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Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists explored whether the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy could be reduced by a healthy lifestyle. Habits to extend life include regular exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking and getting enough sleep.
Key words and phrases
prolong - extend the duration
🔎 We’ve got lots to do today, so let’s not prolong this meeting unnecessarily.
🔎 He’s hopeful that the surgery will prolong his life, not shorten it.
offset - do something good to reduce the effect of something bad
🔎 Planting trees helps offset carbon emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
🔎 Eating a balanced diet can offset the negative effects of st...
published: 01 May 2024
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Hottest March ever: BBC News Review
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including in Africa and Antarctica. Because of climate change, scientists say hotter weather is now expected, but it's becoming harder to make predictions about future temperatures.
Key words and phrases
🔎 usher in - show where to go
• We ushered in the New Year with a huge party.
• The working from home policy ushered in a new era for the company.
🔎 on borrowed time - lasting longer than expected
• We're all on borrowed time. Climate change will make the planet unliveable eventually.
• My dog wasn't expected to live longer than 13 years. He's living on borrowed time.
🔎 caps - completes
• The London concert capped the band's year-long...
published: 10 Apr 2024
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Milan ice cream ban: BBC News Review
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The city’s council is considering the move because of complaints about noise from local residents. Critics of the plan say it will damage local businesses.
(Images: via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
poised - ready for action
🔎 The cat was poised to jump on the mouse.
🔎 The company is poised to announce massive job cuts.
declares war on - tries to defeat
🔎 The school governors declared war on vaping among students.
🔎 The government has said it’s declaring war on unemployment.
sort of - in a way; kind of
🔎 It’s sort of spring, but it’s still really cold.
🔎 I sort of want to go to this party, but there are also people I want to ...
published: 24 Apr 2024
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Junk food addiction: BBC News Review
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people buying it.
Researchers say these foods can have the same addiction symptoms as drugs.They estimate one in seven adults and one in eight children are already addicted to ultra-processed foods.
(Images: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
tackle
🔎 deal with
-Police are patrolling the streets to help tackle crime.
-Campaigners say we should eat less meat and dairy to try to tackle climate change.
labelled
🔎 described in a specific way
-Neil was labelled the class clown in school. His teachers thought he was cheeky.
-The captain has been labelled as the worst player in the sport's history.
slapping
🔎 attaching urgently
-I slapped my mone...
published: 11 Oct 2023
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Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-free generation. The law will make the sale of tobacco products, but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is the UK's single biggest preventable cause of death, killing 80,000 people every year.
Key words and phrases
backlash - strong rejection of an idea
🔎 There was a backlash from parents when the school started charging for books.
🔎 Expect a backlash when you announce longer waiting hours.
derail - prevent a plan happening
🔎 The striking workers derailed the government's plans for pay cuts..
🔎 The pandemic derailed everyone's holiday plans for two years.
nuts - crazy
🔎 Trying to teach dogs to speak English is nuts. ...
published: 17 Apr 2024
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DNA Study: Better Coffee? BBC News Review
Thanks for watching News Review. This is the last episode in its current format. From next week, we will be publishing our new ‘Learning English from the News’ audio podcast right here on our YouTube channel. Don’t worry, you’ll still be learning vocabulary from the latest news headlines with your favourite presenters! We hope you like the new programme.
Researchers in Italy have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee. They say this will allow us to create new flavours of the world’s most popular drink. It could also lead to coffee plants that can cope with climate change.
Key words and phrases:
shines a light - draws attention to something
🔎 The documentary aims to shine a light on challenges facing endangered species.
🔎 The artist hopes to shine a light on the beauty of ev...
published: 05 Jun 2024
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Can diet improve memory? BBC News Review
What you eat could improve your memory as you age. That’s according to new research in the US that found people who had a diet rich in flavanols may be less likely to lose their memory. The substance is found in tea, berries, apples and cacao – the seed chocolate is made from. But while some scientists think eating more dark chocolate could help, others say more research is needed.
(Images: Getty)
[Note: We apologise for the issue with sound on Beth's voice towards the end of the video.]
👉Key words and phrases:
🔎keep (something) at bay
prevent something bad affecting you
-Hand washing can keep infections at bay.
- New economic policies are needed to keep inflation at bay.
stave off
🔎prevent something bad affecting you
- Orange juice staves off colds.
-Joining social clubs cab stave of...
published: 31 May 2023
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Naps: Good for your brain? BBC News Review
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
power nap
🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
- She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
- If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
sharp
🔎alert and quick thinking
- That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
- I don't feel very sharp after work.
hinder
🔎makes something difficult or worse.
- Long working hours can hinder family life.
- I was hindered by the bad weather and cou...
published: 21 Jun 2023
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Fast food: Bad for your brain? BBC News Review
The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type of food for schoolchildren.
Key words and phrases:
ultra- - extremely
• She’s ultra-serious about becoming a famous singer.
• He’s ultra-sensitive. Any criticism will make him cry.
cap - limit
• They put a cap on the number of people who can apply.
• There’s a cap on spending this year.
escape the cycle - get away from a situation which keeps getting worse
• They escaped the cycle of poverty through education.
•...
published: 05 Oct 2022
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Computer made with brain cells: BBC News Review
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and do mathematical calculations. Experts think this technology could make AI more human-like.
(Images: Getty Images)
Key words and phrases:
biocomputer - a computer made of living tissue
🔎 Scientists are excited about combining electronics with living cells to make biocomputers.
🔎 Because they use real tissue, biocomputers may be more energy efficient than normal computers.
lab-grown - made in a science laboratory
🔎 Some skincare products now use lab-grown ingredients.
🔎 Lab-grown meat could be a more sustainable alternative to traditional farming.
brain-like - similar to, but not a real, brain
🔎 The artist’s sculpture looked ve...
published: 29 May 2024
7:09
Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists exp...
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists explored whether the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy could be reduced by a healthy lifestyle. Habits to extend life include regular exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking and getting enough sleep.
Key words and phrases
prolong - extend the duration
🔎 We’ve got lots to do today, so let’s not prolong this meeting unnecessarily.
🔎 He’s hopeful that the surgery will prolong his life, not shorten it.
offset - do something good to reduce the effect of something bad
🔎 Planting trees helps offset carbon emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
🔎 Eating a balanced diet can offset the negative effects of stress on the body.
tweaks - a small adjustment
🔎 After a few tweaks to the recipe, it was perfect.
🔎 We often make small tweaks to our video scripts before recording.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:29 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:56 - Headline 3
✔️ 6:40 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Healthy_Living_And_Dna_BBC_News_Review
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists explored whether the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy could be reduced by a healthy lifestyle. Habits to extend life include regular exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking and getting enough sleep.
Key words and phrases
prolong - extend the duration
🔎 We’ve got lots to do today, so let’s not prolong this meeting unnecessarily.
🔎 He’s hopeful that the surgery will prolong his life, not shorten it.
offset - do something good to reduce the effect of something bad
🔎 Planting trees helps offset carbon emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
🔎 Eating a balanced diet can offset the negative effects of stress on the body.
tweaks - a small adjustment
🔎 After a few tweaks to the recipe, it was perfect.
🔎 We often make small tweaks to our video scripts before recording.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:29 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:56 - Headline 3
✔️ 6:40 - Language summary
More episodes of News Review 👉 http://bit.ly/2K0Fdf0
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- published: 01 May 2024
- views: 95908
5:42
Hottest March ever: BBC News Review
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including...
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including in Africa and Antarctica. Because of climate change, scientists say hotter weather is now expected, but it's becoming harder to make predictions about future temperatures.
Key words and phrases
🔎 usher in - show where to go
• We ushered in the New Year with a huge party.
• The working from home policy ushered in a new era for the company.
🔎 on borrowed time - lasting longer than expected
• We're all on borrowed time. Climate change will make the planet unliveable eventually.
• My dog wasn't expected to live longer than 13 years. He's living on borrowed time.
🔎 caps - completes
• The London concert capped the band's year-long world tour.
• The last week of June capped the end of the exam period for the students.
(Images: via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:56 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:17 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:14 - Language summary
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⭐ Warmest January day ever: BBC News Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BrtX8XGDgU
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https://wn.com/Hottest_March_Ever_BBC_News_Review
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including in Africa and Antarctica. Because of climate change, scientists say hotter weather is now expected, but it's becoming harder to make predictions about future temperatures.
Key words and phrases
🔎 usher in - show where to go
• We ushered in the New Year with a huge party.
• The working from home policy ushered in a new era for the company.
🔎 on borrowed time - lasting longer than expected
• We're all on borrowed time. Climate change will make the planet unliveable eventually.
• My dog wasn't expected to live longer than 13 years. He's living on borrowed time.
🔎 caps - completes
• The London concert capped the band's year-long world tour.
• The last week of June capped the end of the exam period for the students.
(Images: via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:56 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:17 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:14 - Language summary
More episodes of News Review 👉 http://bit.ly/2K0Fdf0
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⭐ Warmest January day ever: BBC News Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BrtX8XGDgU
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- published: 10 Apr 2024
- views: 148945
6:03
Milan ice cream ban: BBC News Review
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The ...
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The city’s council is considering the move because of complaints about noise from local residents. Critics of the plan say it will damage local businesses.
(Images: via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
poised - ready for action
🔎 The cat was poised to jump on the mouse.
🔎 The company is poised to announce massive job cuts.
declares war on - tries to defeat
🔎 The school governors declared war on vaping among students.
🔎 The government has said it’s declaring war on unemployment.
sort of - in a way; kind of
🔎 It’s sort of spring, but it’s still really cold.
🔎 I sort of want to go to this party, but there are also people I want to avoid.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:38 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:05 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:34 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Milan_Ice_Cream_Ban_BBC_News_Review
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The city’s council is considering the move because of complaints about noise from local residents. Critics of the plan say it will damage local businesses.
(Images: via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
poised - ready for action
🔎 The cat was poised to jump on the mouse.
🔎 The company is poised to announce massive job cuts.
declares war on - tries to defeat
🔎 The school governors declared war on vaping among students.
🔎 The government has said it’s declaring war on unemployment.
sort of - in a way; kind of
🔎 It’s sort of spring, but it’s still really cold.
🔎 I sort of want to go to this party, but there are also people I want to avoid.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:38 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:05 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:34 - Language summary
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- published: 24 Apr 2024
- views: 213024
6:09
Junk food addiction: BBC News Review
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people ...
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people buying it.
Researchers say these foods can have the same addiction symptoms as drugs.They estimate one in seven adults and one in eight children are already addicted to ultra-processed foods.
(Images: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
tackle
🔎 deal with
-Police are patrolling the streets to help tackle crime.
-Campaigners say we should eat less meat and dairy to try to tackle climate change.
labelled
🔎 described in a specific way
-Neil was labelled the class clown in school. His teachers thought he was cheeky.
-The captain has been labelled as the worst player in the sport's history.
slapping
🔎 attaching urgently
-I slapped my money onto the café counter when I received an urgent call.
-The boy slapped his homework down in anger and left the classroom.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:55 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:20 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:36 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Junk_Food_Addiction_BBC_News_Review
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people buying it.
Researchers say these foods can have the same addiction symptoms as drugs.They estimate one in seven adults and one in eight children are already addicted to ultra-processed foods.
(Images: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
tackle
🔎 deal with
-Police are patrolling the streets to help tackle crime.
-Campaigners say we should eat less meat and dairy to try to tackle climate change.
labelled
🔎 described in a specific way
-Neil was labelled the class clown in school. His teachers thought he was cheeky.
-The captain has been labelled as the worst player in the sport's history.
slapping
🔎 attaching urgently
-I slapped my money onto the café counter when I received an urgent call.
-The boy slapped his homework down in anger and left the classroom.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:55 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:20 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:36 - Language summary
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⭐ Foraging for wild food 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGzKWfQOKeQ
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- published: 11 Oct 2023
- views: 156763
7:58
Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-...
Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-free generation. The law will make the sale of tobacco products, but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is the UK's single biggest preventable cause of death, killing 80,000 people every year.
Key words and phrases
backlash - strong rejection of an idea
🔎 There was a backlash from parents when the school started charging for books.
🔎 Expect a backlash when you announce longer waiting hours.
derail - prevent a plan happening
🔎 The striking workers derailed the government's plans for pay cuts..
🔎 The pandemic derailed everyone's holiday plans for two years.
nuts - crazy
🔎 Trying to teach dogs to speak English is nuts.
🔎 She suggested climbing Mount Everest after just one week of training, which was nuts.
(Images: via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:24 - Story
✔️ 1:27 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:40 - Headline 2
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✔️ 7:29 - Language summary
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Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-free generation. The law will make the sale of tobacco products, but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is the UK's single biggest preventable cause of death, killing 80,000 people every year.
Key words and phrases
backlash - strong rejection of an idea
🔎 There was a backlash from parents when the school started charging for books.
🔎 Expect a backlash when you announce longer waiting hours.
derail - prevent a plan happening
🔎 The striking workers derailed the government's plans for pay cuts..
🔎 The pandemic derailed everyone's holiday plans for two years.
nuts - crazy
🔎 Trying to teach dogs to speak English is nuts.
🔎 She suggested climbing Mount Everest after just one week of training, which was nuts.
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✔️ 0:24 - Story
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✔️ 7:29 - Language summary
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- published: 17 Apr 2024
- views: 109072
6:02
DNA Study: Better Coffee? BBC News Review
Thanks for watching News Review. This is the last episode in its current format. From next week, we will be publishing our new ‘Learning English from the News’ ...
Thanks for watching News Review. This is the last episode in its current format. From next week, we will be publishing our new ‘Learning English from the News’ audio podcast right here on our YouTube channel. Don’t worry, you’ll still be learning vocabulary from the latest news headlines with your favourite presenters! We hope you like the new programme.
Researchers in Italy have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee. They say this will allow us to create new flavours of the world’s most popular drink. It could also lead to coffee plants that can cope with climate change.
Key words and phrases:
shines a light - draws attention to something
🔎 The documentary aims to shine a light on challenges facing endangered species.
🔎 The artist hopes to shine a light on the beauty of everyday moments.
buzz - an atmosphere of excitement
🔎 The new smartphone generated a lot of buzz in the tech community.
🔎 There’s a lot of buzz around the restaurant’s new and innovative menu.
brew - a cup of coffee or tea
🔎 The smell of the morning brew filled the kitchen.
🔎 Will you make me a brew? I take my tea with milk and no sugar.
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✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:12 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:57 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:18 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:34 - Language summary
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Researchers in Italy have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee. They say this will allow us to create new flavours of the world’s most popular drink. It could also lead to coffee plants that can cope with climate change.
Key words and phrases:
shines a light - draws attention to something
🔎 The documentary aims to shine a light on challenges facing endangered species.
🔎 The artist hopes to shine a light on the beauty of everyday moments.
buzz - an atmosphere of excitement
🔎 The new smartphone generated a lot of buzz in the tech community.
🔎 There’s a lot of buzz around the restaurant’s new and innovative menu.
brew - a cup of coffee or tea
🔎 The smell of the morning brew filled the kitchen.
🔎 Will you make me a brew? I take my tea with milk and no sugar.
(Images via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:12 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:57 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:18 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:34 - Language summary
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- published: 05 Jun 2024
- views: 110661
6:26
Can diet improve memory? BBC News Review
What you eat could improve your memory as you age. That’s according to new research in the US that found people who had a diet rich in flavanols may be less lik...
What you eat could improve your memory as you age. That’s according to new research in the US that found people who had a diet rich in flavanols may be less likely to lose their memory. The substance is found in tea, berries, apples and cacao – the seed chocolate is made from. But while some scientists think eating more dark chocolate could help, others say more research is needed.
(Images: Getty)
[Note: We apologise for the issue with sound on Beth's voice towards the end of the video.]
👉Key words and phrases:
🔎keep (something) at bay
prevent something bad affecting you
-Hand washing can keep infections at bay.
- New economic policies are needed to keep inflation at bay.
stave off
🔎prevent something bad affecting you
- Orange juice staves off colds.
-Joining social clubs cab stave off loneliness.
drive
🔎force in a certain direction
-Greenhouse gasses drive climate change.
-Bad pay drives teachers to quit their profession.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:23 - Story
✔️ 1:23 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:40 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:40 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:50 - Language summary
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What you eat could improve your memory as you age. That’s according to new research in the US that found people who had a diet rich in flavanols may be less likely to lose their memory. The substance is found in tea, berries, apples and cacao – the seed chocolate is made from. But while some scientists think eating more dark chocolate could help, others say more research is needed.
(Images: Getty)
[Note: We apologise for the issue with sound on Beth's voice towards the end of the video.]
👉Key words and phrases:
🔎keep (something) at bay
prevent something bad affecting you
-Hand washing can keep infections at bay.
- New economic policies are needed to keep inflation at bay.
stave off
🔎prevent something bad affecting you
- Orange juice staves off colds.
-Joining social clubs cab stave off loneliness.
drive
🔎force in a certain direction
-Greenhouse gasses drive climate change.
-Bad pay drives teachers to quit their profession.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:23 - Story
✔️ 1:23 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:40 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:40 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:50 - Language summary
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- published: 31 May 2023
- views: 551188
5:56
Naps: Good for your brain? BBC News Review
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new stud...
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
power nap
🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
- She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
- If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
sharp
🔎alert and quick thinking
- That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
- I don't feel very sharp after work.
hinder
🔎makes something difficult or worse.
- Long working hours can hinder family life.
- I was hindered by the bad weather and couldn’t get home.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
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https://wn.com/Naps_Good_For_Your_Brain_BBC_News_Review
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
power nap
🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
- She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
- If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
sharp
🔎alert and quick thinking
- That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
- I don't feel very sharp after work.
hinder
🔎makes something difficult or worse.
- Long working hours can hinder family life.
- I was hindered by the bad weather and couldn’t get home.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:17 - Headline 1
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- published: 21 Jun 2023
- views: 1520972
6:58
Fast food: Bad for your brain? BBC News Review
The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negative...
The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type of food for schoolchildren.
Key words and phrases:
ultra- - extremely
• She’s ultra-serious about becoming a famous singer.
• He’s ultra-sensitive. Any criticism will make him cry.
cap - limit
• They put a cap on the number of people who can apply.
• There’s a cap on spending this year.
escape the cycle - get away from a situation which keeps getting worse
• They escaped the cycle of poverty through education.
• It’s hard to escape the cycle of drug addiction.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Story
1:17 - Headline 1: New Telegraph - Study Ties Ultraprocessed Foods To Poor Cognitive Function
3:20 - Headline 2: The Times - Junk food cap demanded for school lunches
4:40 - Headline 3: The House - Escaping the Junk Food cycle: is it possible?
6:15 - Language summary
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The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type of food for schoolchildren.
Key words and phrases:
ultra- - extremely
• She’s ultra-serious about becoming a famous singer.
• He’s ultra-sensitive. Any criticism will make him cry.
cap - limit
• They put a cap on the number of people who can apply.
• There’s a cap on spending this year.
escape the cycle - get away from a situation which keeps getting worse
• They escaped the cycle of poverty through education.
• It’s hard to escape the cycle of drug addiction.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Story
1:17 - Headline 1: New Telegraph - Study Ties Ultraprocessed Foods To Poor Cognitive Function
3:20 - Headline 2: The Times - Junk food cap demanded for school lunches
4:40 - Headline 3: The House - Escaping the Junk Food cycle: is it possible?
6:15 - Language summary
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- published: 05 Oct 2022
- views: 775899
6:16
Computer made with brain cells: BBC News Review
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and d...
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and do mathematical calculations. Experts think this technology could make AI more human-like.
(Images: Getty Images)
Key words and phrases:
biocomputer - a computer made of living tissue
🔎 Scientists are excited about combining electronics with living cells to make biocomputers.
🔎 Because they use real tissue, biocomputers may be more energy efficient than normal computers.
lab-grown - made in a science laboratory
🔎 Some skincare products now use lab-grown ingredients.
🔎 Lab-grown meat could be a more sustainable alternative to traditional farming.
brain-like - similar to, but not a real, brain
🔎 The artist’s sculpture looked very brain-like.
🔎 The robot is controlled by a brain-like network of electronic signals.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:23 - Story
✔️ 1:12 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:53 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:33- Headline 3
✔️ 5:46 - Language summary
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Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and do mathematical calculations. Experts think this technology could make AI more human-like.
(Images: Getty Images)
Key words and phrases:
biocomputer - a computer made of living tissue
🔎 Scientists are excited about combining electronics with living cells to make biocomputers.
🔎 Because they use real tissue, biocomputers may be more energy efficient than normal computers.
lab-grown - made in a science laboratory
🔎 Some skincare products now use lab-grown ingredients.
🔎 Lab-grown meat could be a more sustainable alternative to traditional farming.
brain-like - similar to, but not a real, brain
🔎 The artist’s sculpture looked very brain-like.
🔎 The robot is controlled by a brain-like network of electronic signals.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:23 - Story
✔️ 1:12 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:53 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:33- Headline 3
✔️ 5:46 - Language summary
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- published: 29 May 2024
- views: 84873
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Hottest March ever: BBC News Review
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including in Africa and Antarctica. Because of climate change, scientists say hotter weather is now expected, but it's becoming harder to make predictions about future temperatures.
Key words and phrases
🔎 usher in - show where to go
• We ushered in the New Year with a huge party.
• The working from home policy ushered in a new era for the company.
🔎 on borrowed time - lasting longer than expected
• We're all on borrowed time. Climate change will make the planet unliveable eventually.
• My dog wasn't expected to live longer than 13 years. He's living on borrowed time.
🔎 caps - completes
• The London concert capped the band's year-long...
published: 10 Apr 2024
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Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists explored whether the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy could be reduced by a healthy lifestyle. Habits to extend life include regular exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking and getting enough sleep.
Key words and phrases
prolong - extend the duration
🔎 We’ve got lots to do today, so let’s not prolong this meeting unnecessarily.
🔎 He’s hopeful that the surgery will prolong his life, not shorten it.
offset - do something good to reduce the effect of something bad
🔎 Planting trees helps offset carbon emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
🔎 Eating a balanced diet can offset the negative effects of st...
published: 01 May 2024
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Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-free generation. The law will make the sale of tobacco products, but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is the UK's single biggest preventable cause of death, killing 80,000 people every year.
Key words and phrases
backlash - strong rejection of an idea
🔎 There was a backlash from parents when the school started charging for books.
🔎 Expect a backlash when you announce longer waiting hours.
derail - prevent a plan happening
🔎 The striking workers derailed the government's plans for pay cuts..
🔎 The pandemic derailed everyone's holiday plans for two years.
nuts - crazy
🔎 Trying to teach dogs to speak English is nuts. ...
published: 17 Apr 2024
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Milan ice cream ban: BBC News Review
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The city’s council is considering the move because of complaints about noise from local residents. Critics of the plan say it will damage local businesses.
(Images: via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
poised - ready for action
🔎 The cat was poised to jump on the mouse.
🔎 The company is poised to announce massive job cuts.
declares war on - tries to defeat
🔎 The school governors declared war on vaping among students.
🔎 The government has said it’s declaring war on unemployment.
sort of - in a way; kind of
🔎 It’s sort of spring, but it’s still really cold.
🔎 I sort of want to go to this party, but there are also people I want to ...
published: 24 Apr 2024
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Junk food addiction: BBC News Review
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people buying it.
Researchers say these foods can have the same addiction symptoms as drugs.They estimate one in seven adults and one in eight children are already addicted to ultra-processed foods.
(Images: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
tackle
🔎 deal with
-Police are patrolling the streets to help tackle crime.
-Campaigners say we should eat less meat and dairy to try to tackle climate change.
labelled
🔎 described in a specific way
-Neil was labelled the class clown in school. His teachers thought he was cheeky.
-The captain has been labelled as the worst player in the sport's history.
slapping
🔎 attaching urgently
-I slapped my mone...
published: 11 Oct 2023
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Naps: Good for your brain? BBC News Review
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
power nap
🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
- She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
- If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
sharp
🔎alert and quick thinking
- That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
- I don't feel very sharp after work.
hinder
🔎makes something difficult or worse.
- Long working hours can hinder family life.
- I was hindered by the bad weather and cou...
published: 21 Jun 2023
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Computer made with brain cells: BBC News Review
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and do mathematical calculations. Experts think this technology could make AI more human-like.
(Images: Getty Images)
Key words and phrases:
biocomputer - a computer made of living tissue
🔎 Scientists are excited about combining electronics with living cells to make biocomputers.
🔎 Because they use real tissue, biocomputers may be more energy efficient than normal computers.
lab-grown - made in a science laboratory
🔎 Some skincare products now use lab-grown ingredients.
🔎 Lab-grown meat could be a more sustainable alternative to traditional farming.
brain-like - similar to, but not a real, brain
🔎 The artist’s sculpture looked ve...
published: 29 May 2024
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Fast food: Bad for your brain? BBC News Review
The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type of food for schoolchildren.
Key words and phrases:
ultra- - extremely
• She’s ultra-serious about becoming a famous singer.
• He’s ultra-sensitive. Any criticism will make him cry.
cap - limit
• They put a cap on the number of people who can apply.
• There’s a cap on spending this year.
escape the cycle - get away from a situation which keeps getting worse
• They escaped the cycle of poverty through education.
•...
published: 05 Oct 2022
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Women working more since pandemic: BBC News Review
Men in the UK are working fewer hours, while women are working more. Since the pandemic the average number of hours worked in the UK has dropped, especially in men. At the same time, the number of women working full time has increased, possibly due to more flexible working. Some experts believe the overall drop in working hours may be bad for the economy.
(Images via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
🔎 pick up the slack - do work that someone else hasn't done
• Tony left suddenly, we're all going to have to pick up the slack.
• Sorry I had to leave early. Thanks for picking up the slack
🔎 drive the trend - make a pattern happen
• The hot weather has driven the trend for gourmet ice cream.
• Environmental concerns have driven the trend for plant-based food.
🔎 put in - spend
• If you p...
published: 14 Feb 2024
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Israel protests: BBC News Review
Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken part in the country’s biggest anti-government protest since the 7th October attack by Hamas. The protesters want Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign for failing to bring home the remaining 130 Israeli hostages still in Gaza. It’s not known how many are still alive. Netanyahu says he’s doing everything he can and intends to remain as prime minister. Around 33,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of Israel’s military response to the attack, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
Key words and phrases
🔎 on show - on display and obvious
• The new masterpiece was on show at the gallery, attracting lots of visitors.
• She had her new necklace on show as she wore it with pride.
🔎 up against a wall - in a difficult position
• The detect...
published: 03 Apr 2024
5:42
Hottest March ever: BBC News Review
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including...
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including in Africa and Antarctica. Because of climate change, scientists say hotter weather is now expected, but it's becoming harder to make predictions about future temperatures.
Key words and phrases
🔎 usher in - show where to go
• We ushered in the New Year with a huge party.
• The working from home policy ushered in a new era for the company.
🔎 on borrowed time - lasting longer than expected
• We're all on borrowed time. Climate change will make the planet unliveable eventually.
• My dog wasn't expected to live longer than 13 years. He's living on borrowed time.
🔎 caps - completes
• The London concert capped the band's year-long world tour.
• The last week of June capped the end of the exam period for the students.
(Images: via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:56 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:17 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:14 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Hottest_March_Ever_BBC_News_Review
Last month was the world's warmest March on record. The past ten months have all broken heat records with above-average temperatures across the globe, including in Africa and Antarctica. Because of climate change, scientists say hotter weather is now expected, but it's becoming harder to make predictions about future temperatures.
Key words and phrases
🔎 usher in - show where to go
• We ushered in the New Year with a huge party.
• The working from home policy ushered in a new era for the company.
🔎 on borrowed time - lasting longer than expected
• We're all on borrowed time. Climate change will make the planet unliveable eventually.
• My dog wasn't expected to live longer than 13 years. He's living on borrowed time.
🔎 caps - completes
• The London concert capped the band's year-long world tour.
• The last week of June capped the end of the exam period for the students.
(Images: via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:56 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:17 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:14 - Language summary
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- published: 10 Apr 2024
- views: 148945
7:09
Healthy living and DNA: BBC News Review
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists exp...
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists explored whether the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy could be reduced by a healthy lifestyle. Habits to extend life include regular exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking and getting enough sleep.
Key words and phrases
prolong - extend the duration
🔎 We’ve got lots to do today, so let’s not prolong this meeting unnecessarily.
🔎 He’s hopeful that the surgery will prolong his life, not shorten it.
offset - do something good to reduce the effect of something bad
🔎 Planting trees helps offset carbon emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
🔎 Eating a balanced diet can offset the negative effects of stress on the body.
tweaks - a small adjustment
🔎 After a few tweaks to the recipe, it was perfect.
🔎 We often make small tweaks to our video scripts before recording.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:29 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:56 - Headline 3
✔️ 6:40 - Language summary
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⭐ Discovering the code of all life - Lingohack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcbt6F62pFo
⭐ Can diet improve memory? BBC News Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ-Pbwdqlt0
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https://wn.com/Healthy_Living_And_Dna_BBC_News_Review
Your DNA can influence how long you live, but it’s still worth leading a healthy life, according to new research. In the first study of its kind, scientists explored whether the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy could be reduced by a healthy lifestyle. Habits to extend life include regular exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking and getting enough sleep.
Key words and phrases
prolong - extend the duration
🔎 We’ve got lots to do today, so let’s not prolong this meeting unnecessarily.
🔎 He’s hopeful that the surgery will prolong his life, not shorten it.
offset - do something good to reduce the effect of something bad
🔎 Planting trees helps offset carbon emissions by absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
🔎 Eating a balanced diet can offset the negative effects of stress on the body.
tweaks - a small adjustment
🔎 After a few tweaks to the recipe, it was perfect.
🔎 We often make small tweaks to our video scripts before recording.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:27 - Story
✔️ 1:24 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:29 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:56 - Headline 3
✔️ 6:40 - Language summary
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- published: 01 May 2024
- views: 95908
7:58
Banning smoking for life: BBC News Review
Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-...
Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-free generation. The law will make the sale of tobacco products, but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is the UK's single biggest preventable cause of death, killing 80,000 people every year.
Key words and phrases
backlash - strong rejection of an idea
🔎 There was a backlash from parents when the school started charging for books.
🔎 Expect a backlash when you announce longer waiting hours.
derail - prevent a plan happening
🔎 The striking workers derailed the government's plans for pay cuts..
🔎 The pandemic derailed everyone's holiday plans for two years.
nuts - crazy
🔎 Trying to teach dogs to speak English is nuts.
🔎 She suggested climbing Mount Everest after just one week of training, which was nuts.
(Images: via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:24 - Story
✔️ 1:27 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:40 - Headline 2
✔️ 5:52 - Headline 3
✔️ 7:29 - Language summary
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⭐ Teen nearly dies from vaping: BBC News Review 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSo-CbsQTZU
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https://wn.com/Banning_Smoking_For_Life_BBC_News_Review
Buying cigarettes in the UK is to become illegal for anyone born after 2009 – for their whole life. Lawmakers have approved a government plan to create a smoke-free generation. The law will make the sale of tobacco products, but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is the UK's single biggest preventable cause of death, killing 80,000 people every year.
Key words and phrases
backlash - strong rejection of an idea
🔎 There was a backlash from parents when the school started charging for books.
🔎 Expect a backlash when you announce longer waiting hours.
derail - prevent a plan happening
🔎 The striking workers derailed the government's plans for pay cuts..
🔎 The pandemic derailed everyone's holiday plans for two years.
nuts - crazy
🔎 Trying to teach dogs to speak English is nuts.
🔎 She suggested climbing Mount Everest after just one week of training, which was nuts.
(Images: via Getty Images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:24 - Story
✔️ 1:27 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:40 - Headline 2
✔️ 5:52 - Headline 3
✔️ 7:29 - Language summary
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- published: 17 Apr 2024
- views: 109072
6:03
Milan ice cream ban: BBC News Review
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The ...
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The city’s council is considering the move because of complaints about noise from local residents. Critics of the plan say it will damage local businesses.
(Images: via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
poised - ready for action
🔎 The cat was poised to jump on the mouse.
🔎 The company is poised to announce massive job cuts.
declares war on - tries to defeat
🔎 The school governors declared war on vaping among students.
🔎 The government has said it’s declaring war on unemployment.
sort of - in a way; kind of
🔎 It’s sort of spring, but it’s still really cold.
🔎 I sort of want to go to this party, but there are also people I want to avoid.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:38 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:05 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:34 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Milan_Ice_Cream_Ban_BBC_News_Review
For many, ice cream, pizza and Italy go hand in hand. Now the northern city of Milan has plans to ban the sale of these famous Italian foods late at night. The city’s council is considering the move because of complaints about noise from local residents. Critics of the plan say it will damage local businesses.
(Images: via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
poised - ready for action
🔎 The cat was poised to jump on the mouse.
🔎 The company is poised to announce massive job cuts.
declares war on - tries to defeat
🔎 The school governors declared war on vaping among students.
🔎 The government has said it’s declaring war on unemployment.
sort of - in a way; kind of
🔎 It’s sort of spring, but it’s still really cold.
🔎 I sort of want to go to this party, but there are also people I want to avoid.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:38 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:05 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:34 - Language summary
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- published: 24 Apr 2024
- views: 213024
6:09
Junk food addiction: BBC News Review
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people ...
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people buying it.
Researchers say these foods can have the same addiction symptoms as drugs.They estimate one in seven adults and one in eight children are already addicted to ultra-processed foods.
(Images: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
tackle
🔎 deal with
-Police are patrolling the streets to help tackle crime.
-Campaigners say we should eat less meat and dairy to try to tackle climate change.
labelled
🔎 described in a specific way
-Neil was labelled the class clown in school. His teachers thought he was cheeky.
-The captain has been labelled as the worst player in the sport's history.
slapping
🔎 attaching urgently
-I slapped my money onto the café counter when I received an urgent call.
-The boy slapped his homework down in anger and left the classroom.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:55 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:20 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:36 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Junk_Food_Addiction_BBC_News_Review
The junk food you love might soon have 'addictive' written on it. A major review has found that adding warning labels to ultra-processed food could stop people buying it.
Researchers say these foods can have the same addiction symptoms as drugs.They estimate one in seven adults and one in eight children are already addicted to ultra-processed foods.
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👉Key words and phrases:
tackle
🔎 deal with
-Police are patrolling the streets to help tackle crime.
-Campaigners say we should eat less meat and dairy to try to tackle climate change.
labelled
🔎 described in a specific way
-Neil was labelled the class clown in school. His teachers thought he was cheeky.
-The captain has been labelled as the worst player in the sport's history.
slapping
🔎 attaching urgently
-I slapped my money onto the café counter when I received an urgent call.
-The boy slapped his homework down in anger and left the classroom.
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✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:16 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:55 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:20 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:36 - Language summary
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- published: 11 Oct 2023
- views: 156763
5:56
Naps: Good for your brain? BBC News Review
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new stud...
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
power nap
🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
- She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
- If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
sharp
🔎alert and quick thinking
- That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
- I don't feel very sharp after work.
hinder
🔎makes something difficult or worse.
- Long working hours can hinder family life.
- I was hindered by the bad weather and couldn’t get home.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:17 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:38 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:11 - Headline 3
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https://wn.com/Naps_Good_For_Your_Brain_BBC_News_Review
Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
power nap
🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
- She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
- If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
sharp
🔎alert and quick thinking
- That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
- I don't feel very sharp after work.
hinder
🔎makes something difficult or worse.
- Long working hours can hinder family life.
- I was hindered by the bad weather and couldn’t get home.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:17 - Headline 1
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✔️ 4:11 - Headline 3
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- published: 21 Jun 2023
- views: 1520972
6:16
Computer made with brain cells: BBC News Review
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and d...
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and do mathematical calculations. Experts think this technology could make AI more human-like.
(Images: Getty Images)
Key words and phrases:
biocomputer - a computer made of living tissue
🔎 Scientists are excited about combining electronics with living cells to make biocomputers.
🔎 Because they use real tissue, biocomputers may be more energy efficient than normal computers.
lab-grown - made in a science laboratory
🔎 Some skincare products now use lab-grown ingredients.
🔎 Lab-grown meat could be a more sustainable alternative to traditional farming.
brain-like - similar to, but not a real, brain
🔎 The artist’s sculpture looked very brain-like.
🔎 The robot is controlled by a brain-like network of electronic signals.
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✔️ 0:23 - Story
✔️ 1:12 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:53 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:33- Headline 3
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https://wn.com/Computer_Made_With_Brain_Cells_BBC_News_Review
Scientists have created a computer system that uses living brain cells to complete tasks. The computer, which they call ‘Brainoware’, can recognise voices and do mathematical calculations. Experts think this technology could make AI more human-like.
(Images: Getty Images)
Key words and phrases:
biocomputer - a computer made of living tissue
🔎 Scientists are excited about combining electronics with living cells to make biocomputers.
🔎 Because they use real tissue, biocomputers may be more energy efficient than normal computers.
lab-grown - made in a science laboratory
🔎 Some skincare products now use lab-grown ingredients.
🔎 Lab-grown meat could be a more sustainable alternative to traditional farming.
brain-like - similar to, but not a real, brain
🔎 The artist’s sculpture looked very brain-like.
🔎 The robot is controlled by a brain-like network of electronic signals.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:23 - Story
✔️ 1:12 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:53 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:33- Headline 3
✔️ 5:46 - Language summary
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- published: 29 May 2024
- views: 84873
6:58
Fast food: Bad for your brain? BBC News Review
The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negative...
The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type of food for schoolchildren.
Key words and phrases:
ultra- - extremely
• She’s ultra-serious about becoming a famous singer.
• He’s ultra-sensitive. Any criticism will make him cry.
cap - limit
• They put a cap on the number of people who can apply.
• There’s a cap on spending this year.
escape the cycle - get away from a situation which keeps getting worse
• They escaped the cycle of poverty through education.
• It’s hard to escape the cycle of drug addiction.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Story
1:17 - Headline 1: New Telegraph - Study Ties Ultraprocessed Foods To Poor Cognitive Function
3:20 - Headline 2: The Times - Junk food cap demanded for school lunches
4:40 - Headline 3: The House - Escaping the Junk Food cycle: is it possible?
6:15 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Fast_Food_Bad_For_Your_Brain_BBC_News_Review
The story :
Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type of food for schoolchildren.
Key words and phrases:
ultra- - extremely
• She’s ultra-serious about becoming a famous singer.
• He’s ultra-sensitive. Any criticism will make him cry.
cap - limit
• They put a cap on the number of people who can apply.
• There’s a cap on spending this year.
escape the cycle - get away from a situation which keeps getting worse
• They escaped the cycle of poverty through education.
• It’s hard to escape the cycle of drug addiction.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:23 - Story
1:17 - Headline 1: New Telegraph - Study Ties Ultraprocessed Foods To Poor Cognitive Function
3:20 - Headline 2: The Times - Junk food cap demanded for school lunches
4:40 - Headline 3: The House - Escaping the Junk Food cycle: is it possible?
6:15 - Language summary
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- published: 05 Oct 2022
- views: 775899
5:35
Women working more since pandemic: BBC News Review
Men in the UK are working fewer hours, while women are working more. Since the pandemic the average number of hours worked in the UK has dropped, especially in ...
Men in the UK are working fewer hours, while women are working more. Since the pandemic the average number of hours worked in the UK has dropped, especially in men. At the same time, the number of women working full time has increased, possibly due to more flexible working. Some experts believe the overall drop in working hours may be bad for the economy.
(Images via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
🔎 pick up the slack - do work that someone else hasn't done
• Tony left suddenly, we're all going to have to pick up the slack.
• Sorry I had to leave early. Thanks for picking up the slack
🔎 drive the trend - make a pattern happen
• The hot weather has driven the trend for gourmet ice cream.
• Environmental concerns have driven the trend for plant-based food.
🔎 put in - spend
• If you put in the hours, you'll get promoted.
• My aunt put a lot of money into my company.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:30 - Story
✔️ 1:28 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:50 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:03 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:05 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Women_Working_More_Since_Pandemic_BBC_News_Review
Men in the UK are working fewer hours, while women are working more. Since the pandemic the average number of hours worked in the UK has dropped, especially in men. At the same time, the number of women working full time has increased, possibly due to more flexible working. Some experts believe the overall drop in working hours may be bad for the economy.
(Images via Getty Images)
Key words and phrases
🔎 pick up the slack - do work that someone else hasn't done
• Tony left suddenly, we're all going to have to pick up the slack.
• Sorry I had to leave early. Thanks for picking up the slack
🔎 drive the trend - make a pattern happen
• The hot weather has driven the trend for gourmet ice cream.
• Environmental concerns have driven the trend for plant-based food.
🔎 put in - spend
• If you put in the hours, you'll get promoted.
• My aunt put a lot of money into my company.
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:30 - Story
✔️ 1:28 - Headline 1
✔️ 2:50 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:03 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:05 - Language summary
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- published: 14 Feb 2024
- views: 97468
6:27
Israel protests: BBC News Review
Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken part in the country’s biggest anti-government protest since the 7th October attack by Hamas. The protesters want Prime ...
Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken part in the country’s biggest anti-government protest since the 7th October attack by Hamas. The protesters want Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign for failing to bring home the remaining 130 Israeli hostages still in Gaza. It’s not known how many are still alive. Netanyahu says he’s doing everything he can and intends to remain as prime minister. Around 33,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of Israel’s military response to the attack, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
Key words and phrases
🔎 on show - on display and obvious
• The new masterpiece was on show at the gallery, attracting lots of visitors.
• She had her new necklace on show as she wore it with pride.
🔎 up against a wall - in a difficult position
• The detective felt up against the wall as she struggled to find evidence.
• After losing his job, and with no money to pay rent, Tom was up against the wall.
🔎 play into (someone’s) hands - give your opponent an advantage
• The chess player’s moves were easy to predict, which played into his opponent’s hand.
• The protestor’s violence played into the government’s hands because the public was disgusted by his behaviour.
(Getty images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:39 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:07 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:32 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:58 - Language summary
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https://wn.com/Israel_Protests_BBC_News_Review
Tens of thousands of Israelis have taken part in the country’s biggest anti-government protest since the 7th October attack by Hamas. The protesters want Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign for failing to bring home the remaining 130 Israeli hostages still in Gaza. It’s not known how many are still alive. Netanyahu says he’s doing everything he can and intends to remain as prime minister. Around 33,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of Israel’s military response to the attack, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
Key words and phrases
🔎 on show - on display and obvious
• The new masterpiece was on show at the gallery, attracting lots of visitors.
• She had her new necklace on show as she wore it with pride.
🔎 up against a wall - in a difficult position
• The detective felt up against the wall as she struggled to find evidence.
• After losing his job, and with no money to pay rent, Tom was up against the wall.
🔎 play into (someone’s) hands - give your opponent an advantage
• The chess player’s moves were easy to predict, which played into his opponent’s hand.
• The protestor’s violence played into the government’s hands because the public was disgusted by his behaviour.
(Getty images)
✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
✔️ 0:26 - Story
✔️ 1:39 - Headline 1
✔️ 3:07 - Headline 2
✔️ 4:32 - Headline 3
✔️ 5:58 - Language summary
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- published: 03 Apr 2024
- views: 51167