Bad Worm Found in Texas Cow

德州牛隻發現有害寄生蟲

Jun 4, 2026, 21:30
Latin AmericaScience

Introduction

The US government found a bad worm in a cow in South Texas. This is the first time in many years.

美國政府在南德州的一隻牛身上發現了有害寄生蟲。這是多年來首次發生。

Main Body

A small calf had the worm in a wound. The worm came from Mexico. Many animals in Mexico have this worm now.

一隻小牛的傷口中發現了這種蟲。這種蟲來自墨西哥。目前墨西哥許多動物都感染了這種蟲。

Experts want to stop the worm. They drop special flies from planes. These flies cannot have babies. This stops the bad worms from growing.

專家希望阻止這種蟲的擴散。他們利用飛機投放特殊的蒼蠅。這些蒼蠅無法繁衍後代，藉此阻止有害寄生蟲的生長。

Now, animals cannot move in a big area near the calf. The government is building a big factory to make more special flies. Some leaders in Texas want to use poison to kill the worms too.

現在，該小牛附近的一個大範圍區域禁止動物移動。政府正在興建一座大型工廠以製造更多特殊的蒼蠅。德州部分領導人也希望使用藥劑來殺死這些蟲。

Conclusion

The government is working hard to stop the worm. They want to keep other animals safe.

政府正努力阻止這種蟲的擴散，希望確保其他動物的安全。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ THE 'ACTION' PATTERN

Look at how we describe things happening in the story. We use a simple formula: [Who] →\rightarrow [Action] →\rightarrow [What/Where]

  • The government →\rightarrow found →\rightarrow a bad worm
  • Experts →\rightarrow want →\rightarrow to stop the worm
  • They →\rightarrow drop →\rightarrow special flies

💡 WORD SWAP

To reach A2, you need to know that one word can change the whole meaning. Look at these 'size' words from the text:

  • Small (calf) ↔\leftrightarrow Big (area/factory)

⚠️ USEFUL PHRASES

"First time in many years" Use this when something happens after a very long wait.

Example: "This is the first time in many years I visited my home."

Vocabulary Learning

worm (n.)
a small, soft, legless animal that lives in soil
Example:The worm was found in the cow's wound.
cow (n.)
a large domesticated animal kept for milk or meat
Example:The government found a bad worm in a cow.
calf (n.)
a young cow
Example:A small calf had the worm in a wound.
wound (n.)
an injury that breaks the skin
Example:The worm was inside a wound on the calf.
flies (n.)
insects that can spread disease
Example:They drop special flies from planes.
poison (n.)
a harmful substance used to kill
Example:Some leaders want to use poison to kill the worms.
factory (n.)
a building where goods are made
Example:The government is building a big factory to make more special flies.
area (n.)
a region or space
Example:Animals cannot move in a big area near the calf.
special (adj.)
having unique qualities
Example:These are special flies that cannot have babies.
stop (v.)
to end or prevent
Example:Experts want to stop the worm.
move (v.)
to change position
Example:Animals cannot move in a big area.
grow (v.)
to increase in size
Example:The bad worms stop growing.
kill (v.)
to cause death
Example:Poison can kill the worms.
keep (v.)
to maintain
Example:They want to keep other animals safe.
safe (adj.)
free from danger
Example:The goal is to keep animals safe.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→