In this 6 Minute English episode, Neil and Catherine discuss the concept of a flexitarian diet, which involves mainly eating plant-based foods and only occasionally consuming meat. They explore the reasons behind choosing a flexitarian diet and its positive impact on both individual health and the environment.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R0Wy4kwxes
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz related to the discussion. Choose the correct answer and learn more about the topic!
Q1: What food group do peppers belong to?
Q2: What does ‘ambitious’ mean in the context of the discussion?
Q3: What does it mean to survey the literature?
Q4: What is the term for a diet that includes both plant-based foods and occasional meat?
Q5: What is the key message regarding red meat consumption in the discussion?
Vocabulary
Expand your vocabulary with the following terms discussed in the video:
She follows a flexitarian diet by focusing on plant foods and having meat only on special occasions.
Her decision to go vegetarian was driven by ethical concerns about animal welfare.
The government implemented a combination of measures to tackle the issue of pollution.
She set ambitious goals for her career and worked hard to accomplish them.
Eating out at fancy restaurants is a luxury that she treats herself to on special occasions.