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7. What is in Subway's bread? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

7. What is in Subway's bread? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

FromThinking in English


7. What is in Subway's bread? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

FromThinking in English

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Oct 13, 2020
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Podcast episode

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TODAY'S TRANSCRIPT: https://thinkinginenglish741418158.wordpress.com/2020/10/14/7-what-is-in-subways-bread/
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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Released:
Oct 13, 2020
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