Unit 9: News Review
How to use the language from the latest news stories
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Session 87
A malaria vaccine has been launched in Malawi
Activity 1
News Review
Malaria vaccine launched
A vaccination for malaria is now available. Neil and Catherine bring you the language from the latest news headlines around this story.
Language challenge
A person who flies new planes is a...
a) test pilot
b) try pilot
c) practice pilot
Watch the video and complete the activity
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The story
So, great excitement in Malawi, where the first large-scale pilot of the malaria vaccine is launched later today. Basically, Malawi is going to start using the vaccine as part of its routine immunisation programmes for children. Ghana and Kenya follow soon.
Key words and phrases
pilot
test to see if something works before making it more widely available
• The school took part in a pilot scheme to improve reading.
• The new sitcom pilot was so funny they decided to broadcast it.
groundbreaking
using new, innovative methods
• Groundbreaking goal-line technology has changed football.
• Without groundbreaking new laws, the climate will continue to warm.
campaign
organised activity aimed at creating change
• The advertising campaign helped sales double in just a month.
• Environmental campaigners have been occupying parts of central London.
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.
Help
Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
There is a letter 'g' in this word.Question 1 of 3
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
The correct answer is related to building.Question 2 of 3
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Activity
Now you've watched the video, try to answer these questions about the language in the news.
Hint
This word is related to flying.Question 3 of 3
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Language challenge answer
a) test pilot
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