Learn English With News: Advanced Vocabulary & Phrases | Rachel's English

The video tutorial explores advanced vocabulary and idioms used in a CNBC story about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the US. It discusses the challenges faced during the rollout, including the lack of federal guidance and resources. The tutorial also explains the meanings and uses of terms like 'rollout' and 'reins', and highlights common reductions and speech patterns in English. The video concludes with references to additional resources on related idioms.

What was the initial expectation of Americans when the COVID-19 vaccine was designed and tested?

• There would be no need for a vaccine.

• The vaccine would not be effective.

• Life would return to normal immediately.

• The vaccine would be distributed globally first.

In the context of the video, what does 'rollout' mean as a noun?

• To roll out of bed.

• To roll a ball.

• To introduce a new product to the public.

• To roll a carpet.

What was the goal of Operation Warp Speed?

• To slow down vaccine production.

• To have 20 million Americans vaccinated by the end of 2020.

• To distribute vaccines only to healthcare workers.

• To stop the vaccine rollout completely.

What does the idiom 'turn the reins over' mean?

• To take control of a situation.

• To give control or power to someone else.

• To ride a horse.

• To stop a project.

What challenge did state and local health officials face during the vaccine rollout?

• They had too many resources.

• They had no vaccines to distribute.

• They had to piece together a complex operation without federal guidance.

• They were not interested in the rollout.

What does the idiom 'piece together' refer to in the context of the video?

• To ignore a problem.

• To break something apart.

• To assemble a complex problem with many parts.

• To solve a simple problem.

How were commercial airplanes used in the vaccine rollout?

• They were used for passenger flights only.

• They were grounded during the rollout.

• They transported PPE and vaccines.

• They were not used at all.

What is a common reduction in speech mentioned in the video?

• Adding extra syllables.

• Dropping the 'D' in certain words.

• Pronouncing every letter clearly.

• Speaking in a monotone voice.

What does the reduction 'especially' often become in casual speech?

• Espeshly

• Espesh

• Esply

• Espeshally

What is the benefit of practicing reductions in speech?

• It makes speech more formal.

• It makes speech more disconnected.

• It makes speech smoother and more connected.

• It makes speech slower.