ST_018
综合写作
听力音频：
Honeysuckle is a plant that grows in dense clusters and produces fruit in the form of berries. A species of honeysuckle that was brought to North America from East Asia for ornamental purposes has spread extremely rapidly in the wild and is now classified as an invasive species. Nonetheless, some biologists argue that nonnative honeysuckle actually has important beneficial effects on North American ecology.
First, these scientists have found that honeysuckle supports the spread of native plant species by attracting animals that disperse plant seeds. Honeysuckle plants produce a high number of berries that are an appealing food for small animals. The honeysuckle’s numerous berries attract animals, and these animals also eat the berries of other nearby plants. When animals eat berries, they expose the seeds that the berries contain, and because they often carry berries elsewhere, animals spread the seeds of both the honeysuckle and the native plant species to other places.
Second, honeysuckle can play a positive role in wildfire containment in woodlands and grasslands. The spread of naturally occurring wildfires is normally fueled by dry grasses, which burn easily. Honeysuckle creates dense shade, which prevents grass from growing beneath it and keeps the soil under the honeysuckle moist. With little to no dry grass in an area, naturally occurring fires have very little fuel to keep them going once they start. By limiting the spread of wildfires, honeysuckle helps reduce fire damage to natural landscapes as well as human dwellings.
Third, honeysuckle supports some bird populations. Honeysuckle berries are an attractive and plentiful food source at the time of year when some bird populations are about to migrate. These birds often consume honeysuckle berries as they prepare for their long and demanding journey to warmer climates.
Question:
Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they respond to the specific concerns expressed in the reading passage.
学术写作：
教授：你是否同意拥有太多物质会降低生活质量？
Claire：同意。过多衣服就会管理麻烦。
Paul：同意。过多科技产品让人担心。
Doctor Diaz: While owning lots of consumer products is believed to increase the quality of life, these products can also impose responsibilities on those who own them. For example, electronic devices, appliances, and vehicles require constant attention and regular maintenance. Possessions also need to be stored and organized, taking up time and space. For these reasons, some people argue that having many possessions can actually decrease the quality of life. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Claire: I totally agree that an excess of possessions can drag down our quality of life. just think about the time we spend organizing closets or garages. l spend hours every month sorting and storing clothes in my closet. This clutter and the time it takes to manage it can become overwhelming and detract from enjoying life.
Paul: Just the thought of having to constantly worry about my gadgets, or even my car needing maintenance gives me anxiety. it’s like adding extra homework to life. Life often requires owning many things, but personally, l hate having to take care of them all or worry about them getting damaged or lost.
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