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More than 10 million Australians under lockdown as part of the fight against the Delta strain

2021年7月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The flu outbreak has reached epidemic proportions. virulent /VIR-yuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – a virulent disease or poison is dangerous and spreads or affects people very quickly A virulent form of the disease appeared in Belgium. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants What action can a country take against a pandemic? complacency /kuhm-PLEY-suhn-see/ [noun] – a feeling of calm…
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Japan and the Philippines to hold first ever joint air drills

2021年7月15日

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©Kimimasa Mayama / Reuters / Alamy Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prone /prohn/ [suffix] – likely to experience a particular problem more often than is usual I avoid playing extreme sports because I am accident-prone. personnel /pur-suh-nel/ [noun] – the people who are employed in a company, organization, or one of the armed forces All the airport personnels gathered for the meeting. isolated /AHY-suh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – not near to other places She wants to live in an isolated village. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] – an argument or disagreement, especially an official one between, for example, workers and employers or two countries with…
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China’s newest mega-airport opens its doors

2021年7月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gateway /GEYT-wey/ [noun] – a place through which you have to go to get to a particular area The port of Dover is England’s gateway to Europe. architectural /ahr-ki-TEK-cher-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to architecture It is a building of rare architectural beauty. substantially /suhb-STAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – to a large degree The percentage of women in engineering has increased substantially. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the study of how to produce machines that have some of the qualities that the human mind has, such as the ability to understand language, recognize pictures, solve problems, and learn…
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Avril Lavigne debuts on TikTok with real-life ‘Sk8er boi’ Tony Hawk

2021年7月13日

Avril Lavigne debuts on TikTok with real-life 'Sk8er boi' Tony Hawk

©Avril Lavigne via TikTok @avrillavigne Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debut /DEY-byoo/ [verb] – to perform or appear in public, or to be shown or introduced to the public, for the first time British boyband One Direction is set to debut its comeback album in 2023. drape /dreyp/ [verb] – to put something such as cloth or a piece of clothing loosely over something Mike draped his hoodie around his waist. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [adjective] – used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known The famous singer did her signature high note in her…
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Wildfires hit western Canada

2021年7月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a powerful fire that burns out of control across a large area The wildfire in the forest spread smoke over 300 miles. extinguish /ik-STING-gwish/ [verb] – to stop a fire or a light burning How long did it take to extinguish the fire in the building? engulf /en-GUHLF/ [verb] – to surround and cover something or someone completely The region was engulfed in the flood in less than an hour. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong Shirley passed out due to intense heat. personnel /pur-suh-NEL/…
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Airbnb CEO says business travel will never be the same as it was before the outbreak

2021年7月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We anticipate that sales will rise next year. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The area was struck by an outbreak of cholera. accomplish /uh-KOM-plish/ [verb] – to finish something successfully or to achieve something You should accomplish the task within the allotted time. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part of something larger The new cars will incorporate a number of major improvements. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – the…
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Mindfulness matters: 5 ways to begin your mindfulness journey

2021年7月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Dashi and umami are fundamentals in Japanese cuisine. distraction /dih-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that prevents someone from giving their attention to something else She thinks video games are a distraction from studying. scan /skan / [verb] – to look at something carefully, with the eyes or with a machine, in order to get information He likes to scan her face to get a clue of what she is thinking. neglect /ni-GLEKT/ [verb] – to not give enough care or attention to people or things…
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‘Hotels on Rails’: New European sleeper trains are coming

2021年7月7日

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©Midnight Trains Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas The company needs an innovative solution to the problem. endeavor /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl / [noun] – en-DEV-er He wished me success in all my future endeavors. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl / [adjective] – causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time Donating your unused items is a sustainable action. serenity /suh-REN-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being peaceful and calm The Japanese garden brought me to a state of serenity. revival /ri-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the process of becoming more active…
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Floating breakfasts are becoming a trend, here’s why

2021年7月6日

Floating breakfasts are becoming a trend, here's why

©Joel Centano via virtuoso.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blissful /BLIS-fuhl/ [adjective] – extremely or completely happy We spent a blissful week together in Siargao. solace /SOL-is/ [noun] – help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried I find solace in songwriting. staycation /stey-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a holiday that you take at home or near your home rather than traveling to another place We had the most awesome staycation at Nobu Hotel. flaunt /flawnt/ [verb] – to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration She always flaunts her food and new gadgets…
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What is “digital body language”?

2021年7月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between The soccer game was postponed due to the intermittent rain that day. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important Addressing issues in digital communication is prominent nowadays. inadvertently /in-uhd-VUR-tnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not intentional Anna inadvertently phoned the wrong person yesterday. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something clearer or easier to understand Could you clarify the intention of this paragraph, please? Thank you. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to explain in words,…
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