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。
surface
n./ˈsɜː.fɪs/ — 表面
The top layer or outside part of something.
- The surface of the moon is covered with dust.
月球表面覆蓋著塵土。
continent
n./ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/ — 洲；大陸
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人類陸地。
populated
adj./ˈpɒp.jə.leɪ.tɪd/ — 人口稠密的
Living in a particular place; having people there.
- This area is the most populated part of the country.
這個區域是該國人口最稠密的地方。
diverse
adj./daɪˈvɜːs/ — 多樣的
Including many different types of people or things.
- New York is a diverse city with many cultures.
紐約是一個擁有多種文化的多元城市。
The + 形容詞最高級
用於比較三個或三個以上的人或物。短單字字尾加 -est，長單字前面加 most。
- The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
太平洋是最大的海洋。 - Asia is the most populated continent.
亞洲是人口最多的洲。
Prepositions of Location (方位介系詞)
描述地理位置時的常用表達方式。
- To its west lies Europe.
歐洲位於其西邊。 - Between Africa and Australia.
位於非洲與澳洲之間。 - At the very north.
在最北邊。
covered by
被...覆蓋
- The mountain is covered by snow.
這座山被雪覆蓋著。
known for
以...聞名
- Taiwan is known for its delicious street food.
台灣以其美味的小吃聞名。
at the bottom of
在...的底部/最下面
- The answers are at the bottom of the page.
答案在頁面的底部。
Countable Nouns
planet, continent, ocean, island, home, place
Uncountable Nouns
water, wildlife, geography, beauty
| Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| cover | covered | covered |
| connect | connected | connected |
| lie | lay | lain |
| know | knew | known |
| circle | circled | circled |