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Meet Gli, Hagia Sophia’s celebrity cat

2020年8月14日

Gli

© hagiasophiacat on Instagram via hagiasofiaturkey.com Vocabulary: undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change Paul had to undergo surgery to remove his ruptured appendix. orthodox /AWR-thuh-doks/ [adjective] – (of beliefs, ideas, or activities) considered traditional, normal, and acceptable by most people He came from a family of orthodox Jews. relic /REL-ik/ [noun] – an object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist The relic was kept inside a glass container at the center of the museum. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important because of effects on future events The birth of their son is a momentous occasion for…
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80,000 tourists begin evacuation from Da Nang, Vietnam

2020年8月12日

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© Reuters via Bangkok Post Vocabulary: span /span/ [noun] the period of time that something exists or happens There has been no notable changes in the situation over a span of three years. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change Before judgement, the suspect must undergo police investigation first. large-scale /LAHRJ-SKEYL/ [adjective] involving many people or things, or happening over a large area The company’s next step is a large-scale manufacture of its new product. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen Being proactive is one of the qualities a true leader must…
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Carbon emissions decrease during COVID-19 pandemic

2020年8月10日

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Vocabulary: emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out Carbon dioxide emissions should be stabilized at its present level. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. I bought the books at a local bookstore but they originated from Italy. plunge /pluhnj/ [verb] to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something The skydiver had a plunge of more than 10,000 feet before his parachute opened. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] an official limit on something The six-hour restriction was introduced two years ago to stop commuters in parking on nearby…
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Kevin Mayer passes over a Disney top job to set off as TikTok CEO

2020年8月7日

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© Photo: Disney via Deadline Vocabulary: streaming /STREE-ming/ [noun] – the activity of listening to or watching sound or video directly from the internet Live streaming is available on five different sites now. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action One of the executive producers of Prison Break Season 5 is Nelson McCormick. rack up /rak uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to gradually gain a large amount of something Ever since Lara’s employment, the company has been able to rack up many clients for their services. lip-sync /LIP-singk/ [verb] – performers who lip-sync songs pretend to be singing…
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Japan way back 10,000 years ago

2020年8月3日

Japan

Vocabulary: primeval /prahy-MEE-vuhl/ [adjective] – ancient; existing at or from a very early time The St. Ludwig Church was established in the primeval period. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time Exchanging products is the greatest legacy in market history. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuh l/ [adjective] – the study of ancient cultures through examination of their buildings, tools, and other objects We travel to desserts to make archaeological digs to find dinosaur skeletons. calligraphy /kuh-LIG-ruh-fee/ [noun] – the art of producing beautiful writing, often created with a special pen or brush Ancient calligraphy was only written on stones. intangible /in-TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective]…
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Pittsburgh International Airport tests UV robot cleaners to fight COVID-19

2020年7月31日

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© Photo: Pittsburgh International Airport Vocabulary: intensified /in-TEN-suh-fahyd/ [adjective] something that has become stronger or faster, or more intense The intensified training sessions were made after receiving several bad results from the previous ones. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse Kyle’s last intervention for his business proposal was a success. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way To establish several professions that will result in good progress is Miya’s great desire. association /uh-soh-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] the fact…
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An antigen to rapidly detect the novel coronavirus ready to use in Japan

2020年7月27日

antigen

Vocabulary: detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method The police prevent and detect crimes. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that involves a change The city has undergone many changes during the last ten years. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to get their advice or opinion about it The prime minister will hold a consultation with all the relevant groups. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [noun] – a group of similar things growing or held together, or a group of people or things that are close together The…
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Endangered African black rhinos gradually increase in number

2020年7月24日

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Vocabulary: director general /dih-REK-ter JEN-er-uhl/ [noun] – the person who is in charge of a big organization Inger Andersen was appointed Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in January 2015. extinction /ik-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation in which something no longer exists The extinction of the dinosaurs happened millions of years ago. subspecies /SUHB-spee-sheez/ [noun] – a particular type within a species, the members of which are different in some clear ways from those of other types of the species Three out of eight subspecies of tiger – the Bali, Caspian, and Javan tigers are declared extinct. countermeasure /KOUN-ter-mezh-er / [noun] – an action taken…
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Is the two-meter rule enough for social distancing?

2020年7月20日

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Vocabulary: proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time What drew her to the area was its proximity to the capital. aerosol /AIR-uh-sawl/ [noun] – a mixture of particles (extremely small pieces of matter) and the liquid or gas that they are contained in, that can spread through the air The research’s focus is entirely on the question of aerosol particle size analysis. contagious /kuhn-TEY-juhs/ [adjective] – (of a disease) able to be caught by touching someone with the disease or something the person has touched or worn, or (of a person) having this type of disease The new disease proved to be a contagious…
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Three healthy ways to keep an active lifestyle

2020年7月17日

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Vocabulary: deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse Her family was in great pain after the doctor said that her condition deteriorated. curtail /ker-TEYL/ [verb] – to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something You have to curtail your alcohol intake before it’s too late. able-bodied /EY-buhl-BOD-eed/ [adjective] – used to refer to someone who is healthy and has no illness I think that all able-bodied citizens should be part of the daily activity program in the town. lessen /LES-uhn/ [verb] – to become or make something smaller in amount or degree Having enough sleep and a healthy diet can lessen the chance of getting…
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