[Script] 3 Levels English Listening – #1 – US Presidential Election Results

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The following video is on 19 Dec 2024. The scripts for this article are below.

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Difficult

Donald Trump was reelected as President of the United States on November 5, 2024, following a highly contentious presidential election. The results sparked deeply divided reactions across the nation. His supporters celebrated his victory as a mandate for his policies on immigration, economic growth, and national security. Conversely, his opponents expressed alarm, fearing further polarization and challenges to democratic norms under his leadership. The election, marked by record voter turnout, reflected the enduring ideological rift in American society. While some hailed the outcome as a step toward restoring conservative values, others lamented it as a setback for inclusivity and progress. The results underscore the persistent tensions in U.S. politics and the challenges facing the nation as it navigates a deeply polarized landscape.

difficult terms

1. reelected – Chosen again for the same position by a vote.
2. contentious – Causing a lot of arguments or disagreements.
3. presidential election – A vote to choose the leader of a country.
4. mandate – Official permission or support to do something.
5. polarization – A situation where opinions or groups are divided into extremes.
6. record voter turnout – The highest number of people voting in an election.
7. ideological rift – A deep division between people because of different beliefs or ideas.
8. conservative values – Traditional ideas about family, society, or politics.
9. inclusivity – Accepting and including people of all backgrounds and differences.
10. navigate – To find a way through a difficult situation.

Middle

Donald Trump was reelected as President of the United States on November 5, 2024, after a very close presidential election. The result caused strong reactions across the country. Many of his supporters were happy and believed his policies on the economy, immigration, and security would help the nation. However, his opponents were worried, saying his leadership might increase divisions in the country and harm democratic values. This election had a very high voter turnout, showing how deeply people care about the future of America. Some see his win as a success for conservative ideas, while others think it is a step back for fairness and progress. The election result shows the challenges the U.S. faces as a divided nation.

difficult terms for this level

1. reelected – Chosen again for the same position by voting.
2. presidential election – A vote to decide the leader of a country.
3. reactions – Responses to something that happened.
4. policies – Plans or actions made by a government or organization.
5. immigration – The act of moving to a new country to live.
6. security – Safety from danger or threats.
7. divisions – Disagreements that split people into groups.
8. voter turnout – The number of people who vote in an election.
9. democratic values – Principles like fairness and freedom in government.
10. conservative ideas – Traditional ways of thinking about society or politics.
11. step back – To move backward or reduce progress.

Beginner

Donald Trump was reelected as President of the United States on November 5, 2024, after a close election. The result made people in America feel very differently. Many of his supporters were happy, saying he will help the economy, protect the country, and make it stronger. But many others were worried, thinking his leadership might make people in the country argue more and hurt democracy. This election had a lot of people voting, showing that many Americans care about the country’s future. Some think his win is good for traditional ideas, but others feel it is bad for fairness and change. The election shows that America is still a divided country with many challenges.

difficult terms for this level

1. reelected – Chosen again for the same position by voting.
2. close election – A vote where the results are very close between candidates.
3. supporters – People who agree with and help someone or something.
4. economy – The system of money, business, and trade in a country.
5. leadership – The ability to guide or manage a group of people.
6. argue – To discuss or fight because of different opinions.
7. democracy – A system where people vote to choose their leaders and make decisions.
8. voting – The act of making a choice in an election.
9. traditional ideas – Old ways of thinking or doing things that have been passed down.
10. fairness – Treating everyone equally and justly.
11. divided country – A nation where people strongly disagree about important issues.
12. challenges – Difficult problems or tasks to overcome.