Upper Intermediate
#Lingohack The story: Acidic oceans will ‘reduce sea life’ https://tttttt.me/UI_EnglishLessons
The story…
Acidic oceans will reduce sea life, says study
Learn language related to…
Biology
Need-to-know language
creatures – living organisms, but not plants
thrive – (verb) develop and grow
ecology– relationship between living beings and their environment
species – a group of organisms with similar characteristics
food web – relationship between living beings as they eat each other
Answer this…
Which sea creature could have its population reduced by a quarter if levels of CO2 are left to rise in the sea?
Transcript
Here is the effect of carbon dioxide on sea water. These bubbles contain natural CO2 from an underwater volcano in Papua New Guinea. Few sea creatures can live here because the CO2 has made nearby water more acidic. Swim away from those vents, and what a difference.
The sea's chemistry returns to normal. And wonderful reef life can thrive. But industrial society is churning out CO2 on a massive scale. And the gas is being absorbed into seawater round the world, making it all more acidic.
Dr SIMON BOXALL, Oceanographer
This comprehensive study confirms what we have been observing globally. Ocean suffocation is a problem. Acidity is increasing, and that's not just having an impact on the ecology which we're seeing already. But it will have an impact on us as humans further down the line.
Take one fish we love to eat, cod. The research shows that baby cod are especially sensitive to more acidic water. It projects that if CO2 levels rise unchecked, we should expect only a quarter as many cod in the seas. Some species will thrive with the changes, the scientists say, like some seaweeds. But the report warns that all sea life will be affected by the disruption of the food web in the seas.
Acidic oceans will reduce sea life, says study
Learn language related to…
Biology
Need-to-know language
creatures – living organisms, but not plants
thrive – (verb) develop and grow
ecology– relationship between living beings and their environment
species – a group of organisms with similar characteristics
food web – relationship between living beings as they eat each other
Answer this…
Which sea creature could have its population reduced by a quarter if levels of CO2 are left to rise in the sea?
Transcript
Here is the effect of carbon dioxide on sea water. These bubbles contain natural CO2 from an underwater volcano in Papua New Guinea. Few sea creatures can live here because the CO2 has made nearby water more acidic. Swim away from those vents, and what a difference.
The sea's chemistry returns to normal. And wonderful reef life can thrive. But industrial society is churning out CO2 on a massive scale. And the gas is being absorbed into seawater round the world, making it all more acidic.
Dr SIMON BOXALL, Oceanographer
This comprehensive study confirms what we have been observing globally. Ocean suffocation is a problem. Acidity is increasing, and that's not just having an impact on the ecology which we're seeing already. But it will have an impact on us as humans further down the line.
Take one fish we love to eat, cod. The research shows that baby cod are especially sensitive to more acidic water. It projects that if CO2 levels rise unchecked, we should expect only a quarter as many cod in the seas. Some species will thrive with the changes, the scientists say, like some seaweeds. But the report warns that all sea life will be affected by the disruption of the food web in the seas.
Upper Intermediate
#Lingohack The story: Acidic oceans will ‘reduce sea life’ https://tttttt.me/UI_EnglishLessons
Did you get it?
Which sea creature could have its population reduced by a quarter if levels of CO2 are left to rise in the sea?
The answer:
According to this research, if CO2 levels rise unchecked, we should expect only a quarter as many cod in the seas.
Did you know?
Around 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. Despite this, it is estimated that 95% of the world’s oceans and 99% of the ocean floor are unexplored. This is due to the difficulty, time and cost needed to do so.
Which sea creature could have its population reduced by a quarter if levels of CO2 are left to rise in the sea?
The answer:
According to this research, if CO2 levels rise unchecked, we should expect only a quarter as many cod in the seas.
Did you know?
Around 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans. Despite this, it is estimated that 95% of the world’s oceans and 99% of the ocean floor are unexplored. This is due to the difficulty, time and cost needed to do so.
#jokes
I went to the flight desk and told the lady there that the airline had lost my luggage.
"Has your flight landed yet?" she asked me.
"No, I'm having an out-of-body experience."
I went to the flight desk and told the lady there that the airline had lost my luggage.
"Has your flight landed yet?" she asked me.
"No, I'm having an out-of-body experience."
#Jokes
My therapist told me that a great way to let go of your anger is to write letters to people you hate and then burn them...
I did that and I feel much better but I'm wondering...
Do I keep the letters?
My therapist told me that a great way to let go of your anger is to write letters to people you hate and then burn them...
I did that and I feel much better but I'm wondering...
Do I keep the letters?
#Jokes
It's impossible to persuade kids these days to write a letter to Santa.
They simply don't believe in the existence of letters.
It's impossible to persuade kids these days to write a letter to Santa.
They simply don't believe in the existence of letters.
#Book_Extracts
Rich dad said “I want you boys to avoid that trap. That is really what I want to teach you. Not just to be rich, because being rich does not solve the problem.”
“It doesn’t?” I asked, surprised.
“No it doesn’t. Let me explain the other emotion: desire. Some call it greed, but I prefer desire. It’s perfectly normal to desire something better, prettier, more fun, or exciting. So people also work for money because of desire. They desire money for the joy they think it can buy. But the joy that money brings is often short-lived, and they soon need more money for more joy, more pleasure, more comfort, and more security. So they keep working, thinking money will soothe their souls that are troubled by fear and desire. But money can’t do that.”
“Even rich people do this?” Mike asked.
“Rich people included,” said rich dad.
Extract from “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert T.Kiyosaki
Rich dad said “I want you boys to avoid that trap. That is really what I want to teach you. Not just to be rich, because being rich does not solve the problem.”
“It doesn’t?” I asked, surprised.
“No it doesn’t. Let me explain the other emotion: desire. Some call it greed, but I prefer desire. It’s perfectly normal to desire something better, prettier, more fun, or exciting. So people also work for money because of desire. They desire money for the joy they think it can buy. But the joy that money brings is often short-lived, and they soon need more money for more joy, more pleasure, more comfort, and more security. So they keep working, thinking money will soothe their souls that are troubled by fear and desire. But money can’t do that.”
“Even rich people do this?” Mike asked.
“Rich people included,” said rich dad.
Extract from “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert T.Kiyosaki
#Jokes
Once, my dad found out I had an imaginary girlfriend:
- "You can do so much better, you know?", he said.
- "Thanks dad, that means so much to me".
- "I was talking to her..."
Once, my dad found out I had an imaginary girlfriend:
- "You can do so much better, you know?", he said.
- "Thanks dad, that means so much to me".
- "I was talking to her..."
#Jokes
You know you're fat when you drop something and think to yourself "Do I really need it?"
You know you're fat when you drop something and think to yourself "Do I really need it?"
Upper Intermediate
#Lingohack The story… The science of singing https://tttttt.me/UI_EnglishLessons
Need-to-know language:
hearing impairment – a condition which stops someone hearing well
stimulate – make active
hearing acuity – ability to hear clearly and accurately
discriminate – recognise the differences (between things)
hearing impairment – a condition which stops someone hearing well
stimulate – make active
hearing acuity – ability to hear clearly and accurately
discriminate – recognise the differences (between things)
Upper Intermediate
#Lingohack The story… The science of singing https://tttttt.me/UI_EnglishLessons
Transcript:
This music and singing session for children with a hearing impairment experiments with volume, rhythm and the physical feeling of the way the children use their voices.
And with this computer programme they are able to see what their voices are doing, even if they are unable to hear them.
Professor Graham Welch has been studying how singing can help children with severe hearing issues for three years now and says singing can stimulate the brain.
Professor Graham Welch, University College London
"They're all engaged in their singing but they've actually improved in their measurable singing skills and at the same time there is some evidence of impact on their hearing acuity as well, so that they are better able to discriminate sound."
To understand how singing affects the brain, we've invited Alex Stobbs, a musician, to a neotherapy session.
Alex has cystic fibrosis; he undergoes physical therapy every day and long periods of treatment. Nadia Hristopher is a neuropsychologist. First, she measures the electrical activity in Alex's brain while he's resting, then she asks him to sing.
And rested Alex is assessed again. And the results are immediate.
Nadia Hristopher, neuropsychologist
"I mean that shows that theoretically within ten minutes of singing someone can improve clarity of their mind and also perhaps feel emotionally much more uplifted."
Songs often speak or sing of the importance of music to the heart and to the soul, but it can also be of huge benefit to your brain.
This music and singing session for children with a hearing impairment experiments with volume, rhythm and the physical feeling of the way the children use their voices.
And with this computer programme they are able to see what their voices are doing, even if they are unable to hear them.
Professor Graham Welch has been studying how singing can help children with severe hearing issues for three years now and says singing can stimulate the brain.
Professor Graham Welch, University College London
"They're all engaged in their singing but they've actually improved in their measurable singing skills and at the same time there is some evidence of impact on their hearing acuity as well, so that they are better able to discriminate sound."
To understand how singing affects the brain, we've invited Alex Stobbs, a musician, to a neotherapy session.
Alex has cystic fibrosis; he undergoes physical therapy every day and long periods of treatment. Nadia Hristopher is a neuropsychologist. First, she measures the electrical activity in Alex's brain while he's resting, then she asks him to sing.
And rested Alex is assessed again. And the results are immediate.
Nadia Hristopher, neuropsychologist
"I mean that shows that theoretically within ten minutes of singing someone can improve clarity of their mind and also perhaps feel emotionally much more uplifted."
Songs often speak or sing of the importance of music to the heart and to the soul, but it can also be of huge benefit to your brain.
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I signed up and received the following email in my mailbox which explains what you can do on the website:
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Vocabulary.com
This 👆🏽website is a very helpful and addictive website for those who want to improve their English vocabulary.
I signed up and received the following email in my mailbox which explains what you can do on the website:
Dear Taleb,
Thanks for signing up for Vocabulary.com! Here are a few tips to help you maximize your learning experience:
Look up a word, learn it forever. Got a word you'd like to learn? Look it up in our dictionary and click the "learn" button — We'll add it to your customized learning program. Want to improve your overall vocabulary? Start playing Vocabulary.com daily, and we'll automatically find words at your level that you need to learn.
Make a list, learn it (and share it). Create a list of words you need to study and we'll help you learn them. Do a practice session to brush-up your knowledge before a quiz, or click the "Learn this List" button on your list, and we'll work with you over time until you master all the words in the list. You can also easily share lists that you make with friends and other students in your class.
Find a list to learn. Search our Vocabulary Lists, and you'll find thousands of ready-made vocabulary lists that cover everything from current events, to standardized tests like the SAT and GRE, and most popular literature.
Learn on desktop, tablet or mobile. Whether you use the website or our app for iOS or Android, your progress will seamlessly carry over when you switch from one device to another.
Join the competition! Check out our leaderboards to see how you stack up against other Vocabulary.com players. If you're a student in the US or Canada, you can add your school to your profile. Every word you master will bring your school one step closer to winning this year's Vocabulary Bowl.
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I look forward to hearing from you @TalebSedaghat.
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#Jokes
It's times like these when I'm sat in bed with my computer on my knee when I really wish I'd bought a laptop.
It's times like these when I'm sat in bed with my computer on my knee when I really wish I'd bought a laptop.