Unit 6: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 52
North and South Korean family members spend time together for the first time in over 60 years.
Activity 1
News Review
Korean families reunited
Korean family members, separated by the Korean war in the 1950s, have spent time together.
Language challenge
Which of these does NOT mean separate?
a) split up
b) rip off
c) tear apart
Watch the video and complete the activity

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The story
Dozens of South Korean families have been meeting relatives from the North in the most tangible gain yet from the improvement in relations between the two countries.
The South Koreans were separated from their relatives by the Korean War.
Key words and phrases
trepidation
fear or worry about what is to happen
• It was with some trepidation that Dan asked his girlfriend to marry him.
• She walked towards the judge bravely and with no trepidation.
tearful
crying or likely to cry
• If you see Sam crying, don't worry. He's just a bit tearful about his recent breakup.
• The end of the movie was so beautiful. It made me tearful for hours.
bittersweet
both happy and sad at the same time
• Living there was a bittersweet experience. I learned a lot, but I missed my family.
• All the best stories have bittersweet endings. A happy ending is so clichéd.
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 are no double letters 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
This word often means 'together'.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
This word relates to how we feel about experiences.Question 3 of 3
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