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The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon

2019年1月9日

The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon

Photo from © snohetta.com via snohetta.com Vocabulary: phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] highly extraordinary The singer’s popularity came from her phenomenal voice. half-sunken /haf-SUHNG-kuhn/ [adjective] half fallen to the bottom of the sea A half-sunken boat was found in the sea after the super typhoon. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] involving an extremely important decision The president’s decision is crucial to the company. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] extreme or very strong An intense competition for promotion made the employees do their best. astound /uh-STOUND/ [verb] to surprise or shock someone very much Her marriage proposal astounded all her friends. In the southern part of Norway, the largest underwater restaurant is nearly finished. The phenomenal restaurant…
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Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers

2019年1月2日

Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers

Vocabulary: commuter /kuh-MYOO-ter/ [noun] someone who travels between work and home Because of the heavy snow this morning, many commuters experienced long delays. anticipate/ /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to expect that something will happen Olivia’s sudden resignation from her position was something we did not anticipate. route /root/ [noun] a specific way or direction between places My father decided not to take the route recommended to him because he thought it’s dangerous. administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] to manage or control the process of something I assigned William to administer the computer system for now. browse /brouz/ [verb] to look at something, such as information, on the internet Owen told me he no longer…
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Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions

2018年12月26日

landscape-Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions

Vocabulary: utmost /UHT-mohst/ [adjective] the greatest amount or degree possible The new model of Toyota cars offers the utmost power and performance. intensify/ /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] to make something stronger or more extreme Smoke coming out of factories intensifies global warming. dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/ [adjective] continuously changing The company’s policy is dynamic that’s why adaptability is a challenge to some employees. human-induced /HYOO-muhn in-DOOST/ [adjective] something that is done or caused by human Heavy street floods are a human-induced disaster because of improper waste disposal. drastically /DRAS-tik-uh-lee/ [adverb] extremely or very; in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect In the desert, temperature drastically changes from day…
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Berkhamsted Revisited: surprisingly popular among men

2018年12月24日

Podcast Berkhamsted Revisited

Vocabulary: cringe-worthy /krinj-WUR-thee/ [adjective] making you feel very embarrassed The movie that we watched last night was good but the supporting actor’s lines were cringe-worthy. unanticipated/ /uhn-an-TIS-uh-peyt-id/ [adjective] not having been expected to happen The charity event has been showered with unanticipated support from the politicians. feed /feed/ [noun] a web page, screen, etc. that updates My Facebook feed is full of posts about the Royal Wedding. flood with /fluhd with/ [phrasal verb] to receive many letters, messages etc. The popular boy in my school is flooded with love letters on Valentine’s day. reminisce /rem-uh-nis/ [verb] to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure The two…
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1 out of 50 people falls in love on an airplane

2018年12月19日

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Vocabulary: literally /LIT-er-uh-lee/ [adverb] using the real or original meaning of a word or phrase There were literally hundreds of pages to read in the book. reveal/ /ri-VEEL/ [verb] to allow something to be seen A study reveals that 87% of parents think that technology is useful to the students. survey /ser-VEY/ [verb] to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions and behavior The researchers surveyed the lifestyle of 200 people for their presentation next week. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] a usual set of activities or way of doing things Visiting a doctor is part of his weekly routine. opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] an occasion or situation which…
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AI robots to start teaching English in Japan by 2019

2018年12月17日

AI robots to start teaching English in Japan by 2019

Vocabulary: proficiency /pruh-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] the condition or fact of producing the results you want without waste They will check his English proficiency first before he gets accepted to school. ministry/ /MIN-uh-stree/ [noun] a government department led by a minister The ministry of Education has a proposed budget of 20 billion yen for classroom improvement. aspire /uh-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] to want something very much or hope to achieve something or be successful I aspire to become one of the greatest poets of all time. curriculum /kuh-RIK-yuh-luhm/ [noun] all the courses given in a school, college, etc. There will be a change in the school curriculum starting next month. mandatory /MAN-duh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] made…
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The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

2018年12月12日

The pursuit of a brighter tomorrow

Vocabulary: short-sighted /SHAWRT-SHAY-tid/ [adjective] a short-sighted person can only clearly see objects that are closer to them She is a short-sighted person that’s why she can’t easily recognize people who are coming towards her. steer clear of /STEER-KLEER-ov/ [idiom] to avoid someone or something because you think the person or thing may cause trouble He is trying to steer clear of his bad habits before it’s too late. a blitz on /ah-BLITS-awn/ [idiom] a great effort to improve something or doing something that needs to be done We had a blitz on dad’s old car and upgraded all the machine for his birthday. main character /meyn KAR-ik-ter/ [noun] most important…
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Japan offers vacant houses for free

2018年12月11日

Vocabulary Guide alarming /u-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing fear or worry initiative /ih-NISH-ee-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a plan or project aiming to solve a problem renovation /REN-un-vey-shun/ [noun] – the process of fixing and improving something sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to maintain or to continue newcomer /NYOO-kuhm-er/ [noun] – something or someone has recently arrived in a place or activity Vocabulary Check Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Choose the correct answer in the box. sustain population initiative alarming newcomer renovation The house of the Watsons family is under __________ . She is a ________ in the village. The town leader is unable to ________ the crowd. It is _________…
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Dreaming of studying abroad? Consider the facts first

2018年12月10日

Dreaming of studying abroad consider the facts first

Vocabulary: academic /ak-uh-DEM-ik/ [adjective] relating to schools or connected with studying and thinking She received awards for her academic accomplishments. necessity/ /nuh-SES-i-tee/ [noun] something that is needed She didn’t know that clothes are one of the basic necessities in order to live. instructional /in-STRUHK-shuhnal/ [adjective] designed to teach someone how to do something She learned how to cook by watching instructional videos. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhntli/ [adverb] in a way that does not change Maria is consistently part of the top students in her school that’s why her parents are very proud. expectancy /ik-SPEK-tuhn-see/ [noun] the expected amount (as of the number of years of life) based on statistical probability The life…
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Thailand’s tallest building lets tourists walk on frightening glass floor

2018年12月5日

Pre-reading Questions Answer the following questions about the topic. Please explain your answer. Why do you think some people are afraid of heights? Have you experienced any horrific situations? Article Reading Read the passage and take note of the highlighted words in the Vocabulary Guide. Bangkok is famous for many family-friendly tourist destinations. Aside from temples, mouth-watering cuisines and fantastic shopping malls, there is a new attraction that will give tourists a sensational, yet unforgettable experience. The Mahanakhon SkyWalk is located on top of King Power Mahanakhon, a 1,030-feet-high skyscraper which is Thailand’s tallest completed building. Tourists can test their courage by walking through the large glass floor over the…
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