Pronunciation Challenge Why Cities Can’t Get Rid Of Rats

Host : Winnie Liao
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Any victims of rat infestations out here today?

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They're extremely patient when it comes to new foods. They'll taste just a tiny portion at first, wait to see if that food makes them sick, and only if it doesn't will they consume the rest. This is called delayed learning, and it's why rats are notoriously difficult to poison.

Key Vocabulary

1. portion

portion

[ˈpɔrʃən] (n.)

2. at first

at first

(phr.)

3. consume

consume

[kənˈsum] (v.)

consumer

[kənˈsumər] (n.)

4. delayed

delayed

[dɪˈleɪd] (adj.)

5. notorious

notorious

[noʊˈtɔriəs] (adj.)

6. poison

poison

[ˈpɔɪzən] (v.)