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Boston Aquarium Opens Retirement Island for Aging Penguin
The New England Aquarium in Boston, US, has set up a “retirement home” to offer a safe and supportive environment for aging penguins.
With over half the aquarium’s penguins now older than the usual 10 to 15 years they reach in the wild, staff separated one island for closer monitoring. The space features flat ground and a carpeted path to the water, helping the older birds who don’t move as easily. A stand at the front also makes it simpler for them to hop out of the water. These changes allow the older penguins to avoid competing with younger, more aggressive birds while maintaining their social bonds.
Some African penguins have settled in, including one named Lambert, who has reportedly become more active since the move. He swims more often with his mate and spends more time off the island.
What Did You Learn?
1. Choose all the features of the penguin retirement home mentioned in the passage.
(A) a slippery ground
(B) stairs into the water
(C) a path covered with a mat
(D) private spaces for sleeping alone
(E) a high rock that helps penguins hop
(F) a platform for jumping out of the water
Kim started to get aggressive and shouted at the policeman.
金開始凶起來並對警察大吼。
Tyler is an aggressive young man who aspires to achieve a lot.
泰勒是個積極進取的年輕人,他渴望有所成就。
The more aggressive monkeys get the best feeding spots.
較好鬥的猴子會占到最佳覓食地點。
There is a special emotional bond between the mother and the newborn baby.
母親與新生兒之間存在一種特別的情感聯繫。
I was so desperate for money that I cashed the bonds my grandmother gave me.
我急著要錢,因此把祖母給我的債券全拿去兌現了。
The glue promises to bond any metal to any surface.
這瓶膠水保證能把金屬黏在任何表面上。
It’s hard for Jim to bond with his co-workers.
吉姆很難和他同事打成一片。
Jerry skipped lunch in order to get his work done.
傑瑞略過午餐沒吃以把工作做完。
Tom’s mother gave him a good spanking because he skipped class.
湯姆的媽媽因為他蹺課狠狠打了他的屁股。
The little girl gave a skip of joy when she got her new puppy.
當這個小女孩獲得她的新小狗時,她快樂地跳起來。
The final part of the tour sounded boring so we gave it a skip.
因為這趟旅程最後一段聽起來很無趣,所以我們跳過。
Mr. and Mrs. Smith donated one million dollars to a local charity.
史密斯夫婦捐了 100 萬美元給當地的慈善機構。
People lined up to donate blood which would be sent to soldiers overseas.
民眾排隊捐要給海外士兵的血。
The charity asked people to donate to help the victims of the natural disaster in South America.
該慈善機構請大家捐助,以幫助南美洲的天災受難者。
This organization is responsible for the maintenance of international peace.
維持世界和平是這個組織的責任。
A thorough maintenance check had been carried out before the plane took off.
該班機起飛前先進行了一次徹底的維修檢查。
Regular maintenance of the park ensures a safe and pleasant environment. 定期維護公園可確保環境安全且舒適。
We set up a statue in memory of the hero.
我們建立一座雕像記念這位英雄。
We set up a local organization to offer assistance to homeless people.
我們設立了一個提供遊民援助的地方組織。
We need to set up the tent before it rains.
我們得在下雨前把帳篷架好。
After the long flight, my family and I finally settled in at the hotel.
長途飛行後,我和我的家人終於在飯店安頓下來了。
After being released into the wild, the rescued birds took a few days to settle in.
被放回野外後,這些獲救的小鳥花了幾天才適應環境。
The singer's love for music began to take root when he was a child.
這位歌手對音樂的熱愛在他還是小孩時就開始扎根。
The idea of remote work has taken root in many companies since the pandemic.
自疫情以來,遠距工作的觀念已在許多企業開始發展。
Jack decided to opt out of the competition due to a leg injury.
傑克因為腿傷決定退出比賽。
Hard work is central to achieving your goals in life.
努力是實現人生目標的關鍵。
The company made an ambitious plan to compete with its rival.
該公司制定了一項野心勃勃的計畫來和對手競爭。