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Search your news stories here: https://www.dogonews.com/category/world   Comprehension Test Assignment 1: 100-Year-old Turtle and Hatchlings at Emperor Valley Zoo  A 100-year-old South American river turtle that laid eggs during the coronavirus shutdown is now a proud mother to eighteen hatchlings at the Emperor Valley Zoo. Coincidentally, the news was announced on World Environment Day that is celebrated on June 5 every year. The Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries said that the event was an auspicious one. "100 years old, eighteen babies! Today on World Environment Day 2020, we celebrate the arrival of eighteen hatchlings from the eggs laid during the COVID-19 lockdown by the Emperor Valley Zoo’s 100-year-old South American River turtle.”  Just over two months ago the Zoo announced that the turtle laid eggs on land within its enclosure, instead of the pond it had previously occupied. The Zoo felt this was due to the closure of the facility in mid-March and the c...

Assessment: Write an argumentative essay based on ONE of the topics below. Your essay should be 250-300 words.  You will be marked on: - Content -Structure (introduction, body, conclusion) -Use of vocabulary & grammar (Use transition words) -Techniques - (Rhetorical questions, repetition)      TOPICS:          1. The legal driving age in Barbados should be increased. Say whether                     you agree or disagree.                2. People live in poverty often do little to help themselves to find a                               better employment and opportunities. Say whether you agree or disagree.                3. Mandating vaccines and masks go against our basic human rights.    ...

  Video Reflection: Swimming with a Small Shark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uav4iZsm-KY&list=PLQlnTldJs0ZT1yL01JxhcTcFXYpX77Xcf&index=5 Watch the video.  Write: What is the main idea?  What do you find fascinating? (3 things) Why? Error correction https://www.liveworksheets.com/rd2539802bx Vocabulary https://www.englishtestsonline.com/english-word-knowledge-test-exercises-multiple-choice-questions-with-answers-advanced-level-38/ The fastest mammal on land, the cheetah, can reach speeds of 60 or perhaps even 70 miles (97 or 113 kilometres) an hour over short distances. However, the cheetah usually chases its prey at only about half that speed. After a chase, a cheetah needs half an hour to catch its breath before it can eat. Due to their size, strength and predatory skills, cheetahs are considered one of the 'big cats'. Tigers, lions, leopards, jaguars and cougars are also part of this grouping.  The cheetah is hard to see because its spotted coat blends w...