million people that lived near the dam's construction site to move to a new place.Third, tons of rocks and sand are being pulled into the Yangtze River, causing big changes in its natural appearance.This pollution has been affecting the water quality for the animals and surrounding villages that rely on this water supply.

　　1．consequence n． 后果

　　2．harness v. 利用

　　3．promote v. 促进

　　4．originally adv. 起初，原来

　　5．ensure vt. 确保；担保获得

　　Fill in the blank with proper word(s)．

　　1．The construction of the Three Gorges Dam was completed in July， ．

　　2．The Three Gorges Dam can produce as much energy as ．

　　3．The construction of the Three Gorges Dam was originally meant to ．

　　4． living near the site of the Three Gorges Dam have to move.

　　5．Tons of are being pulled into the Yangtze River each year.

　　【答案】　1.2012　 2.18 nuclear power plants do　3.prevent flooding　4.Over one million people 5．rocks and sand

Section Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary－Preparing

　　根据提示写出下列单词

　　1． adj. 民用的；国内的

2． n. 悬崖；峭壁