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MPs worry that a labor shortage in agriculture could lead to an increase in prices

2022年4月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time There is a chronic shortage of teachers. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed The project’s success is reliant on success. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get There is a scarcity of skilled workers in the company. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops We must make a big fundamental approach to…
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Twitter implements a “poison pill” against Elon Musk’s offer

2022年4月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. board /bawrd/ [noun] – the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization The proposal needs to be approved by the board first before implementation. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The company’s takeover could mean additional job losses. unsolicited /uhn-suh-LIS-i-tid/ [adjective] – not asked for There are no records for the demo tape requests. These are unsolicited. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] – to limit the movements or actions of someone The government has passed a…
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Companies to face clean-up costs for dumped litter

2022年4月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. liable /LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – having (legal) responsibility for something or someone If a child does not attend school, the law holds the parents liable. take effect /teyk ih-FECT/ [phrasal verb] – start to apply The medicine started to take effect after a few minutes. deputy /DEP-yuh-tee/ [noun] – a person who is given the power to do something instead of another person, or the person whose rank is immediately below that of the leader of an organization I’m acting as deputy while the boss is not yet here. landmark /LAND-mahrk/ [noun] – an important stage in…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

2022年4月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indigenous /in-DIJ-uh-nuhs/ [adjective] – used to refer to plants and animals that grow or live naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else This dish is made of indigenous herbs and spices. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to show respect for or commemorate Today marks the 12th anniversary of our store. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly House prices in the UK have surged this month. transaction /tran-SAK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when someone buys or sells something, or when money is exchanged or the activity of buying or…
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England to prohibit sewage from being discharged into rivers and the sea

2022年4月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overflow /oh-ver-FLOH/ [noun] – an amount of liquid or number of people that cannot fit in a space I placed a bucket underneath to capture the water tank’s overflow. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher / [noun] – the basic systems and services, such as transportation and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively The infrastructure of the country has been severely destroyed by the war. expenditure /ik-SPEN-di-cher/ [noun] – the total amount of money that a government or person spends The government’s annual military expenditure has been reduced. outrage /OUT-reyj / [noun] –…
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Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices

2022年4月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. giant /JAHY-unt/ [noun] – a very successful and powerful person or organization Walmart is an American retail giant. counterintuitive /koun-ter-in-TOO-i-tiv/ [adjective] – contrary to what one would intuitively expect Thinking small is a counterintuitive strategy for some businesses. step up /step-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to take action when there is a need or opportunity for it We should step up our social media marketing this month. shift /shift/ [verb] – to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc. The school will shift to online classes starting next week….
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Seven different fungi to be tested in reducing air pollution in Northern India

2022年4月20日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. microbial /mai-KROW-bee-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to or characteristic of a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation Uncooked food may lead to health risks due to microbial contamination. stubble /STUHB-uhl/ [noun] – the short stems left after a crop such as wheat has been cut Stubble burning has been one of the major contributors to air pollution. compost /KOM-pohst/ [noun] – decaying plant material that is added to soil to improve its quality Several restaurants have started collecting compost to help farmers. neurological /noo-ruh-LAA-ji-kl/ [adjective] – relating to nerves Epilepsy is an example of a…
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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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