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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Development Report
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depend on
Meaning: To rely on something for survival or support.
Example: The Tsartan people depend on reindeer for their way of life.
reach a point
Meaning: To arrive at a particular level or number.
Example: The reindeer herd has reached 900 animals.
build up
Meaning: To develop or create something over time.
Example: ITGEL helped the Tsartan build up a community and visitor center.
in partnership with
Meaning: Working together with another group or organization.
Example: The Tsartan now work in partnership with international tour operators.
talk to
Meaning: To communicate with someone about an issue.
Example: No one had talked to the Tsartan about the government’s development plans.
reindeer
IPA (UK): /ˈreɪn.dɪər/
IPA (US): /ˈreɪn.dɪr/
Meaning: A deer species used for transport, milk, and survival by Arctic and sub‑Arctic peoples.
Meaning: A deer species used for transport, milk, and survival by Arctic and sub‑Arctic peoples.
Example: Reindeer are central to the Tsartan community’s culture and economy.
herder
IPA (UK): /ˈhɜː.dər/
IPA (US): /ˈhɝː.dɚ/
Meaning: A person who takes care of a group of animals.
Meaning: A person who takes care of a group of animals.
Example: About half of the Tsartan people are reindeer herders in the Taiga Mountains.
foundation
IPA (UK): /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: An organization created to support a cause or project.
Meaning: An organization created to support a cause or project.
Example: The ITGEL Foundation helped bring scientists to Mongolia to treat reindeer diseases.
visitor center
IPA (UK): /ˈvɪz.ɪ.tər ˌsen.tər/
IPA (US): /ˈvɪz.ə.t̬ɚ ˌsen.t̬ɚ/
Meaning: A building that provides services and information for tourists.
Meaning: A building that provides services and information for tourists.
Example: The Tsartan designed and now manage their own visitor center for travelers.
economically independent
IPA (UK): /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl.i ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
IPA (US): /ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl.i ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/
Meaning: Able to support oneself financially without outside help.
Meaning: Able to support oneself financially without outside help.
Example: The Tsartan are becoming economically independent for the first time.
Other Listening Exercises
Saving Reindeer and a Community in Mongolia
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