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What to expect from Apple’s first iOS 12 beta
Vocabulary: beta /BEY-tuh/ [noun] a test of machinery, software, etc. in the final stages of its development Some serious problems with the software were reported during the beta test. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] to give information to the public that was not known before The journalist decided not to disclose her sources. bug /buhg/ [noun] (informal) an error in a computer program or device We hope he removes all bugs in the software by tomorrow. brick /brik/ [verb] (informal) to make an electronic device useless Take good care of your tablet if you don’t want it bricked. rundown /RUHN-doun/ [noun] a quick review that gives important points about something This short…
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What to expect from Apple’s first iOS 12 beta
Pre-Reading Questions: What is the brand of your smartphone? Do you like using your smartphone? Why or why not? Vocabulary: public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] all people The park is open to the public. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] a different form of something My favorite book has many versions. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] to add something as a part of something else The report includes other important information. spend /spend/ [verb] to use time or money on something He spends a lot of time playing computer games. represent /rep-ri-ZENT/ [verb] to show a thing as someone or something else Bill will represent the school for the event tomorrow. Apple finally released iOS 12 to…
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What to expect from Apple’s first iOS 12 beta
Pre-Reading Questions: How often do you use your smartphone? What apps do you have on your smartphone? Vocabulary: operating system /OP-uh-rey-ting SIS-tuhm/ [noun] software that makes other programs and applications usable The virus has damaged the operating system of his computer. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] an important characteristic, part, or trait of something An interesting feature of this city is its old market. application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] a program designed for a particular purpose You should delete any applications you don’t use anymore. enhancement /en-HANS-ment/ [noun] a change that improves something The image had some enhancements to show more detail. customized /KUHS-tuh-mahyzd/ [adjective] made or changed according to the user’s needs My…
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UNRWA endures aid reduction
Pre-reading questions: Do you think money is important? Please explain. How do you save money? Vocabulary: limited /LIM-i-tid/ [adjective] kept within a particular size, range, time etc. Time during examinations is limited. donation /doh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] when money or goods are given to help a person or organization My family sent a donation to the animal shelter. lower /LOH-er/ [verb] to make something smaller in size, amount, or price They lowered the price of milk in convenience stores. send /send/ [verb] to cause something to go from one place to another I sent a letter to my aunt this morning. poor /poor/ [adjective] having very little money or few things The…
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UNRWA endures aid reduction
Vocabulary: cut /kuht/ [noun] to lower the number or amount of something They announced that a salary cut of 10% will be implemented for the next month. shortfall /SHAWRT-fawl/ [noun] a failure to meet an expectation or need There was a shortfall in last week’s delivery, so they ran out of stock. voluntary /VOL-uhn-ter-ee/ [adjective] done or given by free will Participation in the activity is completely voluntary. restore /ri-STAWR/ [verb] to bring something back into existence Winning the first set helped restore the national volleyball team’s confidence. indigent /IN-di-juhnt/ [adjective] having no money or anything else of value; very poor The foundation was built to help indigent people. The…
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UNRWA endures aid reduction
Pre-reading questions: What is your opinion on giving donations? Do you budget your money? Why or why not? Vocabulary: budget /BUHJ-it/ [noun] the amount of money a person or organization has available to spend My family is on a very tight budget after my father was sent to the hospital. contribution /kon-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] an amount of money that is given to help pay for something Mary gave a generous contribution to the animal shelter. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] measured over a period of one year They harvest the flowers annually. expense /ik-SPENSE/ [noun] the money that you spend on something It was a struggle to pay for my college expenses. penniless…
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