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How one of the world’s richest companies rose to power - Shantel George

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Learning Stats

B2

Nível CEFR

675

Total Words

366

Unique Words

6/10

Dificuldade

Vocabulary Diversity 54%

Legendas (75 segments)

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In 1910, the Antarctic Nimrod Expedition was in trouble.

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Led by Ernest Shackleton,

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the team had set the record for the southernmost point ever reached.

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But after miscalculating how long it would take to return

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to the nearest supply depot,

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the crew had run out of food.

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Fatigued and desperate, they turned to their medical kit.

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It contained a drug called “Forced March tablets,”

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Key Vocabulary (25)

food A1 noun

edible substance

"The food is good."

region A2 noun

A large area of land that has certain features, characteristics, or a specific climate that makes it different from other areas. It is used to describe parts of a country, a continent, or even specific parts of the human body.

cultural A2 adjective

Relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a particular group of people. It is also used to describe things connected to the arts, such as music, literature, and painting.

long A1 adjective

extended

"Long road."

team B2 adjective

Relating to or performed by a group of people working together toward a common goal. It is most frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe collaborative efforts, spirit, or structures.

bitter B2 adjective

Describing a sharp, pungent taste that is neither sweet nor sour, often associated with substances like coffee or dark chocolate. Metaphorically, it refers to feelings of deep resentment, intense hostility, or harsh and unpleasant conditions such as extreme cold.

recipe A1 noun

A set of written instructions that tell you how to cook or prepare a specific type of food. It usually includes a list of ingredients and step-by-step directions to follow.

"The recipe is important."

nut A1 noun

A nut is a dry fruit consisting of an edible kernel inside a hard or tough shell. They are common snacks and ingredients in many types of cooking and baking.

"The nut is important."

west A1 noun

The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun sets at the equinox. It is one of the four cardinal points, located opposite to the east.

"The west is important."

century A1 noun

A century is a period of 100 years. It is a common unit of time used to group historical events and long durations.

"The century is important."

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