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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

Philippines' weightlifting fairy bags country's first Olympic gold medal

©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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Covid is found in both cats and dogs, according to a study

2021年7月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viral /VAHY-ruhl/ [adjective] – caused by a virus Antibiotics are useless against viral infections such as influenza. antibody /AN-ti-bod-ee/ [noun] – a protein produced in the blood that fights diseases by attacking and killing harmful bacteria, viruses, etc. The body makes a specific antibody for each disease we encounter. reintroduce /ree-in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place after it has not been used or in a place for some time There are plans to reintroduce fish to the water and revive the fishing industry. asymptomatic /ey-simp-tuh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – showing no symptoms…
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UK faces labor shortage after spike in COVID cases

2021年7月29日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something Please be aware of the library’s restrictions. resume /ri-ZOOM/ [verb] – if an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause Classes will resume on Tuesday. comply /kuhm-PLAHY/ [verb] – to act according to an order, set of rules, or request You need to comply with the rules of the school. effectiveness /ih-FEK-tiv-nes/ [noun] – the degree to which something is effective The effectiveness of the product made it an instant hit. alert /uh-LURT/ [verb] – to warn someone of a possibly…
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Disney’s “Snow White” live-action remake with rising star Rachel Zegler as main lead

2021年7月28日

Disney's Snow White live-action remake with Rachel Zegler as main lead

©Disney, Amblin Partners/Amblin Entertainment, 20th Century Studios 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 “A Quiet Place Part II” is one of the most anticipated horror-thriller movies this year. earn /urn/ [verb] – to get something that you deserve Kevin earned his Olympic gold medal because of his patience and perseverance. integral /in-TEG-ruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as a part of a whole The English language is an integral part of children’s education. pen /pen/ [verb] – to write something My dad used to pen love letters for my mother…
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Kevin Hart reveals his serious side on Netflix film “Fatherhood”

2021年7月27日

Kevin Hart reveals his serious side on Netflix movie Fatherhood

©Philippe Bosse via Netflix Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. premiere /pri-MEER/ [verb] – if a show, film, etc. premieres or if it is premiered, the first public performance or showing takes place The film premiered on streaming platform Hulu last night. memoir /MEM-wahr/ [noun] – a book or other piece of writing based on the writer’s personal knowledge of famous people, places, or events Jenny is planning to write a memoir of her life as a journalist. storyline /STAWR-ee-lahyn/ [noun] – (in a book, film, play, etc.) the plot The movie’s storyline is decent but not that impressive. juggle /JUHG-uhl/ [verb]…
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Bars and restaurants in Ireland reopen to the public

2021年7月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits Henry hasn’t been coming with us lately. Maybe lack of money is his main constraint. hospitality /hos-pi-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or customers He’s currently looking for potential hospitality businesses for the conference party. vigilant /VIJ-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger Be vigilant of what you eat and drink. mitigation /mit-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a reduction in how harmful, unpleasant, or bad something is They created…
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The United States: The only country without a paid parental leave program

2021年7月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. provision /pruh-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of providing something The government is responsible for the provision of education for all children. contrast /kuhn-TRAST/ [verb] – if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it Your actions contrast with your principles. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with Non-smoking is now the norm in most workplaces. indisputable /in-di-SPYOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – true, and impossible to doubt The internet has changed the world, it is indisputable fact. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or…
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