Improve your English vocabulary and listening in just six minutes! Can the world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases – the USA and China – work together for the good of the environment? That’s what we will be watching for when their representatives meet up for a climate summit. Neil and Rob discuss the issues around climate change and teach you vocabulary along the way.
This week’s question:
In November this year, world leaders are due to meet at a climate conference. In which city will this be taking place?
a) Brisbane
b) Glasgow
c) Vienna
Watch the video to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
emitters
countries, industries or just things that produce – or emit – harmful substances that harm the environment
ambitions
things you want to achieve even if they are difficult to do
paradox
an impossible situation because it has two opposite factors
alleviate
make less severe or serious
humility
not trying to be more important than others and admitting your bad qualities
flaws
faults or mistakes
To download the audio and a transcript, go to: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210422