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Beyond Infinity: What To Expect After Avengers: Infinity War

2018年5月21日

Beyond Infinity What to Expect After Avengers Infinity War

Pre-reading questions: Are you interested in superhero movies? Please explain your answer. Do you like to watch movies in the movie theater? Why or why not? Vocabulary: hyped /hahypt/ [adjective] something that is made to seem very interesting, exciting, or important I found the most hyped movie of the year a bit disappointing. appalled /uh-PAWLD/ [verb] to make someone extremely shocked or upset I was appalled by the hurtful words that he said to me. spoiler /SPOI-ler/ [noun] information that tells you what happens in a TV show or movie Janis hates hearing spoilers before watching a movie. cliffhanger /KLIF-hang-er/ [noun] a story whose ending or result is uncertain Some…
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Intermediate

Beyond Infinity: What To Expect After Avengers: Infinity War

2018年5月21日

Beyond Infinity What to Expect After Avengers Infinity War

Vocabulary: culmination /kuhl-muh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] the final thing in a series of events A heartfelt performance by the rock band was the culmination of the music festival. saga /SAH-guh/ [noun] a long story about a lot of people or events The fans are curious as to how the saga is going to end. spoiler /SPOI-ler/ [noun] information that tells you what happens in a TV show or movie, which may ruin your enjoyment I don’t understand why people have to post spoilers online and ruin the movie for everyone else. utter defeat /UHT-er dih-FEET/ [UHT-er dih-FEET] total failure This is her first time to face utter defeat in a chess tournament….
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Expert

Washington passes net neutrality law

2018年5月16日

Washington passes net neutrality law

Vocabulary: illegalize /ih-LEE-guh-lahyz/ [verb] to forbid something by law The dictator illegalized the publication of criticisms of his government. prioritization /prahy-awr-i-tuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] the act of arranging or doing in order of importance The mayor’s prioritization of the elite’s needs angered the masses. put (something) into action /poot IN-too AK-shuhn/ [phrasal verb] to use or cause an idea or policy to happen or operate What value do morals and principles have if you can’t put them into action? deprive /dih-PRAHYV/ [verb] to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone Her strict parents deprived her of the freedom to enjoy her youth. repeal /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] to make something no…
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Expert

Washington passes net neutrality law

2018年5月16日

Washington passes net neutrality law

Pre-reading questions: How did the Internet change your life? Do you think the Internet has become a necessity? Vocabulary: net neutrality /net nyoo-TRAL-i-tee/ [noun] idea that internet companies cannot speed up, slow down, or block content on the Internet I support net neutrality rules because the Internet should be free. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] to officially not allow something Smoking in this area is strictly prohibited. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] to limit something The government restricted the people’s freedom. penalize /PEEN-l-ahyz/ [verb] to punish someone for breaking a law or a rule Those who break the law shall be penalized. get rid /get rid/ [phrasal verb] to remove something Please get rid…
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Intermediate

Washington passes net neutrality law

2018年5月16日

Washington passes net neutrality law

Pre-reading questions: Do you think the Internet is important? Please explain your answer. How often do you use the Internet? Vocabulary: neutrality /nyoo-TRAL-i-tee/ [noun] the state of being independent and not supporting any side Neutrality is important for a judge. block /blok/ [verb] to prevent anyone from passing through A big dog blocked our path. specific /spi-SIF-ik/ [adjective] referring to a particular thing Please give me specific reasons for my bad grade. website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun] a page on the Internet where information about something can be found Please check our website for more details. content /CON-tent/ [noun] the information or ideas that are talked The contents of this newspaper are…
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Beginner