
Learning English from the News Stopping the environmental apocalypse
Dec 5, 2017
Environment ministers meet to combat pollution, focusing on banning toxic lead in paint and limiting plastic pollution in the oceans. Exploring the meaning of 'Armageddon' and its inappropriate usage. Definition and examples of pacts, including a story about a no-treats November pact. Origin and modern usage of 'rampant' in describing wild situations. Applications of 'rampant' in personal situations and a challenging Facebook game involving synonyms.
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