In the News, June 24th, 2021
University English Podcast
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks.
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In the News, May 27th, 2021
University English Podcast
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks.
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In the News, April 22nd, 2021
University English Podcast
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. This week we have three stories related to the ocean.
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In the News, February 26th, 2021
University English Podcast
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. This week we have stories in science, world news and the environment.
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In the News, February 11th, 2021
University English Podcast
This podcast picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. This week we have three stories about animals.
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Chirashi Zushi
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Chirashi zushi is a unique kind of sushi, well known in Japan. Chirashi zushi uses a wide variety of ingredients and is both healthy and delicious.
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Kinako
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Kinako is a powder made from roasted soybeans and used in Japanese confectionery and other dishes.
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In the News, January 3rd, 2021
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This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks.
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Udon
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Udon is a noodle dish, famous in Japan, usually served in a hot broth with various toppings. It is delicious.
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In the News, December 10th, 2020
University English Podcast
This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have “good news” stories on health, the environment, and world news.
info_outlineThis is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have stories from science, world news, and sport.
In our first story, we learn that the DNA of rats in cities and towns might be changing because they live in proximity to humans. You read more about it here:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/08/new-york-rats-evolve-to-mirror-human-habits
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.02.07.938969v1
In world news we hear a really lovely story about a ring, lost almost 50 years ago in the USA, being found buried in a park in Finland. You can read more about it here:
And in Sport, we find out what’s going on in the football in Australia. Will games be played? How will Essendon this season? Find out here:
https://www.essendonfc.com.au/
Worksheet Answers:
1. D 2. C 3. A