英语听力精选进阶版 11070

 

In step with nature. 9 June 11.

Thu, 9 Jun 11

Today Gemma Hunt continues thinking about our weather and explores some of the ways the balance of nature is preserved. Gemma hears about a project which has brought birds back from extinction¹ and the story shows how important it is to take care of the habitats of animals. 'Together' is a collective worship series intended primarily for school children aged² 7-11.

1 extinction   

n.熄灭，消亡，消灭，灭绝，绝种

参考例句：

• The plant is now in danger of extinction.这种植物现在有绝种的危险。
• The island's way of life is doomed to extinction.这个岛上的生活方式注定要消失。

2 aged   

adj.年老的，陈年的

参考例句：

• He had put on weight and aged a little.他胖了，也老点了。
• He is aged,but his memory is still good.他已年老，然而记忆力还好。