• ☐ ☐ ☐ a shift [n] - a change
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a paper tiger [n] - something that seems strong but is actually weak
• ☐ ☐ ☐ take back [phv] - regain, recover
• ☐ ☐ ☐ territory [n] - land
• ☐ ☐ ☐ evacuate [v] - move people to a safe place
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a typhoon [n] - a very strong tropical storm
• ☐ ☐ ☐ approach [v] - come near
• ☐ ☐ ☐ celebrate [v] - honor or enjoy a special event
• ☐ ☐ ☐ refuse [v] - say no, not accept

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

1. Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine can reclaim land taken by Russia.
   True
   False
   
   
2. Donald Trump still said he is worried that Russia will never give up.
   True
   False
   
   
3. China is evacuating people because Super Typhoon Ragasa is expected to hit the southern coast.
   True
   False
   
   
4. Actress Claudia Cardinale died at the age of 97.
   True
   False
   
   
5. Claudia Cardinale wanted to be judged on her acting.
   True
   False
   
   

Directions: What expressions from the audio/video have the same meaning as the highlighted expressions in the sentences below?

1. President Zelensky says there's been a big [ change ] in Donald Trump's position on the war with Russia.

   [ shift ]

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2. The US president described Russia as [ a toothless enemy ].

   [ a paper tiger ]

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3. They asked me to sign a contract, but I always [ said no ].

   [ refused ]

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Directions: Choose the most natural word (only one word) for each blank.

Instrucciones: Elige la palabra más natural (solo una palabra) para cada espacio en blanco.

Instruções: Escolha a palavra mais natural (apenas uma palavra) para cada espaço em branco.

지시 사항: 빈칸마다 가장 자연스러운 단어(한 단어만)를 선택하세요.

• Ukraine's President Zelensky says there (has) been a big shift in Donald Trump's position on (the) war with Russia.
• The US president described Russia (as) a paper tiger and said Ukraine could (take) back all the territory (it) has lost.
• China evacuates hundreds (of) thousands as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches its southern coast.
• We celebrate (the) life of actress Claudia Cardinale, (who) has died aged 87.
• They asked me (to) sign a contract, but I always refused.
• I want to (be) independent and free.
• I don't want (to) sell my body, and I want to (be) judged on the acting.