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πŸ“• Part 1: Forest and Trees

Ever wondered if climbing trees gave your parents grief? Rory shares childhood memories and gives his expert take on why Russia's forests are so huge they act as a natural border with China!

Maria & Rory

Β· 4 min read

This episode’s vocabulary

Surroundings

noun β€” the place where someone lives and the conditions they live in.

Commission

noun β€” a group of people who have been formally chosen to discover information about a problem or examine the reasons why the problem exists.

Heritage

noun β€” features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance.

To a certain extent

idiom β€” somewhat; partly; in a limited way or to a limited degree.

Shelter

verb β€” to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack.

To take the pressure off

idiom β€” take to reduce the amount of stress felt by.

Abundance

noun β€” an amount that is more than enough.

Guard

verb β€” to protect something.

Grief

noun β€” very great sadness.

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