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本周内容：
The octopus uses its senses of vision and taste like we do. Its large nervous system is a sign of intelligence. Philosopher of science Peter Godfrey-Smith wonders how the octopus - a solitary creature - became so smart. Neil and Catherine chat about this curious animal and teach you six items of vocabulary.
This week's question:
What is the correct plural form of octopus? Is it:
a) octopuses
b) octopodes /?k?t?p??d??z/
c) octopi
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
cephalopod
the group of animals to which the octopus belongs
publicity stunt
something a company might do to grab your attention and promote its products
a common ancestor
a distant relative from which two different species evolved
comparable to
similar to
vertebrates
animals that have a spine
protean
(adjective) adaptable and changeable
Transcript
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发表于 2018-8-4 09:44:21
