The Little Seed That Saved the Beach
浜辺を救った小さな種
英語ストーリー
Once upon a time, in a small coastal town, there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily loved the beach, spending hours building sandcastles and collecting seashells. However, she noticed something troubling: the beach was becoming increasingly littered with plastic waste.
Concerned, Lily decided to take action. She started a small cleanup initiative, collecting plastic bottles, bags, and other debris. She also began educating her friends and family about the importance of recycling and reducing plastic consumption. Her efforts, though small, started to make a difference.
One day, while cleaning the beach, Lily stumbled upon a small, seemingly insignificant seed. She planted it near the shoreline, hoping it might grow. To her surprise, the seed flourished, growing into a strong, healthy plant that attracted numerous birds and insects. This small act of planting a seed became a symbol of hope and regeneration for the community, inspiring others to join Lily's environmental efforts.
Years later, the beach was cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant than ever before, all thanks to the little seed and the persistent efforts of Lily and her community. The beach became a testament to the power of individual action and the beauty of a thriving ecosystem.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
initiative
自主的な行動、計画
"She took the initiative to organize a community cleanup."
flourish
繁栄する、栄える
"The plants flourished in the fertile soil."
debris
がれき、残骸
"The storm left a lot of debris on the beach."
文法・構文解説
Present Perfect
現在完了形は、過去に始まった出来事が現在まで続いている、または現在に影響を与えていることを表す。
"She has started a small cleanup initiative."
Past Perfect
過去完了形は、過去のある時点より前に起こった出来事を表す。
"Years later, the beach was cleaner than it had ever been before."