2.Silent Spring(539)

Ninth grade rewrite

Silent Spring

Rachel Carson

【1】In the heart of America, there was once a town where nature and people lived in harmony. The town was surrounded by farms that were full of life. In spring, the fields were covered with white flowers, and in autumn, the trees turned into a sea of red, orange, and yellow.

【2】The hills echoed with the sounds of foxes, and deer roamed freely across the fields. Along the roads, laurel, ferns, and wildflowers painted the landscape with vibrant colors throughout the year. Even in winter, the roadsides were alive with birds feasting on berries and seeds poking through the snow.

【3】This town was renowned for its rich bird life. During the spring and fall migrations, people from far and wide would come to witness the spectacle of thousands of birds passing through. The clear, cold streams that flowed from the hills were home to trout, and the shady pools were a favorite spot for anglers.

【4】However, a dark cloud began to overshadow this once idyllic town. A mysterious illness struck the farm animals, and people started to fall ill with new and unexplained diseases. There were even sudden, unexplained deaths among both adults and children.

【5】The town fell silent. The birds, which once filled the air with their songs, were nowhere to be seen. The few that remained were too weak to fly. The once lively fields and woods were now eerily quiet. The roadsides, once vibrant with life, were now lifeless and brown. The streams, once teeming with fish, were now empty. The anglers stopped coming, as there were no more fish to catch.

【6】A few weeks earlier, a white powder had fallen from the sky, covering everything. It wasn't magic or an enemy attack that had silenced the town; it was the people themselves. This town is fictional, but the events described are real and have happened in many places across America. This could become a reality we all face if we don't act.

【7】Rachel Carson, a scientist, wrote a book called "Silent Spring" to warn us about the dangers of using chemicals to control pests. She explained that while humans have gained the power to change the world, we must be careful not to harm the delicate balance of nature.

【8】The chemicals we use to kill pests can also harm other animals and plants, and even humans. They can stay in the soil, water, and air, making it hard for anything to live.

【9】Rachel Carson argued that we need to understand the natural world better and find ways to control pests without harming the environment. We must not use chemicals without knowing their long-term effects. Future generations will judge us by how we protect the world that supports all life.

【10】The story of this town is a reminder that we must be responsible stewards of our environment. We must learn to live in harmony with nature, not against it. By doing so, we can ensure that the beauty and balance of our world are preserved for generations to come.

九年级改写

寂静的春天

瑞秋·卡森

【1】在美国的中心，曾经有一个小镇，那里的人与自然和谐相处。小镇四周都是充满生机的农场。春天，田野上开满了白花，秋天，树木变成了红色、橙色和黄色的海洋。

【2】山上回荡着狐狸的叫声，鹿在田野上自由地漫步。沿着道路，月桂、蕨类植物和野花一年四季都为风景涂上了鲜艳的色彩。即使在冬天，路边也有鸟儿在尽情享受从雪中探出的浆果和种子。

【3】这个城镇以丰富的鸟类生活而闻名。在春季和秋季的迁徙中，人们从四面八方赶来观看成千上万只鸟经过这里的壮观景象。从山上流出的清澈、冰冷的小溪是鳟鱼的家园，阴凉的池塘是垂钓者最喜欢的地方。

【4】然而，一片乌云开始笼罩这个曾经田园诗般的小镇。一种神秘的疾病袭击了农场的动物，人们开始患上无法解释的新疾病。甚至在成人和儿童中都有突然的、无法解释的死亡。

【5】全城鸦雀无声。曾经在空中歌唱的鸟儿，现在却不见了踪影。剩下的几只太虚弱了，飞不起来。曾经热闹的田野和树林现在安静得出奇。曾经生机勃勃的路边，现在已是一片死气沉沉的褐色。曾经满是鱼的小溪现在已经空了。垂钓者不再来了，因为再也没有鱼可钓了。

【6】几个星期前，一团白色的粉末从天而降，覆盖了一切。并不是魔法或敌人的攻击让小镇陷入了沉寂;是人民自己。这个小镇是虚构的，但所描述的事件是真实的，并且发生在美国的许多地方。如果我们不采取行动，这可能成为我们所有人都面临的现实。

【7】科学家雷切尔·卡森写了一本名为《寂静的春天》的书，警告我们使用化学药品控制害虫的危险。她解释说，虽然人类已经获得了改变世界的力量，但我们必须小心，不要破坏大自然微妙的平衡。

【8】我们用来杀灭害虫的化学药品也会危害其他动植物，甚至人类。它们可以留在土壤、水和空气中，使任何生物都难以生存。

【9】瑞秋·卡森认为，我们需要更好地了解自然界，找到既控制害虫又不损害环境的方法。我们不能在不知道其长期影响的情况下使用化学品。子孙后代将以我们如何保护支持所有生命的世界来评判我们。

【10】这个小镇的故事提醒我们，我们必须对我们的环境负责任。我们必须学会与自然和谐相处，而不是与之对抗。通过这样做，我们可以确保为子孙后代保留我们世界的美丽和平衡。