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BBC 6 Minute English July 02, 2015 - Why Did Singapore Ban Gum?
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/07/04Ever wondered why Singapore banned chewing gum? This BBC 6 Minute English episode dives into the surprising reasons behind the ban and explores related vocabulary like 'outlaw' and 'disposal'. You'll pick up practical English phrases and learn about cultural differences in this super engaging lesson!
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people
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 /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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US /ˈmɪnɪt/
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UK /'mɪnɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- Short period of time
- Transitive Verb
- To record in writing what is said at a meeting
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US /təˈde/
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UK /tə'deɪ/
- Noun
- This day; day that is happening now
- Adverb
- On this day; at the time that is happening now
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