Lesson 82 Monster or fish？

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Fishermen and sailors sometimes claim to have seen monsters in the sea. Though people have often laughed at stories told by seamen, it is now known that many of these 'monsters' which have at times been sighted are simply strange fish. Occasionally, unusual creatures are washed to the shore, but they are rarely caught out at sea. Some time ago, however, a peculiar fish was caught near Madagascar. A small fishing-boat was carried miles out to sea by the powerful fish as it pulled on the line. Realizing that this was no ordinary fish, the fisherman made every effort not to damage it in any way. When it was eventually brought to shore, it was found to be over thirteen feet long. It had a head like a horse, big blue eyes, shining silver skin, and a bright red tail, The fish, which has since been sent to a museum where it is being examined by a scientist, is called an oarfish. Such creatures have rarely been seen alive by man as they live at a depth of six hundred feet.

Words & Expressions

关于"一群"的英语表达

a school of fish/tuna/whales 一群鱼

a pride of lions 一群狮子

an army of ants一群蚂蚁

a herd of cattle/deer/elephants 一群牛/鹿/象

Eric在公众号“英语学习笔记”中写了一长篇介 绍英语中的量词，实在是太全了，然而我还是只记得住经常用的那几个。

Pronunciation

seen [sin]

peculiar [pɪ'kjulɪɚ]

fisherman['fɪʃɚmən]

examine [ɪg'zæmɪn]

sailor [ˈselɚ]

effort [ˈefərt]

courage [ˈkɜ:rɪdʒ]

monster [ˈmɑ:nstə(r)]

unusual [ʌnˈjuʒuəl]

ordinary ['ɔrdnɛri]

生鱼片的介绍：

"Sashimi, is a Japanese delicacy consisting of very fresh raw meat or fish sliced into thin pieces. Sashimi is often the first course in a formal Japanese meal, but it can also be the main course, presented with rice and miso soup in separate bowls. Japanese chefs consider sashimi the finest dish in Japanese formal dining and recommend that it be eaten before other strong flavors affect the palate. Sashimi is popularly served with a dipping sauce (soy sauce) and condiments such as with wasabi paste and grated fresh ginger. " from wikipedia