1、Click Here for Support with using Interactive PDFsDaily News70 Trees and Woodlands Dedicated to QueenAs patron of The Queens Green Canopy,Charles has dedicated a network of 70 ancient woodlands and 70 trees to honour The Queen.There is one tree for each year that she has served as monarch.One of the
2、 trees being dedicated is Sir Issac Newtons apple tree in Lincolnshire.This is the tree which dropped an apple on Newtons head causing him to think about the nature of gravity.One of the woods being dedicated to The Queen is the Five Hundred Acre Wood in Sussex.This was the inspiration for the 100 A
3、cre Wood in Winne-the-Pooh.To announce the dedication of these trees,Charles released a video.He stood beneath one of the dedicated trees an old sycamore tree at Dumfries House in Scotland.The tree is thought to have been planted around the reign of King James VI of Scotland in about 1599.In the vid
4、eo,Prince Charles said he wants to highlight what needs to be done to“protect the precious ancient woodland habitats for generations to come.”He suggested that this should be done not simply by protecting what is already here but by expanding woodlands too.By planting new trees,he said we could help
5、 create future ancient woodlands.It links with the Plant a Tree for the Jubilee or,as Prince Charles calls it,the treebilee campaign.The plan encourages people to plant a tree near them and add the location of it to an online map.The project has already been a success.The Prince said that so far ove
6、r a million trees have already been planted!So,who knows what the legacy of the tree-bilee will be?Perhaps in 70 years time,you will be looking at new woodland that you helped plant!Photo:The Queen.Glossaryplatinum A precious metal silver in colour.patronSomeone who gives support to an organisation.
7、canopy The uppermost branches of trees in a forest.legacy How something is remembered.Special Report UK News 5th May 2022What is the platinum jubilee?The platinum jubilee celebrates 70 years of The Queen being on the throne.Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25.She is the
8、 longest-reigning British monarch.visit Questions1.Around what year is the tree Prince Charles stood under thought to have been planted in?2.Why has Prince Charles chosen 70 as the number of trees and woodlands to dedicate to The Queen?3.Tick to show whether the statement is true or false according
9、to the article.TrueFalseThe Queen has been monarch for 70 years.Prince Charles has bought 70 trees.One of the trees helped Newton with his theory of gravity.The Queen is celebrating her silver jubilee.4.Find and copy one famous thing that was inspired by a tree or woodland that is being dedicated to The Queen.5.Why did Prince Charles use the word treebilee to describe this years jubilee?6.Summarise the key information in the article in 15 words or fewer.70 Trees and Woodlands Dedicated to Queenvisit
