词汇表 tongue-twister 绕口令，像绕口令般的

submerged 没入水中的

lashed 冲击

erode 侵蚀，腐蚀

windswept 受强风侵袭的

template 样板，模板

evolved 逐渐演变的

stick around 逗留，停留

dismantle 摧毁

demise 消亡

测验 请听报道并回答下列问题。

1. Was the volcano that the island emerged from above or below the ocean?

2. Are scientists surprised the island is still there?

3. Which word in the article shows that scientists are using the island as a model for understanding Mars?

4. True or false? The island will last forever.

答案 1. Was the volcano that the island emerged from above or below the ocean?

Below. It was submerged.

2. Are scientists surprised the island is still there?

Yes. They expected it to erode away in a matter of months.

3. Which word in the article shows that scientists are using the island as a model for understanding Mars?

‘Template’. It's a template for understanding how similar looking volcanoes on the surface of the Mars may have developed.

4. True or false? The island will last forever.

False. Scientists don't think it will stick around.

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