Lesson 17
Lakes and Streams

Guidance

Have you ever been to lakes or streams in your city?What do you think of them?你曾去过你们城市的湖或小河吗？你认为它们怎么样？

The lakes and streams of Texas are home to many animals.^①Many kinds of fish live in the lakes and streams.Bass and sunfish eat other fish and the insects in the water.People enjoy fishing for bass and sunfish.Catfish and carp swim along the bottom and look for food.Turtles and frogs live in the lakes and streams,but they breathe the air.On warm days,turtles like to crawl out of the water and lie in the sun.Frogs like to hop out of the water at night and croak.Crawfish and minnows spend much of their time hiding from big fish.^②Many birds and mammals live around lakes and rivers.They use the river for drinking water and as aplace to find things to eat.

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Notes

①The lakes and streams of Texas are home to many animals.得克萨斯的湖泊和小河是许多动物们的家园。

“be home to...”意为“是……的家园”。

②Crawfish and minnows spend much of their time hiding from big fish.小龙虾和米诺鱼要花费许多时间躲避大鱼。

“spend...doing...”意为“花费……做某事”。

Practice

Ⅰ.Read for comprehension

1.How many kinds of fish and animals are mentioned（被提及）in the passage?What are they?

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2.What do bass and sunfish eat in the water?

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3.What do turtles like to do on warm days?

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Ⅱ.Read for writing

Are there any rivers or streams around your city/town?Tell something about them.

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