🎧 Listen to today’s story
📚 Key Words
| Word | Meaning | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| warmer | Hotter, with a higher temperature. | 更暖和的 |
| ocean | A very large area of sea water. | 海洋 |
| scientist | A person who studies science. | 科学家 |
| mistake | Something that is not correct; an error. | 错误 |
| melt | To change from ice into water because of heat. | 融化 |
| flood | To cover dry land with water. | 淹没 |
| danger | A situation where someone can be hurt or something can be destroyed. | 危险 |
| protect | To keep someone or something safe from danger. | 保护 |
📖 Read the story
Our Earth is getting warmer. Because of this, the water in our oceans is rising. Scientists call this sea level rise. Recently, two scientists in Europe looked at many old studies. They found a mistake. The oceans are actually rising much faster than we thought before. The water is already twenty-five centimeters higher than we guessed. Why is this happening? Warm weather melts ice on land, and this water goes into the sea. Soon, ocean water will flood dry land near the beach. Many people live near the sea, and their homes are in danger. This is a big problem, but we can prepare. We can build strong walls to protect our cities. We must also work together to keep our planet cool.
✏️ Answer the questions
1. What is happening to our Earth?
- A.It is getting colder.
- B.It is getting warmer.
- C.It is getting smaller.
- D.It is getting darker.
2. Why are the oceans rising?
- A.Because there are too many fish in the sea.
- B.Because of heavy rain in Europe.
- C.Because warm weather melts ice.
- D.Because people use too much water.
3. How much higher is the ocean water than we first guessed?
- A.Five centimeters.
- B.Fifteen centimeters.
- C.Twenty-five centimeters.
- D.Fifty centimeters.
4. What will happen to dry land near the sea?
- A.It will become a desert.
- B.Water will flood it.
- C.It will grow more trees.
- D.It will become very cold.
5. How can we protect our cities?
- A.We can build strong walls.
- B.We can move to another planet.
- C.We can go swimming in the ocean.
- D.We can build houses on ice.