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Vocabulary climate anxiety feeling worried, afraid or depressed because of global climate change parasite animal or plant that lives on/in another living creature and feeds from it; person who is lazy and lives off other people who support them or give them money freaks (me) out causes (me) to become very emotional, upset, angry or confused one in a million extremely special, rare or unlikely put (something) off delay doing something until a later time push (something) away decide to forget about or ignore something

Introduction Climate change is worrying for everyone, but especially for young people. Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week's question How did Greta Thunberg’s climate activism begin? Did she: a) plant trees in her school garden? b) skip school on Fridays? or, c) recycle her school’s plastic waste? Listen to the programme to hear the answer.

✔️ the big screen -the cinema screen ✅ Example sentence: We saw the new Disney film on the big screen. ✔️ behind the scenes - about the process of filmmaking ✅ Example sentence: Do you know any behind the scenes info about that new superhero movie? ✔️ to fancy doing something- to want to do something because you think it will be enjoyable ✅ Example sentence: Fiona fancies trying that new Korean restaurant. Do you want to join us? ✔️ the set - the location that is used to be part of a film (or TV show, play) ✅ Example sentence: The set for that new fantasy film has been leaked! It looks amazing. I can't wait to see how it looks on film. ✔️ to be knackering (slang) - to be very tiring ✅ Example sentence: Work is knackering at the moment. We have so many deadlines to meet. ✔️ a period drama - a film (or TV show, play) set in a time in the past which has particular costumes which are very different from modern dress ✅ Example sentence: My mum loves watching period dramas like Downtown Abbey.

Vocabulary homemade made at home and not bought from a shop higgledy-piggledy mixed up and jumbled in no particular order all sorts many different kinds of something leeway the freedom to do something in the way you want to last long in the memory create such a strong effect that it is remembered for a long time go above and beyond do something with more effort than would usually be expected or required

How have birthday cakes changed over the years? Neil and Beth listen to two bakers taking about birthday cakes and teach you some useful vocabulary. This week's question According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, which is the most common month to be born? a) March? b) July? or, c) September? Listen to the programme to hear the answer.

Key words and phrases drop out stop doing something you were going to do She had a main part in the school play, but she dropped out last minute. get someone's nod receive their approval I want to paint my bedroom in my house, but I need to get my landlord's nod before I start. on the up improving Now that he has a new job, his financial situation is on the up.

The story US President Joe Biden has ended his campaign to become president again, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country". Biden was under intense pressure from fellow Democrats to quit after poor performances at recent events such as a debate against Donald Trump in June. Biden’s Vice-President Kamala Harris now has support from senior politicians to become the Democrat Party's official candidate for president. She would then face Republican nominee Donald Trump in November's presidential election. News headlines Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race after debate disaster Daily Mail Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod Associated Press Betting data shows Harris's chances are on the up but Trump is still leading Sky News

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Useful vocabulary: ✔️ commission - pay writers for their work ✔️ translations - words that have been changed to another language ✔️ plain - (here) simple, easy ✔️ globe - world ✔️ struck - to have strong feeling or impression ✔️ multifarious - many different types ✔️ the sense - the general meaning ✔️ pace - the speed at which something is done