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What is the main focus of today's lesson?
What is the main focus of today's lesson?
- Reviewing the benefits of using Skype for language learning
- Analyzing animal behaviors particularly of dolphins
- Learning about the history of trade tariffs
- Understanding advanced vocabulary and writing structures from news articles (correct)
Which specific topic related to recent news is covered in the lesson?
Which specific topic related to recent news is covered in the lesson?
- Trump's trade tariffs on steel imports (correct)
- The impact of social media on language learning
- Dolphin communication methods
- Donald Trump's environmental policies
How does the speaker encourage interaction from the audience?
How does the speaker encourage interaction from the audience?
- By asking for favorite animals in the comments (correct)
- By providing a quiz at the end of the lesson
- By asking them to rate the lesson
- By inviting them to share their experiences with learning English
What is mentioned about Trump's trade tariffs?
What is mentioned about Trump's trade tariffs?
Where can students find the full articles mentioned in the lesson?
Where can students find the full articles mentioned in the lesson?
What does the speaker suggest about managing audience comments during the lesson?
What does the speaker suggest about managing audience comments during the lesson?
Which animal does the speaker express a fondness for?
Which animal does the speaker express a fondness for?
What is the expected outcome from understanding advanced writing structures in news articles?
What is the expected outcome from understanding advanced writing structures in news articles?
What is Clegg's primary concern regarding animals in captivity?
What is Clegg's primary concern regarding animals in captivity?
What does Clegg suggest is necessary for justifying the presence of animals in captivity?
What does Clegg suggest is necessary for justifying the presence of animals in captivity?
Which vocabulary term relates to the debate about whether animals should be kept in captivity for entertainment?
Which vocabulary term relates to the debate about whether animals should be kept in captivity for entertainment?
According to the discussion, what is one aspect of welfare in captivity that needs further research?
According to the discussion, what is one aspect of welfare in captivity that needs further research?
How does Clegg view the entertainment value of animals in captivity?
How does Clegg view the entertainment value of animals in captivity?
What does the term 'tariff' refer to?
What does the term 'tariff' refer to?
In which context is the word 'condemn' used?
In which context is the word 'condemn' used?
What does it mean when a building is 'condemned'?
What does it mean when a building is 'condemned'?
What is implied by 'tit for tat'?
What is implied by 'tit for tat'?
How might the French president respond to actions seen as illegal?
How might the French president respond to actions seen as illegal?
Which of the following describes graffiti?
Which of the following describes graffiti?
What might be a moral reason for condemning graffiti?
What might be a moral reason for condemning graffiti?
What does a tariff typically indicate about a country's trade policy?
What does a tariff typically indicate about a country's trade policy?
Why might a government condemn a building?
Why might a government condemn a building?
What does a firm response from the EU suggest?
What does a firm response from the EU suggest?
What did Emmanuel Macron state about the EU's response to the US move?
What did Emmanuel Macron state about the EU's response to the US move?
What aspect of dolphins' lives are scientists attempting to measure?
What aspect of dolphins' lives are scientists attempting to measure?
What did the researchers find dolphins looked forward to the most?
What did the researchers find dolphins looked forward to the most?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between humans and dolphins is supported by the research?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between humans and dolphins is supported by the research?
What was the article about dolphins primarily concerned with?
What was the article about dolphins primarily concerned with?
Which city is mentioned as a location for dolphin research?
Which city is mentioned as a location for dolphin research?
What is a common concern regarding dolphins held in captivity?
What is a common concern regarding dolphins held in captivity?
What does the author suggest helps improve English comprehension?
What does the author suggest helps improve English comprehension?
Which social media platform does the presenter encourage viewers to join for pronunciation videos?
Which social media platform does the presenter encourage viewers to join for pronunciation videos?
What emotional response do researchers aim to uncover regarding dolphins?
What emotional response do researchers aim to uncover regarding dolphins?
What does 'tit for tat' generally refer to in this context?
What does 'tit for tat' generally refer to in this context?
What is meant by a 'proportionate' response according to the discussion?
What is meant by a 'proportionate' response according to the discussion?
Which of the following best defines the term 'counterpart'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'counterpart'?
What is the primary reason stated for countries imposing tariffs?
What is the primary reason stated for countries imposing tariffs?
In the described situation, what was the reaction of the affected nations to the US tariffs?
In the described situation, what was the reaction of the affected nations to the US tariffs?
Which item was NOT mentioned as being affected by the tariffs?
Which item was NOT mentioned as being affected by the tariffs?
What characterizes a 'strong rebuke' in the context of condemning someone?
What characterizes a 'strong rebuke' in the context of condemning someone?
What was the purpose of the tariffs mentioned in the context of international relations?
What was the purpose of the tariffs mentioned in the context of international relations?
Which phrase indicates a collaborative effort in responding to external actions?
Which phrase indicates a collaborative effort in responding to external actions?
What can be inferred about the nature of tariffs based on this content?
What can be inferred about the nature of tariffs based on this content?
What is the recommended method for memorizing vocabulary effectively?
What is the recommended method for memorizing vocabulary effectively?
What happens when vocabulary is not used regularly, according to the discussion?
What happens when vocabulary is not used regularly, according to the discussion?
What is a common technique suggested to make vocabulary stick in your memory?
What is a common technique suggested to make vocabulary stick in your memory?
What is suggested as a resource for language immersion?
What is suggested as a resource for language immersion?
How does repetition affect memory according to the discussion?
How does repetition affect memory according to the discussion?
What might indicate that a word like 'contention' is new to someone?
What might indicate that a word like 'contention' is new to someone?
What is the purpose of spacing out vocabulary revisions?
What is the purpose of spacing out vocabulary revisions?
What was mentioned as a valuable resource for language learners?
What was mentioned as a valuable resource for language learners?
What has the speaker committed to doing on Monday?
What has the speaker committed to doing on Monday?
The saying 'if you don't use it, you lose it' refers to which aspect of learning?
The saying 'if you don't use it, you lose it' refers to which aspect of learning?
What is the main focus of Clegg's findings regarding animals in captivity?
What is the main focus of Clegg's findings regarding animals in captivity?
What does the term 'captivity' refer to in the context of this discussion?
What does the term 'captivity' refer to in the context of this discussion?
Which word describes a disagreement resulting from opposing viewpoints?
Which word describes a disagreement resulting from opposing viewpoints?
How is 'perspective' defined in the discussion?
How is 'perspective' defined in the discussion?
In the context of animal welfare, what does welfare specifically refer to?
In the context of animal welfare, what does welfare specifically refer to?
What does 'to justify' mean in the context of justifying actions or choices?
What does 'to justify' mean in the context of justifying actions or choices?
What is the purpose of conservation as discussed?
What is the purpose of conservation as discussed?
Which emotion is connected with the concept of anticipating something?
Which emotion is connected with the concept of anticipating something?
What does the article suggest about public interest in marine environments based on recent documentaries?
What does the article suggest about public interest in marine environments based on recent documentaries?
According to the article's discussion, what challenge remains regarding animals in captivity?
According to the article's discussion, what challenge remains regarding animals in captivity?
Which example does the article provide regarding perspective?
Which example does the article provide regarding perspective?
What is the significance of evaluating the bond between humans and animals, according to the findings?
What is the significance of evaluating the bond between humans and animals, according to the findings?
What is a possible downside of visiting zoos as mentioned in the discussion?
What is a possible downside of visiting zoos as mentioned in the discussion?
Why is more research deemed necessary in the context of animal captivity?
Why is more research deemed necessary in the context of animal captivity?
Flashcards
Trade tariffs
Trade tariffs
Taxes imposed on imported goods.
Trump administration's move
Trump administration's move
Donald Trump's actions related to trade tariffs
Condemnation intensifies
Condemnation intensifies
Strong criticism increases.
Import tax on steel and aluminum
Import tax on steel and aluminum
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Top congressional Republicans
Top congressional Republicans
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Tit-for-tat tariffs
Tit-for-tat tariffs
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Steel imports
Steel imports
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BBC News website
BBC News website
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Tariff
Tariff
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Condemn
Condemn
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Condemned (building)
Condemned (building)
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Tit for tat
Tit for tat
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Graffiti
Graffiti
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Proportionate manner
Proportionate manner
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Counterpart
Counterpart
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Illegal
Illegal
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EU
EU
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US
US
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Proportionate
Proportionate
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Dolphin Happiness
Dolphin Happiness
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Captivity
Captivity
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Marine Mammal
Marine Mammal
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Human-Animal Bond
Human-Animal Bond
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Welfare
Welfare
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Point of Contention
Point of Contention
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What is a retaliatory tariff?
What is a retaliatory tariff?
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What is the purpose of a tit-for-tat tariff?
What is the purpose of a tit-for-tat tariff?
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How can a tariff be used to 'punish' a country?
How can a tariff be used to 'punish' a country?
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What is a 'firm' response?
What is a 'firm' response?
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What is a 'proportionate' response?
What is a 'proportionate' response?
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Conservation
Conservation
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Justification
Justification
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Contention
Contention
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Preserve vs. Conserve
Preserve vs. Conserve
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Neurological Pathway
Neurological Pathway
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Vocabulary Revision
Vocabulary Revision
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Use it or Lose it
Use it or Lose it
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Nursing yourself in language
Nursing yourself in language
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Audible Books
Audible Books
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Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
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Small Chunks of Vocabulary
Small Chunks of Vocabulary
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Long-Term Memory
Long-Term Memory
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Aspect
Aspect
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Perspective
Perspective
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Anticipate
Anticipate
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Justify
Justify
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What are some ways dolphin welfare can be improved?
What are some ways dolphin welfare can be improved?
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What is the main point of contention regarding keeping dolphins in captivity?
What is the main point of contention regarding keeping dolphins in captivity?
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What is a perspective dolphinariums could offer?
What is a perspective dolphinariums could offer?
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What is a possible justification for keeping dolphins in captivity?
What is a possible justification for keeping dolphins in captivity?
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What is a key aspect of understanding dolphin welfare?
What is a key aspect of understanding dolphin welfare?
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What does 'from the animals perspective' mean?
What does 'from the animals perspective' mean?
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Study Notes
Lesson Summary - Advanced Vocabulary and News Articles
- Topics: Trump's trade tariffs, measuring dolphin happiness.
- Sources: BBC News website.
- Vocabulary Focus: Advanced vocabulary used in news articles.
Vocabulary Definitions
- Tariff: A charge or list of charges on goods or services entering a country.
- Condemn: To criticize strongly, usually for moral reasons.
- Tit-for-tat: An action intentionally done to punish someone who has done something unpleasant.
- Proportionate: Corresponding in size or amount to something else.
- Counterpart: A person or thing having the same purpose as another, in a different place or organization.
Vocabulary Examples
- Example of condemn: Condemning youth graffiti. Example of tit-for-tat: US tariffs countered by EU & Canada.
- Example of proportionate: A proportionate response to US tariffs involving similar taxes on goods.
- Example of a counterpart: The British Prime Minister is the counterpart of the US President.
Dolphin Happiness Study
- Study: Scientists measured dolphin feelings in a French marine park.
- Goal: To examine how dolphins feel in captivity, offering a new perspective.
Additional Vocabulary
- Aspect: A part of a situation.
- Captivity: The state of being kept in confinement.
- Perspective: A particular way of considering or thinking about something (a point of view).
- Anticipate: To imagine or expect something.
- Welfare: Physical and mental health and happiness, particularly that of animals.
- Contention: A disagreement that results from opposing arguments.
- Conservation: The protection of plants, animals, natural areas, and important structures.
- Justify: To give a good reason for something.
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