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2022-02-07 07:44:24 Zookeepers Save Baby Zebra – level 2

At a zoo in Barcelona, Spain, a mother zebra gave birth and its baby zebra fell into a pond in their exhibit. Two zookeepers moved into the pond to rescue the baby.

After birth, baby zebras can stand within 15 minutes. They can learn to walk within an hour to be able to survive in the wild.

Difficult words: exhibit (a place where animals live in a zoo), zookeeper (a person who takes care of animals in a zoo), survive (live in a dangerous place).

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2022-02-07 07:40:43 Zookeepers Save Baby Zebra – level 1

This happens at a zoo in Barcelona, Spain. A mother zebra gives birth. The baby zebra falls into a pond in the exhibit. Two zookeepers go into the pond to save the baby.

Baby zebras learn very fast. After they are born, they can stand within 15 minutes. They learn to walk in an hour.

Difficult words: pond (a small amount of water), exhibit (a place where animals live in a zoo), zookeeper (a person who cares for animals in a zoo).

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2022-01-29 11:33:08 Coffee Coca-Cola – level 3

Last week, Coca-Cola unveiled Coca-Cola with Coffee and Coca-Cola with Coffee Zero Sugar that will be available for sale in stores in the US.

Both drinks bring together a great Coca-Cola taste infused with Brazilian coffee and the Coca-Cola Coffee will be available in three signature flavors: dark blend, vanilla, and caramel. Its zero-sugar counterpart comes in dark blend and vanilla. +According to the brand director of Coca-Cola Trademark Brandan Strickland, Coca-Cola with coffee is a true hybrid innovation that provides the perfect solution for a mid-afternoon break. More than 50% of Coca-Cola drinkers and coffee loyalists enjoy both beverages on a regular basis, and many people are often torn between reaching for a soft drink or a coffee at 3 p.m. at work or school and now, they don´t need to leave Coca-Cola to get their coffee fix.

The US is the 50th market to launch Coca-Cola with Coffee; however, each country tailors the recipe and packaging to meet local tastes.

Difficult words: counterpart (a person or thing that has the same features or functions in a different place or situation), hybrid (a thing that is made by combining two different elements), loyalist (a person who shows constant support to someone or something).

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2022-01-29 11:30:44 Coffee Coca-Cola – level 2

Last week, the Coca-Cola company introduced two new products to the US market. The products were Coca-Cola with Coffee and Coca-Cola with Coffee Zero Sugar.

According to the brand director of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola with Coffee is a perfect drink for the afternoon. Many people love coffee and many people love Coca-Cola, and sometimes, they cannot decide what to drink. Now, they will be able to enjoy both drinks in one product. It is a perfect business for Coca-Cola because people who prefer coffee will buy Coca-Cola.

The new drinks contain Brazilian coffee. and they have three different flavors. Coca-Cola sells Coca-Cola Coffee in many countries. and the taste can be a little different in each country. The reason is that people in different countries have different tastes.

Difficult words: brand director (the person whose job is to know what people like to buy), contain (to have something inside), flavor (how a food or drink tastes).

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2022-01-29 11:27:49 Coffee Coca-Cola – level 1

Coca-Cola is a company which makes soft drinks. Now, the company brings two new products to US stores. Coca-Cola mixes the popular Coke with coffee.

Many people feel tired in the afternoon. They often drink some drinks which give them energy. Some people love Coke. Some people love coffee. Now, people can enjoy both drinks in one product.

This product is Coca-Cola with Coffee. Coca-Cola has two different types of this product. One is with sugar and one is without sugar. There are different flavors, too.

Coca-Cola says that it is a perfect drink for people who love both Coke and coffee. It will be a good business for Coca-Cola.

This product starts in Japan in 2018. 50 countries sell it today. It is very popular.

Difficult words: soft drink (a sweet drink with no alcohol in it), popular (something that many people like), flavor (how a food or drink tastes).

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2022-01-20 14:52:11 CPR by Dog – level 3

Poncho, an eight-year-old cocker spaniel, went viral thanks to his life-saving CPR skills. At a display of police dog skills in Madrid, the dog ran to his partner when he collapsed lifeless on the floor.

The dog quickly began CPR, leaping and thudding onto the officer’s chest and even nestling his head onto the fallen policeman’s neck, as if he was checking for a pulse.

Poncho repeated the procedure until his friend revived, and the crowd roared with applause.

Difficult words: CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation – making the heart and breathing work again), leap (jump up high), thud (move, fall down), nestle (put something closely), revive (bring to life again), roar (be loud).

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2022-01-20 14:46:33 CPR by Dog – level 2

Poncho is an eight-year-old cocker spaniel from Madrid, and he is a very good police dog who could even save his partner’s life!

At a show for police dogs, he ran to his partner who fell to the ground. He started jumping and thudding onto his chest to perform CPR. He even put his head onto the officer’s neck to check for a pulse.

After doing this for a while, the police officer got up. The crowd loved the performance.

Difficult words: thud (move with strong movements), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation – making the heart and lungs work again), pulse (a heartbeat).

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2022-01-20 14:41:20 CPR by Dog – level 1

Poncho is a police dog. He is from Madrid. He is eight years old. He is a very good dog. He performs at a show for police dogs. People especially love that he can perform CPR.

His partner falls to the ground. He runs to him and tries to help him. He starts jumping on his chest. After doing this for a while, the officer gets up.

Difficult words: perform (do, carry out), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation – making the heart and lungs work again), chest (the front part of the body).

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2022-01-06 08:16:32 Ronaldo’s statue in India – level 3

Officials revealed a statue of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo in Goa, India, where soccer is hugely popular. Officials hope to inspire youth and motivate players to excel in soccer.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Manchester United, is adored by many fans and widely regarded as one of the best players in the history of the game. He has seen several statues made in his honor over the years. In 2014, the Portuguese forward unveiled a statue of himself outside the CR7 museum in his hometown of Funchal, Madeira, and in 2017, Madeira renamed its airport after him. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has also had various waxworks made in his image in Madrid, Londo,n and Thailand.

However, Goa is a former Portuguese colony, and some people feel it’s disrespectful to show the statue during the 60th anniversary celebrations of Goa finally winning freedom from Portuguese rule. Critics say that local football players should have been honored, especially since several past and present members of India´s national team are Goan.

Difficult words: excel (to be exceptionally good at an activity or subject), forward (an attacking player in football, hockey or other sports), made in his image (when an artist makes a work of art to look like a person).

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2022-01-06 08:13:17 Ronaldo’s statue in India – level 2

Officials unveiled a statue of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo in Goa, India. Soccer was a very popular sport in India, and the idea was to motivate and inspire young people to play soccer and be good at it.

Sadly, some people were not happy about the statue because Goa was a Portuguese colony in the past. Goa became free from Portugal 60 years ago, and many people celebrated the freedom in the streets. Some people thought that it would be a better idea to respect local soccer players, because several of them played in India´s national team.

Ronaldo, who plays for Manchester United, is very popular in all of the world, and there are more statues of him in different countries. Ronaldo was born in 1985 on the Portuguese island of Madeira, and in 2017, officials named the country´s airport after him.

Difficult words: unveil (to officially show something for the first time), motivate (to make someone excited about something or to make someone want to do something) inspire (to make someone feel like he can do something).

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