Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- rescue /REH-skyoo/
- procedural /pruh-SEE-jer-uhl/
- feasible /FEE-zuh-buhl/
- sustain /suh-STEYN/
- logistical /luh-JI-stuh-kl/
[verb] – to save someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation
The firefighter rescued the cat from the burning house.
[adjective] – relating to the correct or usual way of doing something
There was a procedural mistake during the voting process.
[adjective] – able to be made, done, or achieved
It is not feasible to build a school in two weeks.
[verb] – to keep something going over time
They worked together to sustain the clean water project.
[adjective] – relating to the planning and organization of a complex activity
The team faced logistical problems before the big event.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
On May 7, over 12,000 baby chicks were found inside a postal service truck at a distribution center in Delaware after being left without food and water for three days. Most of the chicks did not survive the extreme heat, but more than 2,000 were rescued and brought to First State Animal Center and SPCA. The chicks came from Freedom Ranger Hatchery in Pennsylvania, which regularly ships birds to customers across the United States. A spokesperson from the hatchery mentioned that returning the birds was not possible because of biosecurity rules. The United States Postal Service confirmed that there was a procedural error and announced that an investigation was in progress.
The rescued birds are now being cared for at the animal center. Many are Freedom Ranger chicks, while some are young turkeys, geese, and quail. These birds take about ten weeks to mature, so the shelter expects a long-term need for space, feed, and care. According to the executive director, adoption began on May 14, but only a few hundred birds have been taken home. The Department of Agriculture guided the animals to the shelter and had previously promised to support costs at a rate of $5 per bird each day. However, both sides agreed that this rate is not feasible. The department is considering asking the postal service to cover the cost. Shelter staff said that operations have now become 24 hours a day, and employees are even spending personal money to sustain the care. The situation continues to create logistical and financial challenges for the donation-based facility.
The rescued birds are now being cared for at the animal center. Many are Freedom Ranger chicks, while some are young turkeys, geese, and quail. These birds take about ten weeks to mature, so the shelter expects a long-term need for space, feed, and care. According to the executive director, adoption began on May 14, but only a few hundred birds have been taken home. The Department of Agriculture guided the animals to the shelter and had previously promised to support costs at a rate of $5 per bird each day. However, both sides agreed that this rate is not feasible. The department is considering asking the postal service to cover the cost. Shelter staff said that operations have now become 24 hours a day, and employees are even spending personal money to sustain the care. The situation continues to create logistical and financial challenges for the donation-based facility.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever visited an animal shelter? If so, what animals did you see? If not, would you like to visit one?
- Have you helped take care of an animal before? If so, what did you do? If not, what animal would you like to help?
- Do you agree that returning the birds was not possible because of biosecurity rules?
- Why is it important to investigate how the chicks were left in the truck?
- What are the possible effects if no one adopts the rescued birds?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- regularly
- confirm
- spokeperson
- department
- situation