TRUMP DANCES AND SINGS: 50 English Phrases for the IELTS and TOEFL
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In this English lesson, you will learn English phrasal verbs, idioms, and advanced vocabulary for your next English conversation by watching a news clip from MSNBC about former President, Donald Trump oddly singing and dancing at one of his recent rallies in Pennsylvania.

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Dancing Trump

1. Rallies: Large gatherings of people to support or protest something. • : Donald Trump has held many rallies since he first ran for president in 2015.

2. A fair share: Quite a lot or an amount that seems enough. • : The reporter had seen a fair share of strange things at Trump’s rallies.

3. Unprecedented: Something that has never happened before. • : Trump’s decision to turn the event into a sing-along was unprecedented.

4. Controversial: Causing strong disagreement or disapproval. • : Trump’s behavior at the town hall was seen as controversial by many.

5. Town hall: A public meeting where political candidates answer questions from voters. • : At the town hall, Trump answered a few questions before starting the music.

6. Attendees: People who are present at an event. • : The attendees at Trump’s event were surprised when the sing-along began.

7. Medical events: Situations where someone needs medical attention. • : Two medical events occurred at the town hall, causing a pause in the questions.

8. Sing-along: When people sing together, often in a casual or informal way. • : Instead of answering more questions, Trump led a sing-along.

9. Sway session: A casual moment where people sway to music. • : During the sway session, the audience gently moved to the rhythm of the songs.

10. Moderate: To lead or guide a discussion or event. • : Governor Kristi Noem was there to moderate the town hall.

11. Periodically: Happening from time to time. • : Governor Noem periodically looked confused as the music played.

12. Baffled: Confused or puzzled by something unexpected. • : Noem seemed baffled by Trump’s decision to stop answering questions.

13. Policy: A plan or course of action, especially in politics or business. • : The town hall was supposed to focus on Trump’s policy plans, but it didn’t.

14. Drill, Baby, drill: A slogan promoting oil drilling to lower energy costs. • : When asked about home prices, Trump responded with “Drill baby drill.”

15. Inflation: The rise in prices over time, making goods more expensive. • : Trump mentioned inflation but didn’t provide a clear answer.

16. Hannibal Lecter: A fictional character, known for being a brilliant professor, but committing horrible crimes. • : Trump oddly compared migrants to Hannibal Lecter during the town hall.

17. Asylums: Places where people with mental illnesses used to be kept. • : Trump mentioned migrants breaking out of asylums in his response.

18. Asylum: To request protection in a new country because it is unsafe to stay in your own country. • : Trump made a strange connection between seeking asylum and crime.

19. Mental acuity: Sharpness of the mind and ability to think clearly. • : Some questioned Trump’s mental acuity after his wandering answers.

20. Rambling: Talking in a confused or unclear way without staying on one topic. • : Trump’s answers at the town hall seemed rambling and off-topic.

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