11th September Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Stolen Dolphin
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Today's episode is about the unusual story of a stolen dolphin. Listen here to find out more about it. If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com) Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click here for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding Who were the four men arrested in connection with the plot to steal the dolphin, Dave, from the Marineland Oceanarium in Morecambe in 1987? What was the significance of Dave, the bottlenose dolphin, in the context of the Marineland Oceanarium, and why was he valued at £25,000? How did the four men manage to execute their plan to steal Dave from the Marineland Oceanarium, and what time of day did they choose for the heist? What was the outcome of the investigation launched in response to the theft of Dave, and how did the public react to the case? What ultimately happened to Dave after being recovered from the criminals, and what became of the four individuals responsible for the audacious dolphin heist?
