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Pittsburgh International Airport tests UV robot cleaners to fight COVID-19

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© Photo: Pittsburgh International Airport Vocabulary: intensified /in-TEN-suh-fahyd/ [adjective] something that has become stronger or faster, or more intense The intensified training sessions were made after receiving several bad results from the previous ones. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse Kyle’s last intervention for his business proposal was a success. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way To establish several professions that will result in good progress is Miya’s great desire. association /uh-soh-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] the fact…
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An antigen to rapidly detect the novel coronavirus ready to use in Japan

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Vocabulary: detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method The police prevent and detect crimes. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that involves a change The city has undergone many changes during the last ten years. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to get their advice or opinion about it The prime minister will hold a consultation with all the relevant groups. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [noun] – a group of similar things growing or held together, or a group of people or things that are close together The…
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Endangered African black rhinos gradually increase in number

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Vocabulary: director general /dih-REK-ter JEN-er-uhl/ [noun] – the person who is in charge of a big organization Inger Andersen was appointed Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in January 2015. extinction /ik-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation in which something no longer exists The extinction of the dinosaurs happened millions of years ago. subspecies /SUHB-spee-sheez/ [noun] – a particular type within a species, the members of which are different in some clear ways from those of other types of the species Three out of eight subspecies of tiger – the Bali, Caspian, and Javan tigers are declared extinct. countermeasure /KOUN-ter-mezh-er / [noun] – an action taken…
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Is the two-meter rule enough for social distancing?

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Vocabulary: proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time What drew her to the area was its proximity to the capital. aerosol /AIR-uh-sawl/ [noun] – a mixture of particles (extremely small pieces of matter) and the liquid or gas that they are contained in, that can spread through the air The research’s focus is entirely on the question of aerosol particle size analysis. contagious /kuhn-TEY-juhs/ [adjective] – (of a disease) able to be caught by touching someone with the disease or something the person has touched or worn, or (of a person) having this type of disease The new disease proved to be a contagious…
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Three healthy ways to keep an active lifestyle

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Vocabulary: deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse Her family was in great pain after the doctor said that her condition deteriorated. curtail /ker-TEYL/ [verb] – to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something You have to curtail your alcohol intake before it’s too late. able-bodied /EY-buhl-BOD-eed/ [adjective] – used to refer to someone who is healthy and has no illness I think that all able-bodied citizens should be part of the daily activity program in the town. lessen /LES-uhn/ [verb] – to become or make something smaller in amount or degree Having enough sleep and a healthy diet can lessen the chance of getting…
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Global tourism’s reopening plan

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Vocabulary: resume /ri-ZOOM / [verb] – to start again after a pause The staff will resume their work after lunch. enhanced /en-HANS-t/ [adjective] – greater in value than before Enhanced training procedures will be effective by next month. ease of mind /eez-uhv-mahynd/ [phrasal noun] – the condition of not being worried Let your mother know about your decision for her ease of mind. accommodate /uh-KOM-uh-deyt/ [verb] – to give what is needed Jerry’s hotel reservation can only accommodate 4 people. furlough /FUR-loh/ [noun] – a period of time that a worker or a soldier is allowed to be absent, especially to return temporarily to their own town or country He…
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Black hole: A celestial body near us

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Vocabulary: inconceivable /in-kuhn-SEE-vuh-buh l/ [adjective] impossible to imagine or think of It is inconceivable that the man walked twenty miles without shoes in freezing weather. exquisite /ik-SKWIZ-it/ [adjective] very beautiful and delicate The painter was known for his exquisite works of art. momentum /moh-MEN-tuh m/ [noun] the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started As the ball rolled down the hill, its momentum increased. exclude /ik-SKLOOD/ [verb] to intentionally not include something The team decided to exclude him from the game. scattered /SKAT-erd/ [adjective] covering a wide area Broken glass lay scattered over the floor. It is very inconceivable not to express exquisite words…
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Are you feeling groggy from this lockdown? Find out why!

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Vocabulary: engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] to become involved in something All residents in the town engage in several feasts every month. inconvenience /in-kuh n-VEEN-yuh ns/ [noun] a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort The manager and staff apologized because of the inconvenience that the customers experienced. groggy /GROG-ee/ [adjective] weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness I can’t focus on answering my exams well because I feel groggy. retain /ri-TEYN/ [verb] to keep or continue to have something My sister needs to retain taking her vitamins for better health. peace of mind /pees uhv mahynd/…
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The Irish return the favor to Native Americans through donations

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Vocabulary: campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned series of activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The campaign to complete the road widening project was successful. amass /uh-MAS/ [verb] – to gather a large amount of something, esp. money, by collecting it over a period of time Lilian amassed a large amount of money just from selling her novels. proceeds /PROH-seeds/ [noun] – the amount of money received from a particular event or activity or when something is sold The event organizers agreed to give all the proceeds to the local community. solidarity /sol-i-DAR-i-tee/ [noun] – agreement between and support for the members of a group Let us…
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Work and safety during the pandemic: What can offices do?

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Vocabulary: no-brainer /NOH-BREY-ner/ [noun, informal] something that is very simple to do or to understand The decision was made in an instant since the proposal was a no-brainer. surmise /ser-MAHYZ/ [verb] to decide something is true without having complete information or proof Ethan surmised that the accusation was false and turns out, he was right. hot-desking /hot-desking/ [noun] the practice of using any available desk in an office rather than having your own desk Some employers nowadays use hot-desking as a way to save office space. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] able to work as intended or able to succeed Can you provide us with other viable options for this software to…
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