Harry Potter theme park to open in Tokyo in 2023
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Harry Potter theme park to open in Tokyo in 2023
© Photo by Universal Studios Hollywood Pre-reading questions: Have you ever visited a theme park? When was the last time you visited a theme park? Vocabulary: blockbuster /BLOK-buhs-ter/ [noun] a book or movie that is very successful I watched a blockbuster movie last Friday. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people Boracay is one of the popular places in the Philippines. report /ri-POHRT/ [verb] to give a description of something or information about it to someone There was a report that a new student will come today. take over /TEYK-oh-ver/ [phrasal verb] to take control of a company by buying enough shares to do this They tried…
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Harry Potter theme park to open in Tokyo in 2023
© Photo by Universal Studios Hollywood Vocabulary: construct /kuhn-STRUHKT/ [verb] to build something or put together different parts to form something whole The new hospital was constructed and operated by the government. occupy /OK-yuh-pahy/ [verb] to fill or use a place The hotel manager allowed us to occupy the 3 rooms for 1 month but after that, we need to find a rental place. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] to buy something If I have a million dollars, I will purchase a brand new car and a house and lot. eponymous /uh-PON-uh-muh s/ [adjective] has the same name as the title Many talk shows have eponymous titles that contain their hosts’ names. fantasy…
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Harry Potter theme park to open in Tokyo in 2023
© Photo by Universal Studios Hollywood Pre-reading questions: Have you ever watched the Harry Potter movie? Do you like going to theme parks? Why? Vocabulary: propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider The prime minister proposed a new plan to solve traffic congestion. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis Mr. Stark has donated money to establish an orphanage in some areas in Africa. convey /kuhn-VEY/ [verb] to take or carry someone or something to a particular place The Yano Group of Companies will convey the documents needed to transfer…
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How to make an effective to-do list
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like making plans? How many tasks do you have in one day? Vocabulary: list /list/ [noun] a record of short pieces of information I made a list of ingredients that we need to buy later in the market. finish /FIN-ish/ [verb] to complete something I need to finish reading these books by tomorrow. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] necessary or of great value The doctor said it is important to drink 8 glasses of water every day. task /task/ [noun] a piece of work to be done I have some tasks to do today. reward /ri-WARD/ [noun] something given in exchange for good behaviour or good work The…
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How to make an effective to-do list
Vocabulary: never-ending /nev-er-EN-ding/ [adjective] something that never ends or seems as if it will never end The discussion of literature is like a never-ending process. overwhelming /oh-ver-HWEL-ming/ [adjective] very great or very large The club president has an overwhelming feeling from the amount of work he had to finish. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] the ability to do as much work as possible in a particular period The country is looking for a good way to improve agricultural productivity. squander /SKWON-der/ [verb] to waste opportunities by not using them to your advantage Students should not squander their chance to be a scholar. integrate /IN-ti-greyt/ [verb] to combine two or more things into…
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How to make an effective to-do list
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like planning what to do on your day? Why or why not? How do you plan your everyday tasks? Vocabulary: loads of (something) /lohdz-ov/ [noun, informal] much or many The students have loads of projects to finish before the school year ends. proof /proof/ [noun] a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true The girl has proof that she really passed her examination. unnecessary /uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] not needed or wanted Don’t put unnecessary stuff in your luggage. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] to direct attention toward something or someone The students need to focus on their final examination. disorganized /dis-AWR-guh-nahyzd/ [adjective] badly…
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Hearing loud alarm tones can make you feel wobbly and disoriented, research says
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Hearing loud alarm tones can make you feel wobbly and disoriented, research says
Pre-Reading Questions: What comes into your mind when you hear the word alarm clock? Does your family use an alarm every morning? Why or why not? Vocabulary: unhealthy / uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition Jonas and his brother became very sick after eating unhealthy foods last week. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc. Education is one of the most essential aspects of life. cooperate /koh-OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do The Philippines and Japan cooperated…
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