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Four Corners 4 - Unit 1 Lesson D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 Lesson D in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "citizen", "prevalence", "rescue", etc.

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Four Corners 4
to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses. 
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citizen journalism

the coverage of news by ordinary people, which is then shared on the Internet

Ex: With the rise of social media, citizen journalism has become a powerful tool for ordinary people to report on breaking news events. 
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to update
to update
[Verb]

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

Ex: She decided to update her resume with her most recent job experience. 
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winner
winner
[noun]

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

Ex: He was the winner of the marathon. 
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election
election
[noun]

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

Ex: The upcoming election will determine the next leader of our country, shaping the direction of government policies and priorities. 
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to list
to list
[Verb]

to write down information, such as names or items, often in a specific order, to make it easier to refer to later

Ex: She listed all the items she needed to buy from the grocery store before heading out. 
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newspaper
newspaper
[noun]

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

Ex: I enjoy doing the crossword puzzle in the newspaper to challenge my brain. 
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recently
recently
[Adverb]

at or during a time that is not long ago

Ex: We attended a conference recently to stay updated. 
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description

a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

Ex: The book contains a vivid description of the main character. 
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to rescue
to rescue
[Verb]

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Ex: Firefighters rushed to rescue the trapped individuals from the burning building. 
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whale
whale
[noun]

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

Ex: During the nature cruise, they encountered a pod of playful dolphins and whales. 
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Dominican Republic

a Spanish-speaking republic country in the Caribbean Sea that covers the eastern half of Hispaniola island

Ex: The Dominican Republic is a popular destination for tourists seeking sunny beaches. 
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hurricane
hurricane
[noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
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reporter
reporter
[noun]

a person who gathers and reports news or does interviews for a newspaper, TV, radio station, etc.

Ex: The reporter interviewed witnesses at the scene of the accident. 
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breaking news

information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel

Ex: The reporter interrupted the broadcast to deliver breaking news about the fire in the city center. 
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article
article
[noun]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

Ex: I found an article online that explained how to improve time management skills. 
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prevalence

the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

Ex: The prevalence of smartphones has changed the way people communicate. 
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content
content
[noun]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

Ex: She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. 
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media
media
[noun]

the ways through which people receive information such as newspapers, television, etc.

Ex: The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and disseminating information on current events. 
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organization

a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

Ex: He is the founder of a new sports organization. 
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entire
entire
[Adjective]

involving or describing the whole of something

Ex: She spent the entire day cleaning the house, leaving no corner untouched. 
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to select
to select
[Verb]

to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

Ex: The coach carefully selects players for each match based on their skills and performance. 
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editor
editor
[noun]

someone who is in charge of a newspaper agency, magazine, etc. and decides what should be published

Ex: The editor reviewed the articles submitted by journalists before publication. 
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fact
fact
[noun]

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

Ex: It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the sun. 
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incorrect
incorrect
[Adjective]

having mistakes or inaccuracies

Ex: His answer was incorrect, so he didn't get full marks. 
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fake news
fake news
[noun]

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

Ex: She warned her friends about the dangers of spreading fake news. 
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reliable
reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: He's reliable, always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work. 
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instantly
instantly
[Adverb]

with no delay and at once

Ex: The digital transaction was completed instantly. 
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immediately
immediately
[Adverb]

in a way that is instant and involves no delay

Ex: After hearing the news, he immediately returned home. 
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trustworthy
trustworthy
[Adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: He's trustworthy, always keeping his promises and maintaining confidentiality. 
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to lower
to lower
[Verb]

to reduce something in degree, amount, quality, or strength

Ex: The company decided to lower its prices to attract more customers. 
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cost
cost
[noun]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

Ex: He compared the cost of various insurance plans. 
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frequent
frequent
[Adjective]

done or happening regularly

Ex: She made frequent trips to the gym to maintain her fitness. 
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use
use
[noun]

the state or fact of being used; the action of using something

Ex: The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions. 
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