Vocabulary Practice:
Please watch this CNN clip and pay attention to these words & expressions below.
Write sentences that clearly show their meaning:
tough, to ready, rigorous, to outperform, to stay on top of one's game, sharp, to rise through the ranks, to excel.
Answer these questions on a separate piece of paper:
What is Command Sergeant Major Teresa King's current post in the U.S. Army? What is the significance of this position?
What qualities does Cmd. Sgt. Major King demonstrate in the report?
What is King's opinion of the military's stance on women serving in combat roles?
Why do you think that some women may want to serve on the front lines? Do you think that they should be allowed to? Why or why not?