5 Killed in Freak Snowstorm: News in English for IELTS and TOEFL

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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching a news report about a major snowstorm that hit the United States this past week, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. πŸ’™ OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join πŸ“° Get 50% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent πŸ“½οΈ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸ¦± Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 πŸŽ₯ The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ πŸ“Ή The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ πŸ“˜ The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. 5 Killed in Freak Snowstorm 1. Dig out: To clear snow from an area. β€’ After the snowstorm, we had to dig out our car to drive. 2. Dozen: A group of 12. β€’ The store sold a dozen eggs for $3. 3. Buried: Covered completely by snow or something else. β€’ The car was buried under snow after the storm. 4. A stretch: A long piece of land or road or time. β€’ There is a long stretch of road between the two towns where there are no gas stations. I have had a stretch of bad days this week. 5. The Central Plains: A big, flat area in the middle of the U.S., like Kansas and Nebraska. β€’ Farmers in the central Plains grow a lot of food. 6. Impacted: Affected by something. β€’ The storm impacted travel plans for many people. Learning English has really impacted my life. I now have more friends and a better job. 7. Lost power: When electricity stops working. β€’ We lost power during the storm and had no lights. 8. Widespread: Happening in a big area. β€’ The snow caused widespread problems in many states. 9. Meteorologist: A person who studies the weather. β€’ The meteorologist said it will snow again tomorrow. 10. The National Mall: A big park in Washington, D.C., with famous buildings and museums. β€’ Many people visit the National Mall every year. 11. Cherry blossoms: Pretty pink or white flowers on cherry trees, famous in Washington, D.C. β€’ The cherry blossoms bloom every spring. 12. Ferocious: Very strong or wild. β€’ The ferocious wind blew trees down. 13. Trek: A long and hard trip. β€’ We made a trek through the snow to get to the store. 14. Piling up: Collecting or building up in a large amount. β€’ Snow was piling up on the streets during the storm. 15. Relatively: Compared to something else. β€’ This winter has been relatively warmer than last year. 16. Fleet: A group of vehicles, like cars or trucks, owned by a company. β€’ The city sent out a fleet of snowplows to clear the roads. 17. Federal employee: A person who works for the government. β€’ My uncle is a federal employee who works in Washington, D.C. 18. Blizzard: A very bad snowstorm with strong wind. β€’ The blizzard made it hard to drive or even walk outside. 19. Decades: A time of 10 years. β€’ This was the worst storm in decades. 20. Stranding: Leaving someone stuck in a place. β€’ The snowstorm was so bad it stranded drivers on the highway. 21. Stalling: Slowing down or stopping something. β€’ The snow was stalling traffic for hours.