Unit 12: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 126
A new virus is spreading in China. Catherine and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story in this new-look episode of News Review.
Activity 1
News Review
China virus spreads
The World Health Organisation is going to meet to discuss the rapidly spreading disease.
Language challenge
Which word means ‘record something officially’?
a) wood
b) log
c) tree
Watch the video and complete the activity
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The story
A fourth person has died in China from a new virus that has spread rapidly across the country. The 89-year-old man is the latest victim of the illness that causes a type of pneumonia. Authorities have now confirmed it can be spread person-to-person with 200 infected so far.
Key words and phrases
human-to-human
from one person to another person
• Travel increases the risk of human-to-human transmission.
• Human-to-human transfer is not thought to be likely.
on alert
ready to react quickly to a difficult situation
• Maria was on alert for the baby’s birth.
• Rob is always on alert for biscuits!
convene
arrange a meeting or gathering
• The department head convened a meeting to discuss redundancies.
• The politicians convened to debate the new legislation.
To do
Try our quiz to see how well you've learned today's language.
News Review quiz
3 Questions
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Help
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
There are no double letters in this word.Question 1 of 3
Help
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
Which preposition goes with 'alert' to make a phrase which means 'ready to react quickly to a difficult situation'?Question 2 of 3
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
You need a preposition here.Question 3 of 3
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Language challenge answer
b) log
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