LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
arrest
[ uh-'rest ]
The police made an arrest after locating the suspect hiding in an abandoned building.
attempt
[ uh-'tempt ]
His attempt to escape was thwarted by the authorities.
authority
[ uh-'thawr-i-tee, uh-'thor- ]
The school authority decided to increase security after recent incidents.
blast
[ blast ]
The blast from the fireworks startled everyone in the park.
blaze
[ bleyz ]
The forest blaze spread rapidly due to strong winds.
charge
[ chahrj ]
The suspect faced multiple charges, including theft.
child abuse
[ chahyld uh-'byoos ]
Awareness campaigns aim to reduce cases of child abuse in the community.
clue
[ kloo ]
The detective found a vital clue in the suspect's diary.
death toll
[ deth tohl ]
The earthquake’s death toll continued to rise as rescue operations progressed.
domestic violence
[ duh-'mes-tik 'vahy-uh-luhns ]
Programs to prevent domestic violence are being implemented nationwide.
drug trafficking
[ druhg 'traf-i-king ]
The police uncovered a large-scale drug trafficking operation in the city.
emergency
[ih-'mur-juhn-see ]
The emergency was declared after a sudden outbreak of a severe storm.
explosive
[ ik-'sploh-siv ]
The explosive device was safely defused by the bomb squad.
fatal accident
[ 'feyt-l 'ak-si-duhnt ]
The highway saw another fatal accident due to reckless driving.
hate crime
[ heyt krahym ]
The community rallied together to stand against hate crimes in their area.
hideout
[ 'hahyd-out ]
The gang's hideout was discovered in the mountains.
LET'S LISTEN! 🎧
Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What incident led to the arrest of the suspect?
2. What was revealed about drug trafficking operations?
3. How many lives were lost in the fatal accident?
4. What reform do advocates support?
LET'S PRACTICE 🎬
Situation: You are a community worker assisting families affected by violence.
TASKS
Task 1: Use the vocabulary words to explain the issues your community is facing.
Task 2: Role-play interviewing a local social worker about child welfare programs. Include at least five vocabulary words.
Task 3: Discuss with your supervisor how to improve the clarity and impact of your community report.
LET'S DISCUSS
- What can parents and teachers do to help children feel safe and loved?
- How can neighbors work together to protect children in their community?
- Why is it important to talk about problems like violence or abuse?
- What should children do if they feel scared or unsafe at home?
- How can we teach everyone to respect and care for others, no matter their differences?