈɡɑːd] v.看待；关心；尊敬
regardless [rɪˈɡɑːdləs] adv.不管；不顾；不考虑
reveal [rɪˈviːl] v.揭示；显示；透露
rhythm [ˈrɪðəm] n.节奏；韵律；律动
