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COVID-19 vaccination financial support in Japan to be extended

2021年6月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prolong /pruh-LONG/ [verb] – to make something last a longer time Avoid using your device while charging to prolong its battery life. infirmary /in-FUR-muh-ree/ [noun] – an office especially in a school where someone can receive medical care I suggest you go to the infirmary immediately if you’re not feeling well. ward /wawrd/ [noun] – one of the areas into which a city or town is divided, having its own elected political representative or its own organizations for managing services XYZ company’s headquarters is located in Toshima Ward in Tokyo. workforce /WURK-fawrs/ [noun] – the group…
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Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says

2021年6月25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 journal comes out five times a year. night owl /nahyt oul / [noun] – a person who prefers to be awake and active at night I’m not a night owl. I go to sleep at 11 p.m. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens While traveling abroad, take preventive measures to avoid getting sick. misalignment /mis-uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which the parts of a machine or structure do not fit together correctly,…
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How to fight cave syndrome

2021年6月24日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it The Olympic diver accomplished a huge feat. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that limits someone’s actions or movement The village will put a restriction on water use to prevent shortages. jeopardize /JEP-er-dahyz/ [verb] – to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged Please think twice as this decision could jeopardize your future. root /root/ [noun] – the cause or origin of something bad We need to get to the root of…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

2021年6月23日

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it Twitter is a more appropriate platform to vent our thoughts. user experience /YOO-zer-ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – the experience of someone using a product, system, or service, for example whether they find it enjoyable and easy to use The main goal of the smartphone brand is to maximize user experience. predicament /pri-DIK-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of Most of the youth today…
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Global online shutdowns hit major businesses

2021年6月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outage /OU-tij/ [noun] – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available Power outages affected nearly 100 houses in the aftermath of the typhoon. large-scale /LAHRJ-SKEYL/ [adjective] – involving many people or things, or happening over a large area A large-scale organizational reform is being planned. stock exchange /stok iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – a place where shares in companies are bought and sold, or the organization of people whose job is to do this buying or selling Haru makes a living by trading on the international stock exchange. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation…
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?

2021年6月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pop-up /POP-uhp/ [adjective] – something that appears or occurs suddenly Pop-up ads on videos can be bothersome but they help companies promote their work. churn /churn/ [verb] – to move violently Workers tend to churn about when agitated or stressed. reception /ri-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which people react to something or someone Natsume’s second book received positive receptions from the public. impromptu /im-PROMP-too/ [adjective] – done or said without earlier planning or preparation The audience complimented Mila’s impromptu speech. have (one’s) best interest at heart /hav (wuhns) best IN-ter-ist at hahrt/ [idiom] – to…
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4 health benefits of avocado

2021年6月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Nowadays, face masks are ubiquitous. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – more than enough The Philippines is abundant in natural resources. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way Doing yoga regulates my anger. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – basic or main; standard or regular Rice is a staple in Japanese cuisine defect /DEE-fekt/ [noun] – a fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly The child was…
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Amazonians rescue ‘Terminator’ of the fish world

2021年6月17日

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©River Monsters: The murky world of giant freshwater fish via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 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 hot weather in this summer season. crush /kruhsh/ [verb] – to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed A windmill is used to crush grain into flour. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – a skillful or impressive example of something This movie is in every way a masterpiece of cinematography. extinction /ik-STINGK-shuhn / [noun]…
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Mona Lisa replica to be sold at a French auction house

2021年6月14日

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©CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD, 2021 via BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. replica /REP-li-kuh/ [noun] – an exact copy of an object My grandfather likes to collect replicas of ancient weapons. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most The merchants are holding an auction of their best wares. follower /FOL-oh-er/ [noun] – someone who supports, admires, or believes in a particular person, group, or idea Shuji’s family is a devoted…
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Half of US states vaccinate at least 50% of their adult population

2021年6月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use They have released a picture of the man they want to question. vaccinate /VAK-suh-neyt/ [verb] – to give someone a vaccine, usually by injection, to prevent them from getting a disease We need to vaccinate our dog. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim He played an important part in the campaign. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone…
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