What are common landforms in English?
Landforms are natural features of the Earth’s surface. Let’s learn some important ones.
- Mountain: A very tall natural high place on Earth.
- Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
- Desert: A very dry area of land, often covered with sand.
- The Sahara Desert is very hot.
- Forest: A large area of land covered with many trees.
- Many animals live in the forest.
- Rainforest: A very dense forest in tropical areas that receives a lot of rain.
- The Amazon rainforest is home to many unique plants.
- Glacier: A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.
- Glaciers can be found in cold places like the Arctic.
- Island: A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
- Hawaii is a beautiful island.
- Beach: A sandy or pebbly shore by the sea or a lake.
- We like to relax on the beach in summer.
What are common water features in English?
Water features are natural formations related to water.
- River: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
- The Nile River is very long.
- Lake: A large body of still water surrounded by land.
- We went fishing in the lake.
- Waterfall: A place where a stream or river falls from a high place.
- Niagara Falls is a famous waterfall.
| 英语单词 | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Desert | A very dry area of land, often with sand. |
| Forest | A large area of land covered with many trees. |
| River | A natural stream of water flowing to the sea or a lake. |
| Island | A piece of land completely surrounded by water. |
| Lake | A large body of still water surrounded by land. |
| Beach | A sandy or pebbly shore next to the sea or a lake. |
| Mountain | A very tall natural high place on Earth. |
| Glacier | A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land. |
| Rainforest | A very wet forest in tropical areas. |
| Waterfall | A place where a river or stream falls from a high place. |
示例
- The children built a sandcastle on the beach.
- You can see many tall mountains from here.
- The river flows into the big lake.
- It is very hot in the desert during the day.
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西班牙语母语者常犯的错误
Desert vs. Dessert
These two words sound similar but have different meanings and spellings:
- Desert (pronounced des-ert) means a dry, sandy place. I visited the desert.
- Dessert (pronounced dess-ert) means a sweet food eaten after dinner. I ate a delicious dessert.
Forest vs. Rainforest
Remember that a rainforest is a specific type of forest:
- A forest has many trees.
- A rainforest is a forest that receives a lot of rain and has a very rich variety of plants and animals, usually in tropical areas.
Silent ‘s’ in Island
Many learners try to pronounce the ‘s’ in island, but it is silent. Say /ˈaɪlənd/, not IS-land.
常见问题
Why is geography vocabulary important for A2 learners?
Learning words like mountain 和 river helps you describe places, understand travel information, and talk about nature in simple English. It makes your conversations about the world much clearer.
What is the difference between a lake and a river?
A lake is a large body of still water surrounded by land. A river is a natural stream of water that moves and flows towards the sea or another lake.
How can I remember these new words?
Try to connect new words like glacier 或 waterfall with pictures. You can also use them in simple sentences about places you know or want to visit. Practice helps a lot!
Is the ‘s’ in island pronounced?
No, the ‘s’ in island is silent. You pronounce it like /ˈaɪlənd/.
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