Sharks' fins are much in demand
As people celebrate the Chinese New Year, Yvonne and Finn talk about a traditional Chinese dish which is controversial with some.
This week's question:
Which type of shark is the longest fish in the world?
Was it:
a) the great white shark
b) the whale shark or
c) the hammerhead shark
Listen out for the answer at the end of the programme!
Listen
Shark's fin soup
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Grammar
- lunar calendar
something that shows the days and months in a year, based on the moon's journey around the Earth each month
- a clue
a piece of information which can help to find answers
- animal rights activists
people who try to bring attention to the cruel treatment of animals and get laws introduced to help protect them
- a ban
an official order or statement saying that something isn't allowed
- thrown back
carelessly tossed or flung to where it came from
- the campaign
the organised set of activities aimed at achieving an objective
- the media coverage
all the information given about a particular situation or event in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, websites etc
- boycotting
refusing to buy goods or be involved in activities because you don't agree with them
- a must
something which most people think is essential
- prestigious
highly thought of, respected and valued
