Debate week
Debate Topic: Should a new casino open in Osaka in 2030?
Understanding the topic: Reading
Vocabulary:
reclaimed: (adj.) (of land) created artificially by filling or draining bodies of water
project: (v.) predict
hub: (n.) centre
levy: (n.) a tax or fee
seismically active zone: (n.) an area highly prone to earthquakes
soil subsidence: (n.) a gradual settling or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface
Other keywords that might be useful:
economic driver: (n.) a major factor, industry, or project that powers financial growth and creates jobs for a region.
social fallout: (n.) the negative social consequences or secondary effects of a situation.
regulatory safeguards: (n.) legal rules and protective measures put in place by authorities to prevent harm or abuse.
problem gambling: (n.) when a person's gambling behavior disrupts or damages their personal and financial life.