15 Words Everyone Should Know

The article on National Geographic about the Agta tribe and their encounters with giant snakes contains several important words that a B2 learner should know. Here is a summary of those key terms:
 

    Tribe: A social group consisting of people with shared ancestry, culture, and traditions.

    Attacked: To be assaulted or harmed by someone or something.

    Giant snakes: Large, often dangerous reptiles, specifically referring to pythons in this context.

    Prey: An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.

    Hunter-gatherers: People who survive by hunting animals and gathering plants.

    Survival: The state of continuing to live or exist, often despite difficult conditions.

    Predators: Animals that hunt other animals for food.

    Encounters: Unexpected or casual meetings with someone or something.

    Research: The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

    Anthropologists: Scientists who study human societies, cultures, and their development.

    Danger: The possibility of suffering harm or injury.

    Habitat: The natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives.

    Behaviour: The way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus.

    Adaptation: The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

These terms will help a learner understand the content and context of the article more effectively.