Greetings, students. Now that you’re in Year 3 of your American English studies, you will be able to read, and listen to one of VOA’s “Science and Technology” articles, which explore new developments in science, space exploration, environment and technology in the United States of America as well as in countries all over the world. You are encouraged to carefully read the article and the vocabulary words, as well as listen to the article. Finally, you are invited to share what you learned by discussing why this article is important and meaningful in the comments section below.
Directions: Read the article and study the vocabulary below.
Directions: Listen to the audio recording of the article.
Directions: Share your insights about why this article is meaningful and important by writing in the comments section below.
Lesson 3.49.4: Year 3
Science &Technology.
”10,000 Amazone Plants, Animals could Disappear for Ever”, Scientists says.
A river in South America flowing over6,683 Km (4,150 miles through Peru) Colombia and Brazil into the Atlantic Ocean. it drains two fifth of the content and in terms of water flow. It is the largest river in the world.
A new report tells that due to Amazon rainforest has been damaged and more than 10,000 kinds of living things could disappear forever. Mercedes Bustamante is a professor at the University of Brasilia told that that the destruction of the Amazon presents a serious risk of humans and there is a narrow window of opportunity to this track, the fate of Amazon is central to the solution to global crises.
Colombia’s former president also said, there has been lack of political leadership among the eight countries in the Aazon area, Scientist said main goal should be protecting existing plants and bodies of water rather than repairing damaged area.
A professor, Marielos Pena- Claros said,” Restoration” actions can be costly and complex to implement. It is actually better to avoid Deforestation.
A separate report study, released in the science publication, ‘Nature’, said, that some parts of the Amazon are resealing more carbon than they take in.