Vocabulary_social issues
pollution: (noun)
the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects
the level of pollution in the air is rising.
poverty:(noun)
the state of being extremely poor
the state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount.
drought:(noun)
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
famine:(noun)
extreme scarcity of food. (*scarcity: 부족, 결핍)
drunkenness:(noun)
the state of being drunk
A growing problem of drunkenness
drug abuse:
the habitual taking of illegal drugs
divorce:
(noun) the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body
(verb) legally dissolve one's marriage with someone.
domestic violence:(noun)
violent or aggressive behaviour within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner
debt:(noun)
a sum of money that is owed or due
I paid off my debts.
*be in someone's debt; owe gratitude to someone for a service or favour
God bless you-I am forever in your debt.
obesity:(noun)
the state of being grossly fat or overweight
the problem of obesity among children.
lack of drinking water
homelessness:(noun)
A person without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Useful language
- I think ....is one of the biggest social problems we face.
- I think this is a growing/rising/increasing problem.
- this is a worldwide issue.
- this is an issue which is really specific to Korea.
- for this not to be such an issue I think we have to ....
- in order to reduce/stop/ this we really should....
- It's a very complex issue, I really wouldn't know where to start!
라벨: 2.1_comic relief, 영어공부, British Council, UIMA
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