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Sep 2024
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665 : Topical English Vocabulary Lesson ...

TEACHER TIFFANI
About this episode

In today’s episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.

5 Vocabulary Words Related to the topic

  1. Habitat (noun): The natural environment in which a particular species of animal, plant, or organism lives and thrives. 
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Deforestation threatens the habitat of many endangered species.
      2. Polar bears depend on Arctic Sea ice for their habitat and hunting grounds.
      3. Conservation efforts aim to preserve and restore diverse habitats around the world.
  2. Carnivore (noun): An animal that primarily eats meat as its main source of nutrition.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Lions are well-known carnivores, preying on a variety of animals in the savanna.
      2. Domestic cats are obligate carnivores, requiring a diet rich in animal protein.
      3. Polar bears are powerful carnivores adapted to hunting seals in icy waters.
  3. Herbivore (noun): An animal that primarily eats plants as its main source of nutrition.
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Deer are herbivores, grazing on grasses and vegetation in forests and meadows.
      2. Elephants are large herbivores that consume vast quantities of leaves, grasses, and fruits.
      3. Rabbits are small herbivores that feed on a variety of greens and vegetables.
  4. Migration (noun): The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often in search of food, breeding grounds, or favorable climate conditions. 
    • Example sentences: 
      1. Birds undertake long-distance migrations each year, traveling thousands of miles between breeding and wintering grounds.
      2. Salmon migrate from the ocean to freshwater rivers and streams to spawn, completing their life cycle.
      3. Wildebeest undertake one of the largest land migrations in the world, crossing the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing lands.
  5. Camouflage (noun): The natural coloring or pattern of an animal's skin, fur, or feathers that allows it to blend in with its surroundings, providing protection from predators or aiding in hunting. 
    • Example sentences: 
      1. The snow leopard's spotted coat provides excellent camouflage in its mountainous habitat, making it difficult to spot against rocky terrain.
      2. The stick insect's body resembles a twig, providing effective camouflage against tree bark and branches.
      3. Chameleons can change their skin color to match their surroundings, using camouflage to evade predators and ambush prey.


A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary words

The animal kingdom thrives on a remarkable diversity of adaptations. Some creatures, like the chameleon, utilize camouflage to blend seamlessly into their habitat, becoming invisible predators or avoiding hungry eyes themselves. Others, like the wildebeest, embark on epic migrations, following the changing seasons and ensuring access to food. Herbivores, like zebras, consume only plant matter, while carnivores, like lions, rely on hunting other animals for sustenance. Each species has evolved unique strategies to survive and thrive within their specific habitat, whether it be the vast savanna, the dense rainforest canopy, or the icy depths of the ocean.

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