Morning’s Breaking News (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

Sara, the editor of the local newspaper, was sipping her morning coffee when her boss burst into her office. ‘We’ve got two big stories breaking,’ he said. ‘And I need you to divide your attention between doctor Smith’s groundbreaking announcement about a new energy efficient medical device that enables patients to recover more easily, and a massive fire that’s sweeping through the city’s downtown area during rush hour.’ Sarah nodded, her mind already racing with the possibilities. ‘I’ll get our top driver to get to the scene and get some photos,’ she said, ‘and I’ll work with the doctor’s team to get the details of the new device.’ Her boss nodded, ‘I want us to employ all our resources and make a concerted effort to get these stories out quickly, so our readers can emerge from their morning commute with the latest news.’ The fire is going to have a significant effect on the community, and we need to get it right. ‘Can you double check the facts before we go to print?’ Sarah nodded, already typing away on her computer. ‘I’ll get it done,’ she said. ‘And by the way, can you send me an email to confirm the details?’ ‘Either way, we need to move fast on this one.’