Why are female penguins getting stranded? Watch News Review สาธารณะ

Scientists think they may have discovered why thousands of penguins who get stranded on South American coasts are predominantly female. Neil and Tom teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.

Key words and phrases
venture
travel somewhere dangerous or unknown
Examples:
• The penguins left the land to venture into the sea in search of food.
• We plan to increase annual profits by venturing into the Asian market.

exhaust
make someone or something very tired
Examples:
• Long car journeys can exhaust children.
• Can we stop walking for a while? I’m exhausted!

washing up
being moved somewhere by water
Examples:
• There’s always rubbish washing up on this beach! We need to clean it!
• The sailors were rescued after their boat washed up at a nearby port.

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