Tree Planting in India

在印度植樹


Introduction

Cities in India now use science to plant and save more trees.

印度的城市現在利用科學方法來種植與保存更多樹木。

Main Body

In Chandigarh, the city planted many trees, but some died. Now, the city wants to plant fewer trees. They want to make sure the trees stay alive and healthy.

在昌迪加爾,該市種植了許多樹木,但有些枯死了。現在,該市希望減少種植數量,以確保樹木能夠健康存活。

In Navi Mumbai, many trees fell during heavy rain. Now, the city checks the health of trees. They remove concrete from the ground so trees can breathe better.

在新孟買,許多樹木在暴雨期間倒塌。現在,該市會檢查樹木的健康狀況。他們移除了地面的混凝土,讓樹木能更好地呼吸。

In Uttar Pradesh, the government started a big project. They planted millions of trees in one day. The leader says trees help save water and food for the people.

在北方邦,政府啟動了一項大型計畫。他們在一天之內種植了數百萬棵樹。領導人表示,種樹有助於為人民保存水資源和食物。

Conclusion

India now cares more about keeping trees alive than just planting many of them.

印度現在比起單純種植大量樹木,更在意如何讓樹木存活。

Vocabulary Learning

🌳 The 'Now' Shift

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. We use Now to show a new plan.

  • Past \rightarrow Now
  • Planted many \rightarrow Now, plant fewer
  • Trees fell \rightarrow Now, check health

🛠️ Action Words (Simple Present)

To reach A2, you must describe what people do regularly. Notice these words in the text:

  1. Remove (take away)
  2. Check (look closely)
  3. Save (keep safe)

Pattern: The city + action word \rightarrow The city checks the health.

Vocabulary Learning

science (n.)
The study of the natural world
Example:We use science to understand how trees grow.
healthy (adj.)
Strong and not sick
Example:Eating fruit helps you stay healthy.
concrete (n.)
A hard, grey material used for roads and buildings
Example:The sidewalk is made of concrete.
breathe (v.)
To take air into the lungs or body
Example:It is good to breathe fresh air in the forest.
government (n.)
The group of people who lead a country or city
Example:The government built a new school in the town.
project (n.)
A planned piece of work
Example:The students have a science project about plants.
Practice A2 words in a crossword