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

When it comes to creative beverages, Singapore has taken things to a whole new level with its unconventional yet sustainable drink \u2014 sewage beer. This innovative brew is crafted using recycled wastewater, turning what might seem unappealing into a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to know how this unusual idea came about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/green\/2024\/11\/21\/sewage-is-the-secret-ingredient-in-singapores-beer-a-country-with-no-natural-water-resourc<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does “ramp up<\/strong>” mean? “Authorities have said they need to ramp up <\/strong>all water sources, as demand is expected to double by 2065.” <\/em>Make a sentence with this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What’s the meaning of “hail from<\/strong>“? “Rummel told onlookers he was in a good position to judge beer, as he hailed from <\/strong>Munich, Germany, home to the Oktoberfest beer festival.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define “biennial<\/strong>“. “The idea was to showcase treated wastewater at the country’s biennial <\/strong>International Water Week.”<\/em> Give two synonyms and make a sentence with this word.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What do you think about this type of beer? Would you try it? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think other countries should try this idea? How could it help them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How does this type of beer help the environment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share your thoughts on this statement, “It’s important not to use the term ‘wastewater’ and instead call it <\/em>‘used water.<\/em>‘“<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you heard of any other drinks or products made using recycled water? What do you think about them?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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