On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent news that a court in Ireland has decided Subway’s bread is not bread, as well as looking at some of the implications

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VOCABULARY LIST

To scan (v) - to look through a text quickly in order to find a piece of information that you want or to get a general idea of what the text contains

Scan the newspaper article quickly and make a note of the main points.

intriguing (adj) - very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious

She has a very intriguing personality

customisable (adj) - used to describe something that you can change according to a customer's or user's particular needs:

We offer customizable ringtones for your phone.

accustomed (adj) - familiar with something:

She quickly became accustomed to his messy ways

savoury (adj) - Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste:

Pie can be sweet or savoury

To rule (v) - to decide officially

The government has ruled that the refugees must be deported.

provision (n) - a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done

We have inserted certain provisions into the treaty to safeguard foreign workers

common sense (n ) - good sense and sound judgement in practical matters

Windsurfing is perfectly safe as long as you have/use some common sense

Comprehension Questions

Q. What percentage of Subway bread is Sugar?

A. 10%

Q. What country’s supreme court ruled on this decision?

A. Ireland

Q. What does VAT mean?

A. Value Added Tax

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