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📚 Key Words
| Word | Meaning | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| wetland | An area of land that is covered with water. | 湿地 |
| filter | Something that cleans things by catching dirt. | 过滤器 |
| flood | When a lot of water covers the land. | 洪水 |
| continent | One of the seven large areas of land on Earth. | 大陆 |
| protect | To keep someone or something safe. | 保护 |
| nature | The world of plants, animals, and rivers. | 大自然 |
| healthy | Something that is good and not sick or dirty. | 健康的 |
| scary | Something that makes you feel afraid. | 可怕的 |
📖 Read the story
Wetlands are special places where the land is very wet. Some wetlands have tall trees and others have green grass. Many people think they are dark or scary, but they are very important for our planet. Wetlands are like a filter for nature. They clean the water and keep it healthy for us. They also help when there is a lot of rain. Wetlands can take in extra water so our houses do not flood. You can find wetlands on almost every continent in the world. Many animals live there, like beautiful birds and colorful fish. These places are home to many interesting plants too. We must protect wetlands to keep our world safe. Would you like to visit a wetland and see the animals? It is a great place to learn about nature!
✏️ Answer the questions
1. What is a wetland?
- A.A very dry desert
- B.A place that is very wet
- C.A mountain with snow
- D.A big city with many cars
2. How do wetlands help the water?
- A.They make it dirty
- B.They turn it into ice
- C.They clean it like a filter
- D.They move it to the ocean
3. What happens when it rains a lot?
- A.Wetlands take in extra water
- B.Wetlands become very dry
- C.The trees in wetlands die
- D.Houses always flood
4. Where can you find wetlands?
- A.Only in one country
- B.On almost every continent
- C.Only under the sea
- D.Only in movies
5. Which animals live in wetlands?
- A.Lions and tigers
- B.Elephants and camels
- C.Birds and fish
- D.Polar bears