任务二:根据对话内容,完成表格。
| Category(范畴) | Details from the Text |
| --- | --- |
| Appearance & Study | Scientists might use a 1. to examine the very small details of the creature's scales or skin, which were hard to see in earlier photos. |
| Habitat | The amazing discovery of a species once thought extinct was made in the cold waters of the 2. sea. |
| Cultural Meaning | Finding this creature is compared to finding a living 3. , making it a scientific treasure that inspires young explorers. |
| Behaviour | Leo and Mia dream that the greatest 4. would be to observe these creatures alive and behaving naturally in their wild habitat. |
| Problems | The main problem for this species is that it was previously thought not to be 5. , meaning it is extremely rare and likely endangered. |
Tip: Use words directly from the dialogue to fill in the blanks!
任务三:根据对话内容及生活实际,填写表格,完成救助濒危物种的任务。
The species need our help. What can YOU do?
| My Action | How I'll Do |
| --- | --- |
| Keep wetlands clean. | • Don't throw trash in wetlands.
• Volunteer to clean up wetland rubbish regularly. |
| Follow the rules. | • Don't or hurt endangered animals.
• |
| Learn and share. | • Read books or watch videos about endangered animals.
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任务二：
1. microscope
2. Arctic
3. dinosaur
4. adventure
5. alive
任务三：
（Follow the rules下）Obey the official protection rules for wild endangered animals.
（Learn and share下）Share the knowledge of protecting endangered animals with our family and friends.
（任务三答案合理即可，上述为参考示例）

任务二部分需结合对应对话原文，直接选取符合语义的原文单词完成填空，匹配每个范畴下句子的语境即可得出对应答案；任务三为开放性作答，结合救助濒危物种的生活常识，写出符合八年级英语水平、语义通顺、贴合主题的合理表达即可。