Planting Trees in India
在印度種樹
Introduction
India wants to plant more trees. The weather is getting hot, so the country needs more green areas.
印度想種更多樹。由於天氣越來越熱，因此該國需要更多綠地。
Main Body
Many cities plant millions of small trees. But many of these trees die. This happens because people do not give them enough water or care.
許多城市種植了數百萬棵小樹。但其中許多樹木枯死了。這是因為人們沒有提供充足的水分或照顧。
One group called the Vata Foundation moves old trees to new places. They prepare the roots for 21 days. Now, 75% of these trees live.
一個名為 Vata Foundation 的團體將老樹搬遷到新地點。他們會對根部進行 21 天的準備。現在，這些樹木有 75% 存活了下來。
Some leaders in Delhi and Chandigarh want better rules. They want to protect old trees. They also want people to plant commercial trees on private land.
德里和錢德加爾的一些領導者希望制定更好的規則。他們想要保護老樹。他們也希望人們在私人土地上種植商業用途的樹木。
Conclusion
India is learning that planting many trees is not enough. They must take care of the trees for a long time.
印度意識到，僅僅種植許多樹木是不夠的。他們必須長期照顧這些樹木。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'Not Enough' Pattern
In the text, we see a very useful way to say something is missing or insufficient: "not enough."
How it works:
Not enough + Noun (thing)
Examples from the text:
- not enough water The trees are thirsty.
- not enough Planting many trees is not sufficient.
Try it in your head with these simple changes:
- I have not enough money I am poor.
- There is not enough time I am in a hurry.
- We have not enough chairs Some people must stand.
Action Words: The 'S' Rule
Look at how the text describes things that happen regularly. If one person or group does it, we add an -s to the action word.
- India wants (One country add 's')
- The country needs (One place add 's')
- The Vata Foundation moves (One group add 's')
But look here:
- People do not give... (Many people NO 's')
- Leaders want... (Many leaders NO 's')