1. ENG 206 PSI-ECON WEEK-5-6-7 POWER AND THE RICH

3. AGREE or DISAGREE???

6. TEXT-1 VOCAB Brain drain (n phr.) Definition: the movement of highly skilled and qualified people to a country where they can work in better conditions and earn more money Collocations: suffer a huge brain drain Ex: Britain has suffered a huge brain drain in recent years.

7. TEXT-1 VOCAB Dispose of (phr. v.) Definition: to get rid of sth/sb that you do not want or cannot keep Synonym: to get rid of (phr. v.) Collocations: dispose of nuclear waster/stolen property Ex: How did they dispose of the body?

8. TEXT-1 VOCAB Exploit (v.) Definition: to treat sb unfairly by making them work and not giving them much in return Collocations: exploit people/employees/workers Ex: What is being done to stop employers from exploiting young people? Ex: Domestic workers can easily be exploited by employers.

9. TEXT-1 VOCAB Impoverished (adj.) Definition: very poor; without quality Collocations: impoverished countries/students/peasants Ex: She’s going out with an impoverished young actor. Ex: An impoverished college student cannot enjoy university life.

10. TEXT-1 VOCAB Quest (n.) Definition: a long search for sth, especially for some quality such as happiness Collocations: the quest for happiness/knowledge/truth Ex: Nothing will stop me in my quest for truth. Ex: World leader are now united in their quest for “peace.”

11. TEXT-1 VOCAB Hazardous (adj.) Definition: involving risk or danger, especially to sb’s health or safety Collocations: hazardous waste/chemicals/journey Ex: The chemicals in paint can be hazardous to health. Ex: The disposal of hazardous waste is becoming a huge problem for developed countries.

12. TEXT-1 VOCAB For the sake of (n. phr.) Definition: in order to get or keep sth Collocations: for the sake of …. Ex: They stayed together for the sake of the children. Ex: He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health.

13. TEXT-2 VOCAB Range (v.) Definition: to include a variety of different things in addition to those mentioned Collocations: range from A to B Ex: She has had a number of different jobs, ranging from chef to swimming instructor Ex: The show had a massive audience, ranging from children to grandparents.

14. TEXT-2 VOCAB Facilitate (v.) Definition: to make an action or a process possible or easier Collocations: facilitate communication/learning/ management/negotiation Ex: The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth. Ex: Structured teaching facilitates learning.

15. TEXT-2 VOCAB phenomenon (n.) Definition: a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood: Collocations: phenomenon arises/exists/occurs cultural / natural / social phenomena Ex: Globalization is a phenomenon of the 21 st century. Ex: Language is a social and cultural phenomenon.

16. TEXT-2 VOCAB Deplete (v.) Word Formation: depletion (n.) Definition: to reduce sth by a large amount so that there is not enough left Collocations: severely/completely/quickly/rapidly Ex: Food supplies were severely depleted. Ex: The depletion of the ozone layer

17. TEXT-2 VOCAB Fringe benefit (n. phr.) Definition: extra things that an employer gives you as well as your wages Ex: The fringe benefits include free health insurance. Ex: Fringe benefits include a company car and free health insurance.

18. TEXT-2 VOCAB Invest (v.) Definition: to spend money on sth in order to make it better or more successful Collocations: invest in sth Ex: The government has invested heavily in public transport. Ex: The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall.

19. TEXT-2 VOCAB Scarcely (adv.) Definition: only just; almost not Collocations: capable/credible/visible/audible Ex: Scarcely a week goes by without some new scandal in the papers. Ex: I could scarcely believe it when she said she wanted to marry me.

20. TEXT-2 VOCAB Unjust (adj.) Definition: not deserved or fair Collocations: cause/law/system/treatment Ex: Unjust laws are criticized by scores of people since hundreds of journalists are in prison. Ex: He believed it was illegal and unjust war.