Unit 5: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 43
A controversial policy which separates the children of illegal immigrants into the US from their parents has been defended.
Activity 1
News Review
US child-separation policy debate
A controversial policy in the US which separates the children of illegal immigrants has been defended by the country's government. Critics say the policy has damaged America's reputation abroad.
Language challenge
A reputation based on something negative is called…
a) prestige
b) notoriety
c) standing
Watch the video and complete the activity

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The story
The Trump administration has firmly defended its policy of separating children from parents who are suspected of crossing illegally from Mexico - despite widespread criticism.
At a White House press conference, the Homeland Security Secretary, Kirstjen Nielsen, described the United States as a country of compassion and heart. She urged congress to change the law to resolve what she called "an illegal immigration crisis."
The Democratic senator Patrick Leahy said the separation policy was damaging America's reputation abroad.
Key words and phrases
rebuke
criticise someone for doing something wrong
• Management will rebuke any member of staff who arrives late for work too often.
• The ambassador was sternly rebuked for causing offense to the royal guests.
backlash
strong negative reaction to something
• The backlash against the government's tax increase forced a policy change.
• Despite the media backlash, the pop star would not apologise for what she had said.
standing by
supporting and defending something
• The CEO is standing by the staff, despite accusations of negligence.
• The manager stood by his goalkeeper even though he'd made a terrible mistake.
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.
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
Is this a formal situation?Question 1 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
Check the spelling.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
The meaning of a phrasal verb can change dramatically if you use the wrong preposition.Question 3 of 3
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