Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/
- hospitality /hos-pi-TAL-i-tee/
- vigilant /VIJ-uh-luhnt/
- mitigation /mit-i-GEY-shuhn/
- second nature /SEK-uhnd NEY-cher/
[noun] – something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits
Henry hasn’t been coming with us lately. Maybe lack of money is his main constraint.
[noun] – the food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or customers
He’s currently looking for potential hospitality businesses for the conference party.
[adjective] – always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger
Be vigilant of what you eat and drink.
[noun] – a reduction in how harmful, unpleasant, or bad something is
They created a program for the mitigation of virus attacks in computers.
[noun] – something so familiar that it is done without having to think about it
Doing stretches every morning is Alex’s second nature.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Indoor service of bars and restaurants in the Republic of Ireland resumed today, July 26, for those vaccinated and who have recovered from COVID-19. On Wednesday, June 21, President Michael D. Higgins signed the bill into law. Customers are not restricted by time constraints, and the businesses close at 23:30 Irish local time. Those under the age of 18 are permitted entry, but only if accompanied by vaccinated parents or guardians. The Irish government is working on an app that will allow hospitality industry owners to check their customers’ European Union (EU) Digital COVID Certifications. Last week, more than two million citizens in Ireland received their certificates that include QR codes by email and post. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says that the country’s vaccination program is rolling out “very effectively.” However, he warns people to stay vigilant: “We have to all adhere to the guidelines no matter how tired we are of this.”
The original deadline for reopening bars and restaurants in Ireland was set for July 5 but was postponed at the end of June. Alan Grehan, manager of the Sprezzatura restaurant in Dublin, believes that this will allow “better mitigation factors” for indoor hospitality to be implemented. Checking for certifications will become “second nature” for the restaurant’s workers, according to Grehan. Northern Ireland’s Department of Health is optimistic that an international travel app for those who have been vaccinated will be available this week.
The original deadline for reopening bars and restaurants in Ireland was set for July 5 but was postponed at the end of June. Alan Grehan, manager of the Sprezzatura restaurant in Dublin, believes that this will allow “better mitigation factors” for indoor hospitality to be implemented. Checking for certifications will become “second nature” for the restaurant’s workers, according to Grehan. Northern Ireland’s Department of Health is optimistic that an international travel app for those who have been vaccinated will be available this week.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Do some bars and restaurants in your country only allow entry to vaccinated people?
- Have you been rejected entry into an establishment during this time of the pandemic? Please tell me more about it.
- If given the opportunity, would you also get a digital COVID certificate? Why or why not?
- Should there still be restrictions on vaccinated customers entering these establishments?
- What are your expectations of Ireland’s international travel app?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- bill
- establishment
- adhere
- implement
- optimistic