《ESL Podcast 890 – Enjoying Nature》.pdfVIP

English as a Second Language Podcast ESL Podcast 890 – Enjoying Nature GLOSSARY the great outdoors – a phrase used to describe the beauty and wonder of the natural world, including opportunities to explore and have adventures * Hinton loves hiking, skiing, and rafting in the great outdoors. stunning – very impressive and beautiful; breathtaking * The art museum has a stunning exhibit of modern art. view – scenery; the things that can be seen in the distance with a wide, open perspective * Their seaside home has large windows with a beautiful view of the ocean. jaw-dropping – surprising or shocking, especially in a good way * The CEO made the jaw-dropping announcement that we were all going to receive 15% raises. It was unbelievable! pristine – in perfect, like-new condition; untouched and unaltered; clean * If that old painting were in pristine condition, it would be worth thousands of dollars. wildlife – animals that live in nature; not animals that live in homes or on farms * Bears, moose, and caribou are some of the larger types of wildlife that we see here in the national park. natural habitat – the outdoor area where a plant or animal normally lives, without influence from humans and not in a park or zoo * The planned building poses a major threat to the owls’ natural habitat. wilderness – a large area of land that is mostly untouched and unaffected by humans, without roads or buildings * When people go hiking in a wilderness area, it is very important that they take all of their trash and waste with them when they leave. pond – a body of still (not moving) water, bigger than a puddle but smaller than a lake * Do any fish live in this pond? forest – a large area covered with many trees and other plants * At night, you can hear owls in the forest. 1 These materials