67 Dead in Washington D.C. Plane Crash: 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 clip about a tragic plane crash in Washington D.C, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. π OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join π° Get 15% off GROUND NEWS https://check.ground.news/AmericanEnglishBrent πΉπ· πΈπͺ π¨πΌβ𦱠Want a Hair Transplant? Check out https://cabhealth.com/ Get 10% off a hair transplant Code Brent10 π₯ The Camera I Use for Outdoor Lessons: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ πΉ The Other Camera I Use: https://amzn.to/3Ca1xPJ π The Book I'm Currently Reading: https://amzn.to/3Atd0JU *As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn money if you click. DC Crash 1. Tragedy: A very sad event, often involving death or suffering. β’ The collision between the airplane and the helicopter was a tragedy that affected many families. 2. Tragic: Causing or characterized by extreme sadness or sorrow. β’ The tragic accident led to a nationwide mourning. 3. Feared: To be afraid that something bad might have happened. β’ Many people feared that there were no survivors after the crash. 4. Collision: When two objects hit each other with force. β’ The collision between the jet and the helicopter occurred over the Potomac River. 5. Collide: To crash into each other. β’ The two aircraft collided in mid-air near the airport. 6. Reagan National Airport: A major airport located near Washington, D.C. β’ The flight was approaching Reagan National Airport when the accident happened. 7. Ronald Reagan: The 40th President of the United States, after whom the airport is named. β’ Ronald Reagan served as President from 1981 to 1989. 8. Investigators: People who examine events to find out what happened. β’ Investigators are looking into the cause of the crash. 9. Regional Jet: A small airplane used for short-distance flights. β’ The regional jet was flying from Wichita to Washington, D.C. 10. Black Hawk Helicopter: A type of military helicopter used by the U.S. Army. β’ The Black Hawk helicopter was on a training mission when the accident occurred. 11. Aircraft: Any vehicle that can fly, such as airplanes and helicopters. β’ Both aircraft were severely damaged in the incident. 12. Potomac River: A river that flows through Washington, D.C. β’ The wreckage fell into the Potomac River after the collision. 13. Dozen: A group of twelve. β’ Rescue teams recovered over two dozen bodies from the river. 14. Recovered: To find and bring back something lost, especially a body after an accident. β’ Divers recovered several bodies from the crash site. 15. Impact: The action of one object hitting another. β’ The impact of the collision caused both aircraft to crash. 16. Massive: Very large in size or amount. β’ There was a massive response from emergency services after the accident. 17. Search and Rescue: Operations to find and help people in danger. β’ Search and rescue teams worked through the night to find survivors. 18. Search and Recovery: Operations to find and retrieve bodies after an accident. β’ After determining there were no survivors, the mission shifted to search and recovery. 19. Approach: The path an aircraft follows when coming in to land. β’ The jet was on its final approach to the airport when the collision happened. 20. Frantic: Done in a hurried and anxious way. β’ Families made frantic calls seeking information about their loved ones. 21. Frigid: Very cold. β’ Rescue operations were challenging due to the frigid water temperatures.