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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 2019

    South 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

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    Capital One hack: 100 million people's data stolen

    30 Jul 2019

    100 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

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    India removes Kashmir's autonomy

    06 Aug 2019

    India'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

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    Ebola 'cure' breakthrough

    13 Aug 2019

    The 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

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    Hong Kong leader promises talks

    20 Aug 2019

    Hong 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 2019

    Where 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

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    Teenager blinded by chips and junk food diet

    03 Sep 2019

    A 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

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    Rich countries must pay for climate change action, says report

    10 Sep 2019

    A 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

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    Cancer survivor swims Channel four times non-stop

    17 Sep 2019

    American 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

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    Greta Thunberg's UN speech

    24 Sep 2019

    Teenage 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

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    Red meat may not be as bad for the body as we thought, say scientists

    01 Oct 2019

    A 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

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    Archaeologists find Pompeii treasure

    27 Aug 2019

    Archaeologists 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

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    Racism at England-Bulgaria Euro 2020 football match

    15 Oct 2019

    England-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

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    Should ‘loot boxes’ in games like Fortnite and Fifa be controlled?

    22 Oct 2019

    Are '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

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    Google in court over data collection

    29 Oct 2019

    Google 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

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    One run a week for a longer life

    05 Nov 2019

    Just 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

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    Teen nearly dies from vaping

    12 Nov 2019

    Questions 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

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    Saving water with slippery toilets

    19 Nov 2019

    A 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

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    3 innocent men freed after 36 years in prison

    26 Nov 2019

    The 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

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    High levels of sugar in festive hot drinks

    03 Dec 2019

    There 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.