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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the middle of many environmental problems we have today, people are becoming more and more sustainability-conscious. One of things we want to reduce is the single use of plastics. A solution is using less plastic cups and bottles for drinks or water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, a new trend started with people using reusable tumblers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most famous water tumbler brands is Stanley that is well-known for its durability and double-walled vacuum insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the popular water bottle brand Stanley cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/popular-water-bottle-level-3\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201csought-after<\/strong>\u201d mean, \u201cStanley cups, particularly limited editions, have become highly <\/em>sought after<\/em><\/strong> and are re-selling for hundreds of dollars.\u201d <\/em>Give 2 synonyms or similar expressions and use the word \u2018sought after\u2019 in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “word-of-mouth<\/strong>\u201d mean, “Marketing expert Camille Moore emphasizes that Stanley succeeded by creating a great product, relying on <\/em>word-of-mouth<\/em><\/strong> and social media rather than traditional advertising.<\/em>\u201d? Use this expression in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the verb \u201cto skyrocket<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cDespite being around since 1913, Stanley\u2019s fortunes <\/em>skyrocketed<\/em><\/strong> after the introduction of the 1.2-liter \u2018Quencher\u2019 tumbler in 2016.<\/em>\u201d Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Why are Stanley cups very popular?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What is your opinion about Stanley\u2019s strategy to promote its products\/brand by creating a great product, using word-of-mouth and social media instead of traditional advertising? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you own a reusable water bottle? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What are the good things about using reusable water bottles?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think that they are a solution to our environmental problems? Explain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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