书籍 Insight - 基础 - 单元4 - 4A

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

the planet earth, where we all live

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

a large, open, and grass-covered area

frozen water, which has a solid state

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

a large monkey with a doglike face and large teeth, native to Africa and South Asia

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

a small, brown bird that is commonly found in Africa, which feeds on parasites that live on the skin of mammals.

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

a very large mammal with a thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose, feeding on plants, which is native to Africa and Southern Asia

a wild mammal of the weasel family with a long tail and brown fur that could be found in cold parts of Europe and North America

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

to expect or hope for something

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

to move or travel behind someone or something

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings