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France bans plastic packaging for most fruits and vegetables

2022年1月6日

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something I want to eliminate fatty foods from my diet this year. substitution /suhb-stuh-TOO-shn/ [noun] – the use of one person or thing instead of another My aunts use honey in substitution for sugar. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food She takes proper care of her gold cutlery. enforce /en-FOHRS/ [verb] – to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted Pandemic rules are strictly enforced these…
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Rules for creating gene-edited farm animals to prioritize animal welfare

2022年1月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gene /jeen/ [noun] – a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behavior, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents A defective gene is thought to be the source of the sickness. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something Tobacco lowers the body’s resistance to disease. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official The office will be issuing permits on Thursday. target /TAHR-git/ [verb] – to direct advertising, criticism,…
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Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

2022年1月4日

Paul McCartney, Harry Styles, BTS, and more to give signed memorabilia for charity auction

©Frederic Brown/AFP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. memorabilia /mem-er-uh-BIL-ee-uh/ [noun] – objects that are collected because they are connected with a person or event that is thought to be very interesting Kyle is a collector of The Beatles memorabilia. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [noun] – a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder The organization is holding a jewelry auction on Sunday. up for grabs /UHP-fawr-grabs/ [idiom] – available and ready to be won or taken A whopping grand prize of 1,000,000 dollars is still up for grabs at the lottery. partake /pahr-TEYK/ [verb] – to become…
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3 western-style desserts from Japan you must try

2022年1月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The fruit tart originated in France. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be like someone or something: That cake resembles a tower. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – basic or main; standard or regular Flour is a pantry staple in Italy. pastry /PEY-stree/ [noun] – a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, rolled flat and either wrapped around or put over or under other foods, and then baked My aunt bakes pastries every morning. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl / [adjective] –…
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France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

2022年1月1日

France impedes partying on New Year’s Eve to limit COVID-19 infections

©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bar /bar/ [verb] – to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to not allow something He was barred from the competition because of his wrong conduct. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective] – of or belonging to a town or city The municipal officials have ordered the police to guard the city barriers. conviviality /kuhn-viv-ee-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being friendly and making people feel happy and welcome The great food and music created an atmosphere of conviviality among guests during the event. revelry /REV-uhl-ree/ [noun] – a situation in…
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Scientists make significant progress in using DNA to store data

2021年12月31日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. DNA /d-n-a/ [noun] – the chemical, present at the center of the cells of living things, that controls the structure and purpose of each cell and carries genetic information during reproduction His research on DNA was well-admired. molecule /MOL-uh-kyool/ [noun] – the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms A molecule might be made up of the same type of atoms or atoms of different types. magnetic /mag-NET-ik/ [adjective] – with the power of a magnet If we charge it with electricity, it will become magnetic. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [verb]…
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Beat the winter blues with these 3 healthy and cozy drinks

2021年12月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chill /chil / [noun] – a feeling of cold Sandra closed the windows after feeling the chill in the air. infuse /in-FYOOZ/ [verb] – If you infuse a drink or it infuses, you leave substances such as tea leaves or herbs in hot water so that their flavour goes into the liquid These drinks are infused with fruits. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Drinking vitamins helps you combat stress. dissolve /dih-SOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed,…
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Hertfordshire tractors raise funds for Christmas charity

2021年12月29日

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© ROMAN TURNEY PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. procession /pruh-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a line of people, vehicles, or objects moving forward in an organized manner, esp. as part of a ceremony Many people came to see the procession of the royal family. tinsel /TIN-shul/ [noun] – long pieces of thin, shiny material used as decoration, especially at Christmas The Christmas tree is decorated with tinsels and plastic ornaments. festive /FES-tiv/ [adjective] – having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion The country is in a festive mood every Christmas. tow…
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Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

2021年12月28日

Chris Wallace announces departure from Fox News, joins CNN+

©Olivier Douliery/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anchor /ANG-ker/ [noun] – a person who is the main reader of the news on a television or radio news program Jessica Soho is one of the respected news anchors in the Philippines. moderate /MOD-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to manage a public discussion The local TV anchorman is going to moderate the presidential debate. flagship /FLAG-ship/ [noun] – the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces The new Mustang is the flagship of the new Ford range. high-profile /hahy-PROH-fahyl/ [adjective] – attracting a lot of attention and…
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New year, fresh start

2021年12月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illogical /ih-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – not reasonable, wise, or practical, usually because directed by the emotions rather than by careful thought Some of the new policies seem illogical. sober /SOH-ber/ [adjective] – serious and calm Anne was in such a sober mood yesterday. She seems to be thinking of something. atonement /uh-TOHN-muhnt/ [noun] – something that you do to show that you are sorry for something bad that you di As atonement for his absences, he started going to work earlier than usual. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – something that happens that delays or prevents a process from…
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