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Why is California always on fire?
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Evangeline posted on 2018/08/16Ever wondered why California seems to be on fire so often? This video dives into the surprising reasons behind the wildfires, from climate change to human behavior, and even touches on Smokey the Bear's famous advice! You'll pick up practical vocabulary for discussing environmental issues and gain cultural insights into fire prevention.
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US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
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UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
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US /ˈpɪriəd/
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UK /ˈpɪəriəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set amount of time during which events take place
- A way to emphasize what you will say
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US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/
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UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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US /proʊn/
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UK /prəʊn/
- Adjective
- Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)
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