3. It is on this arable land that the farmers produce food for the whole population of China.

2. What effect do you think the changes in eating habits will have on agriculture or nature?

1. How are people’ eating habits changing over the years?

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SECSB 1B　　　　　　　　 Unit 19 Modern agriculture

18.Living in a country with plenty of space and a good climate, New Zealand love all kinds of sport and outdoor activities18.Despite the fact that…ties have existed…from early on.(P104)

16. New Zealand has a population of about 3.8 million people, of which about fourteen percent are Maori.　 17. The happier events are marked with speeches, singing and dancing.

15. It is only a matter of time before they will discover that John has left.( a matter of=having as a part or result; needing/a little more or less than; about请留意该句的时态)

14.It is some 3,5000 kms from Polynesia to New Zealand, which they traveled in narrow boats.

13.The North Island is famous for an area of hot springs, some of which throw hot water high into air. (进一步理解第三个划线处引导的非限制性定语从句的结构和意义)