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Reading English News on the Internet
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Table of Contents For the Teacher i Section I: Connectors 17 1.1 As a 18 1.2 As far as... is concerned 19 1.3 As opposed to 20 1.4 Be that as it may 20 1.5 Considering (the / that / how) 21 1.6 Even so 21 1.7 If worse comes to worst 22 1.8 (In) a bid to / for 23 1.9 In anticipation of 23 1.10 In response to 24 1.11 In spite of 25 1.12 Instead of 26 1.13 In the event of 27 1.14 In the wake of 28 1.15 No matter how much / far / hard 28 1.16 Not only... but also 29 1.17 On account of 30 1.18 On the other hand 31 1.19 Provided (that) 31 1.20 Speaking of 32 1.21 Thanks to 33 1.22 That / Which is to say 33 1.23 Through 34 1.24 To a certain extent... (but) 34 1.25 To be on the safe side 35 1.26 To make a long story short 35 1.27 Whatever it takes 36 1.28 What’s more 36 Mini-Quiz: Connectors 37 TIPS I: Basic Computer-Related Vocabulary 41 TIPS II: English-Language News Websites 45 TIPS III: Registration and Logging In 51 Section 2: Verbs (Part I) 53 2.1 To add fuel to the fire 54 2.2 (To bear) the brunt of criticism 54 2.3 To blow the whistle on 55 2.4 To brace (for) 55 2.5 To break out 56 2.6 To brush aside 57 2.7 To burn the midnight oil 57 2.8 To carve out a niche in 58 2.9 To cast a pall over 58 2.10 To cause a stir 59 2.11 To charge with 59 2.12 To cite 60 2.13 To clamp down on 60 2.14 To clean up one’s act 61 2.15 To cost someone 61 2.16 To crack down (a crack-down) on 62 2.17 To credit ... to 63 2.18 To dawn on 63 2.19 To dismiss (as) 64 2.20 To dog 65 2.21 To draw attention to 65 2.22 To draw criticism (from) 66 2.23 To erupt in(to) 67 2.24 To eye 67 2.25 To face (up to) 68 2.26 To fall on deaf ears 68 2.27 To fall through 69 2.28 To fence in 70 2.29 To follow in (the footsteps of) 70 2.30 To gain momentum 71 2.31 To (not) let someone get a word in edgewise 71 2.32 To get burned 72 2.33 To get caught up 73 2.34 To get off scot-free 73 2.35 To get on the bandwagon 74 2.36 To get the ball rolling 74 2.37 To give a green light to 75 2.38 To give someone the benefit of the doubt 76 2.39 To give someone the slip 76 2.40 To give way to 77 2.41 To go into effect 77 2.42 To have a run-in with 78 2.43 To have no alternative but to 78 2.44 To have ties to the 79 2.45 To keep an eye on 79 2.46 To leave… (to / with) 80 2.47 To lie ahead 80 Mini-Quiz: Verbs Part I 81 TIPS IV: Understanding Online News Articles 85 A) Basic Structure of a News Article 85 B) Features of Headlines 86 C) Strategies for Reading Headlines 88 D) The By-line 89 E) The Lead 90 F) Strategies for Reading the Lead 91 G) Body and Final Paragraph 92 Section 2: Verbs (Part II) 95 2.48 To make a comeback 96 2.49 To make the best of 96 2.50 To mark a new chapter in 97 2.51 To mark the first time (that) 97 2.52 To mean (that) 98 2.53 To open a window (on / into) 99 2.54 To open its doors to 100 2.55 To plead guilty 100 2.56 To pour a lot of money into 101 2.57 To press charges 101 2.58 To pull out of 102 2.59 To put in / to put ... into 102 2.60 To put on the market 103 2.61 To release 103 2.62 To remain to be seen 104 2.63 To remain upbeat (about) 105 2.64 To ruffle some feathers 105 2.65 To rule out 106 2.66 To run into 106 2.67 To seek to 107 2.68 To see the light at the end of the tunnel 107 2.69 To shape up to be 108 2.70 To shoulder 108 2.71 To show promise 109 2.72 To sink in 110 2.73 To snap up 110 2.74 To spur ... into (action) 111 2.75 To stand by 111 2.76 To stave off 112 2.77 To step in 112 2.78 To stir up controversy 113 2.79 To take a breather (from) 114 2.80 To take aim at 115 2.81 To take a toll on 115 2.82 To take a turn for the better / the worse 116 2.83 (Not) to take… lying down 116 2.84 To take one’s case to / up with 117 2.85 To take / treat .... seriously 117 2.86 To take the mickey out of 118 2.87 To take the stance (that) 118 2.88 To teach someone (a lesson) 119 2.89 To tighten one’s belt 120 2.90 To touch base with 120 2.91 To trade barbs 121 2.92 To turn over a new leaf 121 2.93 To walk on eggshells 122 2.94 To wash .... hands of 122 Mini-Quiz: Verbs Part II 123 TIPS V: Business and Finance Websites 127 TIPS VI: Business and Financial Content 129 A) Website Structure 129 B) The Stock Market 130 C) Financial News Articles 134 D) Financial Advice 136 E) Financial Predictions 138 Section 3: Idiomatic Expressions (Part I) 141 3.1 A backlash against 142 3.2 A bitter pill to swallow 142 3.3 A / The ... craze 143 3.4 A flight of fancy 144 3.5 A flop / flopped 144 3.6 A high-stakes 145 3.7 A / the .... hike 145 3.8 A hit with 146 3.9 A ...-looking 147 3.10 (Only) a matter of time 147 3.11 A ... measure 148 3.12 A meeting of the minds 148 3.13 An eyesore 149 3.14 An up and comer 150 3.15 Anyone’s guess 150 3.16 A setback in / to 151 3.17 (Off to) a shaky / bad start 151 3.18 A slim chance (of) 152 3.19 A .... streak 152 3.20 A war of words 153 3.21 A / The … wave (of) 153 3.22 A whole different ballgame 154 3.23 A win-win situation 154 3.24 Believed to be 155 3.25 Beyond (me) 155 3.26 Booked / booked up / booked solid 156 3.27 Bound to (be) 156 3.28 Calls for 157 3.29 Cause for alarm 157 3.30 Considered 158 3.31 Cream of the crop 158 3.32 Duped into 159 3.33 Fast approaching 159 3.34 Left and right 160 3.35 Grassroots 160 3.36 If you ask me 161 3.37 In (full) swing 162 3.38 In the cards 162 3.39 In the crosshairs 163 Mini-Quiz: Expressions Part I 164 TIPS VII: Sporting News Websites 167 TIPS VIII: Understanding Online Sporting News 169 A) Basic Structure of a Sporting News Website 169 B) Key Vocabulary 170 C) Sports Articles 173 D) Sports Features 174 Section 3: Idiomatic Expressions (Part II) 177 3.40 Just around the corner 178 3.41 Mud-slinging 179 3.42 No comment 179 3.43 No stranger to 180 3.44 Not worth 181 3.45 No wonder 181 3.46 Off base 182 3.47 Off the cuff 182 3.48 On a limited basis 183 3.49 On cloud nine 183 3.50 Only a / in 184 3.51 On / in the hot seat 184 3.52 On the loose 185 3.53 On the rise 185 3.54 Open to 186 3.55 Out of the question 187 3.56 Over time 187 3.57 Public outcry over 188 3.58 Quoted as saying 188 3.59 Rapped (for) 189 3.60 Rigged 189 3.61 Saber-rattling 190 3.62 Seen as a sign / warning of 190 3.63 Set to 191 3.64 Good / poor showing 192 3.65 Some / no leeway 192 3.66 Sooner or later 193 3.67 Strong-arm tactics 193 3.68 Subject to 194 3.69 Sure to 195 3.70 Tempered by 195 3.71 The ins and outs 196 3.72 The plight of the 196 3.73 The stage is set for 197 3.74 (Only) the tip of the iceberg 197 3.75 The trail is hot / cold 198 3.76 Welcomed by 198 3.77 With bated breath 199 3.78 (A) Whitewash 199 Mini-Quiz: Expressions Part II 200 Final Test 203
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"A practical, deep book for ESL teachers and students ...This outstanding resource, designed for our 21st century English language learners and ESL teachers, fills a critical gap. Providing practical exercises that explain 94 confusing idioms that fill news articles from the BBC, VOA, and CNN, this text helps international students become both better news customers and world citizens. As an English teacher who works with international students develop their writing skills, I found these exercises exceptional. "Reading English News on the Internet" also includes chapter quizzes to test and re-enforce vocabulary and skills.
While the news idioms chapter stood out as the strongest aspect, I also found the sections on connectors and vocabulary very effective - especially for computer labs and homework. The section quiz on connectors will become my pre-test for my next class on academic writing. The book's clear, concise structure will allow me to individualize assignments, focusing on the connectors that students missed. These 28 connectors, each explained in a lucid manner, will improve the cohesion and flow of ESL student essays and reports.
In short, I strongly recommend this information-packed, up-to-date ESL text for intermediate and advanced ESL students, IEP programs, and English language trainers. Don't be surprised if this becomes a classic ESL textbook!" —Eric Roth - ESL specialist
Perfect for Intermediate to Advanced English Learners!
Ideal for the intermediate to advanced ESL classroom, this guide helps students make sense of "media English" as found online, in newspapers, and in magazines.
Nearly 200 reference entries:
- Connectors ("in the event of", "on the other hand")
- Phrasal verbs ("to brush aside", "to put into")
- Idiomatic verb-phrases ("to mark a new chapter in", "to sink in")
- Everyday expressions ("an eyesore", "cause for alarm")
Mini-quizzes after each section, and a comprehensive final exam
Plus practice tips on reading "media English":
- Computer-related vocabulary
- Popular English-language news, sports, and finance websites
- Practice with registration forms
- Overview of news article structure
- Features of headlines (reading strategies)
- Overview of financial websites (key vocabulary, elements of
financial advice, understanding financial predictions)
- The basics of sports websites
"Reading English News on the Internet is quite simply the best of the genre - I fully recommended it." — Mandy Conti, ESL teacher trainer and administrator
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