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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the watery realms of the ocean, extraordinary occurrences often surprise and amaze us. One such marvel is the presence of albino creatures, which can be found in a range of animals, both on land and in the sea. While this natural anomaly is not unusual among mammals, birds, and reptiles, it remains a rare spectacle when it comes to marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about albino whales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “albino<\/strong><\/em>” mean? “Albino<\/strong> skin sometimes happens in animals and in humans. People see it in mammals<\/strong>, birds, and reptiles<\/strong>. It happens because their skin does not have colour.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “rarely<\/em><\/strong>” mean? “It happens because their skin does not have colour. It rarely <\/strong>happens in\u00a0marine\u00a0mammals.<\/em>” Give 2 synonyms and use “rarely” in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “marine<\/strong>” mean in this sentence, “Albino\u00a0skin sometimes happens in animals and in humans. People see it in\u00a0mammals, birds, and\u00a0reptiles. It happens because their skin does not have colour. It rarely happens in\u00a0marine\u00a0<\/strong>mammals.<\/em>“? Use ‘marine’ in the same context and give one other meaning of this word.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are some other examples of natural anomalies or unique occurrences in the animal kingdom that you’ve heard of or read about?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think it’s important for people to learn about and appreciate the diversity of life in the ocean, even rare occurrences like albino whales? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Can you think of other real-life examples in nature where animals with unique characteristics or appearances have played an important role in their ecosystems?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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