Bees Play with Balls

Level 4News Stories1:26

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

S
strong indication
a clear sign or signal
insect/ˈɪnsekt/A2
côn trùng
In this lesson: a small animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings
sophisticated/səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/B2
tinh vi
In this lesson: not simple, complex
E
extraordinary sight
a very special thing to see or experience
I
inanimate object
something that is not alive
complex/kəmˈpleks/B2
phức tạp
In this lesson: not simple
C
cooperativelyB2
một cách hợp tác
In this lesson: working together
hive/haɪv/B2
tổ ong
In this lesson: the house of bees
ecosystem/ˈiːkoʊsɪstəm/B2
hệ sinh thái
In this lesson: a biological community of plants, animals, and their environment
P
pollination
the transfer of pollen to a flower or plant to allow fertilization
W
workhorse/ˈwɝkˌhoɹs/B2
người, máy móc hoặc phương tiện làm việc bền bỉ
In this lesson: a person (or insect) that does a lot of hard work
T
their playful side
the fun and playful part of their personality
I
inducement/ɪnˈdusmənt/B2
động lực
In this lesson: an incentive, a thing that persuades someone to do something
S
sugary treat
a sweet snack

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.