The Earth has been steadily getting warmer with each passing year since 1880. As humans adapt torising temperatures, _(1)_ do animals. But while humans adapt by spending more time indoors, animals evolve.
Researchers in Australia have noticed some very clear _(2)_ changes in certain animals. A recent study shows that the mammalsalive today have larger legs and ears than ever before. Birds are also showing changes in their beaksand wings, parts of _(3)_ have been growing larger over the past century. According to the scientists, this is happening in direct response to the warming climate. The larger body parts help these animals better control their body temperature. If an animal is not _(4)_ controlling its body temperature, it may overheatand die. A larger body part might mean the difference between life and death.
Although these changes show that animals can evolve to _(5)_ climate change, this is not a sign that everything is fine. Unfortunately, there are countless animals that may not be able to evolve, and they risk going extinct. It is also too soon to tell how these changes will affect each animal’s ecosystem.
With the breeze blowing steadily from the window, I couldn’t help but fall asleep.
微風從窗口徐徐吹來，我忍不住睡著了。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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countless
[ˋkaʊntlɪs]
a. 數不盡的
=
numerous
=
innumerable
That movie has been on TV countless times.
那部電影在電視上播映無數次了。
高中 Level 4
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shapeshifting
[ˈʃeɪpˌʃɪftɪŋ]
n. 變形，變身
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evolve
[ɪˋvɑlv]
vi. 進化 ; 發展為
The artist ’s idea for the masterpiece evolved from a casual conversation with a neighbor.
這名藝術家對這傑作的構想是從他和鄰居一段隨興的對話演變來的。
Through months of teamwork, our idea finally evolved into a feasible plan.
藉由數個月的團隊合作，我們的想法終於化為可行的計畫。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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mammal
[ˋmæm!]
n. 哺乳動物
The largest mammal is the blue whale.
最大的哺乳類動物是藍鯨。
高中 Level 5
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beak
[bik]
n. 鳥喙
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overheat
[ˋovɚˋhit]
vi. 過熱
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extinct
[ɪkˋstɪŋkt]
a. 絕種的
Scientists warn that several species of whales are going to become extinct if illegal whaling continues.
科學家警告，若不法獵捕鯨魚的情況持續下去，數種鯨魚將面臨絕種。
高中 Level 5
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ecosystem
[ˋɛko͵sɪstəm/ˋiko͵sɪstəm]
n. 生態系統
Although small, the pond was a rich ecosystem full of numerous species of plant life, aquatic animals, and insects.
這個池塘雖然小，但有一個豐富的生態系統，充滿數不清的植物、水生動物和昆蟲。
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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adapt to
(使自己)適應……
Billy finds it very hard to adaptto the hustle and bustle of city life.
比利發現他很難使自己適應都市生活的繁忙。
It’s hard for me to adapt myself to city life.
我很不適應都市生活。
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in response to...
對……做出回應
In response to your letter dated July 1, we regret to say that we’ll have to cancel the deal. 茲回覆臺端 7 月 1 日的來信，我們很遺憾表示，我們不得不取消這個交易。
