práctica# Texto con vocales cortas y largas

Este texto está diseñado para practicar las vocales largas del inglés en contexto, en frases encadenadas que nos ayuden a entender cómo funcionan las vocales largas.

Hemos visto en la lección que tanto las vocales que están en sílabas acentuadas como las vocales que van seguidas de consonantes voiced tienden a alargarse. Lo mismo pasa con las vocales en palabras de una sola sílaba.

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the beautiful world of blue whales

The largest animals ever known to live on Earth, blue whales are marvelous creatures that roam the oceans in search of food and company, and whose singing helps millions of people around the world relax and sleep every night.

Blue whales are marine mammals and belong to the baleen whale family. They are known for their enormous size, which can reach up to one hundred feet (thirty meters) in length and weigh as much as two hundred tons. Their hearts alone can weigh as much as an elephant, and their tongues can be as heavy as a hippopotamus.

Blue whales have a smooth, bluish-gray skin. Their large size and color make them easy to spot in the ocean. They are known for their graceful movements, despite their enormous bodies.

Blue whales are found in all the world’s major oceans, from the Arctic to the Antarctic. They prefer the open sea and are rarely seen near the coast. However, they can be spotted close to shore when they are searching for food.

Their migration patterns are fascinating. During the summer, they travel to the polar regions, where they feed on krill. In the winter, they move to warmer waters to breed and give birth.

Blue whales are filter feeders. They consume small shrimp-like creatures known as krill. An adult blue whale can eat up to four tons of krill in a single day. They use their baleen plates to seeve the water and trap the krill.

They are extraordinary creatures when it comes to feeding. They can take in a massive amount of water and krill in one gulp, then force the water out, leaving the krill behind to be swallowed.

Blue whales have a long lifecycle and can live up to 90 years or more. They reach sexual maturity around the age of 10. Females give birth every two to three years after a gestation period of around 12 months. They usually have one calf at a time, which they nurse for about six months.

Blue whales are an endangered species. Their population declined dramatically due to whaling in the early 20th century. However, efforts to protect them are showing positive results, and their numbers are increasing. They are now protected by international law, and conservation groups are working hard to ensure their survival.

In conclusion, the blue whale is a truly marvelous creature. Their incredible size, graceful movements, and fascinating habits make them one of the most incredible animals on our planet. We must continue our efforts to protect these giants of the sea, ensuring that they thrive for future generations to admire.