E-rickshaws driving away pollution ⏲️ 6 Minute English

Опубликовано: 12 Сентябрь 2024
на канале: BBC Learning English

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Are electric rickshaws the solution to urban air pollution? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.

Which country’s car market is the biggest? Is it:

a) The US?
b) China? or,
c) Japan?

Listen to the programme to hear the answer.
[Cover: Getty Images]

You can download the audio and a free programme transcript here

Vocabulary:
️two-wheeler - a vehicle with two wheels, usually a bicycle, motorbike or moped
️appealing - attractive, desirable or interesting
️affordability - being cheap enough for people to buy
️smog - air pollution caused by a mixture of smoke, chemicals and car exhaust fumes that makes the atmosphere unhealthy
️gosh! - used to show a strong feeling of surprise or wonder
️put up - provide the money needed to pay for something; fund something

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