Unit 5: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 49
One of Brazil's star players, Neymar, has admitted that at times he did indeed 'exaggerate' his reactions to being fouled at the 2018 World Cup.
Activity 1
News Review
Neymar admits exaggerating
One of Brazil's star players – Neymar – was criticised by many during the World Cup because he seemed to react very dramatically after being fouled. Now he's admitted that at times he did indeed 'exaggerate' his reactions. He also defended himself by saying that he suffered a lot on the pitch – meaning he got fouled a lot. Neil and Catherine discuss the key language from this story.
Language challenge
The past of dive is:
a) dived
b) dove
c) both
Watch the video and complete the activity

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The story
The Brazilian football star Neymar has admitted exaggerating his reactions to being fouled during the World Cup in Russia.
In a sponsor's advertisement broadcast on Brazilian television, Neymar responded to criticism of his conduct by saying he did exaggerate sometimes but he had suffered on the pitch.
Key words and phrases
faking
pretending something is real
• Faking illness to miss an exam can get you in serious trouble.
• He was sent to prison for faking banknotes.
confession
the act of admitting you did something wrong
• His murder confession led to a short trial.
• Rob's confession to biscuit theft came as no surprise to anyone.
come back to haunt (someone)
return as a problem for a long time
• That photo from the Christmas party has come back to haunt Carlos.
• Don't say anything on social media that might come back to haunt you.
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
There is only one double letter in this word.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
There is an infinitive of purpose in the middle of this phrase.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 other words for 'fake' are more formal.Question 3 of 3
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