妙語佳句:

a type of:一種

Ostrich is a type of large bird that can run very fast.

鴕鳥是一種跑得很快的大鳥。

be known as:眾所周知的 ...

He was known as a reliable man.

他以可信賴的人著稱。

make a sound:發出聲音

So absorbed was he that we didn't dare to make a sound.

他是那樣全神貫注，我們都不敢出聲了。

protected species:受保護物種

As a national treasure and a protected species, panda Jingjing is adored by people everywhere.

作為中國國寶，大熊貓晶晶深得世界人民的喜愛

Giant Salamander:娃娃魚, 鯢

考考你:

在中國 ,它被稱之為娃娃魚。

成年體長1~1.5米。

它被視為美味佳肴。

上期答案:

According to the monks, this turtle had been given to the temple during the Ming dynasty.
It was thought to be the oldest animal on Earth.
And there is now a growing network of nature reserves through southern China.