IELTS Jaw Dropping Vocabulary - IELTS Energy Podcast 1198

The video covers a range of topics, starting with a discussion about a trip to Bryce and Red Canyon, followed by an ethical debate on sharing park entry. It then transitions to a personal story about a surprise home organization. The video also provides vocabulary and idioms related to surprise, useful for language learners, especially those preparing for the IELTS exam. Finally, it discusses the use of slang and its appropriateness in different contexts.

What was the main reason the speaker chose to visit Red Canyon instead of Bryce Canyon?

• They had a recommendation for Red Canyon.

• Red Canyon was closer and free.

• Bryce Canyon was closed.

• Red Canyon was more beautiful.

What ethical dilemma did the speaker face regarding the park pass?

• Whether to use the pass multiple times.

• Whether to give the pass to someone else for free.

• Whether to return the pass to the park.

• Whether to sell the pass to someone else.

What action did the speaker take that they later questioned ethically?

• They threw away the park pass.

• They kept the park pass for future use.

• They gave the park pass to another visitor.

• They sold the park pass to a stranger.

What does the term 'befuddled' mean as used in the transcript?

• Angry

• Confused

• Happy

• Excited

How can the phrase 'taken aback' be used according to the transcript?

• Only when feeling angry

• Only in negative situations

• Only in positive situations

• In both positive and negative situations

What does the idiom 'out of the blue' mean?

• Something planned

• Something expected

• Something surprising and unexpected

• Something boring

In what context can you use the expression 'do a double take'?

• When feeling tired

• When making a decision

• When seeing something surprising

• When hearing surprising news

What does the term 'jaw-dropping' describe?

• Something disappointing

• Something shockingly impressive

• Something confusing

• Something boring

What show did the speaker find 'jaw-dropping'?

• A reality show

• A documentary

• A cooking show

• A video game-based show

What humorous advice did the speaker's kids give about using slang?

• To use more slang

• To stop using slang meant for teenagers

• To use slang only at home

• To create new slang words