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English Language Learning with the News

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What did the zoo initially claim about the animals on display?

  • They were common dog breeds.
  • They were endangered species.
  • They were a rare breed of panda dogs. (correct)
  • They were hybrid animals.

    • Why did zoo officials come up with the idea of 'panda dogs'?

  • To create a new marketing campaign.
  • To attract more visitors to the zoo.
  • To cover the absence of panda bears at the zoo. (correct)
  • To compete with other attractions.

    • How did journalists respond to the zoo representatives' explanation?

  • They supported the zoo's initiative.
  • They praised their creativity.
  • They questioned the zoo's honesty. (correct)
  • They were indifferent to the issue.

    • What justification did a zoo official provide for dyeing the dogs?

    <p>It's a common practice among pet owners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the public's reaction to the zoo's treatment of the dogs?

    <p>They criticized the zoo for mistreatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the idiom 'to come clean' mean?

    <p>To admit the truth after hiding it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the phrase 'the zoo comes clean that their pandas are painted dogs,' what does the word 'admits' imply?

    <p>It suggests acceptance of guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tense is used in the sentence 'A Chinese zoo has admitted that the pandas ...'?

    <p>Present perfect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'in fact' imply in the construction of the sentence?

    <p>It emphasizes a clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best captures the tone of the news story about the painted dogs?

    <p>Lighthearted and humorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'painted dogs' suggest about the zoo's actions?

    <p>The dogs were manipulated to falsely represent pandas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker suggest would be an appropriate response to their admission?

    <p>To express understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker recommend handling the sentence structure in the phrase discussed?

    <p>By conjugating the main verbs appropriately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a ruse?

    <p>A trick to deceive someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context can the term 'publicize' be used?

    <p>To make something known publicly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to demand a refund?

    <p>To ask for the return of paid money for unsatisfactory services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the verb 'mislead' mean?

    <p>To cause someone to believe something false</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to lend someone money?

    <p>To temporarily give money with expectation of return</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'came clean' imply in this context?

    <p>To admit the truth after deception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the dog breed mentioned?

    <p>It is a fluffy breed native to northern China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'refund' specifically refer to?

    <p>Getting money back after a purchase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the verb 'mislead' used in present perfect tense?

    <p>She has misled us.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied when visitors demand their money back?

    <p>They are requesting a refund due to unmet expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'initially claimed' suggest about the zoo's statement?

    <p>The statement was made as an early assertion which may have changed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when a statement is described as misleading?

    <p>It causes confusion and presents false information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested by the phrase 'false advertising'?

    <p>Advertisements that exaggerate or misrepresent products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word 'Chow Chow' in this context?

    <p>A fluffy dog breed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'in fact' do when added to a sentence?

    <p>Adds emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'bamboozled' mean?

    <p>To trick or deceive someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the term 'so-called' is used, what does it imply about the noun that follows?

    <p>The noun's existence is questioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'native' in the context provided?

    <p>Originally from a specific area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the verb 'to be' used in the context of emphasizing a statement?

    <p>To affirm the existence of a fact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What grammatical function does the phrase 'according to' serve?

    <p>It introduces a source of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When describing an experience with 'bamboozled', which of the following sentences is the most accurate?

    <p>She was bamboozled after reading a misleading article.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the sentence 'visitors at the zoo realized they were being bamboozled'?

    <p>Visitors were unknowingly tricked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements uses the term 'bamboozled' in an incorrect context?

    <p>I was bamboozled after winning a prize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sentence structure is evident in the phrase 'she was bamboozled into telling them her credit card number'?

    <p>Passive voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does panting signify in the context of animals such as dogs?

    <p>Cooling down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When discussing animals native to Canada, which of the following is NOT an example provided?

    <p>Panda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker encourage the audience to do about native species?

    <p>Share examples from their own countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the article have used 'bamboozled' instead of more common synonyms?

    <p>To emphasize a connection with pandas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'rare' imply in the context provided?

    <p>Unusual and uncommon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the zoo representatives initially take regarding the panda dogs?

    <p>They claimed they were real pandas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'come clean'?

    <p>To confess the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the zoo's intention regarding their portrayal of the panda dogs?

    <p>To intentionally mislead the visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'mislead' someone?

    <p>To provide false information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is the phrase 'cover their tracks' used?

    <p>To conceal actions or information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the zoo officials defend their actions about the painted dogs?

    <p>They claimed the dogs were not harmed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was revealed about the nature of the dogs in the zoo?

    <p>They were painted Chow Chows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'to dye their hair' imply in the context provided?

    <p>To change the color of their hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the criticisms directed at the zoo?

    <p>They treated animals poorly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when something is described as 'false advertising'?

    <p>It misrepresents the nature of a product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately was the conclusion about the existence of panda dogs?

    <p>They do not exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the visitors do after realizing the truth about the pandas?

    <p>They demanded refunds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the term 'bamboozled' imply in this context?

    <p>Being confused or deceived</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    English Language Learning with the News

    • Come clean: A phrase meaning to admit the truth, often after initially hiding it.
    • In fact: Used to emphasize the factual truth of a statement.
    • Bamboozled: To be tricked or deceived intentionally.
    • So-called: Used to express skepticism, doubt, or misrepresentation of a noun.
    • Panting: A rapid breathing pattern, especially when hot or out of breath.
    • Native to: Originating or naturally occurring in a particular place.
    • Publicize: To make something publicly known.
    • Ruse: A trick or a deceptive maneuver used to mislead someone.
    • Chow Chow: A fluffy dog breed originally from northern China.
    • Markings: Patterns or colorations on an animal's body.
    • Refund: Money returned to a customer for a product or service that is returned or not as expected.
    • Demand: To strongly request or require something.
    • Lent: Past tense of the verb 'to lend', meaning to temporarily give someone money with the expectation of getting it back.
    • Pay back: To return money that was borrowed.
    • Mislead: To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
    • Rare: Uncommon or unusual.
    • Rarely: Not often, the opposite of 'usually.'
    • Admit: To confess or acknowledge the truth.
    • Intentionally: Done on purpose.
    • Cover their tracks: To hide or conceal evidence of a crime or misdeed.
    • Mistreat: To treat poorly or abuse.
    • Defend: To argue in favor of something or someone.
    • Dye: To change the color of something, especially hair.

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    • Jennifer encourages viewers to share examples from their own countries and experiences in the comments.

    Panda Dog Hoax in Chinese Zoo

    • Visitors demanded refunds after discovering a zoo in China had falsely advertised pandas
    • This was not the first instance of a Chinese zoo misleading visitors with claims of real pandas
    • In May, a zoo in Jiangzhou province painted Chow Chow dogs to resemble pandas
    • Zoo representatives initially claimed the animals were a rare breed of “panda dogs”
    • Zoo officials later admitted no such breed exists
    • Zoo officials claimed they did not intentionally mislead visitors
    • Officials stated they wanted to attract visitors as there were no real pandas at the zoo
    • State media and the public criticized the zoo for misleading visitors and mistreating the dogs
    • Zoo officials defended the exhibit, stating the dogs were not harmed
    • Officials compared dying dogs' fur to humans dying their hair

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