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The story
A hunter in the US who illegally killed hundreds of deer has been given an unusual sentence by a judge. He's been ordered to watch the Disney film Bambi once a month as part of his punishment. The movie is about a deer whose mother is killed by a hunter.
Key words and phrases
poacher
someone who illegally catches and kills animals
• The poacher hid in the tree and waited for the ranger to pass before stealing the eggs.
• Are you telling me our biggest business rival has poached our best idea? This is a disaster!
prolific
producing a lot of something
• The author Isaac Asimov is a prolific science fiction writer. He's published over 400 books.
• With 120, Ronaldo is the most prolific goalscorer in Champions' League history.
tearjerker
a sad story that makes you cry
• Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is Dan's favourite tearjerker. He cries like a baby.
• His latest movie is a real tearjerker. Audiences are handed tissues before watching it.
To do
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