Learn Real English: Describing Tragedy and Heroism
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What really happened during the attack in Sydney, and who is the man that saved so many lives? Watch this lesson to improve your English vocabulary and learn the truth about the "Bondi Hero."โ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code Fall15 for 15% off. Link to Original Newscast: https://youtu.be/FqRqoj-14B4?si=XAUJdfjehOv1EZjWVocabulary List for B1 Students1. Terrorist Attack: A violent action meant to scare people for political or religious reasons.: The news reported a terrorist attack that happened in the city center yesterday.2. In Custody: Being held or kept by the police; under arrest.: The police caught the man, and he is now in custody.3. An Individual: One single person.: The police said an individual entered the bank and asked for money.4. Potentially: Possibly; something that could happen or be true in the future.: This is a potentially dangerous situation, so please stay inside.5. Amid: In the middle of or during something.: He stayed calm amid all the noise and confusion.6. Horror: A strong feeling of shock, fear, or disgust.: She stared in horror as the vase slipped from her hands and shattered on the floor.7. Heroism: Great bravery; acting like a hero.: The mayor gave the man an award for his heroism during the rescue.8. Tackling: Pushing someone to the ground to stop them (often used in sports like football or rugby).: The brave passenger was seen tackling the attacker to the floor.9. Struggle: A physical fight or a difficult effort to do something.: He struggled against the strong wind that was pushing him backward.10. Identified: Recognized or named; knowing who someone is.: The doctor identified the cause of the patient's stomach pain.: We identified the correct path on the map before we started hiking.11. Hailing : Praising or cheering for someone enthusiastically.: Everyone is hailing the young woman as a hero for saving the dog.12. Extraordinary: Very special, unusual, or amazing.: It is extraordinary that he finished the marathon in under two hours.13. Courage: Bravery; the ability to do something even when you are frightened.: After a few minutes, he finally plucked up the courage to ask her to dance.14. Disarm: To take a weapon (like a gun or knife) away from someone.: You must enter a code to disarm the security alarm when you walk in.15. Engaging: Getting involved in a situation or conflict; confronting someone.: The security guard was engaging the suspect when help arrived.16. Linked: Connected or related to something else.: Detectives believe this car is linked to another robbery last week.17. Probing: Investigating or asking deep questions to find the truth.: Scientists are currently probing the ocean floor to find new species of fish.18. Motives: The reasons why a person does something.: Her motive for improving her English was to get a better job and more money.




