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The Word of the News

severe · particles · under

· 0:45 · With Emma

Learn “severe”, “particles”, “under” in slow English. From: New Delhi smog reaches severe levels after Diwali fireworks.

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Vocabulary in this episode
bulletin

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about air pollution and a fire.

A bulletin is a short news report or announcement.

air pollution

You’ll hear words from the bulletin about air pollution and a fire.

Air pollution is harmful dirt or chemicals in the air.

damage

For example: The storm caused severe damage to the roof.

Damage is harm that makes something less useful or in worse condition.

matter

Here, it means very small pieces of matter in the air.

Matter is the material that things are made of.

floated

For example: Dust particles floated in the sunlight.

Here, floated means stayed in the air and moved gently.

leak

For example: The cause of the leak is under investigation.

A leak is a hole or fault that lets liquid or gas escape.

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  • New Delhi smog reaches severe levels after Diwali fireworks
  • Fire in China's Shanxi province kills 14
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