A New Bank for Animal Genes
動物基因新銀行
Introduction
The U.S. government and a company called Colossal Biosciences are working together. They want to save the genes of animals that might disappear.
美國政府與一家名為 Colossal Biosciences 的公司正在合作。他們希望保存那些可能會消失的動物基因。
Main Body
The two groups are making a 'BioVault'. This is a very cold place in Dallas. They keep cells and DNA in liquid nitrogen. This keeps the samples safe for a long time.
這兩個團隊正在建立一個「BioVault」。這是位於達拉斯的一個極低溫場所。他們將細胞和 DNA 儲存在液氮中，這樣可以長期保存樣本。
Some people are happy about this. They say it is a great use of science. Other people are worried. They say we must protect the forests and oceans where animals live. They think a vault is not enough.
有些人對此感到很高興，認為這是科學的絕佳運用。但也有人感到擔心，認為我們必須保護動物生存的森林與海洋，他們認為僅有儲存庫是不夠的。
This project is part of a bigger plan. Colossal Biosciences also works with a museum in Dubai. They save samples from 10,000 species. They share the data with scientists around the world.
這個項目是一個更大計劃的一部分。Colossal Biosciences 還與杜拜的一家博物館合作，保存了 10,000 種物種的樣本，並將數據與全世界的科學家分享。
Conclusion
This project creates a backup of animal genes. It helps save animals from disappearing forever.
這個計畫為動物基因建立了備份，有助於防止動物永遠消失。
Vocabulary Learning
❄️ The "Contrast" Pattern
In the text, the writer shows two different groups of people. This is a perfect way to learn how to describe different opinions in English.
The Pattern: Some people [Opinion A] Other people [Opinion B]
From the text:
- Some people are happy Other people are worried.
Why this helps you reach A2: Instead of just saying "I like this," you can now describe a group of people. It makes your English sound more natural and balanced.
📦 Simple Word Pairs
Look at these words from the story. They are basic building blocks for A2 vocabulary:
| Action | Object |
|---|---|
| Save | Genes / Samples |
| Protect | Forests / Oceans |
| Share | Data |
Quick Tip: Use these verbs with these objects to talk about nature and science simply.