a. an underground bomb b. property a. the end of war
c. an army title a. a brutal fight a. ammunition a. hostile
20. paramedic: a. a doctor in hospital
21. pulverised: 22. refugees:
a. shot at b. a sudden attack
b. aggressive b. a nurse
c. a notice b. the freeing of a city or country from military control c. killing on a massive scale
b. a big gun that fires missiles into the air c. taking neither side
c. a bullet c. someone who treats the injured before arrival b. crushed to small bits
a. people fleeing war or persecution c. young people
23. reinforcements: a. soldiers 24. retreat:
25. skirmish: b. officers
a. to advance slowly c. to destroy completely
a. a long battle c. measured b. victims of bombing
c. extra troops sent in to support the army b. to move backwards from a conflict
b. a sudden attack c. a small, short battle
26. superpower: a. a heavy weapon b. a country with power and influence c. ammunition
27. truce: a. an agreement to stop fighting b. a retreat c. a weapon
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Read the following news report ‘Fighting in Limenia’ silently to yourself. Then read the report aloud as if you were the reporter giving your report to camera.
PERFORMANCE TIPS
❍ Reading the story in advance is important to make sure you can pronounce all the words. Professional newsreaders always check their report for any tricky words or names in advance so they know how to say them properly.
❍ Once on air, your aim is to sound natural but confi dent. Engage your audience by ‘telling’ the report rather than ‘reading’ it.
❍ Make eye contact with viewers by looking directly at the camera.
❍ How you sit is important. Slouching or slumping makes you look less confi dent. Sit upright and forward, towards the front of your seat; don’t lean back on the seat.
❍ Take a deep breath and pull your shoulders back and down. Place your two feet fi rmly on the fl oor. Your chin should be held level, but not high. This will help you to speak clearly.
