英语流利说懂你英语 Level6 Unit1 Part1 Reading - Survival in the Outback

What would you do if you ever found yourself lost in the wild? To find out, you can join a weekend survival course in Australia's Outback Desert. This vast area is famous for its harsh desert climate. 
                                                                    广阔的                                   残酷的;

To survive, your first task will be to find water, a rare commodity in the desert. Animals such as ants and
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seed-eating birds are strong indicators of water. You can also cut and suck moisture from the roots and
                                                指示物                                                        吮吸    水分; 湿气
leaves of plants. Trees like the desert oak has root near the surface. But be careful. The branches of gum trees are a rich source of water, but the leaves are poisonous, so don't eat them.
                                                                                    有毒的;

The best place to build a shelter is in an area with the least amount of sunlight, like between sand dunes
                                            避难所;                                                                                                       沙丘
or in a trench. To make a trench, dig a hole big enough to lie down in and use the extra sand to create a
            沟，渠
barrier or wall on each side. This can help to shield you from the glare and scorching heat of the sun.
屏障                                                                    保护                        强光;            极热的，烧焦似的

Nights can be cold, so knowing how to make a fire is essential. One way to build a fire is to use the hand drill method. This is one of the oldest and simpliest ways to start a fire. It involves rolling a stick between your hands while pressing it onto a notched piece of wood, with dry tinder below. The idea is to use
friction to create enough heat to ignite the tinder. This can be a lot of work.
摩擦力;                                            点燃;        引火物，易燃物

As for food, you'll have to be open-minded. Some forms of life can be ugly to look at but can provide you with enough protein to survive. They may even taste good, like scrambled eggs.炒鸡蛋，摊鸡蛋