Bird Flu in Australia

澳洲禽流感


Introduction

Bird flu is now in Australia. Experts found the virus in Western Australia and South Australia.

禽流感現在已進入澳洲。專家在西澳洲與南澳洲發現了該病毒。

Main Body

Three sea birds have the virus. One more bird might have it too. Many birds are not dead yet, but the government is worried.

三隻海鳥感染了該病毒。可能還有一隻鳥也感染了。許多鳥類尚未死亡,但政府感到擔憂。

Scientists fear the virus can move to other animals. Seals and sea lions are in danger. The Tasmanian devil is also at risk because it is already sick.

科學家擔心病毒可能會傳染給其他動物。海豹與海獅處於危險之中。塔斯馬尼亞袋鼠(袋鼴狼)也面臨風險,因為牠們本身已經生病了。

Zoos are protecting animals. They put roofs over the animals to stop bird waste from falling. Some workers take medicine to stay healthy.

動物園正在保護動物。他們在動物上方安裝頂棚,以防止鳥糞掉落。部分員工服用藥物以維持健康。

Conclusion

Australia is now fighting the virus. They are watching the animals closely.

澳洲目前正在對抗該病毒。他們正密切觀察動物的情況。

Vocabulary Learning

🛑 The 'Danger' Pattern

In this text, we see a pattern for talking about risk. When something bad might happen, English uses these simple words:

  • In danger \rightarrow Seals and sea lions are in danger.
  • At risk \rightarrow The Tasmanian devil is also at risk.

Quick Tip: Use "In danger" for a big, scary threat. Use "At risk" for a possibility of getting sick or hurt.


🏗️ Building Sentences with 'Stop'

Look at how the zoos act to prevent things:

"...to stop bird waste from falling."

The Formula: Stop \rightarrow Something \rightarrow From \rightarrow Action

Example: Stop the rain \rightarrow from hitting the car.


📝 Useful Words for A2

WordSimple Meaning
CloselyWith a lot of attention
ProtectingKeeping safe
WasteThings animals leave behind

Vocabulary Learning

virus (n.)
A very small thing that makes people, animals, or plants sick
Example:The flu virus can make you feel very tired.
government (n.)
The group of people who control a country
Example:The government made a new law about schools.
danger (n.)
Something that can hurt you or cause problems
Example:The sign warns that there is danger near the river.
risk (n.)
A chance that something bad will happen
Example:Driving too fast is a big risk.
protecting (v.)
Keeping someone or something safe from harm
Example:The mother bird is protecting her eggs.
waste (n.)
Things that are not needed or are dirty
Example:The city collects waste every Tuesday.
medicine (n.)
Something you take to feel better when you are sick
Example:The doctor gave me medicine for my cough.
Practice A2 words in a crossword