15. Predator (n): /ˈprɛdətər/ Predador
An animal that kills and eats other animals.
Example: The rabbit escaped from its predator. It was a fox.
16. Rainwater pool (n): /ˈreɪnˌwɔtər/ /pul/
Piscina de agua de Lluvia
A pool with chlorine free with no chemicals.
Example: James built a rainwater pool in his backyard a year ago.
17. Shellfish (n): /ʃɛlˌfɪʃ/
Crustáceos
Ocean creatures with a hard shell around them, for example crabs.
Example: Michael usually collects shellfish when he goes to his beach house.
18. Sighting (n): /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ Observación
An occasion when you see something, especially something unusual you have been looking for.
Example: William’s sighting helped him to avoid a car crash.
19. Species (n): /ˈspiʃiz/
Especie
A plant or animal group whose members all have similar general features and are able to produce young plants
or animals together.
Example: The animal species in the forest are rich and active.
20. Street vendor (n): /strit/ /ˈvɛndər/
Vendedor en la calle
Someone who sells something in a street.
Example: A street vendor sold me this fabulous MP3 player.
a. Practice:
Choose one word from the list above and fill in the blanks.
1. The Tasmanian wolves are today because we chased them for their bones.
2. The shot was possibly fired by a in the area.
3. They saw a woodland hunting an impala.
