POLLS SHOW THE NEXT US PRESIDENT 23 English Idioms and Phrasal Verbs for the ITELS and TOEFL
American English With Brent
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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 a news report about the current polls predicting our next US president, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms, how to use some swear words, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners.
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Polls • : Polls are surveys where people are asked for their opinions or preferences, usually about political candidates or issues. • : “Political polls help us see which candidate people like the most before the election.”
Polls • : Polls are the locations where people go to cast their votes in an election. • : “Many people went to the polls early to vote for their preferred candidate.”
Barber Pole • : A barber pole is a sign with red and white stripes, used outside barbershops. It has no connection to political polls but is similar in sound. • : “While people lined up to vote at the polls, others lined up at the barbershop with a barber pole outside.”
Narrow Down • : To reduce the number of choices to a smaller number. • : “Voters must narrow down their choices from many candidates to just one.”
Margin of Error • : A small amount that shows how much the poll results might be wrong. • : “The poll shows Candidate A leading by 5%, but there’s a 3% margin of error.”
Drag You Down • : To make someone or something less successful. • : “A scandal could drag a candidate down in the polls.”
Changed His Tune • : When someone changes their opinion or way of talking about something. • : “After losing support, the candidate changed his tune about tax policies.”
Year Over Year • : Comparing the same time period from one year to the next. • : “Support for the party grew year over year by 10%.”
It’s a Shift • : A change in opinion or position. • : “The new poll results show a shift in public opinion toward environmental policies.”
The Polls Were Off • : When the poll results were incorrect or didn’t match the final outcome. • : “Everyone was surprised when the polls were off by a large amount in the election.”
Landslide Victory • : A win by a large number of votes or a big difference. • : “The presidential candidate won in a landslide victory, taking 80% of the votes.”
A Big Swing • : A large change in support or opinion. • : “There was a big swing in voter support after the debate.”
Counterintuitive • : Something that doesn’t seem to make sense at first. • : “It’s counterintuitive that people voted for higher taxes, but they did.”
Rachel Scott • : A journalist who reports on political events and elections. • : “Rachel Scott covered the election and shared updates from the polls.”
Madison Square Garden • : A famous arena in New York City, often used for events. • : “The candidate gave a big speech at Madison Square Garden.”
Fervent • : Showing very strong feelings. • : “The candidate has fervent supporters who go to all their rallies.”
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