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Biden Inauguration English Practice

Time for more English practice at the B2+ level.

Headlines Quiz

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History in the making: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as the 46th President of the United States.
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The beginning of a new in America

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and a ceremony like we’ve ever seen.

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Joe Biden the oath on his family Bible, First Lady Jill Biden by his side.

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Kamala Harris history as the first woman, first black American

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and first South Asian American to be in as Vice President.

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Biden in his inaugural address calling unity,

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telling a nation “…we must end this uncivil war.”

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The moving moments: the ever inaugural poet, her powerful words.

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The celebration scaled back COVID: unprecedented security.

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The images of pomp and at the Capitol:

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a stark contrast to the deadly there.

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Donald Trump, the first outgoing President to his successor’s inauguration in 152 years: his parting message.

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And President Biden in the Oval Office: his first challenges, none more urgent than the pandemic claimed 400,000 American lives.

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The actions he’s taken in his first hours as the nation enters a new .

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How much can you remember?

You can ___________ history.

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To 'take an oath' means:

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Kamala Harris is the first person to become vice president.

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To "scale back" means:

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"Pomp and circumstance" is an expression meaning:

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Trump "snubbed" the inauguration means:

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