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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys

2022年12月5日

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -JULY 22, 2019: Children's toys are hung

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impulse purchase (buy) /IM-puhls PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy suddenly and without thinking carefully It was an impulsive purchase; I hadn’t expected to buy another pair of shoes. sweet spot /sweet spot/ [noun] – the particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible There is a sweet spot on every restaurant wine list where you may get the best bottles at the best rates. overindulge /oh-ver-in-DUHLJ/ [verb] – to allow someone to have more of something enjoyable than is good for them It’s challenging to avoid overindulging…
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The national food of Portugal

2022年12月4日

Salted and dried cod being sold at local grocery shop

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigid /FRIJ-id/ [adjective] – (of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold People waited up in the frigid weather to buy potatoes, milk, sugar, and chocolate. perplexing /per-PLEKS-ing/ [adjective] – confusing To someone who doesn’t know anything about it, this book could seem incredibly perplexing. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time These temples were the most valuable cultural legacy that our forefathers left behind. emblem /EM-bluhm/ [noun] – an object that is used to represent a particular person, group, or…
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What age is ideal for owning a smartphone?

2022年12月3日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Coffee shops are ubiquitous these days. unleash /uhn-LEESH / [verb] – to let happen or begin something powerful that, once begun, cannot be controlled The war could unleash unstoppable political and economic changes. sin /sin/ [noun] – the offense of breaking, or the breaking of, a religious or moral law One sin opens the door for another. conclusive /kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – proving that something is true, or ending any doubt: The evidence is not conclusive. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily influenced or harmed by something Children are more…
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Human workers needed as robots ramp up

2022年12月2日

Industrial Robot arm control holding package box. Banner background for operating of robot machine in the warehouse logistics, Robots manage manufacturing and logistics.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ramp (something) up /ramp uhp/ [phrasal verb] – if a business ramps up its activity, it increases it The business disclosed plans to ramp up production output by 10%. cost-cutting /KAWST-KUHT-ing/ [noun] – actions taken to reduce the amount that is spent on a service or within an organization Cost-cutting compromised the service’s quality. e-commerce /EE-kom-ers/ [noun] – the business of buying and selling goods and services on the internet Those in the industry expected that e-commerce would cause malls to become obsolete. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to move soldiers or equipment to a place where…
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The supersensory: Synaesthesia

2022年12月1日

Music-Vision Synesthesia

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sensory /SEN-suh-ree/ [adjective] – connected with the physical senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing, and sight In this illness, both motor and sensory skills are compromised. humiliation /hyoo-mil-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being ashamed or losing respect for yourself, or an occasion when you have this feeling She suffered the humiliation of having to resign. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Winter is when flu cases are most prevalent. arise /uh-RAHYZ/ [verb] – to happen If an emergency arises, dial this number. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea I…
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Things we’ve learned so far about hybrid work

2022年11月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crave /kreyv/ [verb] – to have a very strong feeling of wanting something Many young children crave attention. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other What is her interaction with her boss like? inclusive /in-KLOO-siv / [adjective] – containing or including a particular thing The bill is inclusive of food and lodging. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly separate and different (from something else): His pronunciation is quite distinct. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things…
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COP27: Pakistan requests aid for flood survivors

2022年11月28日

Flooded cars on the street of the city. Street after heavy rain. Water could enter the engine, transmission parts or other places. Disaster Motor Vehicle Insurance Claim Themed. Severe weather concept

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment for harm or damage The government agreed to pay reparations to the earthquake victims. brunt /bruhnt/ [noun] – the main force of something unpleasant These days, young people bear the brunt of unemployment. mired /mahyuhrd/ [adjective] – to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time The nation was mired in recession. submerge /suhb-MURJ/ [verb] – to go below the surface of an area of water A skilled diver can submerge at depths of up to 243 meters. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily influenced or harmed by something The…
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”?

2022年11月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. résumé /REZ–oo-mey/ [noun] – a short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job Your resume should highlight your skills and achievements. leadership /LEE-der-ship/ [noun] – the position or fact of being the leader He is a manager capable of leadership. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a place where people do their jobs The survey asks workers about facilities in their workplace. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually…
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Labor Thanksgiving Day

2022年11月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivate /KUHLl-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop The people cultivate mainly rice and beans. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] – of or relating to an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person The hill is the legendary home of King Arthur. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time Sunday lunch with the in-laws has become something of a…
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The energy lines that connect life in England

2022年11月21日

Inside the Circle at Stonehenge

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. domain /doh-MEYN/ [noun] – an area of interest or an area over which a person has control Maya saw the company as her domain. impressionistic /im-PRESH-uh-nist/ [adjective] – giving a general view or idea of something instead of particular details or facts He primarily writes in an impressionistic style for his works. luminous /LOO-muh-nuhs/ [adjective] – producing or reflecting bright light, especially in the dark I can still see my watch in the dark because of its luminous dial. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features We had to trudge…
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