Introduction

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 On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent US presidential debate, and think about the potential alternatives for the future. 

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Vocabulary List 

surrogate (adj) -replacing someone else or used instead of something else 

Because she had no children of her own, her friend’s son became a kind of surrogate child to her 

Spectacle (n) - unusual or unexpected event or situation 

It was a strange spectacle to see snow in summer 

Consensus (n) - a generally accepted opinion, wide agreement 

They’re trying to build a consensus on the need to improve the city’s schools 

superficial (adj) - not complete and only the most obvious, not really important

 I only have a superficial knowledge of French 

To Squabble (verb) - to argue over something that is not important

 They are still squabbling over who will get the big office 

Prowess (n) - great ability or skill She is known for her sporting prowess

 To outwit (v) - to get an advantage over someone by acting more cleverly 

The cat outwitted the dog by climbing the tree. 

To abolish (v) -to officially end an activity or custom I think bullfighting should be abolished 

equitable (adj) treating everyone fairly and in the same way 

We all want an equitable tax system 

Comprehension Questions 

Q. For What party did Abraham Lincoln serve as a surrogate debater for in the days when presidential candidates did not publicly campaign? 

 A. The Whig Party.

 Q. Who was British PM when the post war consensus ended?  

A. Margret Thatcher

 Q. How many time did Trump interrupt Biden?  

A. 73 times

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