• ☐ ☐ ☐ launch [v] - start an attack
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Iranian-backed [adj] - supported by Iran
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Houthis [n] - a rebel group from Yemen
• ☐ ☐ ☐ significant [adj] - important, large, noticeable
• ☐ ☐ ☐ concessions [n] - things given up to reach an agreement
• ☐ ☐ ☐ achieve [v] - succeed
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the aftermath [n] - the results or effects after something bad happens
• ☐ ☐ ☐ disputed [adj] - argued about, not agreed on
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a carnival [n] - a large festival with music, dancing, and costumes
• ☐ ☐ ☐ traditionally known as [exp] - usually called by this name
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the title of [exp] - the honor or name given for winning a contest
• ☐ ☐ ☐ compete [v] - try to win against others
• ☐ ☐ ☐ line the streets [exp] - stand on both sides of the street, usually to watch something
• ☐ ☐ ☐ annual [adj] - happening once every year

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

1. Israel carried out air strikes on Iran.
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2. The US vice president accused Russia of delaying peace efforts in Ukraine.
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3. Venezuela arrested thirteen opposition politicians.
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4. The first day of the Notting Hill Carnival is called Children’s Day.
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5. On Children’s Day, many people compete for the best costume.
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6. The Notting Hill Carnival is one of the longest street festivals in Europe.
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Directions: What expressions from the audio/video have the same meaning as the highlighted expressions in the sentences below?

1. It was in response to an attack by the [ supported by Iran ] Houthis.

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2. The US vice president says Russia has made significant [ compromises ] to end the war in Ukraine.

   [ concessions ]

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3. Venezuela has released 13 opposition politicians arrested in [ the results ] of last year's disputed presidential election.

   [ the aftermath ]

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4. Many compete for [ the position, the honor ] of best costume.

   [ the title ]

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5. Thousands line the streets of West London for the first day of the [ once per year ] Notting Hill Carnival.

   [ annual ]

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Directions: Choose the correct preposition. Nothing (Ø) is possible.

• This is the Global News Podcast Ø of in on to from (from) the BBC World Service.
• I'm Nick Miles, and Ø of in on to from (in) the early hours Ø of in on to from (of) Monday, the 25th Ø of in on to from (of) August, these are our main stories.
• Israel has launched deadly air strikes Ø of in on to from (on) the Yemeni capital Sanaa Ø of in on to from (in) response Ø of in on to by (to) an attack Ø of in on to by (by) the Iranian-backed Houthis.
• The US vice president says Ø of in on to from (Ø) Russia has made significant concessions to end the war Ø of in on to as (in) Ukraine and is not delaying efforts to achieve peace.
• Venezuela has released 13 opposition politicians arrested Ø of in on to as (in) the aftermath Ø of in on to as (of) last year's disputed presidential election.
• The first day Ø of in on to as (of) the Notting Hill Carnival is traditionally known Ø of in on to as (as) Children's Day, where many compete Ø of in on to for (for) the title Ø of in on to from (of) best costume.
• We get to celebrate Ø of in on to from (Ø) our different cultures Ø of in on to from (from) Africa, the Caribbean, all over.
• Thousands line the streets Ø of in on to for (of) West London Ø of in on to for (for) the first day Ø of in on to for (of) the annual Notting Hill Carnival, one Ø of in on to as (of) the largest street festivals Ø of in on to as (in) Europe.