TRUMP WORKS AT MCDONALD'S 20 English Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Advanced Terms with the News
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If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for the IELTS or TOEFL at the same time, this English lesson is for you. While watching the news about Donald Trump working at McDonald's and Vice President Harris visiting a church in Georgia , you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.

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1. Unconventional : Something that is not usual or traditional. : It was unconventional for President Trump to work a shift at McDonald’s, since most presidents don’t do that.

2. Serenade : To sing or play music for someone as a way of showing love or respect. : Kamala Harris was serenaded by the church choir for her birthday, which made her feel very happy.

3. Home straight (Home Stretch) : The final part of a race or event. : Kamala Harris is in the home straight of her birthday celebrations after being sung to at the church.

4. Donning : To put on clothing or gear. : President Trump was donning a McDonald’s hat and apron while working behind the counter.

5. Accused : When someone says you did something wrong or illegal. : Some people have accused Trump of doing strange things, like working at McDonald’s to get attention.

6. Evidence : Proof that something is true. : There is a lot of evidence that Kamala Harris enjoyed being serenaded at the church for her birthday.

7. Far reaches of the internet : Places or websites that are not well-known or popular. : News about Trump working at McDonald’s spread to the far reaches of the internet.

8. Front and center : In a very important or noticeable position. : Kamala Harris was front and center at the church as people sang to her.

9. Swing state : A state where both political parties have a chance to win. : Georgia, where Kamala Harris was serenaded, is an important swing state in elections.

10. A black church : A church where most of the people are African American. : Kamala Harris visited a black church in Georgia where they sang to her for her birthday.

11. Underperforming : Not doing as well as expected. : Some say President Trump was underperforming during his shift at McDonald’s, but others thought he did well.

12. Too close to call : When a result is not clear because both sides are very close. : Elections in Georgia can be too close to call, just like when Kamala Harris visited the swing state.

13. Early voting : Voting before the official Election Day. : Kamala Harris encouraged people at the church to use early voting in Georgia.

14. Surrogate : A person who speaks or acts for someone else. : During the event, someone acted as a surrogate for President Trump while he worked at McDonald’s.

15. MAGA : Short for “Make America Great Again,” a slogan used by Trump and his supporters. : Some people at the McDonald’s where Trump worked were wearing MAGA hats to support him.

16. Petition : A formal request for something, usually signed by many people. : People at the church signed a petition to support Kamala Harris’s plans for change.

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