Unit 13: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 142
Buying a bike to cycle to work has become a popular option for those who are worried about catching coronavirus on public transport. Neil and Catherine discuss this news story and look at the vocabulary being used.
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Activity 1
News Review
Covid-19: A new era for cyclists?
The fear of catching coronavirus on public transport is leading to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes, which allow new bicycles to be bought tax-free. Bike shops have reported a surge in sales. Neil and Catherine look at the vocabulary in the news around this story.
Watch the video and complete the activity

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The story
The fear of catching coronavirus on public transport is leading to a boom in cycle-to-work schemes, which allow new bicycles to be bought tax-free. Bike shops have reported a surge in sales.
Key words and phrases
boom time
a period in which there is a large increase in demand for something
- Lockdown is a boom time for online shops.
- While radio was big in the last century, it’s now a boom time for podcasts.
golden age
a period in which a particular activity is popular or successful
- Critics say Hollywood’s golden age ended in the early 1960s.
- The 2000s have been a golden age for social media companies.
at the crossroads
at a point where an important decision needs to be made
- The climate stands at the crossroads. Our decisions now will change the future of the planet.
- With many countries debating their future membership, the EU could be standing at the crossroads.
To do
Try our quiz to see how well you've learned today's language.
News Review quiz
3 Questions
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
Which expression means 'at a point where an important decision needs to be made'?Question 1 of 3
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
What is the meaning of the expression according to the video?Question 2 of 3
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
What was the meaning of 'boom time' in the video?Question 3 of 3
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