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One Minute English - Intermediate Level - B1

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What is a company you admire?

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Hi, my name is Rachel and I am from Australia. So my question is what is a company you admire?

A company I admire, I believe it's Beyond Blue. They help with mental health issues and they support different people from around the world if they are struggling. Another company I admire is I think it's WW something. It's to do with wildlife. They help animals. They do a lot of environmental work. And in general, any company that really helps a person, a place is a company that I support and that I think is really great.

Answer the following questions about the interview.

How to Practice Vocabulary

  • Review the vocabulary.
  • Complete the blanks below with correct words.
  • Check your answers. Correct any wrong answers!

admire

Meaning: To like and respect someone or something.

Examples:

  1. I admire my teacher because she is kind and smart.
  2. He admires people who help others.

mental health issues

Meaning: Problems with the way a person thinks or feels.

Examples:

  1. She is getting help for her mental health issues.
  2. Many people with mental health issues need support.

struggling

Meaning: Having a hard time with something.

Examples:

  1. He is struggling to finish his homework.
  2. She was struggling after losing her job.

wildlife

Meaning: Animals living in nature.

Examples:

  1. We saw a lot of wildlife in the forest.
  2. The park is home to many kinds of wildlife.

in general

Meaning: Usually or most of the time.

Examples:

  1. In general, I like to eat healthy food.
  2. In general, people enjoy holidays.

environmental work

Meaning: Work that helps nature and the planet.

Examples:

  1. He does environmental work to protect the ocean.
  2. Environmental work is important for the future of the Earth.

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences with the vocabulary above.
admire • mental • struggling
wildlife • general• environmental
  1. He has been to pay his bills.
  2. The boy suffers from health issues.
  3. There is that live in the park, such as raccoons and owls.
  4. In , I do not give money to beggars.
  5. I my uncle and respect him dearly.
  6. That organizations does a lot of work to help wildlife.

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