Trump Hotel Attacked: News in English for IELTS and TOEFL

American English With Brent

If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about a decorated U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger driving a Tesla cybertruck up to a Trump hotel, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. 💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join 📰 Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 🇹🇷 🇸🇪 👨🏼‍🦱 Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 🎥 The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📹 The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ 📘 The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. 1. Sin City: • : A nickname for Las Vegas, known for its entertainment and nightlife. • : The explosion happened in Sin City, near a famous hotel. • : Many tourists visit Sin City to enjoy the casinos and shows. 2. Shedding Light: • : Making something clearer or easier to understand. • : The investigation is shedding light on the reasons behind the incident. • : The teacher’s explanation shed light on the difficult topic. 3. Highly Decorated: • : Having received many awards or honors, especially in the military. • : The man involved was a highly decorated Green Beret. • : The highly decorated athlete won several gold medals. 4. Green Beret: • : A member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, known for special missions. • : The Green Beret was on leave when the event occurred. • : Becoming a Green Beret requires intense training. 5. A Wake-Up Call: • : An event that alerts people to a problem or danger. • : The explosion was intended as a wake-up call for the country. • : Failing the test was a wake-up call to study harder. 6. Excerpts: • : Short parts taken from a longer text or speech. • : Excerpts from his notes were found on his phone. • : She read excerpts from her favorite book to the class. 7. Terminally Ill: • : Having a disease that cannot be cured and will lead to death. • : He was not terminally ill, according to reports. • : The hospital provides care for terminally ill patients. 8. Spectacles: • : Eyeglasses; also, something impressive to see. • : He wore spectacles during the interview. • : The fireworks were a beautiful spectacle. 9. Stunt: • : A dangerous or unusual action done to attract attention. • : Authorities are investigating if the act was a stunt. • : The actor performed a daring stunt in the movie. 10. Motive: • : The reason someone does something. • : Police are searching for the motive behind the explosion. • : Her motive for volunteering was to help others. 11. Approved Leave: • : Official permission to take time off from work. • : The soldier was on approved leave during the incident. • : She took approved leave to attend her sister’s wedding. 12. Thumb Drive: • : A small device used to store and transfer computer files; also called a USB drive. • : Investigators found a thumb drive with important information. • : He saved his homework on a thumb drive. 13. Valet: • : A person who parks guests’ cars at a hotel or restaurant. • : The valet parked the Cybertruck before the explosion. • : The valet brought our car to the front of the hotel.