Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• at least: As a minimum
• in terms of
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• such as: For example; like
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• set up
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• border on: To be very similar to; come very close to
• rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• per year: For each year; annually.
• sphere of influence: A country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• have to: Must do
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• border: To be right next to another country or state
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
• Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
• European: Concerning the culture and people of Europe
• soviet: Elected government council in a communist country
• Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
• map: Diagram showing the geography of an area
• Asia: Largest continent with Europe on the west to form Eurasia