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Google keeps a list of everyone’s search history

2017年12月12日

technology

Vocabulary: information – facts about something or someone The teacher will give us some information about the new project. include – a part of something They included me in the dance club. consumer – a person who purchases goods and services for personal use Consumers prefer quality over quantity. advertisement – a paid notice that tells people about a product or service I like the new advertisement of Samsung. user – someone who uses a product or service Internet users like Asahi Net’s fast connection. Google keeps a record of the things that people search for on the internet. The site collects information on searches, browsing history including YouTube videos….
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Cinnamon believed to have medical benefits

2017年12月12日

Health - Intermediate

Vocabulary: culinary – connected to cooking; as a skill or art Before putting a restaurant up, he took a Master’s Degree in Culinary Arts. prevalent – existing commonly or happening frequently Floods have been prevalent across the area since last year. distinctive – marking something as clearly different from others The author has a distinctive writing style. clarify – to make something clearer or easier to understand The teacher was able to clarify the complicated topics in the book. conclusive – ending any doubt or uncertainty about a situation There is no conclusive evidence that he is the thief. Cinnamon is one of the typically used spices in the world…
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Trump tells Japan it can protect itself with US weapons

2017年12月12日

World News - Expert

Vocabulary: adamant – determined not to change someone’s belief or decision about something They are adamant about buying organic food only. chagrin – a feeling of being very disappointed, annoyed or embarrassed She didn’t do the task that was assigned to her, much to her manager’s chagrin. deter – to prevent the occurrence of something Arrests and jail sentences have done nothing to deter the protesters. deflect – to cause something to change direction, or to suddenly go in a different direction The goalie deflected the ball with his hands. warhead – the front part of a bomb or missile that explodes With its warhead replaced by a Mercury capsule,…
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China’s influence concerns other nations

2017年11月24日

World News - Expert

Vocabulary: firearm – a rifle, pistol, or other portable gun A man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for carrying a firearm. infrastructure – the system of public works of a country, state, or region Hundreds of  soldiers were deployed to restore infrastructure in Puerto Rico. deem – regard or consider in a specified way The event was deemed a great success. meddle – to interest oneself in what is not one’s concern More powerful countries indirectly meddle in the affairs of developing nations. boldness – willingness to take risks and act innovatively with confidence or courage I admire the boldness and independence that characterized his leadership.  …
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Netflix’s charge increases

2017年11月16日

technology

Vocabulary: streaming – transmitting data from internet directly to a TV/computer Streaming has become more popular in the past three years. subscription – a payment made to receive a service The amount of our magazine subscription only reached $250,000 this year. ultra high definition – ultra HD, display is sharper than 1080p The new Samsung TV has an ultra HD feature. pricing scheme – a pricing plan We discussed the new pricing scheme for our products during the meeting. programming– practice of organizing media programs in a daily schedule The new programming will feature some rising stars.   Netflix is raising its prices for its streaming services. The standard plan, which allows…
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A world free from tobacco

2017年10月26日

Health - Intermediate

Vocabulary: alarming – worrying or disturbing The amount of money people spend on vices is quite alarming. emission – the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation Everybody is worried about gas emissions from old cars and big factories. diminish – to make or become less; decrease Your resistance to flu will diminish if you continue to sleep late. expenditure – the action of spending funds The government’s expenditures on education and health are supported by the people. devastation – great destruction or damage This devastation will continue if we don’t do something about this city’s growing industrial waste.   The alarming increase of tobacco use and the…
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Unilever develops technology to prevent billions of plastic sachets from entering into oceans

2017年8月18日

Business - E

Vocabulary: innovative – using new ideas or methods My colleague never stops searching for innovative ways to improve our current workflow. promote – to encourage Environmentalist promote eco-friendly alternatives to stop plastic pollution. circular economy– keeping resources in use as long as possible Big companies such as HP, Dell, and Kimberly-Clark swithed to the circular economy. longevity– living a long life He attributed his longevity to exercise and a healthy diet. incite– to urge Terror attacks incite fear. Everyday, billions of sachets are being thrown around the world which clog waterways and cause pollution. Unilever, a global brand of foods and cosmetics, has launched an innovative method to recycle plastic…
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Festival generates ethnic separation in Paris

2017年8月15日

World News - Expert

Vocabulary: 1. feminist – [adjective] advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men Their department created a group for feminists in their company. 2. abomination – [noun] something that you dislike and disapprove of She called his wrong doing an abomination. 3. wallows – [noun] indulge in something that creates a pleasurable sensation I think our friend might wallow in sadness for a while because he got rejected. 4. campaign – [noun] a systematic course of activities for some specific purpose My secretary organized a campaign that I can use in the future. 5. manipulated – [verb] to manage or influence skillfully, especially in…
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MSDF ship joins U.S. vessel on escort mission

2017年8月15日

Japan - Expert

Vocabulary: surveillance – a continuous observation of place, person, group or ongoing activity in order to gather information US is in close surveillance of possible missile threat launch by North Korea. ballistic – a missile with a high, arching trajectory, that is initially powered and guided but falls under gravity onto its target Countries such as North Korea, US, France, China have ballistic missiles. alliance – a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes Japan has an alliance with US. scope – extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness Joint military exercises aims to broaden the scope of strategies. Japan has…
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The Dalai Lama in Tawang

2017年8月14日

World News - Expert

Vocabulary: uprising – an act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt Most uprisings tend to be violent. stalwart – very loyal to someone or something More and more young professionals are becoming stalwart supporters the environment. separatist – someone who supports an effort to become independent of the country or group to which the person belongs I suggest you keep your separatist ideas to yourself. scenic – having or showing beautiful natural surroundings We took a scenic route back to our house. jeopardize – to cause something to be harmed or damaged, or to put something in danger You could jeopardize your employment by not completing your tasks on time….
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