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

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

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

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