Fake accident: YouTuber jailed: BBC News Review

A social media influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane on purpose for a YouTube video. Trevor Jacob, an experienced pilot and skydiver, jumped out of the plane while filming himself on a selfie stick. He’d pretended there were engine problems and later he tried to cover up the crash. (Images via Getty Images) Key words and phrases: 🔎 staging - organising and doing - The workers staged a walkout after hearing about pay cuts. - It wasn’t an accident. It was staged! He meant to do it. 🔎 gain - something useful or positive for you - The business increased their prices for financial gain. - Weight gain is a common side effect of this medication. 🔎 stunt - something done for attention - The magician walked on water as part of a publicity stunt. - Don’t try that stunt with me. I know you like broccoli so eat it all up. ✔️ 0:00 - Introduction ✔️ 0:27 - Story ✔️ 1:14 - Headline 1 ✔️ 3:07 - Headline 2 ✔️ 4:35 - Headline 3 ✔️ 6:10 - Language summary More popular videos to help you improve your English: ⭐ Newer meaning of ’literally’ 👉 ⭐ What is a social media influencer? 👉 ⭐ 6 Minute English: Social media and teenage mental health 👉 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 ✔️ Visit our website 👉 ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #newsenglish
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