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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, pollution has become a serious problem that we have grappled with. Addressing pollution can be expensive and risky. However, a process called phytoremediation, with the use of plants, can help clean up contaminated environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about phytoremediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/english\/features\/6-minute-english_2023\/ep-230713<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “magic formula<\/strong>” mean? “Taken together, these make Eucharia\u2019s approach a magic formula<\/strong> \u2013 a combination of actions that is likely to result in success.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “broken promises<\/strong>” mean, “Local people\u2019s mistrust of big oil companies comes from their broken promises<\/strong> – times when they said they would definitely do something but then failed to.<\/em>“? Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define the phrase “bring something back to life<\/strong>“. “The award recognised the personal risks Eucharia takes in her efforts to\u00a0bring\u00a0the land\u00a0back to life.<\/strong>“<\/em> Give a synonym and make a sentence with this phrase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your opinion on phytoremediation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Are there any examples of pollution in your community or country? How could phytoremediation help address these issues?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What do you think about scientific research and innovation in finding sustainable solutions for environmental challenges?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Have you participated in any initiatives to clean up pollution or restore natural habitats?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What actions do you take to reduce pollution and promote a healthier environment in your daily life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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