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Japanese children’s dream jobs

2018年3月15日

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Vocabulary: occupation [ok-yuh-PEY-shuhn] (noun) a person’s job The applicant’s listed occupation is “writer”. bring about [bring uh-bout] (phrasal verb) to cause something to happen The new academic curriculum aims to bring about positive changes in the future. curriculum [kuh-RIK-yuh-luhm] (noun) the regular or a particular course of study in a school, college, etc. I chose this university because it has the best curriculum. culinary [KUHL-uh-ner-ee] (adjective) connected with cooking, esp. as a developed skill or art My cousin takes culinary classes on the weekends. pastry [PEY-stree] (noun) a sweet, baked food made of a mixture of flour, fat, and water I’m gaining a lot of weight recently because of eating…
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Netflix’s growth goes beyond target

2018年3月9日

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Vocabulary: outdo [out-DOO] (verb) – to do something better than The new candidate outdid last year’s Olympic champion. subscriber [suh-b-SKRAHY-ber] (noun) – someone who uses a product or service Berryson’s subscribers were disappointed with the company’s new policy. stockholder [STOK-hohl-der] (noun) – a person who owns shares in a company E. Ville Corp’s stockholders had sold their shares when the company expanded instigate [IN-sti-geyt] (verb) – to cause a situation by making a set of actions Yesterday’s protest was instigated by the declaration of war. bank on [BANGK on] (phrasal verb) – to depend or rely on You cannot bank on the police to take responsibility for the tragedy. Netflix…
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Twitter begins “Advertising Transparency Center”

2018年3月2日

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Vocabulary: electioneering [verb] – activities that candidates and supporters do to persuade people to vote for them The free concert was a part of Mr. Smith’s electioneering. transparency [noun] – a full view of a media plan It’s good that some companies are promoting transparency. demographics [noun] – particular feature of a population such as age, gender, race etc. The town’s demographic suggest that the new restaurant will be a success. misinformation [noun] – information that is not true Misinformation can lead to a bigger conflict. disclosure [noun] – act of making something known The court demanded a full disclosure of the facts. Twitter is launching an Advertising Transparency Center…
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Hospital to allow anonymous childbirth

2018年1月19日

Japan - Expert

Vocabulary: parameters – any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance In handling this situation, we have to follow the parameters set by the company. biological – related by blood He is my biological father. desolate – bleak/gloomy Stories about war, hunger and poverty make me feel desolate. Stork’s cradle was established in May 2006 at Jikei Hospital in Kumamoto city. It is a baby deposit box where women having unwanted or unexpected pregnancies can safely leave their children. Ten years after it was established, Jikei hospital has become known for taking care of abandoned babies and has plans to expand their services by allowing desperate…
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Steven Tyler opens Janie’s House

2017年12月28日

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Vocabulary: advocate – someone who publicly supports a particular policy or movement He has been an advocate of social change for years. interior design – the art of carrying out designs for rooms, offices, etc. Rose took up a course in interior design. despair – a feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will improve She looked at her husband in despair. philanthropic – helping people, especially by giving money to those in need The concert was sponsored by a philanthropic organization. endeavor – an effort or attempt to do something Our endeavor is for the bright future of our children. culmination – the highest or climactic point of something,…
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China warns borrowers to pay up or be shamed

2017年12月13日

World News - Expert

Vocabulary: publicize – to make a fact or event widely known to the public The author appeared on television to publicize her latest book. mandate – to carry out a particular policy or task given by an authorized official All high school students were mandated to wear their school ID in the campus. go an extra mile – to make a special effort to do or achieve something The president is determined to go the extra mile for the sake of peace. database – a collection of data arranged for ease and speed of retrieval The library lists all books available on an electronic database that is easily accessed via…
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Google keeps a list of everyone’s search history

2017年12月12日

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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

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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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