|
許多動物園不只是讓遊客一瞥動物生 活而已.
Where can you peer at a giraffe or marvel at an elephant without taking a trip to Africa? At a zoo, of course. Zoos give people a chance to get up close to animals from every continent in the world. But zoos that offer more than just a chance to see animals are worth seeking out.
Singapore Zoo
At Singapore Zoo, enjoy breakfast while a family of orangutans sits nearby enjoying theirs. A zookeeper tells the breakfast crowd about each member of the family. Or join the Wild Discoverer tour for an in-deph look at some of the animal residents. Learn how the zoo cares for its insects or reptiles, or watch the feeding of the baboons.
Night Safari
Next door lies Night Safari, which offers a glimpse of what nocturnal animals do during their "day." Take the tram to East Lodge. Then walk the Leopard Trail to see a collection of animals from the giant flying squirrel to the Asian otter. You can also gaze at the amazing leopards and elusive clouded leopard through the windows of their enclosed habitat.
The Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, has attempted to recreate the traveling that animals do in the wild. The Treetop Trail, a 700-foot, elevated passageway allows monkeys to "wander" outside their enclosure. The Great Ape Trail, also above park visitors' heads, allows the orangutans to see over large areas of the park. The trails provide engaging experiences for the animals and allow people to observe the animals in new ways. Additional trails are planned. Children 1 to 11 can have a memorable birthday party at the zoo featuring a fun and educational presentation.
The Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo in New York City houses 6,000 animals and work to save wildlife and wild places. Those who want to sleep with zebras have a chance at this zoo. Special overnight safaris allow families to camp out on the zoo grounds and meet some amazing animal guests. The Congo Gorilla Forest allows visitors a look into the heart of Africa. Watch more than 20 lowland gorillas romp among the trees.
The Taronga Zoo
The Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Australia, offers special animal encounters. Visitors can see a koala up close, feed a giraffe or hold a reptile. For those who want to learn what it's like to work at a zoo, Taronga offers a "Keeper for A Day" program for anyone over 18 years old. Participants help prepare food, clean exhibits and learn about animal care.
The San Diego Zoo
At Southern California's San Diego Zoo, animals dwell in natural-looking areas. Wildlife photography lovers can take a class to learn the secrets of photographing animals. The zoo's backstage pass program offers people opportunities to meet a cheetah or feed a rhino. Zookeepers also teach people how to talk to the animals so they will talk back! Before the zoo opens, people can join Sunrise Surprise Strolls to get the latest updates on the animals and special happenings. Who knows what those may be!
Don't miss the chance to visit one of these zoos and enjoy wildlife in a new way!
Grammar Gym:
".... a glimpse of what nocturnal animals do during their "day."
" day " - the word in the quotation mark has special meaning. Playing with the word, make the work has different meaning from the original.
How could Mr. Goodman not be "good" to anybody?
Elaine has so many pairs of shoes; I'm sure she really "need" another pair.
Vocabulary Tips:what's new? - how is this? something new?
offer (v) - willing to give . (n) - promotion offers. 提供
peer - someone is equal to me. (v) catch a sight of something, take look, see. stare at. 凝视，凝神，盯着看。
*The old lady peered into the window trying to see the price of the dress.
*He spent hours peering at the computer monitor without moving.
seek out - to look for, seek someone for ask a question or get advice.
zookeeper - who is working at zoo and take care of animals.
in-deep look - deeply look.
resident -someone or animal live at certain place. - where do you reside/where do live?
marvel - amazed. 不及物动词，要加“介系词”。
*Hilary and I marveled at the movie's special effects.
*We marveled at the artist's talent.
elusive -hard to catch, easily escaped. 巧妙的逃避，容易闪避的，难捉摸的，令人困惑的。
*The police tried to catch an elusive criminal through his acquaintance. 通过他的同僚抓住这难捉拿的犯人。
*It seems like taxis in New York are elusive during rush hour.
close - 关闭
enclose -"en" -使“如何”，围住，圈住，关闭住。
*The mental institution was enclosed by a high fence.
*The village was enclosed by mountains.
recreate - "re" -有“再一次”之意。重新。 create -创造，
recreate -重现，重建 rebuild。
*The stage was designed to recreate a medieval castle.
*Wesley is trying to recreate his life after the tragedy.
elevate -raise up。 升高，提高，高架。
elevated (adj)-elevate过去式，当形容词是提高的，高架的。
*an elevated highway.-高架公路
*an elevated railway.高架铁路。
*The elevated platform on the stage collapsed during the performance.高架的表演台子。
overnight (adj)- night, spend the night.晚上的，整晚的。夜间。
*Timothy took an overnight train to Chicago.
*The fare of an overnight flight is cheaper.
*Marinate the beef overnight. 牛肉腌过夜。
glimpse - take a look in a very short time.just caught a look
a glimpse of something.
* I didn't see the whole thing, only got a glimpse.
reptile - kind of animal with cold blood.
romp (v) -move very quickly but not move smoothly. playing with fund.戏弄，玩弄
*The kids are romping about on the playground.
romp (n)-戏耍，，嬉戏，。
*His romp through the woods was fun.
encounter - contact with someone or something at first time, came into...接触，遇见。
*We had a close encounter with a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
*My first encounter with pop music was through my older sister.
participant (n)-who take part of something.参与者，参加者。
*All the participants of the training are required to attend the opening ceremony.
participate (v) -参与。
Eddy participated in last week's protest.
dwell (v) - stay for a long time, or live in ....
dwelling (n) - a place to live or stay.
*This kind of butterfly only dwells in Taiwan.
dwell (v)- 过去式有二种拼法。dwelled or dwelt.
*The couple dwelled in Bangkok for two years.
update (n) - the most new of something. 最新的消息，最近的情况。
*The boss asked for a sales update this morning.
*Susan turned on the radio to listen to the weather update.
update (v) - provide the most new condition.提供最新的状况。
*We'll update you about the latest development of the storm in a minute.
engaging - very active in something.
You are engaging in something. -something is very interested to you, bring you attention and make you very active in that.
presentation - show, someone present to you, plan a program to give out information or show people.
house (n) -发音房屋。（s） house (v) -发音（z）提供住宿，接待。
up close - very close, just up there.
exhibits - display area. here refer to the enclose place where animals live at.
care (v)- care my garden. (n) - animal care.
backstage - behind the scene. 後台。
Cheetah - big cat.
Language Tips:
flock -一群。一群人。
a flock of sheep.一群羊。
herd -一群
a herd of cows.一群牛。
a herd of elephants.一群象
pack -一群
school -一群
a school of fish.一群鱼
pride -一群
a pride of lions.一群狮子
congress -一群
a congress of baboons.一群狒狒。
-------------------------------------------------------------
He is sitting on the ground.
ground -earth. 地面，
grounds -site. place.学校，建筑物，公园等拥有地。
The school grounds -校园
The camp grounds -营地
private grounds -私有土地。
zoo grounds -动物园。
grounds -reason.理由。
He resigned on the grounds of ill health.。。因病而辞职。
grounds - the bottom of the coffee.
coffee grounds.-咖啡渣。
--------------------------------------------------------------
Keeper (n)- who is take care of someone or something.
bookkeeper -记账员。
goalkeeper - (sport) 守门者。
housekeeper -管家
peacekeeper -和平维护者。
zookeeper -动物园里的管理员。
"my brother's keeper" - came from the Bible : " I know not. Am I my brother's keeper?"出处于申经： 神问该隐被他杀掉的弟弟在那里？该隐回答说：我不知道，我岂是我弟弟的看护者？
my brother's keeper －指“有责任去照顾有患难的兄弟们。”
I'm not my brother's keeper.-兄弟们已能自立，不需要我的看顾了。
Taking notes of study "Studio Classroom". |
No comments:
Post a Comment