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Queen Elizabeth II: Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

Presiding over 7 decades, her reign has witnessed many significant moments.
Communist leader Mao Zedong launched the so-called cultural revolution.
By a slight majority, Britain votes to leave the European Union.
Since 1952, the Queen pledged her service to Great Britain and the Commonwealth until her death on Thursday.

Comprehension questions

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