单元 11: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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课程 100
1 练习题South Korea fires warning at Russian military aircraft in its airspace
23 Jul 2019South Korea says that Russian military aircraft have entered its airspace without permission. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 101
1 练习题Capital One hack: 100 million people's data stolen
30 Jul 2019100 million people have their online personal details stolen. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 102
1 练习题India removes Kashmir's autonomy
06 Aug 2019India's government has revoked part of the constitution that gives Indian-administered Kashmir special status, prompting fears of unrest. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 103
1 练习题Ebola 'cure' breakthrough
13 Aug 2019The deadly disease Ebola may soon be treatable, following successful drug trials. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 104
1 练习题Hong Kong leader promises talks
20 Aug 2019Hong Kong's leader says she will set up a mechanism for dialogue following peaceful protests. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 105
1 练习题Tiny 'cousin' of T.rex found
08 May 2019Where did the mighty T.rex come from? Scientists think this mighty tyrant might have more humble origins. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 106
1 练习题Teenager blinded by chips and junk food diet
03 Sep 2019A British teenager's eyesight has been severely damaged by his diet of chips and crisps. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 107
1 练习题Rich countries must pay for climate change action, says report
10 Sep 2019A report says that rich countries must pay for climate change action. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 108
1 练习题Cancer survivor swims Channel four times non-stop
17 Sep 2019American swimmer Sarah Thomas took 54 hours to swim across the English channel four times. Dan and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 109
1 练习题Greta Thunberg's UN speech
24 Sep 2019Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg makes her feelings clear to world leaders at the UN climate change summit in New York. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 110
1 练习题Red meat may not be as bad for the body as we thought, say scientists
01 Oct 2019A new report says that red and processed meat may not be as bad for the body as previously believed. Neil and Catherine teach you the language the media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 111
1 练习题Archaeologists find Pompeii treasure
27 Aug 2019Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in Pompeii. Catherine and Neil teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 112
1 练习题Racism at England-Bulgaria Euro 2020 football match
15 Oct 2019England-Bulgaria Euro 2020 football match comes close to being stopped due to fans' racist behaviour. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 113
1 练习题Should ‘loot boxes’ in games like Fortnite and Fifa be controlled?
22 Oct 2019Are 'loot boxes' in games like Fortnite encouraging children to gamble? Neil and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 114
1 练习题Google in court over data collection
29 Oct 2019Google is being taken to court over allegations that it collected personal data without proper permission. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 115
1 练习题One run a week for a longer life
05 Nov 2019Just one run a week can significantly affect the length of your life. Neil and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 116
1 练习题Teen nearly dies from vaping
12 Nov 2019Questions have been raised about the safety of vaping after a British teenager nearly died. Neil and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 117
1 练习题Saving water with slippery toilets
19 Nov 2019A new spray that makes toilets slippery could save billions of litres of water every day. Neil and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 118
1 练习题3 innocent men freed after 36 years in prison
26 Nov 2019The US state of Baltimore says that witnesses and evidence were manipulated, leading to the men being imprisoned for a crime they did not commit. Catherine and Dan teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
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课程 119
1 练习题High levels of sugar in festive hot drinks
03 Dec 2019There can be up to 23 teaspoons of sugar in one festive hot drink, say health campaigners. Catherine and Georgina teach you the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.