英语听力：自然百科 走进西藏 tibet—1

 The Tibetan Plateau is a quarter of China. Much of it is extremely remote and inhospitable. Its southern border runs through the world’s highest mountain range--the formidable Himalayas. Its central part is a wind-swept and freezing wilderness¹, the size of Western Europe. But this challenging place is home to incredible wildlife. There are more large creatures here than anywhere else in China. 

 

Tibet has been a province of China for more than 50 years, yet it has a unique character, shaped by over a thousand years of Tibetan Buddhism². This obscure and archaic-looking religion has produced one of the most enlightened cultures on earth. Here, people have a long tradition of co-existing peacefully with the creatures and landscape around them, a relationship which has helped to protect their fragile environment. 

 

In this program, we will discover why this harsh land with its ancient culture is vitally important for much of our planet.

 

It’s the beginning of winter high up on the Tibetan Plateau. The temperature will soon drop to minus 40 Celsius³. Out here, life is reduced to a single imperative⁴: survival.

1 wilderness   

n.杳无人烟的一片陆地、水等，荒漠

参考例句：

• She drove the herd of cattle through the wilderness.她赶着牛群穿过荒野。
• Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。

2 Buddhism   

n.佛教（教义）

参考例句：

• Buddhism was introduced into China about 67 AD.佛教是在公元67年左右传入中国的。
• Many people willingly converted to Buddhism.很多人情愿皈依佛教。

3 Celsius   

adj.摄氏温度计的，摄氏的

参考例句：

• The temperature tonight will fall to seven degrees Celsius.今晚气温将下降到七摄氏度。
• The maximum temperature in July may be 36 degrees Celsius.七月份最高温度可能达到36摄氏度。

4 imperative   

n.命令，需要；规则；祈使语气；adj.强制的；紧急的

参考例句：

• He always speaks in an imperative tone of voice.他老是用命令的口吻讲话。
• The events of the past few days make it imperative for her to act.过去这几天发生的事迫使她不得不立即行动。