Idioms
What is a force for good?
A positive influence
Gender pay gap
What does “flourish” mean?
to grow or develop in a healthy way
They will appoint a new managing director next week. (Make)
The appointment of a new managing director will be made next week
What is gentrification?
When a wealthy group takes over a poor area
What are draconian measures?
Extremely severe and harsh ways of doing something
Pink Tax
When feminine products are more expensive than masculine products, for example razors
What does “alleviating” mean?
To make a problem less severe
They will have completed the basketball arena by the end of May
The basketball arena will have been completed by the end of May.
Where did the eight story factory collapse?
Dhaka, Bangladesh
What is the social fabric?
The social structure
Famine
When a country suffers because they have run out of food
What is the mortality rate?
The number of deaths in a place during a certain time
Local residents will certainly resist the proposed new industrial area (expect)
Resistance from local residents to the proposed new industrial area will certainly be expected
How many tonnes of textile waste comes from the US alone?
11 million
If someone is making a “plea” what are they doing?
an urgent or emotional request
When someone is discriminated against because of their sexuality.
Homophobia
What does “multifaceted” mean?
When something has many sides
They will present the trophy after the speeches (make)
The presentation of the trophy will be made after the speeches
What percent of American people’s clothes are made in America today?
3%
What does it mean to incite?
To encourage
When there are too many people in an area
Overpopulation
What does “stagnating” mean?
When something does not develop
Younger siblings often look up to their older siblings.
Older siblings are often looked up to by their younger siblings
What are the two kinds of products linked to consumptionism?
products you buy and use for a long time and products you use up like chewing gum and cigarettes