Historic vs Historical. Although these two adjectives sound similar, they are used in different situations! If something is ‘historical,’ it is from, or happened in, the past. For example, a historical house has old, or old styled, architecture. In contrast, if we use ‘historic,’ we are describing something so important that it has, or will, impact history itself! For instance, a historic house is a house were an incredibly important event took place!
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The UK has announced a ban on the American Bully XL dog breed after a spate of violent attacks. What is an American Bully XL? Why are they being banned? What is a dangerous dog? And is banning dangerous dogs the best approach to dealing with this problem? Let’s discuss all this today!
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Vocabulary
Ban (noun) – A formal prohibition or restriction.
Breed (noun) – A group of animals or plants with common characteristics, often created through selective breeding.
Cull (verb) – To selectively remove or eliminate animals from a population.
Temperament (noun) – A person or animal's natural disposition or character.
Imposing (adjective) – Having an impressive or commanding presence.
Amnesty (noun) – An official pardon or forgiveness that allows individuals or groups to be exempt from penalties or legal consequences for past actions or offenses.
Characteristics (noun) – Distinctive qualities, traits, or features that define or distinguish something or someone from others.
Socialization (noun) – The process of learning and adapting to social norms and interactions.
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