Category Archives: News stories (video listening)

Alice in Wonderland classic celebrates 150 years (video)

Posted on 28/11/2015 by argavalaki
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For 150 years, Alice in Wonderland has delighted and inspired generations of children and adults. Task 1 Task 2  Watch the video again and answer the questions. What was Charles Dodgson’s job at the time when he created Alice’s story? … Continue reading →

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Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

Posted on 09/09/2015 by argavalaki

Keep your eyes on the skies during the full moon later this month — because you could see something that hasn’t happened for more than 30 years, and won’t happen again for nearly 20 more. (Read more…) Task 1 Watch … Continue reading →

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Nepal: Miracle rescues of teenager and baby bring joy amid earthquake tragedy (video)

Posted on 01/05/2015 by argavalaki

Before watching the video, read the comprehension questions and study the words in the vocabulary section below. Comprehension Questions Where was the teenager found? How long had he been trapped in the ruins? How many hours after the earthquake was … Continue reading →

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Secret Santa saves Christmas

Posted on 16/12/2014 by argavalaki
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Dec. 14, 2014. On behalf of a wealthy donor, police officers in Kansas City, Missouri, gave away money to unsuspecting drivers. Steve Hartman reports. (CBS News )   Watch the video and answer the questions. Alternatively you can watch the … Continue reading →

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Japan: 30 hikers feared dead on erupting volcano Mount Ontake

Posted on 29/09/2014 by argavalaki

At least 30 people are believed to have died near the peak of a volcano in central Japan that erupted without warning on Saturday, trapping scores of amateur climbers and covering a wide area with thick ash. (The Guardian , … Continue reading →

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Bosnia and Serbia floods (video listening)

Posted on 20/05/2014 by argavalaki

Residents face destroyed homes in Serbia’s waterlogged Obrenovac May 19 – Residents in Obrenovac, Serbia, examine the damage to their homes after devastating floods in the Balkans leave tens of thousands displaced and brace for more floodwaters. Mana Rabiee reports. … Continue reading →

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Natural Disasters: Afghan Landslide (video listening)

Posted on 05/05/2014 by argavalaki

Afghan Landslide Site Declared Mass Grave By Authorities  May 3 – Afghan officials have declared the site where landslides buried thousands of people a mass grave, saying it’s impossible to recover those trapped. Watch the video and answer the following … Continue reading →

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Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail (sntv video)

Posted on 24/02/2013 by argavalaki

Feb 22, 2013 Watch the video and answer the questions. What charges does Oscar Pistorius face? How long did the court hearing last? How did the magistrate justify the decision to release Pistorius on bail? What does Pistorius claim regarding … Continue reading →

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Oscar Pistorius Girlfriend Shot Dead at Paralympian’s Home (sntv video)

Posted on 24/02/2013 by argavalaki

Feb 14, 2013  Pre-viewing: vocabulary matching exercise Oscar Pistorius video vocabulary » create assessment Now watch the video and answer the questions. How old is Oscar Pistorius? Why has he been arrested? Where did the incident happen? How old was … Continue reading →

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Meteor strike in Russia injures hundreds (NewsyWorld video)

Posted on 20/02/2013 by argavalaki

Feb 15, 2013. A meteor hit the Russian city Chelyabinsk on Friday. Hundreds were left with minor injuries and two are in intensive care. SOURCE: http://www.newsy.com/videos/meteor-strike-in-russia-injures-hundreds/ What’s the difference between a comet, asteroid, meteoroid, meteor & meteorite? Click here to find … Continue reading →

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