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Blue Nature Alliance hopes to conserve 7 million square miles of ocean in 5 years

2021年5月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insignificant /in-SIG-nif-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important Why do you have to worry about such an insignificant amount of money? initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is to protect endangered species. alliance /uh-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims Which country is the official member of the alliance? foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn / [noun] – an organization that has been created in order to…
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Pacquiao, Spence to face this August in Las Vegas

2021年5月26日

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©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash/ [verb] – if two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other The two basketball teams clash for the championship title. bout /bout/ [noun] – a boxing or wrestling match Being a world champion, he is expected to win most of his bouts. hiatus /hahy-EY-tuhs/ [noun] – a short pause in which nothing happens The band confirmed its comeback after a one-year hiatus. unanimous /yoo-NAN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – in complete agreement or showing complete agreement He was elected as president by a…
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Eurovision 2021: A joint mission by artists

2021年5月24日

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© NPO/NOS/AVROTROS NATHAN REINDS VIA BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rule out /rool out/ [phrasal verb] – to prevent something from happening It’s not likely for the plane to be delayed but we can’t rule out the possibility. contender /kuhn-TEN-der/ [noun] – someone who competes with other people to try to win something Bridget is a strong contender for the gold medal in the gymnastics competition. green light /green lahyt/ [noun] – permission to do something Our teacher gave us the green light to go home after finishing all the tests. on site /on sahyt/ [noun] – inside a…
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Regular activity reduces the risk of having severe Covid-19 diseases

2021年5月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The library subscribes to all the major science journals. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to discover the facts or truth about something She determined the reason of his headaches. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – seriousness The doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries. sedentary /SED-n-ter-ee/ [adjective] – involving little exercise or physical activity My doctor says I should start playing sports because my lifestyle is too sedentary. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the fact of being extremely fat, in a…
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Non-essential shops reopen in Republic of Ireland

2021年5月19日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retail /REE-teyl/ [noun] – the activity of selling goods to the public, usually in shops The retail industry was severely hit by the pandemic. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The government began to lift some of the COVID-19 restrictions earlier this month. chain /cheyn/ [noun] – a group of similar businesses, such as restaurants or hotels, which are all owned and controlled by the same organization The fast food chain has over 1,000 restaurants worldwide. vigilant /VIJ-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger Drivers must be vigilant…
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Twitter adds “tip jar” feature to users’ profiles

2021年5月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tip jar /tip jahr/ [noun] – (vritual) a feature that lets you receive money from supporters Most fans nowadays use virtual tip jars to support their favorite content creators financially. provider /pruh-VAHY-der/ [noun] – a company or organization that sells a particular type of product or service Internet service providers in our country have excellent services. arise /uh-RAHYZ/ [verb] – to happen The argument arose when one side disagreed with the other’s ideas. toggle /TOG-uhl/ [verb] – to switch a feature on a computer on and off by pressing the same button or key Use these…
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A US-based crew fully surveys the world’s deepest shipwreck

2021年5月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wreckage /REK-ij/ [noun] – a badly damaged object or the separated parts of a badly damaged object Two sharks were trapped in the wreckage from a ship. mile /mahyl/ [noun] – a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or 1.6 kilometers The speed limit is 30 miles an/per hour. pole /pohl/ [noun] – either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth or another planet, around which the planet turns The north pole is warmer than the south. accomplish /uh-KOM-plish/ [verb] – to finish something successfully or to…
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China records slowest population growth in decades

2021年5月12日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen The increase in the COVID-19 cases in the country prompted the leaders to enforce national lockdowns. door-to-door /DAWR-tuh-DAWR/ [adjective] – going from one house or building in an area to another The company is a door-to-door delivery service. advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] – to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something Education advance the country’s society. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The toxic chemicals in the factory pose threats to the communities around the area. demography /dih-MOG-ruh-fee/ [noun]…
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Have we known burnout wrong? Let’s find out

2021年5月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brink /bringk/ [noun] – the point where a new or different situation is about to begin His stress is nearly driving him to the brink of a breakdown. throw in the towel /throh in thuh TOU-uhl/ [idiom] – to stop trying to do something because you have realized that you cannot succeed Even though they lost the game once, the team refused to throw in the towel. cynicism /SIN-uh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – an inclination to question whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile It was obvious that Brian wasn’t sincere with his feedback. There was…
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North Korea to boycott the Tokyo Olympics

2021年5月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to take or move out or back, or to remove She had to withdraw from the contest because of an injury. contract /kuhn-TRAKT/ [verb] – to catch or become sick with a disease He contracted malaria while he was on a business trip. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant An outbreak of cholera started in our community. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [verb] – to disagree with something that someone says I don’t dispute that his movies are entertaining. However, I think…
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