Hippo Fiona by Songqiao Li James https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu Group reading post en-us 2017-11-30 04:34:58 UTC 2025-09-24 10:22:46 UTC hello@padlet.com soqli https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211703637 2017-11-30 04:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211703637 Summary soqli https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211703697   Fiona the adorable Hippo baby was recently born in  Cincinnati Zoo with its rough start. Fiona was too weak to breath when she was born, the veterinary even attach a oxygen tube to her lung to keep her breathing. Fiona made it with the hard work of veterinary and neonatal teams. Now this 10-month-old hippo baby is becoming the star of the zoo. Just look at the photo of her and you will figure out why. Her adorable look quickly attract public's attention. Even The new York times create a new word for Fiona- "Fionamania" to describe how this cute hippo baby has swept the nation.
This article specifically describe few characteristic about hippo the species , hippo's overall current living situation and Fiona's parents' story.]]> 2017-11-30 04:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211703697 Response soqli https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211704884   I never thought hippo was a lovely creature till I saw the photo of Fiona. Her big eyes are so adorable with her chubby body. The first time I saw a hippo in the zoo, I thought they are dirty, ugly and aggressive. But this cute little hippo has really change the image of hippo in my mind. Wish I could see Fiona in real life if I have a chance to in the future.]]> 2017-11-30 04:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211704884 Question soqli https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211705810 1. What do you think is the most significant element that makes Fiona so famous now? Is it only because her cute look?( Use other personal thought except the one in the article)
2. What should we do to help to the decreasing wild hippo population?
3 . Do you think the hippos in the zoo live better than the ones in the wild? Why?]]> 2017-11-30 04:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211705810 Vocabulary soqli https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211706666 1.intervention :n
original sentence: so the team decided intervention was needed to save the baby.
Definition: interfere, like take necessary strategy to help or prevent something from happening.
Own sentence: The problem can not be solved without any intervention.
2.coaxing :v
original sentence: Fiona eventually became acclimated to her father Henry, after more coaxing and close supervision
Definition: spoofing, flattery designed to gain favor.
Own sentence: Most politicians are really good at coaxing the publics.
3.charismatic : adj
original sentence: But to top her looks, Fiona has developed a charismatic personality
Definition:possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
Own sentence: His charismatic personality is the reason for his successful actor career.]]> 2017-11-30 05:06:29 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/211706666 vocabulary: enclosure 1.speech: noun 2.originality: Videos show her bounding across her enclosure and even photo-bombing a couple's engagement photo. 3.definition: an area surrounded by a wall or fence, and used for a particular purpose 4.synonym: attachment 5.verb: enclose 6.my sentence: Nobody expects to go to the zoo and find all of the animals housed in the same enclosure, or even the same type of enclosure. camyang https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212141058  ]]> 2017-12-01 03:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212141058 vocabulary:intervention 1.speech: noun 2.originality: Fiona was too small and weak to nurse on her own, so the team decided intervention was needed to save the baby. 3.definition: the act of becoming involved in an argument, fight, or other difficult situation in order to change what happens 4.synonym: violation 5.verb: intervene 6.sentence: It is also conceivable that they could be points of intervention by modifications in environmental factors or eventually in pharmaceutical products. camyang https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212141250 2017-12-01 03:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212141250 vocabulary: vulnerable 1.speech: adjective 2.originality: The adorable, chubby gray cherub has become famous for playfully leaping into water and into people's hearts, but she may one day grow up to play an important conservation role for her vulnerable species. 3.definition: someone who is vulnerable can be easily harmed or hurt 4.synonym: sensitive 5.noun: vulnerability 6.sentence: Communicating at this level means we offer someone the most vulnerable part of ourselves. camyang https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212142523 2017-12-01 04:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212142523 Q1. In my opinion, Fiona is not only famous for that it was first born six weeks premature but also for that it is very lucky. It is a miracle because it is not easy for it to be alive. Its lung was not able to support its breathe and it needed medical machines. People’s love also give its a new life. Q2. I think we can tell people who live around us that the wild hippos are endangered. Many people do not know that wild hippos are decreasing. If we can make more people understand that they need our help, we may attract more people to pay attention to protect hippos. Q3. Hippos living in zoo may have a better life than those in the wild. Hippos in the zoo can get food more easily. Zoo keepers take care of them and they will get medication in time if they are ill. They do not have to consider the problem of territories. camyang https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212143371 2017-12-01 04:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212143371 yczheng https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212466679  
Vocabulary1：acclimate
Speech: verb
Sentence: Fiona eventually became acclimated to her father Henry, after more coaxing and close supervision.
Definition: to accustom or become accustomed to a new climate or environment; adapt.
Synonym: accustom accommodate
Other form: acclimation noon
Own sentence: transferring to a new school, he spent half of year to acclimate the new environment.
]]> 2017-12-01 23:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212466679 yczheng https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212471082 Vocabulary2: charismatic
Speech: adjective
Sentence:  But to top her looks, Fiona has developed a charismatic personality.
Definition:1having, or characteristic of charisma. 
2 characterizing Christians of various denominations who seek an ecstatic religious experience, sometimes including speaking in tongues and instantaneous healing.
Synonym: appealing alluring
Other form: charisma
Own sentence: she is a charismatic women, so lot of boys like her. 
]]> 2017-12-02 01:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212471082 yczheng https://padlet.com/soqli/e387vey8poeu/wish/212479343 Question1
It is very active and has very good personality. Moreover, its success story is the most important reason why people like it. She was weak when she born. The veterinary did not sure she can alive. However, she was so strong, and she alive. Now, she is so active. This is the reason why many people like her.

Question2: I think people should focus on improving the environmental condition for the wild animals. Nowadays, there are lots of pollution which make the wild animals have no place to live. And the contamination is lethal to the wild animals. People should protect the environment in the world, and provide a good living condition for the endangered animals.   

 
Question3: I think it is better for the hippos to live in the zoo. In the modern world, lots of places are polluted. Thus it is hard for hippos to find a home. However, in the zoo, there are lots of professional feeder can take good care of them.
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