Qatar is hosting this year’s World Cup… but not everyone is happy about it. Allegations of corruption, human rights abuses, the mistreatment of workers, and dangerous conditions for players have caused the 2022 World Cup to be the most controversial in history! So, should we boycott it?

Vocabulary List

To boycott (v) - to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval

People were urged to boycott the country's products.

Controversial (adj) - causing disagreement or discussion

The book was very controversial.

To award (v) - to give something valuable, such as money or a prize following an official decision

Their company was awarded a contract worth $40 million by the government.

Bid (n) - an offer to do something when you are competing with other people to do it

Sydney made a successful bid to host the Olympic Games

Corruption (n) - illegal, bad, or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power

Political corruption is widespread throughout the country.

migrant worker (n) - a person who moves to another country or area in order to find employment, in particular seasonal or temporary work

The food industry is heavily dependent on migrant workers from other countries

To undermine (v) - to make something weaker

Scandals have undermined the government over the past year.

Appalling (adj) - shocking and very bad

Prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions

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188. Should We Boycott the Qatar World Cup? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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