[UIMA] 2.1_comic relief

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!




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