Describe a piece of international news you have recently heard
You should say
• What is the news about?
• When and where did you hear it?
• What were you doing when you heard the news?
• Explain how you felt about this piece of international news?
Sample Answer
In today’s fast-paced world, it is essential for an individual to be updated with the latest international news and be aware of the affairs taking place around the world. I believe that reading newspapers gives us a better understanding of what is happening around us. A couple of months ago, one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi, left the Barcelona club and joined Paris Saint-Germain, a French club, which brought everyone to tears and joy at the same time. It was approximately 8 p.m after a long day at work. When I returned home, I was surprised to see my friends at my place, who were glued to the TV screen with a teary eye. As soon as I walked in, I saw the news on the TV, which came as a shock to me. Since childhood, all my friends were ardent football fanatics, and we used to play football every evening. We were all great fans of Barcelona’s best footballer, Lionel Messi. Of course, we were all disheartened to see Messi leaving FC Barcelona after spending almost 18 glorious years of his life in the club. Even Messi was tearful when he broke the news to his fans. Above all, his farewell speech was very emotional that would have definitely made every Messi fan cry. This piece of international news was the most heartbreaking news in the history of football. Although I feel devastated about Messi leaving Barcelona, I partially feel excited for his new journey at PSG. I’m eagerly waiting for the upcoming football match to watch Messi play in a new jersey.
Vocabulary
- Fast-paced
Meaning: (of a narrative or series of events) moving or developing very quickly.
Eg: “Fast & furious” is a fast-paced thriller movie. - Dishearten
Meaning: cause (someone) to lose determination or confidence.
Eg: Everyone was disheartened when the principal announced his retirement. - Glued
Meaning: be paying very close attention to (something, especially a television).
Eg: Nowadays, children are glued to their smartphones. - Teary eye
Meaning: having eyes that are wet with tears
Eg: Michael was teary-eyed when he saw his injured pet. - Fanatic
Meaning: a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.
Eg: Johnson is a food fanatic. He loves eating almost everything.