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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

China will reduce its exports of hybrid cars to the European Union by more than half over the next four years. This decision aims to reduce trade problems between China and Europe. It will also help protect European car companies from strong competition. Both sides hope to improve their trade relations through this agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about the agreement to stop millions of hybrid cars from entering the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2610\/261012-hybrid-car-exports-4.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. Explain \u201ctrade war<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cBoth sides were seeking to avoid a harmful trade war<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto struggle to do something<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cEU carmakers <\/em>are struggling to compete<\/em><\/strong> with cheaper Chinese imports.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cfoothold<\/strong>\u201c mean? \u201cChina is now a major player in the global car industry and has a foothold<\/strong> in many markets.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is your opinion about this news? Do you think it will really avoid a harmful trade war between China and EU?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. “Despite concerns, the EU said there could be better trade relations.<\/em>” How could there be better trade relations after this agreement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your insights on this, \u201cEU carmakers are struggling to compete with cheaper Chinese imports.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How does Chinese hybrid car exports affect the EU market?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Why are Chinese hybrid cars a better choice?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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