Day 2

Question 1

to curb

Answer 1

zügeln:

To curb carbon dioxide in order to keep the climate of the planet in check.

Question 2

to subsidise

Answer 2

not: substitue
subventionieren/fördern:
The UK subsidised Diesel for too long.

Question 3

to alleviate

Answer 3

beheben, lindern:
Many young people cannot afford to pay university fees, so the government should take steps to alleviate this problem.

Question 4

well-paid

Answer 4

Pay attention to the spelling

Question 5

upon

Answer 5

Many different uses possible:
- in an elevated position on (a television antenna is placed upon every house)
- used as equivalent for on (he swore upon his honor)

Question 6

mortgage

Answer 6

Hypothek:
Having accumulated large student debt, young people struggle to take out a mortgage or start a family.

Question 7

to accumulate sth

Answer 7

etwas ansammeln:
Accumulate mortgage after university.

Question 8

to assert

Answer 8

to maintain/to state firmly:
China has asserted/maintained a friendship with Japan.