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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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to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The artist decided to create a sculpture from marble .
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the coverage of news by ordinary people, which is then shared on the Internet

Ex: While citizen journalism offers fresh perspectives , it also raises concerns about the accuracy and verification of information shared by non-professional reporters .
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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: The article was updated to include new research findings .
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winner
[noun]

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

Ex: Being the winner of that scholarship changed her life .
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election
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the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

Ex: Voters lined up early to cast their ballots in the local elections.
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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: The teacher often lists vocabulary words on the board for the students to learn .
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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: The newspaper has an entertainment section with movie reviews and celebrity news .
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recently
[Adverb]

at or during a time that is not long ago

Ex: Recently, she adopted a healthier lifestyle to improve her well-being .
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a written or oral piece intended to give a mental image of something

Ex: The guide provided a thorough description of the museum 's history .
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to rescue
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to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Ex: The organization has successfully rescued countless animals in distress .
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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: The whale's massive tail fin is called a fluke .
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a Spanish-speaking republic country in the Caribbean Sea that covers the eastern half of Hispaniola island

Ex: The Dominican Republic produces some of the world ’s best cocoa and coffee .
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hurricane
[noun]

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

Ex: They stocked up on food and water in preparation for the hurricane.
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reporter
[noun]

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

Ex: The reporter attended the press conference to ask questions about the new policy .
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information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel

Ex: Social media platforms often spread breaking news quickly .
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article
[noun]

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

Ex: The science journal published an article on recent discoveries in space exploration .
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the state or quality of existing or happening every commonly in a specific place or at a specific time

Ex: Researchers are concerned about the prevalence of plastic waste in the oceans .
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content
[noun]

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

Ex: She poured the contents of the jar into the mixing bowl.
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media
[noun]

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

Ex: She studies how the media influences politics and public opinion .
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a group of people who work together for a particular reason, such as a business, department, etc.

Ex: Volunteers help the organization achieve its goals .
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entire
[Adjective]

involving or describing the whole of something

Ex: She ate the entire cake by herself , savoring each delicious bite .
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to select
[Verb]

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

Ex: Only a few students were selected for the advanced program .
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editor
[noun]

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

Ex: He 's known for his editorial expertise and sharp eye for detail as an editor.
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fact
[noun]

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

Ex: The detective gathered facts and clues to solve the mystery.
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incorrect
[Adjective]

having mistakes or inaccuracies

Ex: The cashier gave him incorrect change , shorting him by five dollars .
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fake news
[noun]

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

Ex: They held a workshop to teach people how to identify fake news.
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reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .
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instantly
[Adverb]

with no delay and at once

Ex: The online message was delivered instantly to the recipient .
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immediately
[Adverb]

in a way that is instant and involves no delay

Ex: The film was so good that I immediately wanted to watch it again .
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trustworthy
[Adjective]

able to be trusted or relied on

Ex: The trustworthy organization prioritizes transparency and accountability in its operations .
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to lower
[Verb]

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

Ex: The teacher lowered the difficulty of the exam to ensure fairness for all students .
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cost
[noun]

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

Ex: The cost of the dress was more than she could afford .
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frequent
[Adjective]

done or happening regularly

Ex: The frequent delays in public transportation frustrated commuters .
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use
[noun]

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

Ex: The manual provides instructions for the safe use of the equipment .
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