Andrew
The U.S. Health System
The Environment
Idioms
Media and Consumerism
100

Los Angeles, California

Where I was born/Where I am from

100

The most common providers of health insurance

Employers

100

Smog

Fog or haze combined with smoke and other atmospheric pollutants

100

to be born into a very wealthy family

Be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

100

Something in good and bad taste to post on social media

Announcements, pictures, politics, etc.

200

Bembrive

Where I first worked in Spain

200

A common argument in favor of universal healthcare

Less stress, improve health outcomes, etc.

200

Another way of saying "take it or leave it"

It's my way or the highway

200

to make money

Make dough

200

Rosie the Riveter

A piece of propaganda used during World War II to encourage women to work outside the home

300

An extracurricular activity I did in university

Marching band

300

A common argument against universal healthcare

We already pay too much in taxes, we shouldn't have to pay for other people's health problems, etc.

300

Five consequences of climate change

Drought, tropical storms, forest fires, changes in the growing season, melting ice caps, habitat destruction, etc.

300

Paint the town red

to go out and enjoy yourself

300

How American women are portrayed on reality TV

Catty, manipulative, vindictive, on display

400

The number of siblings I have

7

400

Medicare

The federal health insurance program for adults age 65 or over and for younger people with certain disabilities

400

Three ways of combating climate change

Cut greenhouse gas emissions, use clean energy, use public transport, emissions trading, etc.

400

to be in an extreme state of some emotion

Be beside oneself (with something)

400

Power and influence over other people or events

Clout

500

The locations of every institution I've worked at

Bembrive, Sobreira, Vigo

500

Marketplace

A federal or state-run website that allows individuals to compare and buy health insurance

500

Cap and trade

California's program for limiting greenhouse gas emissions and establishing a marketplace of carbon credits

500

Another way of saying "what's up?"

How's tricks?/What's cooking?

500

An everyday quandary related to consumerism

Where to buy your products, how to get to work or school, etc.

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