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Baskin-Robbins undergoes major rebrand

2022年4月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. branding /bran-DING/ [noun] – the act of giving a company a particular design or symbol in order to advertise its products and services I admire this company for its effective branding. spark /spahrk/ [verb] – to cause something to start or develop, especially suddenly This painting sparked happy memories in Laura. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else I associate tea with peace. tribute /TRIB-yoot/ [noun] – something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal…
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The benefits of doing household chores

2022年4月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. putter /PUHT-er/ [verb] – to do things in a relaxed way, without rushing or trying very hard My sister enjoys puttering in the kitchen. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen To be a great leader, one must be proactive. agency /EY-juhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to take action or to choose what action to take Evaluating our teachers gives the students a sense of agency to express their opinions. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – causing someone to feel happier and more relaxed, or to feel more…
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Where did Easter eggs originate?

2022年4月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mythical /MITH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – mythical The unicorn is a famous mythical creature. hare /hair/ [noun] – an animal like a large rabbit that can run very fast and has long ears The hunter aimed at the hare, but it was too quick for him. hunt /huhnt/ [noun] – a search for something or someone Michael participates in Easter egg hunts every year. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – suitable or safe for eating Be careful looking for mushrooms in the wild. Some of them aren’t edible. scrumptious /SKRUHMP-shuhs/ [adjective] – tasting extremely good The parfait was absolutely scrumptious!…
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Medication matching to DNA is part of the new era of medicine

2022年4月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness He is currently taking heart medication. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The cops discovered pistols, knives, and other lethal weapons in the automobile. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Certain meals are known to trigger headaches in some people. prescribe /pri-SKRAHYB/ [verb] – (of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have The drug is often prescribed to people with this kind of…
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New films to watch in April 2022

2022年4月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conjure /KON-jer/ [verb] – to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic The boy was surprised to see the man conjure a rabbit from his hat. clash /KLASH/ [noun] – a fight or argument between people Everyone was interested in the clash between the two athletes. conquer /KONG-ker/ [verb] – to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force They conquered a small village in the West. reprise /ri-PRAHYZ/ [verb] – to repeat a song, performance, or set of actions Sam plans to reprise his role as…
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An anonymous person returns the stolen Charles Darwin notebooks

2022年4月13日

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©Cambridge University Library via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mysteriously /mi-STEER-ee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is strange, not known, or not understood This story is about a boy who mysteriously gained magical powers. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – careful to look at or consider every part of something to make certain it is correct or safe Jake underwent rigorous military training. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain Everyone is speculating about the mayor’s new project. subject to /suhb-JEKT-too/ [phrasal verb] – to make someone…
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Are youngsters growing up too quickly?

2022年4月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something Other countries were urged to lift trade restrictions by the president. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea I have no notion of resigning. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in environmental awareness. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place You should…
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Vegan cheese’s secret ingredient

2022年4月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The Mona Lisa is famous for her notable enigmatic smile. replicate /REP-li-keyt/ [verb] – to make or do something again in exactly the same way There’s no need to replicate the experiment. This is already as good as is. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to a way that tries not to cause social or environmental harm Scientists are questioning the ethical use of meat consumption. lard /lahrd/ [noun] – a white substance made from pig fat and used in cooking Mix water, butter, and lard into…
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Charlotte Brontë’s tiny manuscript to go on sale for $1.25 million

2022年4月10日

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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. miniature /MIN-ee-uh-cher/ [noun] – used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object Be careful with the fragile miniatures. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [verb] – to sell something in a public sale of goods or property The organization auctioned a rare painting last week. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – a book (formal) I came across this volume of essays at the town book fair. awe /aw/ [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise: She was in awe of the hotel’s amenities. treasure /TREZH-er/ [verb]…
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England to use artificial pancreas for diabetes 1 care

2022年4月9日

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© BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pancreas /PAN-kree-uhs/ [noun] – an organ in the body that produces insulin and substances that help to digest food so that it can be used by the body In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little to no insulin. finger-stick /FING-ger-stik/ [adjective] – relating to or being a blood test for which blood is obtained by pricking the skin of a finger to obtain blood from a capillary We need to conduct a finger-stick test to see your blood sugar. statewide /STEYT-WAHYD/ [adjective] – in every part of a state The next statewide…
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