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

Oxford Street is a famous shopping street in London. There is a plan to make it a pedestrian-only area. This means cars will not be allowed, and people can walk freely. It will make the street safer and cleaner. People can enjoy shopping without worrying about traffic. However, some people may not agree with this plan. It could be a good idea because it will make Oxford Street a better place for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about making London\u2019s Oxford Street pedestrian-only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2610\/261029-oxford-street-pedestrianized.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cto unlock the full potential<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cOxford Street would “<\/em>unlock the full potential<\/em><\/strong>” of an important area of London and help make a better, greener, and richer London<\/em>.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201coff limits<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cAround one kilometre of the street is <\/em>off limits<\/em><\/strong> to vehicles.<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cmixed reactions<\/strong>\u201c mean? \u201cThere have been<\/em> mixed reactions<\/em><\/strong> to the pedestrianization of Oxford Street.<\/em>\u201d Use the idiom 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 are the pros and cons of pedestrianizing Oxford Street?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What is your opinion about this plan?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What do you think about this, \u201cTraffic will be pushed to the small streets nearby causing economic and environmental harm.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. If the most famous \/ important street in your city is made pedestrian-only, how do you think it would affect the people and the city itself?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you been to a street in your city\/country that is similar to Oxford Street? How would you describe it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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