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📚 English Lesson — Bài Học Tiếng Anh 10/06/2026
10 Jun 2026 5 min read Published

📚 English Lesson — Bài Học Tiếng Anh 10/06/2026

English Lesson — Bài Học Tiếng Anh

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Iran is reportedly studying a deal to halt the ongoing war, according to Reuters. The proposal comes amid a stalemate in negotiations, with both sides showing reluctance to compromise. The development follows repeated statements by former US President Trump that he is close to a deal. Former US President Donald Trump indicated he might not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) when it comes up for review. He criticized the deal as unfavorable to the United States and suggested seeking a better arrangement. The statement adds uncertainty to North American trade relations. The US Federal Reserve announced it will release the results of its 2026 bank stress tests on June 24. The assessment evaluates the resilience of major banks under hypothetical economic downturn scenarios. Investors await the outcome to gauge the stability of the financial system. Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran are looking to arrange an immediate ceasefire to halt hostilities. He claimed the parties are in talks to stop the fighting that has escalated in recent months. The comment comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict. A new analysis examines the environmental impact of hosting an expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing increased travel, construction, and energy use. The study warns that the tournament's carbon footprint could be significantly higher than previous editions. Organizers are urged to adopt sustainable practices to mitigate the effects.

Vocabulary

Word Type Pronunciation Meaning
reportedly adverb /rɪˈpɔːrtɪdli/ according to what some people say
stalemate noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/ a situation where no progress can be made
reluctance noun /rɪˈlʌktəns/ unwillingness to do something
compromise noun/verb /ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/ an agreement where each side gives up something
development noun /dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ a new event or situation that changes things
indicated verb (past) /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪtɪd/ showed or pointed out
renew verb /rɪˈnjuː/ to extend the period of validity of something
criticized verb (past) /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/ expressed disapproval of
unfavorable adjective /ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/ not advantageous or helpful
uncertainty noun /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ a lack of sureness about someone or something
evaluates verb /ɪˈvæljueɪts/ judges or calculates the quality, importance, amount, or value of
resilience noun /rɪˈzɪliəns/ the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
hypothetical adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkəl/ based on a proposed idea rather than actual facts
arranged verb (past) /əˈreɪndʒd/ planned or organized something
mitigate verb /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/ to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad

Grammar

  1. Modal verbs for possibility: Use might, could, may to express something that is possible but not certain. Example: He indicated he might not renew the USMCA.
  2. Infinitive of purpose: Use to + verb to explain why someone does something. Example: to halt the ongoing war, to stop the fighting, to mitigate the effects.
  3. Present simple for scheduled future: Use present simple tense for events that are timetabled or fixed. Example: The Federal Reserve announces it will release the results on June 24. (Note: actually future with will, but we can treat as scheduled).

Exercises

Part 1: Vocabulary (5 questions)

  1. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: "The negotiations reached a __________ because neither side would give in." (stalemate / compromise / development)
  2. Which word means "unwillingness to do something"? (reluctance / reportedly / resilience)
  3. Fill in the blank: "The study __________ that the carbon footprint could be higher." (warns / evaluates / arranges)
  4. Select the correct form: "They __________ to adopt sustainable practices." (are urged / urging / urged)
  5. Which word is a synonym for "make less harmful"? (mitigate / criticize / indicate)

Part 2: Grammar (5 questions)

  1. Rewrite using a modal verb for possibility: "It is possible that he will not renew the agreement." (Answer: He might not renew the agreement.)
  2. Complete the sentence with an infinitive of purpose: "They held talks __________ the fighting." (to stop)
  3. Identify the grammar point: "The assessment evaluates the resilience of major banks." (Present simple verb)
  4. Choose the correct modal: "Organizers __________ adopt sustainable practices to reduce impact." (should / must / can)
  5. Rewrite using infinitive of purpose: "They want to reduce the effects." (They want to mitigate the effects.)

Part 3: Reading Comprehension (5 questions)

  1. What is Iran reportedly studying? (a deal to halt the ongoing war)
  2. Why does Trump think the USMCA is unfavorable? (He believes it is unfavorable to the United States.)
  3. When will the US Federal Reserve release the 2026 bank stress test results? (June 24)
  4. What does Trump say Israel and Iran are trying to arrange? (an immediate ceasefire)
  5. What is one environmental concern about the expanded 2026 World Cup? (Its carbon footprint could be significantly higher than previous editions.)

Answer Key

Vocabulary

  1. stalemate
  2. reluctance
  3. warns
  4. are urged
  5. mitigate

Grammar

  1. He might not renew the agreement.
  2. to stop
  3. Present simple verb
  4. should
  5. They want to mitigate the effects.

Reading Comprehension

  1. a deal to halt the ongoing war
  2. He believes it is unfavorable to the United States.
  3. June 24
  4. an immediate ceasefire
  5. Its carbon footprint could be significantly higher than previous editions.

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