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Sep 1
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The Truth About Trump's Health (and His ...

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In this lesson, we look at news reports about Trump’s health and the bruises on his hands. You’ll learn useful English words and expressions to talk about health, secrets, and scandals in the news.✅ I can be your speaking partner https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code SUMMER10 for 10% off your conversation💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join1. Collapse: To fall down or suddenly stop working.: The player collapsed on the field after running too hard.2. Trajectory: The path or direction something moves or develops.: The rocket’s trajectory sent it high into the sky.3. Take the Foot Off the Gas: To slow down or stop trying so hard.: The team took their foot off the gas after scoring, and the other team caught up.4. Stamina: The strength to keep going for a long time.: Running a marathon takes a lot of stamina.5. Nervous Breakdown: A time when someone is too stressed and cannot handle daily life.: After weeks of pressure, he had a nervous breakdown and needed rest.6. Conspiracy Theory: A belief that events happen because of a secret plan.: Some people believe in a conspiracy theory about the moon landing.7. Viral: Something that spreads quickly on the internet.: Her dance video went viral and millions of people watched it.8. Whereabouts: The place where someone or something is.: The police asked about his whereabouts on the night of the accident.9. In Person: Face-to-face, not online.: I met my teacher in person at school today.10. Virtual: Happening online or with technology, not face-to-face.: We had a virtual meeting on Zoom.11. Health Scare: A time when people think someone might be very sick.: She had a health scare, but the doctor said she was fine now.12. Hashtag: A word with “#” used on social media to group posts.: People used the hashtag #SaveThePlanet to share ideas.13. Vein: A tube in the body that carries blood.: The nurse put the needle into my vein.14. Swollen: Bigger than normal because of injury or illness.: His ankle was swollen after the fall.15. Ankles: The joints that connect the feet and legs.: She twisted both ankles while running.16. Bruises: Dark marks on the skin from a hit or fall.: He had bruises on his arms after the game.17. Makeup: Colors or creams people put on their face.: She wore makeup for the school play.18. Fueling: Giving something energy or making it grow stronger.: His anger was fueling the fight.19. Step In: To replace someone and do their job.: When the teacher was sick, another teacher stepped in.20. Speculation: A guess or idea without all the facts.: There was speculation about who would win the game.21. Crisis Averted: A big problem was stopped before it happened.: The pilot landed safely, and a crisis was averted.

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