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RAVEL
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PLACES
Memorable = something special or unforgettable
For example: Traveling round America with my family was a memorable
experience. We managed to visit six states in total and did an amazing road
trip down Route 66.
Custom = a local tradition or habit
For example: It’s a custom to eat cheese and cold-cuts in Mediterranean
countries such as Spain and Italy.
Remote = isolated or far away
For example: During our trip to Thailand, we visited a remote island just
off the coast of Phuket. It was spectacular.
Spectacular = stunning, amazing or very impressive
For example: When I visited Bangkok, I ate the most spectacular food and
the temples were absolutely stunning.
Landscape = large natural area of land
For example: The South of Spain has some amazing landscapes. In some
areas, you can go skiing in the mornings and then go to the hot beach in the
afternoon. It’s stunning.
Basic = simple, not complicated or luxurious. (Often used to describe
accommodation)
For example: Our hotel was really basic, but we only used it as a place to
sleep. We spent most of our time outside, exploring the city and going on
guided tours. It was an amazing experience.
Barren = without vegetation
For example: The landscape is quite barren, but it’s stunningly beautiful.
The sunsets in particular are amazing.
Wander = walk without a specific destination
For example: On our first day in Berlin, we wandered round the city and
explored different markets and bars around the centre.
T
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NIMALS
Endangered = a species of animal or plant that’s dying.
For example: The Mountain Gorilla is one of the most critically
endangered animals on the planet.
Venomous = poisonous
For example: Many people assume that most snakes are poisonous, but of
the 3,500 snake species around the world, only 600 are actually venomous.
Domesticated = trained to live with humans in houses instead of in the
wild.
For example: I think it’s important to remember that not all animals can be
or should be domesticated. I honestly believe that people should not be
allowed to have pets like snakes, birds or monkeys. It’s cruel and
potentially dangerous in my opinion.
Thrive = grow strong
For example: While many animals are already facing and will continue to
face serious problems due to global warming, some species will actually
thrive on a warming planet.
Vulnerable = something that can be hurt or that is in danger.
For example: Scientists recently created the largest botanical dataset ever,
and discovered that almost 40% of plant species that live on land are
potentially vulnerable to global warming. If we don’t make radical changes
now, we risk losing these species in the next few years. This will be carry
disastrous consequences for human beings.
Dwindle = shrink in numbers, become fewer or weaker
For example: Higher penalties could stop smugglers, protect public health
and help preserve dwindling species such as tigers.
Habitat = Natural environment of an animal or plant species.
For example: The large human presence in the area has had an negative
effect on fish habitats.
Survival = continuing to exist
For example: We must put stricter systems in place in order to ensure the
survival of species such as chimpanzees, mountain gorillas and orangutans.
Co-exist = live in the same time or place
For example: Humans can co-exist with plants and other animals, we just
need to see it as a major priority. I strongly believe that in ten or twenty-
years-time it will be too late to reverse the effects of global warming. We
must act now; our survival depends on it.
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