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detected · livestock

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Words from the news, explained in easy English. From: France reports first human infection with Shamonda virus.

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Vocabulary in this episode
capsule

This capsule explains words from the bulletin about French officials’ report of a virus found in a person.

A short audio or video programme about one subject.

bulletin

This capsule explains words from the bulletin about French officials’ report of a virus found in a person.

A short news report or news programme.

detected

You heard “detected” in the news.

Found something, often by looking or testing for it.

detected

For example: The mechanic detected a problem with the car.

Noticed or found that the car had a problem.

livestock

You heard “livestock” in the news.

Farm animals kept by people, often for food or work.

livestock

For example: The farmer checks the livestock each morning.

The farmer looks at the farm animals.

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