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Yuto Horigome of Japan wins the first-ever gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics

2021年8月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sluggish /SLUHG-ish/ [adjective] – moving or operating more slowly than usual Economic recovery has so far been sluggish. accomplish /uh-KOM-plish/ [verb] – to succeed in doing something good As you accomplish tasks, cross them off your list. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering. scorching /SKAWR-ching/ [adjective] – very hot It was scorching and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. frown upon /froun-uh-PON/ [phrasal verb] – to disapprove of something Smoking is frowned upon in many…
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A $5,800 Japanese whiskey gifted to Mike Pompeo is missing, U.S. says

2021年8月12日

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©Elijah Nouvelage / Bloomberg / Getty Images via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region, of some countries such as the US My grandfather was a federal employee of the United States. recollection /rek-uh-lek-shuhn/ [noun] – a memory of something She has no recollection of what happened last Tuesday. indication /in-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen His question is a good indication of interest. donor /doh-NER/ [noun] – a person who gives money or goods to…
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The music industry is turning to live streaming to increase revenue

2021年8月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sector /SEk-ter / [noun] – a part of society that can be separated from other parts because of its own special character The private sector, by contrast, has plenty of money to spend. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The park is open to the public without restriction. go into /goh in-too/ [verb phrase ] – to start an activity, or start to be in a particular state or condition She wants to go into teaching. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react…
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Metro Manila under lockdown again due to COVID-19 Delta variant

2021年8月10日

Metro Manila under lockdown again due to COVID-19 Delta variant

©Pablo Barcelon via CNN Philippines Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authorize /AW-thuh-rahyz/ [verb] – to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something The school has authorized students to wear smart casual attire every Friday. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by The old building stood like a rock amid the hurricane. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is absolutely imperative that we finish this project by next week. metropolis /mi-TROP-uh-lis/ [noun] – a very large city, often the most important city in a large area…
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Simone Biles wins bronze but leaves the competition

2021年8月9日

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©USA Today Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withdrawal /with-DRAW-uhl/ [noun] – the state of no longer being involved in something Her withdrawal from the competition was a shock to her teammates. vault /vawlt/ [verb] – (in gymnastics) to leap over a form that was originally intended to mimic a horse The gymnast is an expert in vaulting. lose (one’s) bearings /looz (wuhn’s) BAIR-ings/ [idiom] – to become confused about where you are and where other things are The ship lost its bearings in the storm last night. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly, or to show something that…
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How to keep your home cool on a warming planet

2021年8月6日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work A ten-minute power nap can boost your productivity. housing /HOU-zing/ [noun] – buildings for people to live in We must provide decent housing for the poor. principle /PRIN-suh-puhl/ [noun] – a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works This principle applies to all kinds of selling. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully I couldn’t withstand the murderous heat….
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Meet the Olympics superfan who spent $40,000 on tickets

2021年8月5日

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©Kazunori Takishima via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important Delegates from Europe were present at the prestigious ceremony. crush /kruhsh/ [verb] – to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed The Irish chef crushed the garlic easily. attendance /uh-TEN-duhns/ [noun] – the number of people who go to an event, meeting, etc. Attendance at the concert was very poor. fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot The gymnast’s skills fascinated the judges. dedication /ded-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the willingness…
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Tobacco firm Philip Morris calls for UK cigarette ban by 2030

2021年8月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tobacco /tuh-BAK-oh/ [noun] – a substance smoked in cigarettes, pipes, etc. that is prepared from the dried leaves of a particular plant Tobacco farming is profitable in some countries. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics This project needs strategic planning. reinforce /reE-in-FAWRS/ [verb] – to make something stronger You have to reinforce your ideas. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing I will urge him to take up a new hobby. fund /fuhnd/ [verb] – to provide…
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Philippines’ weightlifting fairy bags country’s first Olympic gold medal

2021年8月3日

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©Edgard Garrido via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. secure /si-KYOOR/ [verb] – to get something, sometimes with difficulty He failed to secure a top position in the company. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose The Smiths sold their old belongings to raise funds for the charity. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change Kevin underwent several challenges before getting to where he is now. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war,…
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Financial therapy: The secret to eliminate fear of money?

2021年8月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. daunting /DAAN-tuhng/ [adjective] – making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something Traveling abroad alone is a daunting thought. burgeoning /BUR-juh-ning/ [adjective] – growing or developing quickly The burgeoning transport system is proof of the town’s development. phobia /FOH-bee-uh/ [noun] – an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation, especially one that does not have a reasonable explanation Shane has never been on a plane before. She has a phobia of flying. counseling /KOUN-suh-ling/ [noun] – the job or process of listening to someone and giving that person advice about…
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