Unit 1: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 23
Italian researchers have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee. Georgie and Neil discuss the language in the news headlines.
Activity 1
News Review
DNA Study: Better Coffee?
Italian researchers have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee.
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Thanks for watching News Review. This is the last episode as a video. From next week, we will be publishing our new ‘Learning English from the News’ audio podcast. Don’t worry, you can still learn vocabulary from news headlines with your favourite presenters! We hope you like the new programme.
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The story
Researchers in Italy have created a complete genetic map of Arabica coffee.
They say this will allow us to create new flavours of the world’s most popular drink.
It could also lead to coffee plants that can cope with climate change.
Key words and phrases
shines a light
draws attention to something
- The documentary aims to shine a light on challenges facing endangered species.
- The artist hopes to shine a light on the beauty of everyday moments.
buzz
an atmosphere of excitement
- The new smartphone generated a lot of buzz in the tech community.
- There's a lot of buzz around the restaurant's new and innovative menu.
brew
a cup of coffee or tea
- The smell of the morning brew filled the kitchen.
- Will you make me a brew? I take my tea with milk and no sugar.
To do
Try our quiz to test yourself on 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.
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What expression means 'draw attention to 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.
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Which word means 'an atmosphere of excitement'?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 word means tea or coffee?Question 3 of 3
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