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课程 2
Hollywood screenwriters have reached a deal to prevent the first strike in 10 years. Neil and Dan teach you how to use the language the world's media is using to discuss this story.
练习题 1
News Review
Deal struck to end strike
A screenwriters' strike in Hollywood has been averted and a deal has been struck.
Language challenge
We can use the word strike in various set expressions. Which of these is NOT a set expression with ‘strike’?
a) go on strike
b) strike a deal
c) strike a job
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The story
Reports from Los Angeles say a deal has been struck to avert the first strike by Hollywood screenwriters in a decade. Members of the Writers Guild of America had been demanding better pay and benefits.
Key words and phrases
averted
stopped something bad from happening
tentative
not certain or definite
looms
causes worry
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.
帮助
练习题
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
提示
This seems like one friend giving advice to another. Can we use averted in this informal situation?Question 1 of 3
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练习题
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
提示
What kind of plan is this person making? Are they sure that it will happen?Question 2 of 3
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练习题
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
提示
This person is worried about something.Question 3 of 3
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Language challenge - answer
c) strike a job
End of Session 2
Join us in Session 3 for Pronunciation in the News - our video which teaches you pronunciation using the latest BBC World News bulletins.


