Matthew Ward Prior to the recent Cop26 summit, the BBC published this article that outlines seven key measures that countries need to take in order to tackle climate change. How do you think they are they doing? Go to the article
´Deliciously creamy, versatile and gloriously Instagrammable´ is how this article from The Guardian describes the avocado. On the other hand, the article also highlights the ´devastating environmental impact´ of their production. With these concerns in mind, a number of chefs have created recepies that use alternative ingredients. What do you think? Go to the article
To look forward to: to feel happy about something that will happen. For example… And the answer could be… Note that to look forward to is either followed by a noun (Christmas, a holiday, a cup of tea, etc) or a verb in the gerund form (seeing, having, going, etc). Are you looking forward to … Read more
Following Facebook´s announcement that it is going to hire 10,000 people in Europe to develop the “metaverse”, this BBC article asks some relevant questions. Would you be interested in having a “3D avator” and socialising inside a digital world? Go to the article
The Guardian reports on ´Underground´; an exhibition at the Palau Robert that celebrates the counter-culture of 1970s Barcelona. The article gives some historial and social background, and describes some of the artefacts on display. Go to the article
The TV series Downton Abbey is popular in many countries around the world. It follows the lives of the residents of both upstairs and downstairs at an English stately home during the early part of the 20th century. This article by British Heritage asks how realistic is Downton Abbey. It also describes a visit to … Read more
Common sense, a punishment?
If you want a description or opinion about something or someone, you can place ´like´at the end of the question. For example… The answer should contain at least one adjective…
To turn on something means to start it by means of a switch, a tap, or button. To turn off something means to stop it by means of a switch, a tap, or a button. For example; a light, a television, a radio, a tap, a mobile phone, a washing machine, or even a computer.
To be under the weather means to feel unwell. To be over the moon means to be extremely happy or delighted.
