世界上唯一一只出生在热带的北极熊死了（讲解版）| E0501

Inuka, the only polar bear ever born in the tropics has died in Singapore of age-related ailments. The bear was born at the zoo and at 27, had outlived the average wild polar bear by more than a decade. While hugely popular, his presence has been a subject of controversy among conservationists and animal activists. Recent physical examinations on Inuka revealed that he had been suffering from arthritis, dental issues and ear infections.

the tropics: 热带地区
ailment: 小病小灾
outlive: 比……活得长
controversy: 争议
conservationist: 环境保护主义者
physical examination: 体检
arthritis: 关节炎

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1. 每个意群示范7遍
2. 在每次语音示范后，会留出足够的空白时间供各位进行跟读和练习。

暴虐版使用方法：
1. 小伙伴们需要先掌握生词的发音方式和规律（练习耗时，因人而异）
2. 再通过先单词后意群的方式跟随暴虐版进行练习
3. 通过反复的朗读，让口腔肌肉熟悉且记住意群的流利和滑动感，不断提升自己语音语调，连读技巧，意群的把握。