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Why are there so many different kinds of dogs? - Kathleen Morrill Pirovich

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Learning Stats

B2

Nivel MCER

640

Total Words

343

Unique Words

6/10

Dificultad

Vocabulary Diversity 54%

Subtítulos (78 segments)

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In the 1500s, there was a little dog called turnspit

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whose job was to roast meat.

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The dog was a widespread kitchen attendant until the mid-1800s,

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when new tech took the breed's trade.

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The turnspit was just one of a vast constellation of dog breeds,

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past and present.

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The immense physical variety of dogs

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makes them among the world’s most diverse species,

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Key Vocabulary (17)

example A1 noun

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

specific A2 adjective

Something that is specific relates to one particular thing and not others. It means being clear, exact, and giving detailed information instead of being general.

different A1 adjective

unlike

"Different colors."

genetic B2 verb

Relating to genes or heredity, describing traits, characteristics, or diseases passed from parents to offspring through DNA. It is frequently used to explain the biological origin of physical features or medical conditions.

breed B2 verb

To produce offspring through sexual reproduction, especially in animals. It also refers to the controlled process of keeping animals or plants for reproduction to develop specific qualities, or metaphorically, to cause a particular feeling or situation to develop.

breeding B2 noun

Breeding refers to the process of producing offspring, especially in a controlled or systematic way for animals or plants. It can also describe the upbringing or education of a person that results in refined social manners.

study A1 noun

A study is a room in a house used for quiet work, reading, or writing. It can also refer to a detailed piece of research or investigation into a specific subject or problem.

"The study is important."

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