In this video, we delve into the fascinating world of how Taylor Swift’s concert in Edinburgh caused seismic activity, known as the ‘Swiftquake’. Let’s explore the impact of music and fans’ energy on the Earth’s movement.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English – Taylor Swift’s ‘Swiftquake’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L2oJIob6X0
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with some quiz questions related to the content of the video:
Q1: Where did the band Madness cause two earthquakes in 1992?
Q2: What does the phrase ‘not in the same league’ mean?
Q3: What does the adjective ‘comparable’ mean?
Q4: What does ‘to flex’ mean?
Q5: What is the meaning of the phrase ‘rock your world’?
Vocabulary
Let’s review the vocabulary introduced in the video:
rock your world
To have a positive effect on you, making your life enjoyable.
The new job offer really rocked her world.
The new job offer really rocked her world.
peak
The highest point of something.
The peak of the mountain offered a breathtaking view.
The peak of the mountain offered a breathtaking view.
in unison
Happening together at the same time.
The dancers moved in unison to the rhythm of the music.
The dancers moved in unison to the rhythm of the music.
flex
To bend without breaking.
The gymnast showed incredible flexibility as she flexed her body.
The gymnast showed incredible flexibility as she flexed her body.
not in the same league
Nowhere near as good or important as something else.
His performance was good, but it’s not in the same league as hers.
His performance was good, but it’s not in the same league as hers.