🎧 Listen to today’s story
📚 Key Words
| Word | Meaning | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| island | A piece of land with water all around it. | 岛屿 |
| trash | Things that people throw away because they do not want them anymore. | 垃圾 |
| ocean | The very large area of salty water on Earth. | 海洋 |
| beach | An area of sand or small stones next to the sea. | 沙滩 |
| scientist | A person who studies science. | 科学家 |
| asphalt | A dark, heavy material used to make roads. | 沥青 |
| project | A planned piece of work or activity. | 项目 |
| careful | Giving a lot of attention to what you are doing so you do not make a mistake. | 小心的 |
📖 Read the story
Beautiful islands like Hawaii have a big problem. There is too much plastic trash in the ocean. People found ninety tons of old fishing nets and plastic bottles on the beaches. Now, scientists have a great idea. They want to use this plastic trash to make roads. First, they clean the old nets and bottles. Then, they cut them into very small pieces. After that, they mix the plastic with asphalt. Asphalt is the dark material we use to make roads. This new project is great because it helps sea animals. Their home becomes clean. But scientists must be careful. They want to make sure these plastic roads do not break. If they break, tiny pieces of plastic can go into the ground and water.
✏️ Answer the questions
1. Where did people find the plastic trash?
- A.In the forests
- B.On the beaches
- C.In the mountains
- D.In the schools
2. What is the first thing scientists do to the trash?
- A.They paint it.
- B.They burn it.
- C.They clean it.
- D.They sell it.
3. What is asphalt used for?
- A.Making roads
- B.Cleaning water
- C.Feeding fish
- D.Making bottles
4. Why is this project good for sea animals?
- A.It gives them more food.
- B.It makes their home clean.
- C.It helps them swim faster.
- D.It makes the water warmer.
5. What is the danger if the plastic roads break?
- A.Cars will fly.
- B.The roads will turn green.
- C.Tiny plastic pieces can go into the ground.
- D.People will stop driving.