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Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- bid /bid/
- innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/
- deem /deem/
- counterpart /KOUN-ter-pahrt/
- consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn /
[noun] – an attempt to achieve or get something
Mr. Thompson’s bid for re-election was unsuccessful.
[noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method
Professor Lim discussed the latest innovation in architecture.
[verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way
He deemed the next step in the project unnecessary.
[noun] – a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization
She found an exact counterpart of the bookcase she lost.
[noun] – the amount used or eaten
Tea consumption has increased during the winter season.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Burger King has launched vegan nuggets across the UK in a bid to make its menu 50% meat-free by 2030. According to the fast-food chain, the nuggets are made from soy and plant proteins and had been certified by the Vegan Society. UK chief executive Alasdair Murdoch described the introduction of vegan nuggets as a “significant milestone for the company.” “The launch is another positive step in reducing our carbon footprint and driving innovation in our menus in response to a growing demand for meatless alternatives and products with no animal protein in the UK,” he said. In 2020, Burger King added a plant-based Rebel Whopper to its menu, but it was later deemed unsuitable for vegans because it was cooked on the same grill as meat. A vegan diet is made up of only plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, soy, legumes, and nuts.
Burger King said its 50% meat-free goal would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41%. Moreover, the company said its vegan nuggets taste the same as its chicken-based counterparts. Based on a survey conducted by London-based research firm Mintel, more than 1,000 adults in England are willing to cut down on meat consumption for health reasons. Fast-food giant Mcdonald’s has also recently launched its vegan McPlant burger in the UK.
Burger King said its 50% meat-free goal would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41%. Moreover, the company said its vegan nuggets taste the same as its chicken-based counterparts. Based on a survey conducted by London-based research firm Mintel, more than 1,000 adults in England are willing to cut down on meat consumption for health reasons. Fast-food giant Mcdonald’s has also recently launched its vegan McPlant burger in the UK.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you tried a plant-based diet? Why or why not?
- How would you describe the fast-food industry in your country?
- If you were to introduce a vegetable dish from your country to vegans in the UK, what would it be and why?
- Do you think Burger King’s vegan nuggets would be a hit in your city?
- Why do you think more people are going vegan?
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.
- significant
- reduce
- taste (verb)
- survey
- cut down