1. Yes, the earth's resources are not infinite; natural areas are being destroyed; the number of plant and animal species is declining; consumption of resources is expanding. 是的,地球的资源不是无限的,自然界在遭受破坏,动植物的物种数目在减少,而资源的消耗却在增加。
2. Financial experts say that Euro Disneyland, the first phase of which is costing an estimated $3.6 billion, is essential to Disney's overall fortunes, which have been hit by competition and declining attendance in the United States. 欧洲迪斯尼乐园的第一期工程预计将花费36亿美元,财政专家说这一项目对迪斯尼的总体财富非常重要。迪斯尼在美国已遭遇到了竞争,游客量正在下降。