Unit 1: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 5
Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch. Rob and Neil look at the vocabulary used in the news headlines about this story.
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News Review
The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne
The Queen has become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The Queen's reign began when she was 25 years old, following the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952.
The monarch said that, 70 years on, the day is one she remembers "as much for the death of my father, King George VI, as for the start of my reign".
Rob and Neil discuss this news story and teach you some related vocabulary so you can talk about it too.
Watch the video and complete the activity
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The story
The Queen has become the first British monarch to spend 70 years on the
throne, a milestone she's marked by expressing her eternal gratitude for the
support she's received and reiterating that her life will always be devoted to
service. In a message released to coincide with her Platinum Jubilee, she's also
written of her sincere wish that Prince Charles's wife, Camilla, be known as
Queen Consort when he becomes King.
Key words and phrases
milestone
important point in someone’s life
- The first colour broadcast was a milestone in the history of TV.
- Completing 25 years of work at the company was a milestone in his career.
tributes
announcements showing respect and admiration for someone or something
- A film has been made as a tribute to the life of the late footballer.
- I want to pay tribute to all the healthcare workers who worked so hard during the pandemic.
heartfelt
strong, sincere feeling
- At the wedding, he made a heartfelt speech about his new wife.
- Please accept my heartfelt apologies for breaking your vase.
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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Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
Which expression means 'announcement showing respect and admiration for someone or something'?Question 1 of 3
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Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
Which expression means 'important point in someone’s life'?Question 2 of 3
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Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
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Which expression means 'strong, sincere feeling'?Question 3 of 3
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