妙语佳句:

原句:The Tibetan plateau is a quarter of China.

The Tibetan plateau:西藏高原

例句:It draws pilgrims from across the Tibetan plateau.

它吸引着来自西藏高原的众多香客。

a quarter of:... 的1/4

例句:It's a quarter of two now.

现在是差一刻两点。

原句:Its southern border runs through the world's highest mountain range,the formidable Himalayas.

Himalaya:喜马拉雅山

run through:贯穿

例句:The Appalachians run through thirteen states.

阿巴拉契亚山脉穿经十三个州。

原句:But this challenging place is home to incredible wildlife.

home to sth/sb:某物/某人的家园

例句:The jungle is home to a tiger and a lion.

丛林是老虎和狮子的家。

原句:A relationship which has helped to protect their fragile environment.

protect the environment:保护环境

例句:We all have a duty to protect the environment.

我们都有责任保护环境。

考考你:

西藏高原的陆地面积约占中国领土的四分之一。

这里的大型生物比中国其它任何地方还要多。

上期答案:

It's the tree's natural defence against attack.

It will be boiled and processed into one of the most important materials.

Beijing turned to the only place where rubber could grow.