In this 6-minute English video, Neil and Rob discuss the topic of unicorns, exploring their mythical origins and their current symbolic significance in politics.
Today’s movie
VIDEO URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FqYQaLwWLo
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz based on the content of the video.
Q1: What do we call the study of legendary creatures like the Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot and unicorns?
Q2: What does the term ‘panacea’ refer to?
Q3: What does it mean to ‘deploy’ a symbol?
Q4: What is the meaning of ‘potent’ in the context of the video?
Q5: How would you define a ‘pressing matter’?
Vocabulary
Here are some key vocabulary words from the video along with their definitions:
enchanted
to be under a spell or magical charm, believing in magic
They spoke of an enchanted forest where fairies lived.
They spoke of an enchanted forest where fairies lived.
feat
an achievement that requires great skill or strength
Climbing Mount Everest is a remarkable feat of human endurance.
Climbing Mount Everest is a remarkable feat of human endurance.
panacea
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases
Some people view exercise as a panacea for various health problems.
Some people view exercise as a panacea for various health problems.
potent
having great power, influence, or effect
The herbal medicine had a potent effect on relieving pain.
The herbal medicine had a potent effect on relieving pain.
deploy
to strategically use or put into operation
The military decided to deploy additional troops to the region.
The military decided to deploy additional troops to the region.