Continent 7: Antarctica 南極洲大探險 Follow a group of scientists as they travel to the ends of the Earth. 跟著一群科學家一路旅遊到地球的盡頭吧。
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Antarctica is a giant continent that is twice the size of Australia and even bigger than Europe. The cold, harsh climate of Antarctica makes it nearly impossible for humans to travel or live there for any length of time. However, some of the world's bravest scientists and survival experts formed a team to go there to do advanced research on the environment. This month, National Geographic Channel (NGC) presents Continent 7: Antarctica, about the people who work in one of the coldest places on Earth. Besides terribly cold weather and extreme conditions, the trip is extremely dangerous for the group when they are in Antarctica. Strong winds can blow away tents and equipment in seconds. Since most of the traveling is done on ice, the crew's heavy machines can cause cracks or big holes where they could fall to their deaths. The scientists and survival experts know the dangers involved. However, they care about the future of the planet so much that they want to help protect it for everyone. If you are interested in seeing what happens at one of the most dangerous places on the planet, then check out Continent 7: Antarctica on NGC this month.
continent n. 洲；大陸 The Asian continent is a very large place to explore. 亞洲大陸是個可以去探索的廣大地區。 * explore vt. & vi. 探索，考察
harsh a. 嚴峻／惡劣的；嚴厲的 I had no idea this plant would be able to grow under such harsh conditions. 我不知道原來這種植物能在如此惡劣的環境下生長。 Don't you think you're a little too harsh on your children? 你難道不覺得你對你的孩子太過嚴厲了嗎？
否定詞 + for any length of time 沒有多長時間 = not for very long Jamie can't sit in the same seat for any length of time. = Jamie can't sit in the same seat for very long. 傑米無法在同一個位子上坐很久。
advanced a. 高階的；先進的；（課程）高級的，進階的 This digital camera is the most advanced model on the market. 這台數位相機是市面上最先進的機種。 This textbook is for advanced learners of English. 這本教科書適用於高級英文學習者。
terribly adv. 非常；嚴重地；非常糟地 I'm terribly sorry for damaging your car. 我真的很抱歉弄壞了你的車。
equipment n. 裝／設備，用具 This hotel is noted for its free work-out equipment and hot springs. 這間飯店以免費健身器材和溫泉著名。 * be noted for... 因……而聞名
crack n. 裂縫，裂口 Evan noticed there were a couple of small cracks in the window. 艾凡注意到那扇玻璃窗上有幾道小裂縫。
