Short Articles for Reading Comprehension-Book 1 Unit 15 (E)

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abalone

any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
Not everyone has had a chance to taste abalone.

criminal

a person who commits a crime
A group of gunmen attacked a prison and set free nine criminals in Moroto.

demand

the act of asking for something firmly
Another flight would be arranged on Saturday if sufficient demand arose.

expensive

being costly; having a high price or value
I get very nervous because I'm using a lot of expensive equipment.

expert

someone with special skill in a certain area and knows a lot about that area
When your computer breaks down, it is better to leave it to expert.

orphanage

a building in which many children without parents live
Oliver Twist once lived in an orphanage.

situation

the particular events and conditions that affect someone or something at a certain time and place
Army officers said the situation was under control.

smuggle

to bring someone or something from one country to another illegally
Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle a bomb into Belfast airport.

snail

a small creature with a soft body that lives in a SHELL and moves very slowly
The French have a dish made from snails.

supply

the act, process, or system of providing a particular product or service
Prices change according to supply and demand.