F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

Writing exercise

Hippo, rhinoceros and elephant are my son’s favourite animals. Why he likes the too short four limbs and strong body’s big animal? I found these animals are grazer and move slowly. My son’s legs are thick and he has a little lazy, so it’s easy to think he likes these animals.

Hippo, rhinoceros and elephant are my son’s favorite animals. Why does he like big animals that have four short  limbs and strong bodies? I found out that these animals are grazers and move slowly. My son’s legs are thick and he is a little bit lazy, so it’s easy to think that’s the reason he likes these animals.

Vocabulary

quadruped (n): 1-any animal that has four legs:
E.g.: Horses, lions and dogs are quadrupeds, but humans are bipeds.

amphitheater (n): 1-a circular or oval area of ground around which rows of seats are arranged on a steep slope, for watching plays, sports, etc. outside
​2-a large hall for lectures in which the rows of seats are arranged on a slope

violence (n):1– actions or words that are intended to hurt people:
E.g.: It seems that the attack was a random/mindless act of violence.
E.g.: The recent outbreak of racial violence in the area is very troubling.

aim (n): 1-a result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve:
E.g.: My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father.
E.g.: Our short-term aim is to deal with our current financial difficulties, but our long-term aim is to improve the company’s profitability.

profit (n): 1- money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services:
E.g.: She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies.

textile (n):a cloth made by hand or machine:
E.g.: the textile industry

upholstery (n): 1-the cloth used for covering a seat and/or the substance used for filling it:
E.g.: I have one old sofa with faded green upholstery.

Pronunciation

rhinoceros-raɪˈnɑː.sɚ.əs

limb-lɪm