Lesson 1-3 ( Plant Life In Taklimakan Desert)

Question 1

Occupy

Answer 1

To be in a place, exist in

This desert occupies a great part of the north western China.

Question 2

Sparse

Answer 2

The meaning of sparse is small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area12. For example, a sparse population means that there are few people living in a large region. A sparse beard means that there are few hairs growing on the face. A sparse vocabulary means that there are few words that one knows or uses.

The stars are sparse tonight

Question 3

Temperature swing

Answer 3

The temperature swing in the desert can be very extreme, ranging from scorching hot during the day to freezing cold at night.

Question 4

Violent

Answer 4

Strong, sudden and destructive

The storm was violent and caused a lot of damage to the houses and cars

Question 5

Extreme

Answer 5

Very severe or difficult

The weather forecast predicted extreme temperatures for the weekend.

Utmost, uttermost, حداکثر

Temperatures in the Taklimakan desert reach an extreme during hot summer days

Question 6

Dune

Answer 6

تل ماسه

Question 7

Transitional

Answer 7

Relating to change from one type to another

The transitional government was appointed to oversee the country’s democratic transition after the revolution.
She bought a transitional coat that could be worn in both autumn and winter.
He is in a transitional phase of his life, trying to figure out his career and future plans.
The transitional fossils show how one species evolved into another over millions of years.

Question 8

Oasis (singular)
Oases (plural)

Answer 8

The meaning of oases is plural of oasis, which means a fertile or green area in a desert or semi-desert environment that sustains plant life and provides habitat for animals12. Oases can be natural or artificial, and they are often created by underground water sources or human-made wells or channels.

Question 9

Fringe

Answer 9

The edge of sth

The front part of a persons haircut over the forehead

The fringe of the forest was full of wildflowers and butterflies.

The forest was fringed with wildflowers and butterflies.

Question 10

Diverse

Answer 10

Varied, of many kinds

Question 11

Adapt

Answer 11

To change 2 fit a situation or environment

Question 12

Thrive

Answer 12

To grow well

Question 13

Resilient

Answer 13

Tough, able to endure difficult conditions

Question 14

Scorching

Answer 14

Very hot

Scorching summer

Question 15

Frigid

Answer 15

Very cold in temperature
منجمد
دارای میل جنسی اندک

Frigid winters

Question 16

Drought

Answer 16

خشکسالی

Question 17

Stressor

Answer 17

Sth that causes great difficulties

She practiced meditation and yoga to reduce the effects of stressors on her mind and body

Question 18

Principal defense

Answer 18

دفاع اصلی

Question 19

Minimize

Answer 19

To reduce to the least possible amount

Question 20

Moisture

Answer 20

Wetness or water
رطوبت

Question 21

Mechanism

Answer 21

Method
مکانیزم

Question 22

Prolific

Answer 22

Producing a lot of sth

She is a prolific author who has published over 50 books in various genres.

Question 23

Evaporation

Answer 23

The change from liquid to gas, loss of water to the air

Question 24

Stomata

Answer 24

روزنه های گیاهان

Question 25

Conduct

Answer 25

هدایت کردن
انجام دادن

trees conduct photosynthesis.

Question 26

Dilute

Answer 26

To make weaker by mixing with water
رقیق کردن

Question 27

Concentration

Answer 27

تمرکز
غلظت

Question 28

Regulate

Answer 28

تنظیم کردن

Question 29

Determine

Answer 29

To decide

Question 30

Accumulate

Answer 30

To gradually increase overtime
انباشتن
اندوختن

Question 31

Spiny shrub

Answer 31

درختچه خاردار

Question 32

Barrier

Answer 32

مانع

Question 33

Conserving

Answer 33

حفظ کردن، نگهداری کردن

Conserve your energy for later

Question 34

Adaptable

Answer 34

Most plant species are not adaptable to a dessert environment.

Question 35

Diversification

Answer 35

تنوع بخشی

Changes in climate can result in species diversification.

Question 36

Diversify

Answer 36

Make, or become more diverse or varied

As the climate changes, plant species in an area may diversify if conditions improve

Question 37

Swing n.

Answer 37

1. A sudden or big change

After rain storm in the desert, there is a noticeable swing back to life

2. Back-and-forth movement

The swing of the branches in the breeze made the creaking noise

3. A hanging seat that moves back and forth

The children played on the swing all afternoon

Question 38

Hold on to sth

Answer 38

چیزی را نگه داشتن