《2025年情景导学高中英语必修第二册外研版》

Films such as *Jaws* and sensationalised (大肆渲染的) shark attacks in the news and on TV shows have led the public to believe that sharks need to be feared. In reality, sharks have much greater reason to be afraid of us than we do of them. Both sharks and humans would be better off (更好的) if rather than blindly fearing them, we tried to understand them instead.
Understanding the sharks' role in the ecosystem
Although many people have a real fear of oceans with sharks, what we should really be afraid of is a life without sharks. Sharp decreases in shark populations would have a major impact on ocean health and biodiversity (生物多样性). As apex predators (顶端掠食动物), sharks play an important role in the ecosystem by maintaining the food web balance, removing the sick and weak to keep prey (猎物) populations healthy, and indirectly keeping other vital habitats healthy.
Threats to sharks
Shark finning — It involves cutting off a shark's fins often while the shark is still alive, and throwing the shark back into the sea to die slowly. The fins are used for shark fin soup and medicines.
Commercial fishing — Many shark species have been harvested commercially for their meat, liver, and cartilage (软骨), as well as their fins.
How to help save sharks
Support laws protecting sharks and banning shark finning around the world.
Support shark research and conservation organisations by donating time or money. The more we learn about sharks, the more we recognise their importance.
Do not buy or eat shark products such as shark fin soup, shark leather, or jewellery.
阅读完以上段落,让我们一起来讨论以下问题吧!
1. What other films do you know that feature wild animals? How are the animals described?
2. Do you have any other good advice on protecting sharks?
致同学.
鲨鱼是海洋生态系统中不可缺少的一部分,如果没有鲨鱼,海洋的生态平衡将会遭到破坏。人生天地间,我们应当珍视赖以生存的空气、水源、土壤,善待草木山川、鸟兽虫鱼,与自然和谐共处。

答案： 1. Other films featuring wild animals: "The Lion King", "Jurassic Park", "Finding Nemo", "The Jungle Book", etc. The animals in these films are often described with human-like characteristics, emotions, and behaviors (anthropomorphized), such as brave lions, cunning foxes, wise old owls, or friendly clownfish. Some are portrayed as dangerous predators, while others are shown as gentle or heroic.
2. Other advice on protecting sharks:
* Educate others about the importance of sharks and dispel myths and fears.
* Choose sustainable seafood options to reduce bycatch of sharks.
* Advocate for the creation and enforcement of more marine protected areas (MPAs) where sharks can live safely.
* Support eco-tourism that focuses on responsible shark viewing instead of activities that harm them.