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Il libro English File - Pre-intermedio - Lezione 9A

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English File - Pre-intermediate
animal
[sostantivo]

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

animale

animale

Ex: Whales are incredible marine animals that migrate long distances.Le balene sono incredibili **animali** marini che migrano per lunghe distanze.
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insect
[sostantivo]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

insetto

insetto

Ex: The butterfly is a colorful and beautiful insect.La farfalla è un **insetto** colorato e bellissimo.
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bee
[sostantivo]

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

ape

ape

Ex: We need to protect bees as they are essential for a healthy environment .Dobbiamo proteggere le **api** perché sono essenziali per un ambiente sano.
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butterfly
[sostantivo]

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

farfalla

farfalla

Ex: We learned that butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation from caterpillar to adult .Abbiamo imparato che le **farfalle** subiscono una notevole trasformazione da bruco ad adulto.
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mosquito
[sostantivo]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

culicidae, zanzara

culicidae, zanzara

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .Abbiamo usato candele alla citronella per tenere lontane le **zanzare** durante il nostro picnic all'aperto.
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spider
[sostantivo]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

araneae, ragno

araneae, ragno

Ex: The spider's web glistened in the sunlight , catching small insects .La ragnatela del **ragno** luccicava alla luce del sole, catturando piccoli insetti.
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wasp
[sostantivo]

a winged insect with a powerful sting and black and yellow colors

vespa

vespa

Ex: The wasp's buzzing drone filled the air as it hovered near a patch of fallen fruit , searching for sweet nectar to feed on .Il ronzio del **vespa** riempiva l'aria mentre si librava vicino a un mucchio di frutta caduta, alla ricerca di dolce nettare per nutrirsi.
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farm animal
[sostantivo]

any animal that is kept and raised on a farm because of its function or profit

animali da fattoria

animali da fattoria

Ex: Each farm animal plays a vital role in the ecosystem , contributing to the farm 's overall productivity .Ogni **animale da fattoria** svolge un ruolo vitale nell'ecosistema, contribuendo alla produttività complessiva della fattoria.
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bull
[sostantivo]

any male member of the cow family

toro

toro

Ex: Caution signs warned hikers about the presence of grazing bulls in the pasture , urging them to proceed with care .I cartelli di cautela avvertivano gli escursionisti della presenza di **tori** al pascolo nel pascolo, esortandoli a procedere con cautela.
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chicken
[sostantivo]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

pollo

pollo

Ex: The little girl giggled as the chickens pecked at her hand .La bambina ridacchiò mentre i **polli** beccavano la sua mano.
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cow
[sostantivo]

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

mucca

mucca

Ex: The farmer used a bucket to collect fresh milk from the cow.Il contadino ha usato un secchio per raccogliere latte fresco dalla **mucca**.
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goat
[sostantivo]

‌an animal with horns and a coat of hair that lives wild in the mountains or is kept on farms for its milk or meat

capra

capra

Ex: She adopted a goat from a local rescue organization , giving it a loving home on her small farm .Ha adottato una **capra** da un'organizzazione locale di salvataggio, dandole una casa amorevole nella sua piccola fattoria.
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horse
[sostantivo]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

cavallo

cavallo

Ex: The majestic horse galloped across the open field .Il maestoso **cavallo** galoppava attraverso il campo aperto.
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pig
[sostantivo]

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

ciacco

ciacco

Ex: The pig's snout is long and used for digging .Il **maiale** ha un muso lungo e lo usa per scavare.
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sheep
[sostantivo]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

ovino

ovino

Ex: The sheep had thick wool that was used to make warm clothing .La **pecora** aveva una lana spessa che veniva utilizzata per fare vestiti caldi.
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wild
[aggettivo]

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

selvaggio

selvaggio

Ex: We went on a hike through the wild forest , observing various animals and plants .Siamo andati a fare un'escursione attraverso la **foresta selvaggia**, osservando vari animali e piante.
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bat
[sostantivo]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

pipistrello

pipistrello

Ex: Bats are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal .I **pipistrelli** sono creature affascinanti che svolgono un ruolo vitale nell'impollinazione e nella dispersione dei semi.
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bear
[sostantivo]

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

orso

orso

Ex: We need to be careful when camping in bear territory .Dobbiamo stare attenti quando campeggiamo nel territorio degli **orsi**.
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bird
[sostantivo]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

uccello

uccello

Ex: We enjoyed hearing the bird's melodic song from afar .Abbiamo apprezzato ascoltare il canto melodioso dell'**uccello** da lontano.
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camel
[sostantivo]

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

cammello

cammello

Ex: The guide explained how camels have adapted to harsh desert conditions .La guida ha spiegato come i **cammelli** si siano adattati alle dure condizioni del deserto.
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crocodile
[sostantivo]

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

coccodrillo

coccodrillo

Ex: The tour guide warned everyone to keep a safe distance from the crocodile.La guida turistica ha avvertito tutti di mantenere una distanza di sicurezza dal **coccodrillo**.
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deer
[sostantivo]

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

cervo

cervo

Ex: We silently watched from a distance as the deer peacefully rested under the shade of a tree .Abbiamo guardato in silenzio da lontano mentre il **cervo** riposava pacificamente all'ombra di un albero.
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elephant
[sostantivo]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

elefante

elefante

Ex: We were lucky to witness a herd of elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah .Siamo stati fortunati a testimoniare una mandria di **elefanti** pascolare pacificamente nella savana.
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giraffe
[sostantivo]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

giraffa

giraffa

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .Le **giraffe** sono simboli iconici della fauna africana, venerate per il loro aspetto unico e il comportamento gentile.
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kangaroo
[sostantivo]

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

canguro

canguro

Ex: Kangaroos are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .I **canguri** sono erbivori, nutrendosi di erbe, foglie e arbusti trovati nel loro habitat naturale.
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lion
[sostantivo]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

leone

leone

Ex: The lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting .I denti affilati e gli artigli del **leone** sono usati per la caccia.
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monkey
[sostantivo]

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

scimmia

scimmia

Ex: The monkey's long tail provided balance as it moved through the trees .La lunga coda della **scimmia** le dava equilibrio mentre si muoveva tra gli alberi.
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rabbit
[sostantivo]

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

coniglio

coniglio

Ex: The rabbit's long ears help them detect sounds .Le lunghe orecchie del **coniglio** li aiutano a rilevare i suoni.
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rat
[sostantivo]

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases

ratto

ratto

Ex: Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness , while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth .Alcune culture vedono i **ratti** come simboli di astuzia e ingegnosità, mentre altre li considerano presagi di malattia e sporcizia.
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snake
[sostantivo]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

serpente

serpente

Ex: The snake shed its old skin to grow a new one .Il **serpente** ha perso la sua vecchia pelle per farne crescere una nuova.
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tiger
[sostantivo]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

tigre

tigre

Ex: Tigers are known for their hunting and stalking skills .Le **tigri** sono note per le loro abilità di caccia e di avvicinamento furtivo.
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sea animal
[sostantivo]

any animal that lives in the sea

animale marino

animale marino

Ex: Protecting the habitat of sea animals is essential for maintaining the health of the ocean ecosystem .Proteggere l'habitat degli **animali marini** è essenziale per mantenere la salute dell'ecosistema oceanico.
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dolphin
[sostantivo]

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

delfino

delfino

Ex: The trainer at the aquarium taught the dolphins to perform tricks .L'addestratore dell'acquario ha insegnato ai **delfini** a fare dei trucchi.
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jellyfish
[sostantivo]

a sea creature that has a bell-shaped body, which is gelatinous and transparent, long thin tentacles and a poisonous sting

medusa

medusa

Ex: Scientists study jellyfish to understand their unique biology and potential medical applications .Gli scienziati studiano le **meduse** per comprenderne la biologia unica e le potenziali applicazioni mediche.
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shark
[sostantivo]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

selachimorpha, squalo

selachimorpha, squalo

Ex: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .I denti affilati dello **squalo** lo aiutano a catturare e mangiare la sua preda.
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whale
[sostantivo]

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

balena

balena

Ex: The whale's massive tail fin is called a fluke .L'enorme pinna caudale della **balena** si chiama fluke.
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