Should animals be kept in zoos? ⏲️ 6 Minute English – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English
2.I'm Neil
3.And I'm Georgie
4.In this programme, we're a topic that often produces strong feelings: should animals be kept in zoos
5.What's your opinion on this debate, Neil
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B2)
discussing
A2To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.
Example:
"In this programme, we're discussing a controversial topic"
controversial
B1Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
Example:
"In this programme, we're discussing a controversial topic"
importance
B2The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.
Example:
"about the importance of conservation:"
notoriously
B1In a notorious or notable manner; as is commonly known.
Example:
"Now as we know, pandas are notoriously reluctant to mate:"
programmes
A2A set of structured activities.
Example:
"A second point is that zoos often invest in research programmes"
education
B1The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
Example:
"Education is the primary reason that zoos give for why they should exist."
creatures
A2A living being; an animal or (sometimes derogatory) a human.
Example:
"they're solitary creatures"
bar-biting
A2A A2-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"bar-biting and even self-harm."
everything
A2All the things under discussion.
Example:
"everything – including the air they breathe – is traumatic."
worksheet
A2A sheet of paper or computerized document on which problems are worked out or solved and answers recorded.
Example:
"Once again, our six minutes are up, but don't forget we have a worksheet"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| discussing | A2 | To converse or debate concerning a particular topic. |
| controversial | B1 | Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions. |
| importance | B2 | The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note. |
| notoriously | B1 | In a notorious or notable manner; as is commonly known. |
| programmes | A2 | A set of structured activities. |
| education | B1 | The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment. |
| creatures | A2 | A living being; an animal or (sometimes derogatory) a human. |
| bar-biting | A2 | A A2-level word commonly used in this context. |
| everything | A2 | All the things under discussion. |
| worksheet | A2 | A sheet of paper or computerized document on which problems are worked out or solved and answers recorded. |
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