📚 English Lesson — Bài Học Tiếng Anh 07/06/2026
English Lesson — Bài Học Tiếng Anh
Reading
World News Digest
1. Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war? - BBC
Negotiators from both sides have agreed a framework for a 60-day extension of the ceasefire, pending Trump's approval. Iran warned that aggression will not go unanswered after US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island. Trump said he is not satisfied with the Iran deal yet.
2. Iran says Washington violated ceasefire after new US strikes - Reuters
Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by launching new strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic talks.
3. Iran promises 'utter ruin' if war restarts. Here's what could happen if ...
Iran warns of 'utter ruin' if war restarts, as US officials say a tentative agreement awaits Trump's approval.
4. When will the Iran war end? The US can’t even decide when it began | Lawrence Douglas | The Guardian
The article argues that the US-Iran war's legal justification is questionable, and any reckoning may come at the 2026 midterm ballot box.
5. Iran and the US both think they are winning the war. The truth is they ...
Both sides believe they are winning the Iran-US ceasefire, but the truth is they are losing, as escalations continue.
Vocabulary (15 từ)
| Word | Type | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| negotiators | noun | /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtərz/ | people who negotiate or discuss to reach an agreement |
| framework | noun | /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/ | a basic structure or system that supports something |
| extension | noun | /ɪkˈstenʃən/ | the act of making something longer or extending a period |
| ceasefire | noun | /ˈsiːsfaɪər/ | a temporary stoppage of fighting in a war |
| pending | adjective | /ˈpendɪŋ/ | waiting for a decision or settlement; not yet settled |
| approval | noun | /əˈpruːvəl/ | the act of agreeing to or accepting something as satisfactory |
| aggression | noun | /əˈɡreʃən/ | hostile or violent behavior, especially toward another country |
| unanswered | adjective | /ˌʌnˈænsərd/ | not replied to, dealt with, or resolved |
| diplomatic | adjective | /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ | relating to diplomacy or international relations |
| tentative | adjective | /ˈtentətɪv/ | not certain or fixed; provisional or experimental |
| justification | noun | /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ | a reason or explanation that makes something seem right or acceptable |
| questionable | adjective | /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/ | doubtful or open to question; not clearly true or correct |
| reckoning | noun | /ˈrekənɪŋ/ | the time when one's actions are judged or punished |
| escalations | noun | /ˌeskəˈleɪʃənz/ | increases in intensity, seriousness, or violence |
| continue | verb | /kənˈtɪnjuː/ | to keep doing something without stopping; to persist |
Grammar (2-3 điểm)
- Passive voice with verbs like accuse, warn, argue: The structure "be + past participle" is used to emphasize the action rather than the doer. Example: "Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire" (active) vs. "The United States was accused by Iran of violating a ceasefire" (passive).
- Present participles (-ing) as modifiers: Words ending in -ing can act as adjectives to describe nouns. Example: "launching new strikes" (describes the action of the United States), "negotiators from both sides" (describes who the negotiators are).
- Modal verbs for possibility: Modals like may, might, could express possibility or uncertainty. Example: "any reckoning may come at the 2026 midterm ballot box" means it is possible that the reckoning will happen then.
Exercises (15 bài)
- Vocabulary: Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The talks are still ______ awaiting a final decision." (pending / tentative / questionable)
- Vocabulary: Match the word to its meaning: a) framework b) ceasefire c) escalation 1. a temporary stoppage of fighting 2. a basic structure or system 3. an increase in intensity or seriousness
- Vocabulary: Fill in the blank: "The President gave his ______ to the new policy." (approval / aggression / justification)
- Vocabulary: Which word means "not replied to or dealt with"? (unanswered / diplomatic / negotiators)
- Vocabulary: Choose the best word: "The situation is ______ and could change at any moment." (tentative / continuation / reckoning)
- Grammar: Rewrite the sentence in passive voice: "Iran warned that aggression will not go unanswered."
- Grammar: Identify the present participle (-ing) in this sentence: "The United States was launching new strikes near the Strait of Hormuz."
- Grammar: Choose the correct modal: "The reckoning ______ come at the 2026 midterm ballot box." (must / may / will)
- Grammar: Transform to passive: "The article argues that the justification is questionable."
- Grammar: Identify the participle phrase: "pending Trump's approval, the talks continue."
- Reading Comprehension: What is the main topic of the five news items?
- Reading Comprehension: According to the BBC news, what is needed for the ceasefire extension to take effect?
- Reading Comprehension: What does Iran warn about if the war restarts?
- Reading Comprehension: What does the Guardian article suggest about the legal justification of the US-Iran war?
- Reading Comprehension: According to the last news item, what is the truth about who is winning the ceasefire?
Answer Key
- pending
- a) 2, b) 1, c) 3
- approval
- unanswered
- tentative
- Aggression will not go unanswered by Iran. (or: Aggression will not be left unanswered by Iran.)
- launching
- may
- It is argued that the justification is questionable. (or: The justification is argued to be questionable.)
- pending Trump's approval
- The main topic is the ongoing tensions and negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the ceasefire and possibility of war.
- Trump's approval is needed for the ceasefire extension to take effect.
- Iran warns of 'utter ruin' if the war restarts.
- The article argues that the US-Iran war's legal justification is questionable.
- Both sides believe they are winning, but the truth is they are losing, as escalations continue.