Complex Environmental Opinions
Use reasons, contrasts and stronger structures to explain how we can protect the planet.
1. Giving opinions
我认为……
wǒ rèn wéi...
I believe...我觉得……
wǒ jué de...
I think...对我来说
duì wǒ lái shuō
for me保护地球
bǎo hù dì qiú
to protect the planet我认为保护地球很重要。
I believe protecting the planet is very important.
对我来说，环保是每个人的责任。
For me, environmental protection is everyone’s responsibility.
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2. Giving reasons
因为
yīn wèi
because所以
suǒ yǐ
so / therefore影响未来
yǐng xiǎng wèi lái
to affect the future减少污染
jiǎn shǎo wū rǎn
to reduce pollution因为污染会影响未来，所以我们必须改变。
Because pollution will affect the future, we must change.
少开汽车可以减少污染。
Using cars less can reduce pollution.
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3. Using contrast
虽然
suī rán
although但是
dàn shì
but不方便
bù fāng biàn
inconvenient有帮助
yǒu bāng zhù
helpful虽然骑自行车有时候不方便，但是对环境有帮助。
Although riding a bike is sometimes inconvenient, it is helpful for the environment.
虽然环保不容易，但是非常重要。
Although protecting the environment is not easy, it is very important.
4. Strong environmental structures
不仅……而且……
bù jǐn... ér qiě...
not only... but also...最重要的是
zuì zhòng yào de shì
most importantly采取行动
cǎi qǔ xíng dòng
to take action改变生活方式
gǎi biàn shēng huó fāng shì
to change lifestyle环保不仅对地球有帮助，而且对未来很重要。
Environmental protection is not only helpful for the planet, but also important for the future.
最重要的是，我们应该采取行动。
Most importantly, we should take action.
Final Check
Complete
我认为保护地球很重要，因为污染会影响未来。虽然环保有时候不方便，但是对环境很有帮助。环保不仅对地球有帮助，而且对未来很重要。最重要的是，我们应该采取行动。
I believe protecting the planet is very important because pollution will affect the future. Although protecting the environment is sometimes inconvenient, it is very helpful for the environment. Environmental protection is not only helpful for the planet, but also important for the future. Most importantly, we should take action.