The Main Reading Text
Earth is often called the "Blue Planet" because more than 70% of its surface is covered by water. While we live on land, it is the vast oceans that connect us all.
There are seven continents on Earth. Asia is the largest and most populated continent, home to more than half of the world's people. To its west lies Europe, and to its south is Africa, known for its incredible wildlife. In the west, North and South America are joined together, while Antarctica remains the coldest place at the bottom of the world. Finally, Oceania is the smallest continent, famous for its beautiful islands.
Surrounding these lands are five major oceans. The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering more than one-third of the Earth. The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest, separating the Americas from Europe and Africa. The Indian Ocean is located between Africa and Australia, while the Southern Ocean circles Antarctica. At the very north, the Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of all. Understanding our geography helps us appreciate the diverse beauty of our home.
Key Learning Points
點擊下方的頁籤，切換不同的學習重點。
Continent
n./ˈkɑːntɪnənt/ — 大陸、洲
One of the seven main areas of land on the Earth.
- Asia is the largest continent in the world.
亞洲是世界上最大的洲。
Populated
adj./ˈpɑːpjuletɪd/ — 人口眾多的
Having people living in a particular place.
- The coastal areas are more highly populated.
沿海地區的人口更為稠密。
Surface
n./ˈsɜːrfɪs/ — 表面
The outside layer or top part of something.
- The surface of the moon is covered with craters.
月球表面佈滿了隕石坑。
Diverse
adj./daɪˈvɜːrs/ — 多樣的
Very different from each other; showing a great deal of variety.
- Taiwan is a country with a diverse culture.
台灣是一個擁有多元文化的國家。
The + Superlative Adjective
使用最高級形容詞來比較三個或以上的人事物。單音節詞通常加 -est，多音節則加 most。
- Asia is the largest continent.
亞洲是最大的洲。 - The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of all.
北極洋是所有海洋中最小的。
Prepositions of Location (地理位置描述)
在英文中描述地理位置常用 A lies/is located to the [方位] of B (在B的某個方向)。
- Europe lies to the west of Asia.
歐洲位於亞洲的西邊。 - The Indian Ocean is located between Africa and Australia.
印度洋位於非洲和澳洲之間。
Covered by
被...覆蓋
- The mountain top is covered by snow.
山頂被雪覆蓋了。
Known for
以...聞名
- Africa is known for its wildlife.
非洲以其野生動物聞名。
At the bottom of
在...底部
- There is a treasure at the bottom of the ocean.
海洋底部有一份寶藏。
Countable Nouns
Continent, Island, Ocean, Person, Planet, Place
Uncountable Nouns
Water, Geography, Wildlife, Land, Beauty
| Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| Cover | Covered | Covered |
| Lie (位於) | Lay | Lain |
| Understand | Understood | Understood |
| Separate | Separated | Separated |