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India is facing a water crisis

2018年9月26日

India is facing a water crisis

Pre-reading questions: Do you want to visit India? Why or why not? Why is water important? Please give three reasons. Vocabulary: experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] something that happens to you that affects how you feel My brother said that riding a horse was a good experience. slow down /slo doun/ [phrasal verb] to become slower The car slowed down when people crossed the street. illegal /ih-LEE-guhl/ [adjective] not allowed by law Bringing alcoholic drinks to school is illegal. loss /los/ [noun] having less of something than before Annie’s weight loss was caused by following a proper diet. receive /ri-SEEV/ [verb] to get something that someone has given or sent to you…
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Beginner

India is facing a water crisis

2018年9月26日

India is facing a water crisis

Vocabulary: undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] to experience something The new hires will undergo a two-month training. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] never happened before An unprecedented number of students enrolled for this month’s English class. standstill /STAND-stil/ [noun] a situation in which there is no activity at all Business and government operations are at a standstill due to the citywide blackout. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] the arrival of a lot of people or things at the same time There’s an influx of tourists during the summer season. teetering on the edge /TEE-tering on thee ej/ [idiom] to be in a situation where something bad might happen soon Due to the shortage of food, even…
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Scent check: Japan’s new smell checking device

2018年9月19日

Scent check Japan's new smell checking device

Photo from © Tanita Pre-Reading Questions: Do you use perfume? Why or why not? What is your favorite scent? Vocabulary: release /ri-LEES/ [verb] to make something public or available for use The store released a new flavor of milk tea. gadget /GAJ-it/ [noun] a piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose The XBOX is a popular gadget for gamers. scent /sent/ [noun] a good or nice smell The flowers have a sweet scent. user /YOO-zer/ [noun] someone who uses an item, product or thing There are many internet users around the world. check /chek/ [verb] to know or find out about something The dentist checked my teeth….
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Beginner

Scent check: Japan’s new smell checking device

2018年9月19日

Scent check Japan's new smell checking device

Photo from © Tanita Pre-Reading Questions: Please describe your favorite scent. Do you like wearing perfume? Why or why not? Vocabulary: device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] a piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose A pen tablet is an electronic device that can be used for drawing digital art. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] to make known or show something usually secret or hidden She opened the box carefully to reveal the mystery item. odor /OH-der/ [noun] a particular smell The odor of dried roses was so strong we had to cover our noses. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] to make a judgement about the quality, size, or value of something The first…
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Intermediate

Scent check: Japan’s new smell checking device

2018年9月19日

Scent check Japan's new smell checking device

Photo from © Tanita Vocabulary: sweltering /SWEL-ter-ing/ [adjective] extremely and uncomfortably hot The tourists walked under the sweltering weather of Egypt. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] when something is near to something else They chose to rent the house because of its close proximity to the school. profusely /pruh-FYOOS-lee/ [adverb] with a large amount of something I thanked the man profusely after he returned my missing wallet. unveil /uhn-VEYL/ [verb] to show for the first time The scientist decided to unveil his research findings at tonight’s event. reek /reek/ [verb] to have a strong, unpleasant smell I knew immediately that he drank because he reeks of alcohol. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] to study…
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Internet connection suspended in Algeria and Iraq

2018年9月12日

Internet connection suspended in Algeria and Iraq

Vocabulary: jammer /JAH-mehr/ [noun] a device that stops signals from reaching somebody or something A radio jammer could keep soldiers hidden until the device is destroyed. surveillance /ser-VEY-luhns/ [noun] attentive observation over a person, group, or things The suspect is still under surveillance since the court’s decision is not final yet. baccalaureate /bak-uh-LAWR-ee-it/ [noun] a bachelor’s degree Sophie must pass another math class so she could receive her baccalaureate. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] to officially force a rule to be obeyed The council has imposed a liquior ban in city parks. sit idly by /sit AHYD-li bahy/ [idiom] to refrain from doing anything I do not intend to sit idly by…
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Internet connection suspended in Algeria and Iraq

2018年9月12日

Internet connection suspended in Algeria and Iraq

Pre-reading questions: How often do you use the Internet? What do you usually do on the Internet? Vocabulary: social media /SOH-shuhl MEE-dee-uh/ [noun] programs that allow people to communicate using the Internet A lof of fake news can be found on social media sites. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] to stop something from being active He was suspended from the team for missing too many practices. implement /IM-pluh-ment// [verb] to start using a plan or a system The training plan is harder to implement that we thought. arrange /uh-REYNJ/ [verb] to plan or prepare something More people would come if you arrange the events on the weekend. refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] to say…
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Intermediate

Internet connection suspended in Algeria and Iraq

2018年9月12日

Internet connection suspended in Algeria and Iraq

Pre-reading questions: Do you like using the Internet? Why or why not? What do you do on the Internet? Vocabulary: Algeria /al-JEER-ee-uh/ [noun] a country in North Africa She didn’t want to go to Algeria with me. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] to stop something from happening Our English teacher was suspended for one week. exam /ig-ZAM/ [noun] short for examination; a test The math exam we took was very hard. minister /MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] a leader in a government department The health minister will visit our city tomorrow. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] a choice that you make about something She had to make some very hard decisions. The Internet in Algeria and Iraq…
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Beginner