This week is the beginning of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. While the Games are usually a time of excitement and joy, this time is different. Covid has changed everything. This episode of Thinking in English will introduce some information about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, discuss why it is so controversial, and then present more general arguments about the benefits and negatives of hosting the Games

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2021/07/21/88-why-are-the-tokyo-2020-olympics-so-controversial-english-vocabulary-lesson/

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Vocabulary List

Eagerly (adv) - In a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable

He eagerly accepted an invitation to the party

To anticipate (v) - to imagine or expect that something will happen

We don’t anticipate any trouble

To safeguard (v) - to protect something from harm

The union safeguards the interests of all its members

Precarious (adj) - a precarious situation is likely to get worse

After the bank collapsed, many customers are in a precarious financial position

Peacetime (n) - a period of time when a country is not at war

The country is buying more weapons even though we are in peacetime

To revive (v) - to come or bring something back to life, health, existence, or use

My plants revived as soon as I gave them some water

Alternating (adj) - starting with one thing, then another thing, and then the first thing again

He is always alternating between happy and sad

To revitalize (v) - to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something

Investment has revitalize this neighbourhood

Stature (n) - the good reputation a person or organization has, based on their behaviour and ability

He is an artist of great stature

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88. Why are the Tokyo 2020 Olympics so controversial? (English Vocabulary Lesson)