Words in the News (6) ✨URGE✨

B2, C1 Level English Vocabulary

Today we’re going to look at the sixth word in my Words in the News series.

✨ URGE✨

– strongly advise or encourage someone to do something

Pronunciation: it rhymes with ‘merge’ and ‘verge’.

🔹 The doctor urged Rory to give up smoking.

🔹 Our teachers have always urged us not to be afraid to ask questions.

🔹 We urged Sandra to try for the job as we knew she’d be perfect for it.

🔹 The police are urging the public to remain vigilant.

🔹 The president urged everyone to embrace hope and strive for a better world.

Now for some headlines:

“Brits urged to stop mowing lawns to boost butterfly numbers ‘in long-term decline'” (Sky News)

“Falkirk pupils urged to cut screen time and get more sleep to boost mental health” (Daily Record)

“Blizzard hits Montreal, city urges people to stay off the road” (CTV News)

“Tech urge Trump to hit Australia over social media laws” (InDaily)

“Taliban deputy urges leader to lift education bans on Afghan women and girls” (CNN)

“Invest in beaver dams, ponds and wild driveways to curb flooding, report urges” (Yahoo News)


Over to you!

Here are some questions for speaking and/or writing practice:

1. Is there a book you would urge people to read?

2. What habit would you urge friends or family to adopt for a healthier lifestyle?

3. What sport or hobby would you urge people to try?

3. What lesser-known city or region in your country would you urge tourists to visit?

5. What things would you urge parents to do to get their children to reduce their screen time?


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