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dateline: 18 August 2015
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Bomb Explodes in Bangkok
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- detonate: to explode
- Hindu: a religion of India
- temple: a place of worship
- district: a region or location that is known for something specific
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Bomb Explodes in Bangkok
Comprehension Questions
- What happened in Bangkok on August 17, 2015?
- Why does the report mention Chinese tourists?
- Who is responsible for the bomb?
Discussion Questions: Thailand’s tourist industry is already suffering due to political instability. Would an attack like this prevent you from visiting a tourist hotspot such as this one?
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Bomb Explodes in Bangkok
A bomb exploded in Bangkok on Monday, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens more. The bomb detonated near the Erawan Shrine, a famous Hindu temple in Thailand’s capital. The shrine is popular with Chinese tourists who go there to ask for good fortune. The tourist district, which has been compared to New York City’s Times Square, has many shopping centres and hotels. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
- A bomb went off in central Bangkok, killing 18 people and injuring dozens more.
- The bomb went off at a temple that was a popular tourist attraction for Chinese visitors who go there to ask for good fortune.
- At the time of this report, no one had claimed responsibility for the bomb.
Written and recorded by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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