Violence Escalates in Syria - Video News + Quiz on Adjectives & Nouns

At least six people were killed yesterday during an attack at a mosque in the southern city of Deraa. It's estimated that  more than 30 people have reported death during confrontations with security forces since Friday. 

This is a video reporting the events that took place yesterday. 

You will find a quiz which focuses on adjectives and nouns as used in the video. You can read the full transcript and check your answers here.

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Earthquake Vocabulary : Printable Worksheets and Online Activities

Here's a list of some web resources dealing with vocabulary related to "earthquakes"

 "Earthquake vocabulary terms" 

• 1. List with words and definitions at BrightHub

• 2. Power Point presentation at Slideshare

• 3. Online flahscards at Quizlet and Proprofs

Worksheets you can save on your computer and print for classroom use only: 

• A printable wordsearch puzzle at The Potters

• A Crossword Puzzle at SurfNetKids

       (An interactive version of the same crossword puzzle here.)

• An Earthquake Word Search Puzzle

       + Vocabulary Sheet 

       + Earthquake Crossword Puzzle 

       + Earthquake Multiple Choice Activity 

       +  Alphabet Activity 

       + Earthquake Coloring Page 

       + Draw and Write 

    at HomeSchooling  ------------->

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News Video and Comprehension Quiz on "Danger of Japan's Nuclear Plants"

In this lesson we are going to:

• Learn some vocabulary

• Pratice listening skills by watching a Newsy Video on a debate about the danger of Japan's Nuclear Plants and

• Work on a true/false quiz to check understanding 

 Vocabulary focus

These are some of the phrases you will hear in the video:
(remember you can double-click on any word and a message with its definition will pop up)

nuclear power plant -- cooling system -- declare a nuclear emergency -- evacuate their homes -- operated by Tokyo Electric Power -- nearby turbine building -- radioactive leak -- to cool down the Fukushima reactor-- restore power to the plant -- the possibility of some sort of core meltdown -- a string of volcanic islands -- US Air Force planes brought coolant -- release radioactive vapor to decrease pressure.



According to these phrases what seems to be the key issue with Japan's Nuclear Plants?

Now, let's watch the video:

Answer: 

The cooling systems of some nuclear plants have failed, part of the reactors could consequently  melt down and release radioactive substances. 

Read the transcript here to check your answers.


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Japan's Terrible Earthquake and Tsunami March 11th 2011

 Japan has been hit by one of the most devastating earthquakes in history, followed by a Tsunami with about 4-mt high waves.

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Should the USA Intervene in Libya? Vocabulary + Comprehension Quiz

Should the Usa Intervene in Libya?

There's been  a controversy around the globe about whether the USA should or should not intervene in Libya's crisis. So, here's a news report by Newsy on the topic. But before we move on, let's work on some vocabulary. Then watch the video and do the comprehension exercise.

Vocabulary

Step down: to abandon, abdicate, give up power.

Step in: to become involved, interfere

Stand back: to stay away, to keep one's distance

Follow through: to achieve, to reach a goal, to accomplish

Meddle with: to interfere, to intrude into people's lives without being asked.

Grapple with: to struggle, to try to deal with something difficult.







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