1. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 3 8 2 World News those who, carried, in the effort, inform, custody of 1. force2. announce 3. significant4. achievement 5. defeat6. justice 7. loved one8. monitor 9. authorize10. chant 11. operation12. carry out 13. momentous14. custody 15. seek16. inform 17. mark 18. It is the most significant achievement to defeat al Qaeda. 19. A team of American soldiers out the operation. 20. They took bin Laden's body. 21. Obama called Bush to him of bin Laden's death. 22. It is a victory for all lost loved ones.

2. ▶ Reading Comprehension 1 ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. Osama bin Laden Killed Osama bin Laden was killed by the U.S. forces, President Obama announced. "It is the most significant achievement in the effort to defeat al Qaeda," the president said. "Justice has been done," Obama added. Bin Laden was hiding at his house in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The U.S. forces were monitoring the house and waited for the right time. The president authorized a targeted operation when the time was right. A small team of American soldiers carried out the operation. After a firefight, they killed bin Laden and took custody of his body. Former President George W. Bush said that Obama called him to inform him of bin Laden's death. He called the operation "a momentous achievement that marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001.” Outside the White House, a crowd of about 200 people gathered with American flags. They were singing the Star Spangled Banner and chanting "USA USA." 3 8 2 World News 23. According to the article, which of the following is not true? ① U.S. people celebrated bin Laden’s death with singing the Star Spangled Banner and chanting “USA USA.” ② Bin Laden, before he was killed, was hiding at his house in Abbottabad, Pakistan. ③ Obama gave the OK to go ahead with the operation of killing Bin Laden. ④ The U.S. military was able to capture Bin Laden without much of a fight from the Al Qaeda. 24. What is the meaning of bin Laden’s death to the U.S. people? ① Americans still cannot feel joy because the lives lost during September 11th can never be returned. ② It doesn't have any special meaning to Americans anymore. ③ It is a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world and for all those who lost loved ones. ④ In the minds of Americans, their country is now safe from terrorism. 25. Which of the following has the closest meaning of ‘monitor’ in the article? ① She put the monitor on the desk. ② That is only a 17-inch monitor. ③ People are looking at the monitor. ④ We monitor this on a daily basis.

3. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Reading Comprehension 2 3 8 2 World News 26. The death of Bin Laden can be viewed as the most significant achievement in America's fight against the Al Qaeda. ____ 27. Former President George W. Bush called Obama to inform him of Bin Laden's death. ____ ▶ Structure ☞ Choose the correct answer. Osama bin Laden Killed Osama bin Laden was killed by the U.S. forces, President Obama announced. "It is the most significant achievement in the effort to defeat al Qaeda," the president said. "Justice has been done," Obama added. Bin Laden was hiding at his house in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The U.S. forces were monitoring the house and waited for the right time. The president authorized a targeted operation when the time was right. A small team of American soldiers carried out the operation. After a firefight, they killed bin Laden and took custody of his body. Former President George W. Bush said that Obama called him to inform him of bin Laden's death. He called the operation "a momentous achievement that marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001.” Outside the White House, a crowd of about 200 people gathered with American flags. They were singing the Star Spangled Banner and chanting "USA USA." 28. He stayed up last night in an effort ( to getting, to get, getting ) an A in history. 29. Please inform us ( of, that, to ) any changes of address. 30. He also ( carried out, carried up ) some research to investigate media influence on children's behavior.

4. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 3 8 2 World News those who, carried, in the effort, inform, custody of 1. force [ 군대 ]2. announce [ 발표하다 ] 3. significant [ 중요한 ]4. achievement [ 성취 ] 5. defeat [ 무찌르다 ]6. justice [ 정의 ] 7. loved one [ 사망한 가족 ]8. monitor [ 감시하다 ] 9. authorize [ 승인하다 ]10. chant [ 일제히 외치다 ] 11. operation [ 작전, 전략 ]12. carry out [ 수행하다 ] 13. momentous [ 중대한 ]14. custody [ 확보 ] 15. seek [ 찾다 ]16. inform [ 알리다 ] 17. mark [ 나타내다 ] 18. It is the most significant achievement in the effort to defeat al Qaeda. 19. A team of American soldiers carried out the operation. 20. They took custody of bin Laden's body. 21. Obama called Bush to inform him of bin Laden's death. 22. It is a victory for all those who lost loved ones.

5. ▶ Reading Comprehension 1 ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. 3 8 2 World News 23. According to the article, which of the following is not true? [4] ① U.S. people celebrated bin Laden’s death with singing the Star Spangled Banner and chanting “USA USA.” ② Bin Laden, before he was killed, was hiding at his house in Abbottabad, Pakistan. ③ Obama gave the OK to go ahead with the operation of killing Bin Laden. ④ The U.S. military was able to capture Bin Laden without much of a fight from the Al Qaeda. 24. What is the meaning of bin Laden’s death to the U.S. people? [3] ① Americans still cannot feel joy because the lives lost during September 11th can never be returned. ② It doesn't have any special meaning to Americans anymore. ③ It is a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world and for all those who lost loved ones. ④ In the minds of Americans, their country is now safe from terrorism. 25. Which of the following has the closest meaning of ‘monitor’ in the article? [4] ① She put the monitor on the desk. ② That is only a 17-inch monitor. ③ People are looking at the monitor. ④ We monitor this on a daily basis. Osama bin Laden Killed Osama bin Laden was killed by the U.S. forces, President Obama announced. "It is the most significant achievement in the effort to defeat al Qaeda," the president said. "Justice has been done," Obama added. Bin Laden was hiding at his house in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The U.S. forces were monitoring the house and waited for the right time. The president authorized a targeted operation when the time was right. A small team of American soldiers carried out the operation. After a firefight, they killed bin Laden and took custody of his body. Former President George W. Bush said that Obama called him to inform him of bin Laden's death. He called the operation "a momentous achievement that marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001.” Outside the White House, a crowd of about 200 people gathered with American flags. They were singing the Star Spangled Banner and chanting "USA USA."

6. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Reading Comprehension 2 3 8 2 World News 26. The death of Bin Laden can be viewed as the most significant achievement in America's fight against the Al Qaeda. [T] 27. Former President George W. Bush called Obama to inform him of Bin Laden's death. [F] ▶ Structure ☞ Choose the correct answer. 28. He stayed up last night in an effort ( to getting, to get, getting ) an A in history. 29. Please inform us ( of, that, to ) any changes of address. 30. He also ( carried out, carried up ) some research to investigate media influence on children's behavior. Osama bin Laden Killed Osama bin Laden was killed by the U.S. forces, President Obama announced. "It is the most significant achievement in the effort to defeat al Qaeda," the president said. "Justice has been done," Obama added. Bin Laden was hiding at his house in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The U.S. forces were monitoring the house and waited for the right time. The president authorized a targeted operation when the time was right. A small team of American soldiers carried out the operation. After a firefight, they killed bin Laden and took custody of his body. Former President George W. Bush said that Obama called him to inform him of bin Laden's death. He called the operation "a momentous achievement that marks a victory for America, for people who seek peace around the world, and for all those who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001.” Outside the White House, a crowd of about 200 people gathered with American flags. They were singing the Star Spangled Banner and chanting "USA USA."