Today's report is about vents found at the bottom of the ocean and animal species that have recently been discovered near them. What are these deep sea vents like? How hot is it there? What new animal species have been discovered? Why is this research important? The first activity familiarizes you with some of the vocabulary you will hear. The second, a listening activity, invites you to choose answers to multiple choice questions. Further activities develop your use of the vocabulary and expressions from the report.