VOA慢速英语:Planting Chickpeas and Lentils Can Improve Soil

pulses – n. crops that are part of the legume family, like peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas

erosion – n. the gradual destruction of something by natural forces (such as water, wind, or ice)

cereal – n. a grain or plants that produce it

unique – adj. special

drought – n. a long period of time with little or no rainfall

adapt - v. to make a change in reaction to something else