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B2 academic

Scientific Progress

Discuss discoveries, research, and the impact of science on life.

7 perguntas para falar 10 useful phrases 10 key words 2 audio conversations

Vocabulário principal

Selecione uma palavra para ouvir a pronúncia.

Frases úteis

It could be argued that…

Research suggests that…

One perspective is…

That raises an important point.

I'd like to add that…

To put it another way…

While I understand your point, I think…

There are pros and cons to…

It's worth noting that…

The evidence points to…

Perguntas para falar

1

What are the key arguments for and against Scientific Progress?

2

How does Scientific Progress affect society today?

3

Can you give an example that illustrates the importance of Scientific Progress?

4

What changes have you noticed in relation to Scientific Progress in recent years?

5

If you had to persuade someone about Scientific Progress, what would you say?

6

Compare Scientific Progress in two different cultures or countries.

7

What is one common misconception about Scientific Progress?

Conversas em áudio

Debating Remote Work

An office discussion

1.3 min
A

I genuinely believe remote work has transformed productivity for the better. People perform better when they have autonomy.

I'd push back on that. Collaboration suffers enormously when teams aren't co-located. You lose those spontaneous conversations that drive innovation.

B
A

That's a valid concern, but the data suggests that deep-focus work — the kind that really moves projects forward — improves significantly without office distractions.

Perhaps, but you're cherry-picking the data. Burnout rates have also risen dramatically among remote workers who can't disconnect from work.

B
A

Granted. A hybrid model probably captures the best of both worlds — autonomy for focused work, presence for collaboration.

Now we're getting somewhere. The real question is how companies should structure that balance.

B
Foco no vocabulário autonomy co-located cherry-picking burnout hybrid captures the best of both worlds

Ethical Consumer Choices

A conversation between friends

1.3 min
A

I've been trying to cut down on fast fashion. The environmental cost is staggering.

I agree in principle, but sustainable clothing is often priced out of reach for most people. Isn't that a class issue?

B
A

Absolutely. I think responsibility shouldn't fall entirely on the consumer. Corporations and governments need to regulate the industry.

True, but consumer pressure is what historically has shifted corporate behaviour. Boycotts, for example.

B
A

That's fair, but boycotts require collective action, and there's always a free-rider problem.

So what's the answer? Better policy, or culture change?

B
A

Both, simultaneously. Neither works well in isolation.

Foco no vocabulário staggering priced out of reach regulate boycott free-rider problem in isolation
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B2

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