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    * โจฮันเนสเบิร์ก – พริทอเรีย – Union Building
    * เมืองซันซิตี้ – Game Drive
    * ซันซิตี้ – สวนเสือ
    * ห้าง MALL AFRICA
    * จตุรัสเนลสัน แมนเดอลา
    * เคปทาวน์ – Table Mountain – ฟาร์มนกกระจอกเทศ
    * ชมไร่ไวน์กรูทคอนสแตนเทีย
    * วิคตอเรีย แอนด์ อัลเฟรด วอเตอร์ฟร้อนท์ – ล่องเรือชมแมวน้ำ
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  • Highlight Words In Action : August 2025

    bipartisan
    adjective: representing, characterized by, or including members from two parties or factions

    From the headlines: The Trump administration’s decision to cut funding for the Open Technology Fund (OTF) has raised concerns among lawmakers, who see it as a vital tool against internet censorship in authoritarian regimes. Trump’s executive order effectively terminated the OTF’s budget, prompting bipartisan efforts to save the program. Advocates warn that without OTF-backed tools, many citizens and activists could lose secure communication channels, increasing their risk of surveillance and persecution.

    bounty
    noun: a premium or reward, especially one offered by a government

    From the headlines: The United States has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures. The three members of the Haqqani militant network in Afghanistan were allegedly involved in planning deadly attacks during the war with the U.S., some of which killed American citizens. Until this week, the State Department had offered rewards of up to $10 million for the death or capture of the militant leaders. The move follows last week’s release of a U.S. hostage who had been held by the Taliban since 2022.

    breach
    noun: an infraction or violation, such as of a law, contract, trust, or promise

    Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, disclosed that he was inadvertently added to a private Signal group chat used by U.S. national security officials. This unexpected breach exposed sensitive information, including details about military strikes in Yemen. The incident underscored a serious protocol violation, as national security deliberations are typically confined to secure, classified settings rather than informal messaging platforms.

    cartography
    noun: the production of maps, including construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction

    From the headlines: After more than a decade of unraveling the mysteries of the universe, the space telescope Gaia has officially powered down. In its ten years of operation, Gaia meticulously mapped nearly 2 billion stars, 150,000 asteroids, and countless other celestial wonders. This cartography resulted in a precise, three-dimensional map of our solar system, which has transformed our understanding of the Milky Way.

    civil liberty
    noun: the freedom of a citizen to exercise customary rights, as of speech or assembly, without unwarranted or arbitrary interference by the government

    From the headlines: Legal experts say surveillance methods being used by colleges and universities on their students may violate their civil liberties. When investigating vandalism connected to political protests, campus police have been using new tactics, including seizing students’ phones and laptops. They have also issued warrants based on social media posts or participation in campus protests. Civil liberties experts say these actions amount to stifling university students’ right to free speech.

    confiscate
    verb: to seize as forfeited to the public domain; appropriate, by way of penalty, for public use

    From the headlines: A kite was briefly confiscated after it came into contact with a United Airlines plane near Washington, D.C. The aircraft landed safely at Ronald Reagan National Airport following reports of a kite hitting it. Police seized the kite from a family at nearby Gravelly Point park, but returned it later. Despite the fact that kite flying is banned there because the sky overhead is “restricted airspace,” about a dozen people had reportedly been flying kites at the park that day.

    defraud
    verb: to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud

    From the headlines: Hollywood writer-director Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested for defrauding Netflix of $11 million, meant for his unfinished sci-fi show White Horse. Prosecutors say he spent around $10 million on luxury purchases, including Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and antiques. Prosecutors also claim that he used the money to pay legal fees to sue Netflix for additional money. Rinsch has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering, while Netflix has declined to comment.

    embezzlement
    noun: the stealing of money entrusted to one’s care

    From the headlines: French politician Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and barred from public office for five years. Le Pen, who leads the far-right National Rally party, had planned to run for president in 2027. She was also sentenced to four years in prison for spending $4.3 million in European Parliament funds on her own party expenses.

    Fun fact: Embezzlement is from the Anglo-French enbesiler, “cause to disappear,” and an Old French root meaning “to destroy or gouge.”

    fairway
    noun: Golf. the part of the course where the grass is cut short between the tees and the putting greens

    From the headlines: When golf courses close, research shows the surrounding environment improves. With declining interest in golf, nearby neighborhoods report benefits like less flooding and reduced pesticide runoff. Across the U.S., many former courses have been repurposed as nature reserves, where manicured fairways have been replaced by thriving wildflower meadows.

    forage
    verb: to wander or go in search of provisions

    From the headlines: A new online map shows where 1.6 million edible plants grow in cities around the world. The guide, called Falling Fruit, is meant to help urban dwellers and visitors forage for food. Its open source design means people can add locations, mapping additional fruit trees, berry bushes, beehives, and plants that might otherwise go unnoticed.

    franchise
    noun: Sports. a professional sports team

    From the headlines: A group led by Bill Chisholm has agreed to buy the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, making it the most expensive franchise sale in North American sports history. The Celtics, fresh off their 18th NBA title, are facing significant financial challenges under the new collective bargaining agreement, but remain favorites to repeat as champions.

    geriatric
    adjective: noting or relating to aged people or animals

    From the headlines: The New England Aquarium in Boston has introduced a new “retirement home” for geriatric aquarium penguins, relocating six elderly birds to a designated island. While wild penguins typically live about ten years, the new aquarium houses twenty penguins in their twenties and thirties. This specialized haven ensures these aging animals receive monitoring for conditions such as arthritis and cataracts.

    Fun fact: The Greek gērōs, “old,” is the root of geriatric.

    iguana
    noun: a large, arboreal lizard, native to Central and South America, having stout legs and a crest of spines from neck to tail

    From the headlines: A recent study sheds light on how North American iguanas may have reached a remote island in Fiji. Genetic analysis suggests that these large reptiles likely traversed thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean by drifting on makeshift rafts of fallen trees. If confirmed, this would represent the longest documented oceanic migration by any terrestrial vertebrate, apart from humans.

    inaccessible
    adjective: not accessible; unapproachable

    From the headlines: Researchers investigating why we can’t remember being babies found evidence that those memories still exist in our brains, but are inaccessible. Scientists have long suspected that infants don’t create memories at all. A new study using MRI imaging to observe babies’ brains found that around 12 months old, they do begin storing memories of specific images. Neuroscientists are now focused on learning why these early recollections become locked away and out of reach as we grow older.

    magnitude
    noun: greatness of size or amount

    From the headlines: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing over 3,000 people and leaving hundreds missing. The tremors were so intense they reached 600 miles to Bangkok, where skyscrapers swayed. In response, China, India, and Russia sent rescue teams, while countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam offered aid.

    manipulate
    verb: to adapt or change (accounts, figures, etc.) to suit one’s purpose or advantage

    From the headlines: A cheating scandal shook the world of professional ski jumping this week. Several members of Team Norway were suspended after officials found evidence that their ski suits had been manipulated to make the athletes more aerodynamic. The team’s manager admitted to illegally adding an extra seam where the legs are sewn together; more material there was hoped to give the jumpers extra lift and allow air to flow around them more efficiently.

    mush
    verb: to drive or spur on (sled dogs or a sled drawn by dogs)

    From the headlines: Greenland’s annual dog sledding race attracted unusual international attention when the White House said the vice president’s wife, Usha Vance, would attend. Vance canceled her trip after Greenlanders planned to protest her presence at the event. Competitors in the Avannaata Qimussersua, or “Great Race of the North,” mushed their dogs over 26 snowy miles. Henrik Jensen, a musher from northern Greenland, crossed the finish line in first place, pulled by his team of Greenlandic sled dogs.

    ovine
    adjective: pertaining to, of the nature of, or like sheep

    From the headlines: The world’s first known case of bird flu in sheep was diagnosed in Yorkshire, England. After the H5N1 virus was found among birds on a farm, health officials also tested its flock of sheep; only one ovine case was detected. The infected sheep was euthanized to prevent the disease from spreading, and officials said “the risk to livestock remains low.”

    pontiff
    noun: Ecclesiastical. the Roman Catholic pope, the Bishop of Rome

    From the headlines: Following the release of Pope Francis from the hospital on March 23, his lead physician said the pontiff had faced such grave danger that his medical team considered halting treatment. During his hospitalization, the pope endured two critical health crises, prompting intense deliberations over whether aggressive interventions should continue, given the potential risks to his internal organs. Ultimately, the doctors opted to pursue “all available medicines and treatments,” a decision that proved pivotal to his recovery.

    populism
    noun: grass-roots democracy; working-class activism; egalitarianism

    From the headlines: Bernie Sanders is drawing unprecedented crowds on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, fueled by a message rooted in economic populism. His rhetoric resonates with disillusioned voters seeking an alternative to both President Trump and the Democratic Party. The independent senator from Vermont frequently denounces what he terms a “government of the billionaires, by the billionaires, and for the billionaires,” while chastising Democrats for failing to adequately champion the interests of the working class.

    prescription
    noun: a direction, usually written, by the physician to the pharmacist for the preparation and use of a medicine or remedy

    From the headlines: A new trend is emerging in healthcare — doctors are now prescribing museum visits. Backed by research showing that time spent in cultural spots can boost mental health and ease loneliness, more physicians are encouraging patients to explore art galleries, theaters, concert halls, and libraries. These cultural outings are said to reduce stress, alleviate mild anxiety and depression, and even improve conditions like high blood pressure. It’s the prescription you didn’t know you needed.

    pristine
    adjective: having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied

    From the headlines: Many countries are looking to Switzerland as a model, hoping to replicate its transformation of once heavily polluted rivers and lakes into some of the most pristine in Europe. In the 1960s, Swiss waterways were choked with algae and dead fish due to sewage and industrial pollution. However, over the following decades, the country made significant investments in advanced water treatment facilities. Today, nearly all of its lakes and rivers are once again pristine and safe for swimming.

    prolong
    verb: to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer

    From the headlines: After their quick trip to the International Space Station turned out to have an unexpectedly long duration, two NASA astronauts have been safely returned to Earth. What began as an eight-day mission for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had to be prolonged after their Starliner spacecraft experienced helium leaks and thruster problems. The two ended up staying on the ISS for more than nine months, until two seats were available on a returning space capsule.

    recruit
    verb: to attempt to acquire the services of (a person) for an employer

    From the headlines: As the White House cuts funding for scientific research, European countries are stepping up to recruit top U.S. scientists. Experts in climate change and vaccine safety are now eyeing job offers across the Atlantic, with France and the Netherlands boosting their budgets to hire talent for their universities.

    reinstate
    verb: to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state

    From the headlines: On March 24, a South Korean court reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. Han was returned to the government and named acting leader once his impeachment was overturned. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was also removed from office, is still awaiting a verdict. Han and Yoon were both suspended by South Korea’s National Assembly in December.

    repatriation
    noun: the act or process of returning a person or thing to the country of origin

    From the headlines: After several weeks of refusal, Venezuela agreed to accept repatriation flights from the United States, and the first plane carrying Venezuelan migrants back to their home country landed on March 24. About 200 people who had been deported from the U.S. were on the initial flight. Conflicts between the two countries had previously put the returns on hold.

    serenade
    verb: to entertain with or perform with vocal or instrumental music

    From the headlines: After an incredible 70-year career, Johnny Mathis, the legendary crooner with the famously smooth “velvet voice,” has announced his retirement at the age of 89. Known for his romantic ballads, jazz classics, and soft rock hits, Mathis has been serenading audiences since his teenage years. With more albums sold than any pop artist except Frank Sinatra, his voice has been the soundtrack to countless memories.

    tuition
    noun: the charge or fee for instruction, as at a private school or a college or university

    From the headlines: Starting this fall, attending Harvard University will cost nothing for most students. The school announced that tuition will be free for people whose families earn less than $200,000 per year. The average household income in the U.S. is $80,000. Food, housing, health insurance, and travel will also be free for less wealthy students. The University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have adopted the same financial aid policy.

    unredacted
    adjective: (of a document) with confidential or sensitive information included or visible

    From the headlines: The Trump administration released over 2,000 documents on JFK’s assassination, leading to a search for new insights. While the unredacted files do not dispute that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, they reveal long-hidden details about CIA agents and operations. Attorney Larry Schnapf, who has pushed for their release, argues the disclosures highlight excessive government secrecy. He believes the unredacted documents demonstrate how overclassification has been misused by national security officials.

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    Highlight Words In Action : August 2025 bipartisan adjective: representing, characterized by, or including members from two parties or factions From the headlines: The Trump administration’s decision to cut funding for the Open Technology Fund (OTF) has raised concerns among lawmakers, who see it as a vital tool against internet censorship in authoritarian regimes. Trump’s executive order effectively terminated the OTF’s budget, prompting bipartisan efforts to save the program. Advocates warn that without OTF-backed tools, many citizens and activists could lose secure communication channels, increasing their risk of surveillance and persecution. bounty noun: a premium or reward, especially one offered by a government From the headlines: The United States has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures. The three members of the Haqqani militant network in Afghanistan were allegedly involved in planning deadly attacks during the war with the U.S., some of which killed American citizens. Until this week, the State Department had offered rewards of up to $10 million for the death or capture of the militant leaders. The move follows last week’s release of a U.S. hostage who had been held by the Taliban since 2022. breach noun: an infraction or violation, such as of a law, contract, trust, or promise Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, disclosed that he was inadvertently added to a private Signal group chat used by U.S. national security officials. This unexpected breach exposed sensitive information, including details about military strikes in Yemen. The incident underscored a serious protocol violation, as national security deliberations are typically confined to secure, classified settings rather than informal messaging platforms. cartography noun: the production of maps, including construction of projections, design, compilation, drafting, and reproduction From the headlines: After more than a decade of unraveling the mysteries of the universe, the space telescope Gaia has officially powered down. In its ten years of operation, Gaia meticulously mapped nearly 2 billion stars, 150,000 asteroids, and countless other celestial wonders. This cartography resulted in a precise, three-dimensional map of our solar system, which has transformed our understanding of the Milky Way. civil liberty noun: the freedom of a citizen to exercise customary rights, as of speech or assembly, without unwarranted or arbitrary interference by the government From the headlines: Legal experts say surveillance methods being used by colleges and universities on their students may violate their civil liberties. When investigating vandalism connected to political protests, campus police have been using new tactics, including seizing students’ phones and laptops. They have also issued warrants based on social media posts or participation in campus protests. Civil liberties experts say these actions amount to stifling university students’ right to free speech. confiscate verb: to seize as forfeited to the public domain; appropriate, by way of penalty, for public use From the headlines: A kite was briefly confiscated after it came into contact with a United Airlines plane near Washington, D.C. The aircraft landed safely at Ronald Reagan National Airport following reports of a kite hitting it. Police seized the kite from a family at nearby Gravelly Point park, but returned it later. Despite the fact that kite flying is banned there because the sky overhead is “restricted airspace,” about a dozen people had reportedly been flying kites at the park that day. defraud verb: to deprive of a right, money, or property by fraud From the headlines: Hollywood writer-director Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested for defrauding Netflix of $11 million, meant for his unfinished sci-fi show White Horse. Prosecutors say he spent around $10 million on luxury purchases, including Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and antiques. Prosecutors also claim that he used the money to pay legal fees to sue Netflix for additional money. Rinsch has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering, while Netflix has declined to comment. embezzlement noun: the stealing of money entrusted to one’s care From the headlines: French politician Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and barred from public office for five years. Le Pen, who leads the far-right National Rally party, had planned to run for president in 2027. She was also sentenced to four years in prison for spending $4.3 million in European Parliament funds on her own party expenses. Fun fact: Embezzlement is from the Anglo-French enbesiler, “cause to disappear,” and an Old French root meaning “to destroy or gouge.” fairway noun: Golf. the part of the course where the grass is cut short between the tees and the putting greens From the headlines: When golf courses close, research shows the surrounding environment improves. With declining interest in golf, nearby neighborhoods report benefits like less flooding and reduced pesticide runoff. Across the U.S., many former courses have been repurposed as nature reserves, where manicured fairways have been replaced by thriving wildflower meadows. forage verb: to wander or go in search of provisions From the headlines: A new online map shows where 1.6 million edible plants grow in cities around the world. The guide, called Falling Fruit, is meant to help urban dwellers and visitors forage for food. Its open source design means people can add locations, mapping additional fruit trees, berry bushes, beehives, and plants that might otherwise go unnoticed. franchise noun: Sports. a professional sports team From the headlines: A group led by Bill Chisholm has agreed to buy the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, making it the most expensive franchise sale in North American sports history. The Celtics, fresh off their 18th NBA title, are facing significant financial challenges under the new collective bargaining agreement, but remain favorites to repeat as champions. geriatric adjective: noting or relating to aged people or animals From the headlines: The New England Aquarium in Boston has introduced a new “retirement home” for geriatric aquarium penguins, relocating six elderly birds to a designated island. While wild penguins typically live about ten years, the new aquarium houses twenty penguins in their twenties and thirties. This specialized haven ensures these aging animals receive monitoring for conditions such as arthritis and cataracts. Fun fact: The Greek gērōs, “old,” is the root of geriatric. iguana noun: a large, arboreal lizard, native to Central and South America, having stout legs and a crest of spines from neck to tail From the headlines: A recent study sheds light on how North American iguanas may have reached a remote island in Fiji. Genetic analysis suggests that these large reptiles likely traversed thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean by drifting on makeshift rafts of fallen trees. If confirmed, this would represent the longest documented oceanic migration by any terrestrial vertebrate, apart from humans. inaccessible adjective: not accessible; unapproachable From the headlines: Researchers investigating why we can’t remember being babies found evidence that those memories still exist in our brains, but are inaccessible. Scientists have long suspected that infants don’t create memories at all. A new study using MRI imaging to observe babies’ brains found that around 12 months old, they do begin storing memories of specific images. Neuroscientists are now focused on learning why these early recollections become locked away and out of reach as we grow older. magnitude noun: greatness of size or amount From the headlines: A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing over 3,000 people and leaving hundreds missing. The tremors were so intense they reached 600 miles to Bangkok, where skyscrapers swayed. In response, China, India, and Russia sent rescue teams, while countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam offered aid. manipulate verb: to adapt or change (accounts, figures, etc.) to suit one’s purpose or advantage From the headlines: A cheating scandal shook the world of professional ski jumping this week. Several members of Team Norway were suspended after officials found evidence that their ski suits had been manipulated to make the athletes more aerodynamic. The team’s manager admitted to illegally adding an extra seam where the legs are sewn together; more material there was hoped to give the jumpers extra lift and allow air to flow around them more efficiently. mush verb: to drive or spur on (sled dogs or a sled drawn by dogs) From the headlines: Greenland’s annual dog sledding race attracted unusual international attention when the White House said the vice president’s wife, Usha Vance, would attend. Vance canceled her trip after Greenlanders planned to protest her presence at the event. Competitors in the Avannaata Qimussersua, or “Great Race of the North,” mushed their dogs over 26 snowy miles. Henrik Jensen, a musher from northern Greenland, crossed the finish line in first place, pulled by his team of Greenlandic sled dogs. ovine adjective: pertaining to, of the nature of, or like sheep From the headlines: The world’s first known case of bird flu in sheep was diagnosed in Yorkshire, England. After the H5N1 virus was found among birds on a farm, health officials also tested its flock of sheep; only one ovine case was detected. The infected sheep was euthanized to prevent the disease from spreading, and officials said “the risk to livestock remains low.” pontiff noun: Ecclesiastical. the Roman Catholic pope, the Bishop of Rome From the headlines: Following the release of Pope Francis from the hospital on March 23, his lead physician said the pontiff had faced such grave danger that his medical team considered halting treatment. During his hospitalization, the pope endured two critical health crises, prompting intense deliberations over whether aggressive interventions should continue, given the potential risks to his internal organs. Ultimately, the doctors opted to pursue “all available medicines and treatments,” a decision that proved pivotal to his recovery. populism noun: grass-roots democracy; working-class activism; egalitarianism From the headlines: Bernie Sanders is drawing unprecedented crowds on his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, fueled by a message rooted in economic populism. His rhetoric resonates with disillusioned voters seeking an alternative to both President Trump and the Democratic Party. The independent senator from Vermont frequently denounces what he terms a “government of the billionaires, by the billionaires, and for the billionaires,” while chastising Democrats for failing to adequately champion the interests of the working class. prescription noun: a direction, usually written, by the physician to the pharmacist for the preparation and use of a medicine or remedy From the headlines: A new trend is emerging in healthcare — doctors are now prescribing museum visits. Backed by research showing that time spent in cultural spots can boost mental health and ease loneliness, more physicians are encouraging patients to explore art galleries, theaters, concert halls, and libraries. These cultural outings are said to reduce stress, alleviate mild anxiety and depression, and even improve conditions like high blood pressure. It’s the prescription you didn’t know you needed. pristine adjective: having its original purity; uncorrupted or unsullied From the headlines: Many countries are looking to Switzerland as a model, hoping to replicate its transformation of once heavily polluted rivers and lakes into some of the most pristine in Europe. In the 1960s, Swiss waterways were choked with algae and dead fish due to sewage and industrial pollution. However, over the following decades, the country made significant investments in advanced water treatment facilities. Today, nearly all of its lakes and rivers are once again pristine and safe for swimming. prolong verb: to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer From the headlines: After their quick trip to the International Space Station turned out to have an unexpectedly long duration, two NASA astronauts have been safely returned to Earth. What began as an eight-day mission for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had to be prolonged after their Starliner spacecraft experienced helium leaks and thruster problems. The two ended up staying on the ISS for more than nine months, until two seats were available on a returning space capsule. recruit verb: to attempt to acquire the services of (a person) for an employer From the headlines: As the White House cuts funding for scientific research, European countries are stepping up to recruit top U.S. scientists. Experts in climate change and vaccine safety are now eyeing job offers across the Atlantic, with France and the Netherlands boosting their budgets to hire talent for their universities. reinstate verb: to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state From the headlines: On March 24, a South Korean court reinstated impeached Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. Han was returned to the government and named acting leader once his impeachment was overturned. 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  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXUUKNHyOs8
    บทสนทนาเที่ยวสวนสัตว์เขาเขียวดูหมูเด้ง
    (คลิกอ่านเพิ่มเติม เพื่ออ่านบทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษและไทย และคำศัพท์น่ารู้)
    แบบทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษ จากบทสนทนาเที่ยวสวนสัตว์เขาเขียวดูหมูเด้ง
    มีคำถาม 5 ข้อหลังฟังเสร็จ เพื่อทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษของคุณ

    #บทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษ #ฝึกฟังภาษาอังกฤษ #หมูเด้ง

    The conversations from the clip :

    Tourist 1: Look! That’s Jonah the hippo!
    Tourist 2: Wow, she’s adorable. And she’s the mother of Moo Deng, who’s so famous!
    Tourist 1: Yeah, but Moo Deng is just sleeping. I was hoping to see her moving around.
    Tourist 2: Me too. It’s too bad we missed her, but she must be taking a superstar nap.
    Tourist 1: I know! Well, let’s come back later. Should we check out the penguins next?
    Tourist 2: Great idea! And I heard they’re having a penguin feeding session soon. Penguins are always fun to watch.
    Tourist 1: A penguin feeding session? That sounds adorable! They’re so cute when they waddle around.
    Tourist 2: And I love watching them line up and get excited for food. Penguins are the best!
    Tourist 1: Definitely. I heard they might even be fed during the parade.
    Tourist 2: That sounds amazing! Let’s head over there so we don’t miss it.
    Tourist 1: I hope we can get a good view. Watching them all line up must be so funny.
    Tourist 2: Yes! And after that, let’s check if Moo Deng is awake before we leave.
    Tourist 1: Good idea. I’d love to see her and Jonah together, maybe even playing!
    Tourist 2: Oh, and before we head out, let’s stop by the elephant pool.
    Tourist 1: Yes! Seeing elephants swim would be the perfect way to end the day.
    Tourist 2: Agreed! Let’s go see those elephants before we call it a day.

    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ดูสิ! นั่นคือโจน่าฮิปโป!
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ว้าว เธอน่ารักจัง และเธอเป็นแม่ของหมูเด้งที่โด่งดัง!
    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ใช่ แต่หมูเด้งกำลังนอนอยู่ ฉันหวังว่าจะได้เห็นเธอขยับตัว
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ฉันก็เช่นกัน เสียดายที่เราไม่ได้เห็นเธอ แต่เธอคงกำลังงีบแบบซุปเปอร์สตาร์
    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ฉันก็รู้! เอาล่ะ กลับมาใหม่ทีหลังดีไหม? เราควรไปดูเพนกวินต่อดีไหม?
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ไอเดียดีเลย! และฉันได้ยินมาว่าจะมีการให้อาหารเพนกวินเร็วๆ นี้ เพนกวินน่าดูเสมอ
    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: การให้อาหารเพนกวิน? ฟังดูน่ารักมาก! พวกมันน่ารักมากเวลามันเดินโซซัดโซเซ
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: และฉันชอบดูพวกมันเรียงแถวและตื่นเต้นเมื่อถึงเวลาอาหาร เพนกวินที่สุด!
    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: แน่นอน ฉันได้ยินมาว่าอาจจะมีการให้อาหารพวกมันระหว่างการพาเหรดด้วย
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ฟังดูน่าทึ่งมาก! ไปดูกันเถอะเพื่อจะไม่พลาด
    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: หวังว่าเราจะได้ที่นั่งที่ดีนะ ดูพวกมันเรียงแถวคงขำไม่น้อย
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ใช่เลย! และหลังจากนั้นเราค่อยมาดูหมูเด้งว่าตื่นหรือยังก่อนที่จะกลับ
    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ไอเดียดี ฉันอยากเห็นเธอกับโจน่าด้วย บางทีอาจจะได้เห็นเล่นกัน!
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: โอ้ และก่อนกลับเราควรแวะดูที่สระช้างกัน
    นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ใช่! การได้เห็นช้างว่ายน้ำคงเป็นวิธีที่ดีที่สุดในการจบทริปนี้
    นักท่องเที่ยว 2: เห็นด้วย! ไปดูช้างกันก่อนที่จะกลับกัน

    Vocabulary (คำศัพท์น่ารู้)

    Hippo (ฮิป-โพ) n. - ฮิปโปโปเตมัส
    Adorable (อะ-ดอร์-อะ-เบิล) adj. - น่ารัก
    Mother (มัธ-เธอร์) n. - แม่
    Famous (เฟ-มัส) adj. - มีชื่อเสียง
    Sleeping (สลี-ปิ้ง) v. - กำลังนอน
    Superstar (ซู-เพอร์-สตาร์) n. - ดาราดัง
    Nap (แน็พ) n. - การงีบหลับ
    Penguin (เพ็ง-กวิน) n. - เพนกวิน
    Feeding (ฟี-ดิง) v. - การให้อาหาร
    Waddle (ว็อด-เดิล) v. - เดินโคลงเคลง
    Line up (ไลน์ อัพ) v. - ต่อแถว
    Excited (เอ็ก-ไซ-ทิด) adj. - ตื่นเต้น
    View (วิว) n. - ทิวทัศน์, มุมมอง
    Elephant (เอล-ละ-เฟนท์) n. - ช้าง
    Perfect (เพอร์-เฟ็คท) adj. - สมบูรณ์แบบ
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXUUKNHyOs8 บทสนทนาเที่ยวสวนสัตว์เขาเขียวดูหมูเด้ง (คลิกอ่านเพิ่มเติม เพื่ออ่านบทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษและไทย และคำศัพท์น่ารู้) แบบทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษ จากบทสนทนาเที่ยวสวนสัตว์เขาเขียวดูหมูเด้ง มีคำถาม 5 ข้อหลังฟังเสร็จ เพื่อทดสอบการฟังภาษาอังกฤษของคุณ #บทสนทนาภาษาอังกฤษ #ฝึกฟังภาษาอังกฤษ #หมูเด้ง The conversations from the clip : Tourist 1: Look! That’s Jonah the hippo! Tourist 2: Wow, she’s adorable. And she’s the mother of Moo Deng, who’s so famous! Tourist 1: Yeah, but Moo Deng is just sleeping. I was hoping to see her moving around. Tourist 2: Me too. It’s too bad we missed her, but she must be taking a superstar nap. Tourist 1: I know! Well, let’s come back later. Should we check out the penguins next? Tourist 2: Great idea! And I heard they’re having a penguin feeding session soon. Penguins are always fun to watch. Tourist 1: A penguin feeding session? That sounds adorable! They’re so cute when they waddle around. Tourist 2: And I love watching them line up and get excited for food. Penguins are the best! Tourist 1: Definitely. I heard they might even be fed during the parade. Tourist 2: That sounds amazing! Let’s head over there so we don’t miss it. Tourist 1: I hope we can get a good view. Watching them all line up must be so funny. Tourist 2: Yes! And after that, let’s check if Moo Deng is awake before we leave. Tourist 1: Good idea. I’d love to see her and Jonah together, maybe even playing! Tourist 2: Oh, and before we head out, let’s stop by the elephant pool. Tourist 1: Yes! Seeing elephants swim would be the perfect way to end the day. Tourist 2: Agreed! Let’s go see those elephants before we call it a day. นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ดูสิ! นั่นคือโจน่าฮิปโป! นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ว้าว เธอน่ารักจัง และเธอเป็นแม่ของหมูเด้งที่โด่งดัง! นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ใช่ แต่หมูเด้งกำลังนอนอยู่ ฉันหวังว่าจะได้เห็นเธอขยับตัว นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ฉันก็เช่นกัน เสียดายที่เราไม่ได้เห็นเธอ แต่เธอคงกำลังงีบแบบซุปเปอร์สตาร์ นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ฉันก็รู้! เอาล่ะ กลับมาใหม่ทีหลังดีไหม? เราควรไปดูเพนกวินต่อดีไหม? นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ไอเดียดีเลย! และฉันได้ยินมาว่าจะมีการให้อาหารเพนกวินเร็วๆ นี้ เพนกวินน่าดูเสมอ นักท่องเที่ยว 1: การให้อาหารเพนกวิน? ฟังดูน่ารักมาก! พวกมันน่ารักมากเวลามันเดินโซซัดโซเซ นักท่องเที่ยว 2: และฉันชอบดูพวกมันเรียงแถวและตื่นเต้นเมื่อถึงเวลาอาหาร เพนกวินที่สุด! นักท่องเที่ยว 1: แน่นอน ฉันได้ยินมาว่าอาจจะมีการให้อาหารพวกมันระหว่างการพาเหรดด้วย นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ฟังดูน่าทึ่งมาก! ไปดูกันเถอะเพื่อจะไม่พลาด นักท่องเที่ยว 1: หวังว่าเราจะได้ที่นั่งที่ดีนะ ดูพวกมันเรียงแถวคงขำไม่น้อย นักท่องเที่ยว 2: ใช่เลย! และหลังจากนั้นเราค่อยมาดูหมูเด้งว่าตื่นหรือยังก่อนที่จะกลับ นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ไอเดียดี ฉันอยากเห็นเธอกับโจน่าด้วย บางทีอาจจะได้เห็นเล่นกัน! นักท่องเที่ยว 2: โอ้ และก่อนกลับเราควรแวะดูที่สระช้างกัน นักท่องเที่ยว 1: ใช่! การได้เห็นช้างว่ายน้ำคงเป็นวิธีที่ดีที่สุดในการจบทริปนี้ นักท่องเที่ยว 2: เห็นด้วย! ไปดูช้างกันก่อนที่จะกลับกัน Vocabulary (คำศัพท์น่ารู้) Hippo (ฮิป-โพ) n. - ฮิปโปโปเตมัส Adorable (อะ-ดอร์-อะ-เบิล) adj. - น่ารัก Mother (มัธ-เธอร์) n. - แม่ Famous (เฟ-มัส) adj. - มีชื่อเสียง Sleeping (สลี-ปิ้ง) v. - กำลังนอน Superstar (ซู-เพอร์-สตาร์) n. - ดาราดัง Nap (แน็พ) n. - การงีบหลับ Penguin (เพ็ง-กวิน) n. - เพนกวิน Feeding (ฟี-ดิง) v. - การให้อาหาร Waddle (ว็อด-เดิล) v. - เดินโคลงเคลง Line up (ไลน์ อัพ) v. - ต่อแถว Excited (เอ็ก-ไซ-ทิด) adj. - ตื่นเต้น View (วิว) n. - ทิวทัศน์, มุมมอง Elephant (เอล-ละ-เฟนท์) n. - ช้าง Perfect (เพอร์-เฟ็คท) adj. - สมบูรณ์แบบ
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  • What Are Open-Ended Questions? Learn How To Use Them Effectively

    We ask a lot of important questions: What is love? What time does the bus get here? Doesn’t the Golden Snitch make the whole rest of the game pointless and unnecessary? All of the questions that we ask fall into two major categories: open-ended questions and closed-ended questions. What do these names really mean? What is the difference between the types of questions? We are going to answer those questions and explore how the type of question you ask often impacts the type of answer you’ll get.

    What is an open-ended question?

    An open-ended question is any question that can’t be answered with a single word or doesn’t have a specific correct answer. Typically, a person will need to stop and think about how to answer an open-ended question. Open-ended questions can and often do have long answers and may also ask a person to answer with an opinion or personal interpretation rather than ask them to recite a fact.

    Examples of open-ended questions

    The following questions are examples of open-ended questions; they can’t be answered with a single word and/or don’t have a single correct answer.

    - Why do you like pop music?
    - What were you doing on the night of March 5?
    - What effects did the Industrial Revolution have on society?
    - Who was the best player to play for the Denver Broncos and why?
    - What is your most precious childhood memory?


    What is a closed-ended question?

    A closed-ended or closed question is, simply put, any question that isn’t an open-ended question. A closed-ended question either has a person choose from a selection of answers, can be answered with a single word, or has a fixed correct answer. Often, closed-ended questions are referred to using terms that specifically describe what kind of question it is. For example, you have probably heard closed-ended questions referred to by names such as “multiple-choice questions,” “yes or no questions,” “true-false questions,” or “fixed-choice questions.”

    Closed-ended questions often have short answers that a person may only need a second to figure out. Closed-ended questions often require facts as answers and often only have a single correct answer. They may ask a person’s opinion, but rarely ask a person to explain their opinion or to elaborate further on it.

    Examples of close-ended questions

    The following questions are examples of close-ended questions. They either have a fixed answer, can be answered with a single word or short phrase, or ask a person to select from a choice of specific answers.

    - Is an apple a fruit? (The only logical answers are “Yes” or “No.” The question also has a single correct answer: Yes.)
    - True or False? Penguins can swim. (A person is asked to choose between two answers. The question also has a fixed answer: True.)
    - Who was America’s first president? (This question has a fixed, short answer: George Washington.)
    - What time is it? (This question has a single correct answer.)
    - Which country do you live in? (Although this question has many possible answers, a person can and probably will answer it with a single word or phrase.)


    What is a leading question?

    A leading question is a question that is worded in a way so as to lead to an answer that the asker wants. A leading question could be either an open-ended or closed-ended question.

    An example of a leading question would be We all know that Colonel Mustard is the culprit, right? By the way that this question is worded, the asker clearly expects the answer to be “Yes.” By framing the question this way, the asker is trying to lead someone to an answer they want: that Colonel Mustard is the guilty person.

    Here are two more examples of leading questions:

    - Closed-ended: Should we really continue to listen to this obvious liar? (The asker of this question clearly wants someone to answer “No.”)
    - Open-ended: What do you think about the abominable act of declawing cats? (The asker of this question has used biased language to make it clear that they expect the answer to be a negative opinion of something they personally dislike.)

    When to use open-ended vs. closed-ended questions

    Generally speaking, the choice of whether to ask an open-ended or closed-ended question will depend entirely on what the point of the question is. If a person wants a quick, simple answer they will probably ask a closed-ended question. On the other hand, if they want to know every detail of a person’s thoughts, they are much more likely to ask an open-ended question. Often, an asker will use both open-ended and closed-ended questions to test someone or to try and find the answers they are looking for. Let’s look at some specific situations where different types of questions might be used.


    Surveys

    Often, the point of surveys is to try and learn people’s opinions or feelings about something. Depending on how much detail is wanted, a survey constructor may decide to use either open-ended or closed-ended questions.

    For example, national surveys are often interested in gathering information or opinions of very large groups of people. Because they may not have the time or resources to review thousands or millions of lengthy responses, these surveys will often only have multiple choice questions (closed-ended) with short answers such as What is your age? or Who do you plan to vote for in the election? Because the answers are short, the survey taker can quickly and accurately review them and discover the information they were after. Even when using closed-ended questions, though, a survey maker may first use a data collection survey that uses open-ended questions to try and figure out what the answer choices for closed-ended questions should be.

    However, a survey maker might instead want long, detailed opinions. For example, a company might survey its customers to get feedback on their products or services. In this case, the company specifically needs detailed answers so they can learn exactly what people like and don’t like. For a survey like this, they will probably ask open-ended questions such as What is your least favorite ride in the amusement park and why? or How can we better address the needs of our younger audience members?

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    What Are Open-Ended Questions? Learn How To Use Them Effectively We ask a lot of important questions: What is love? What time does the bus get here? Doesn’t the Golden Snitch make the whole rest of the game pointless and unnecessary? All of the questions that we ask fall into two major categories: open-ended questions and closed-ended questions. What do these names really mean? What is the difference between the types of questions? We are going to answer those questions and explore how the type of question you ask often impacts the type of answer you’ll get. What is an open-ended question? An open-ended question is any question that can’t be answered with a single word or doesn’t have a specific correct answer. Typically, a person will need to stop and think about how to answer an open-ended question. Open-ended questions can and often do have long answers and may also ask a person to answer with an opinion or personal interpretation rather than ask them to recite a fact. Examples of open-ended questions The following questions are examples of open-ended questions; they can’t be answered with a single word and/or don’t have a single correct answer. - Why do you like pop music? - What were you doing on the night of March 5? - What effects did the Industrial Revolution have on society? - Who was the best player to play for the Denver Broncos and why? - What is your most precious childhood memory? What is a closed-ended question? A closed-ended or closed question is, simply put, any question that isn’t an open-ended question. A closed-ended question either has a person choose from a selection of answers, can be answered with a single word, or has a fixed correct answer. Often, closed-ended questions are referred to using terms that specifically describe what kind of question it is. For example, you have probably heard closed-ended questions referred to by names such as “multiple-choice questions,” “yes or no questions,” “true-false questions,” or “fixed-choice questions.” Closed-ended questions often have short answers that a person may only need a second to figure out. Closed-ended questions often require facts as answers and often only have a single correct answer. They may ask a person’s opinion, but rarely ask a person to explain their opinion or to elaborate further on it. Examples of close-ended questions The following questions are examples of close-ended questions. They either have a fixed answer, can be answered with a single word or short phrase, or ask a person to select from a choice of specific answers. - Is an apple a fruit? (The only logical answers are “Yes” or “No.” The question also has a single correct answer: Yes.) - True or False? Penguins can swim. (A person is asked to choose between two answers. The question also has a fixed answer: True.) - Who was America’s first president? (This question has a fixed, short answer: George Washington.) - What time is it? (This question has a single correct answer.) - Which country do you live in? (Although this question has many possible answers, a person can and probably will answer it with a single word or phrase.) What is a leading question? A leading question is a question that is worded in a way so as to lead to an answer that the asker wants. A leading question could be either an open-ended or closed-ended question. An example of a leading question would be We all know that Colonel Mustard is the culprit, right? By the way that this question is worded, the asker clearly expects the answer to be “Yes.” By framing the question this way, the asker is trying to lead someone to an answer they want: that Colonel Mustard is the guilty person. Here are two more examples of leading questions: - Closed-ended: Should we really continue to listen to this obvious liar? (The asker of this question clearly wants someone to answer “No.”) - Open-ended: What do you think about the abominable act of declawing cats? (The asker of this question has used biased language to make it clear that they expect the answer to be a negative opinion of something they personally dislike.) When to use open-ended vs. closed-ended questions Generally speaking, the choice of whether to ask an open-ended or closed-ended question will depend entirely on what the point of the question is. If a person wants a quick, simple answer they will probably ask a closed-ended question. On the other hand, if they want to know every detail of a person’s thoughts, they are much more likely to ask an open-ended question. Often, an asker will use both open-ended and closed-ended questions to test someone or to try and find the answers they are looking for. Let’s look at some specific situations where different types of questions might be used. Surveys Often, the point of surveys is to try and learn people’s opinions or feelings about something. Depending on how much detail is wanted, a survey constructor may decide to use either open-ended or closed-ended questions. For example, national surveys are often interested in gathering information or opinions of very large groups of people. Because they may not have the time or resources to review thousands or millions of lengthy responses, these surveys will often only have multiple choice questions (closed-ended) with short answers such as What is your age? or Who do you plan to vote for in the election? Because the answers are short, the survey taker can quickly and accurately review them and discover the information they were after. Even when using closed-ended questions, though, a survey maker may first use a data collection survey that uses open-ended questions to try and figure out what the answer choices for closed-ended questions should be. However, a survey maker might instead want long, detailed opinions. For example, a company might survey its customers to get feedback on their products or services. In this case, the company specifically needs detailed answers so they can learn exactly what people like and don’t like. For a survey like this, they will probably ask open-ended questions such as What is your least favorite ride in the amusement park and why? or How can we better address the needs of our younger audience members? Copyright 2024, XAKKHRA, All Rights Reserved.
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