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Introduction Shopping lists, to-do lists, check lists – when was the last time you made, or followed, a list? When you stop to think about it, many of the things we read and write in our everyday lives are some sort of list, but why are they so common? Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week's question According to the list on the Internet Movie Database website, which movie has made the most money ever? a) Titanic b) Avengers: Endgame c) Avatar Listen to the programme to hear the answer.

Key words and phrases age become or appear older  • After taking on such a stressful job, she aged considerably. accelerate get faster or more intense • As time went on, his illness accelerated. demographic a group of people who share a characteristic  • We hope our new product will allow us to appeal a new demographic.

The story A study in Taiwan has found that peoples' biological age increases when they experience heatwaves. Researchers measured participants' organ function in order to determine their biological age. Experiencing four heatwave days over a two-year period led people's biological age to increase by about nine days. Manual workers, those living in rural areas or those who do not have access to air conditioning are worse affected by heatwaves.  News headlines Heatwaves are making people age faster, study suggests The Guardian Repeated heatwaves may accelerate ageing Scimex The demographics at risk of ageing due to heatwaves The Independent

Vocabulary hits the spot (idiom) is exactly what you want or need   affordable not expensive; cheap enough that most people can buy it   money is tight there is only just enough money available to pay for the basics needed to live   on the go (idiom) done while busy travelling or moving around, rather than at home   mental clarity state in which your mind is fully focused, active and engaged, not dull or foggy   swim against the current/tide (idiom) do or say things which are different from most other people, because you do not mind being different

Introduction It's sometimes difficult to find time for a full meal, especially if you are working or travelling. For many people, snacks are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to sit-down meals. Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week's question According to a recent YouGov survey, which of the following snacks is most popular among Brits? a) crisps b) confectionary and chocolate c) savoury snacks and biscuits Listen to the programme to hear the answer.

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Vocabulary kidult (slang) adult who likes buying and playing with toys and games intended for children plushie (or plush toy) toy dolls or animals made from cloth and filled with soft material stuffing disposable income money left over, after paying all your expenses, for you to buy whatever you like inner child the part of your adult personality that still emotionally feels and reacts like a child bunch a (large) number of things have time on your hands (idiom) have free time and nothing to do with it

Introduction What was your favourite toy as a child? And would you consider playing with it as an adult...? It's not just kids who like to play with toys – many adults like to buy kids' toys for themselves! Phil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. This week's question According to MSN News, what was the most expensive Lego set ever made? a) The Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts School b) The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon c) The Lego Eiffel Tower Listen to the programme to hear the answer.