BBC News

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When was the last time you sat comfortably to read the newspaper? Or do you prefer watching the news? Perhaps you prefer keeping updated on the latest news online.

It is a good idea to browse the news from time to time. I strongly recommend that you do it so that you come to the Listening exam better prepared.

Here you will find some links to the BBC News page. You can start watching the one-minute world news and then choose a topic of your own choice.

One-minute World News
Watch the news for one minute every day to keep updated.
  
Browse the home page
Look for a news report of your interest or just browse the main home page.

Interested in mobile phones?
Learn about the dispute between Apple and Samsung.

Other top stories
Look at the photo below. What is one of the top stories of the week?  Click here to find out.


Photo by Tania Rego/ABr. CC-BY

Cinema
Have you ever been to this place? Do you know the name of this landmark? Keep reading.....


Photo by David Iliff CC-BY-SA
That's right, it's Trafalgar Square, a tourist attraction in central London. The name of the square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805) between England, France and Spain.

What is the connection between Trafalgar Square and this actor?

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