Sahara Desert
Describe the Sahara desert using three adjectives describing extreme environments!
Vast, searing, and arid
Pronunciation and word stress: "The desert is simply too hot during the day, forcing many animals to hide underground."
ðə ˈdɛzɜrt ɪz ˈsɪmpli tu hɑt ˈdʊrɪŋ ðə deɪ, ˈfɔrsɪŋ ˈmɛni ˈænəməlz tu haɪd ˈʌndərˌɡraʊnd.
Name three items to help you fish!
Spears, nets, and hooks
Combine these sentences using a non-defining relative clause: "Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. It attracts many climbers."
Mount Everest, which is the tallest mountain in the world, attracts many climbers.
The scientist, [relative pronoun] studies extreme environments, spent a year in Antarctica.
The scientist, who studies extreme environments, spent a year in Antarctica.
The explorer, [relative pronoun] they rescued from the desert, suffered from dehydration.
The explorer, whom they rescued from the desert, suffered from dehydration.
What are the synonyms for "harsh"?
Severe, ruthless, bitter, rough, etc.
Scientists __________ (not/discover) all deep-sea creatures ___ (time signal).
Scientists haven't discovered all deep-sea creatures yet.
What is the opposite of "searing"?
Frigid: very cold in temperature
The Arctic ice __________ (melt) faster than expected ___ (time signal) the last two decades.
The Arctic ice has melted faster than expected over the last two decades.
Define "herd," "hunt," and "fish."
Herd: to look after a group of animals and make them move together // Hunt: to catch or kill wild animals for food or money // Fish: to catch underwater animals
How many times __________ (explorers/climb) Mount Everest successfully?
How many times have explorers climbed Mount Everest successfully?
Pronunciation and word stress: "Some tribes in the rainforest are extremely skilled at using medicinal plants to treat illnesses."
sʌm traɪbz ɪn ðə ˈraɪnˌfɔrəst ɑr ɛkˈstrimli skɪld æt ˈjuzɪŋ məˈdɪsənəl plænts tu trit ˈɪlnəsɪz.
The tribe, [relative pronoun] traditions have remained unchanged for centuries, relies on nature for survival.
The tribe, whose traditions have remained unchanged for centuries, relies on nature for survival.
Pronunciation and word stress: "If the ice continues to melt, the Antarctic ecosystem will probably change forever."
ɪf ði aɪs kənˈtɪnjuz tu mɛlt, ði ænˈtɑrktɪk ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm wɪl ˈprɑbəbli ʧeɪnʤ fəˈrɛvər.
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Arctic Monkeys
Define "hostile," "remote," and "scarce."
Hostile: making it difficult for something to happen or be achieved // Remote: very far away from places where others live // Scarce: something is not easy to find or get
Combine these sentences using a defining relative clause: "The researchers collected samples. The samples were taken from an active volcano."
The researchers collected samples that were taken from an active volcano.
Pronunciation and word stress: "Scientists are truly fascinated by how some organisms can survive in deep-sea volcanic vents."
ˈsaɪəntɪsts ɑr ˈtruli ˈfæsəˌneɪtɪd baɪ haʊ sʌm ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəmz kæn sərˈvaɪv ɪn dip-si vɑlˈkænɪk vɛnts.
Make a factual sentence using the word "craft"!
Sample: The Tuareg people are famous for crafting beautiful handmade items.
Pronunciation and word stress: "Surviving in the Arctic is definitely challenging due to the freezing temperatures and scarce food sources."
sərˈvaɪvɪŋ ɪn ði ˈɑrktɪk ɪz ˈdɛfənətli ˈʧælənʤɪŋ du tu ðə ˈfrizɪŋ ˈtɛmprəʧərz ænd skɛrs fud ˈsɔrsəz.
The expedition faced severe weather conditions [relative pronoun] __________ (not ever/recorded) in that region before.
The expedition faced severe weather conditions, which had never been recorded in that region before.
What is the difference between "foraging" and "gathering"?
Forage: to search for food in the wild // Gather: to collect items for crafting from the natural environment
The adventurer [relative pronoun] the villagers saw leaving never returned.
The adventurer whom the villagers saw leaving never returned.
The Maasai people __________ (drink) milk mixed with blood as part of their traditional diet ___ (time signal) generations.
The Maasai people have drunk milk mixed with blood as part of their traditional diet for generations.