Native Plants in Indiana Gardens
印第安那州花園中的原生植物
Introduction
People in Central Indiana are changing their gardens. They stop using grass and plant native plants to help animals.
中印第安那州的居民正在改變他們的花園。他們不再種草皮,而是種植原生植物來幫助動物。
Main Body
Many birds and insects are disappearing. They need native plants for food and homes. For example, some butterflies need one special plant to live.
許多鳥類和昆蟲正在消失。牠們需要原生植物作為食物和棲息地。例如,某些蝴蝶需要一種特定的植物才能生存。
Some neighbors do not like these gardens. They think the plants look messy. Also, city rules say plants must be short.
有些鄰居不喜歡這些花園。他們認為這些植物看起來很亂。此外,城市規定植物必須保持較短的長度。
Now, the city of Indianapolis has a new plan. People can sign a list for their native gardens. This helps them follow the rules. Now, 62 people are in this program.
現在,印第安那波利斯市有一個新計劃。種植原生花園的人可以登記在名單上。這有助於他們符合規定。目前已有 62 人參加了這個計劃。
Conclusion
People in Central Indiana still plant native gardens to help nature.
中印第安那州的居民依然種植原生花園以幫助大自然。
Vocabulary Learning
🟢 Word Pairs: Action vs. Result
Look at how the text connects what people do to why they do it.
Pattern: [Action] [Reason]
- Plant native plants to help animals
- Sign a list to follow the rules
🛠️ Simple Build-it
To reach A2, use "to + verb" to explain your goal.
- I study English to get a job.
- I go to the store to buy milk.
⚠️ The "Opposite" Words
Notice these two ideas in the story:
- Native (belongs here) Grass/Non-native (does not belong here)
- Clean/Short (city rules) Messy (how neighbors see it)