TODAY'S TRANSCRIPT: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/2020/10/14/7-what-is-in-subways-bread/
On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent news that a court in Ireland has decided Subway’s bread is not bread, as well as looking at some of the implications
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VOCABULARY LIST
To scan (v) - to look through a text quickly in order to find a piece of information that you want or to get a general idea of what the text contains
Scan the newspaper article quickly and make a note of the main points.
intriguing (adj) - very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious
She has a very intriguing personality
customisable (adj) - used to describe something that you can change according to a customer's or user's particular needs:
We offer customizable ringtones for your phone.
accustomed (adj) - familiar with something:
She quickly became accustomed to his messy ways
savoury (adj) - Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste:
Pie can be sweet or savoury
To rule (v) - to decide officially
The government has ruled that the refugees must be deported.
provision (n) - a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done
We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers
common sense (n ) - good sense and sound judgement in practical matters
Windsurfing is perfectly safe as long as you have/use some common sense
Comprehension Questions
Q. What percentage of Subway bread is Sugar?
A. 10%
Q. What country’s supreme court ruled on this decision?
A. Ireland
Q. What does VAT mean?
A. Value Added Tax
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