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BBC 6 Minute English_March 26, 2015 - A threat to London's artwork
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/03/28Ever wondered why some of London's most famous art galleries are banning selfie sticks? This video dives into the surprising reasons behind these bans, exploring how these popular photo accessories can actually get in the way of enjoying art. You'll also pick up some great vocabulary like 'soared,' 'distracting,' and 'imposed' to talk about the latest trends and their impact!
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stick
US /stɪk/
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UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /ɪn'gedʒ/
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UK /ɪn'ɡeɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to fight with an enemy
- To hire someone for a task or job
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US /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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UK /ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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