Thinking in English 64. Daylight Savings Time!: Why do we change our time in the summer? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
On the final Sunday of March, the UK and many other European countries adjust their time forward by one hour. This is known as Daylight Savings Time, or Summer time, and is designed to give people more hours of sunlight during the summer months. In this episode of Thinking in English we will look at the history and rationale for DST, before discussing whether or not we really need it in 2021!
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Vocabulary List
To skip (v) - to leave one thing or place, especially quickly, in order to go to another
This part of the book isn’t very interesting, so I’m going to skip it
To switch (v) - to change suddenly or completely, especially from one thing to another, or to exchange by replacing one person or thing with another
She started studying English, but switched to History in her second year
Equator (n) - an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth unequal distance from the North Pole and the South pole
Indonesia lies on the equator
Industrialised (adj) - Used to describe a country, economy, area, etc. that has many businesses and factories involved in producing goods
Even in the industrialised world illiteracy is a problem
Agricultural (adj) - used for farming or relating to farming
The country’s economy is mainly agricultural
Consistent (adj) - always behaving or happening in a similar way
Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she’s not consistent
To adjust (v) - to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective or suitable
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you
Rationale (n) - the reasons or intentions that cause a particular set of beliefs or actions
I don’t understand the rationale for these restrictions
Deprived (adj) - not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food, or good living conditions
As I work at night, I am often sleep deprived
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