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Cape Town to limit water usage in water crisis

2018年3月23日

Cape Town to limit water usage in water crisis

Vocabulary: reservoir [REZ-er-vwahr] (noun) a natural or artificial lake for storing and supplying water for an area This reservoir provides water to the whole city. defer [dih-FUR] (verb) to delay something until a later time You can order the furniture now and defer payment until September. adhere [ad-HEER] (verb) to conform to or follow rules exactly All drivers must adhere to speed limits. allocation [al-uh-KEY-shuhn] (noun) the act or process of giving out parts of a whole The allocation must be made according to a strict set of criteria. thriving [THRAVYV-ing] (adjective) characterized by prosperity Her thriving business has been making a buzz online. Day Zero, the day when water…
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The Royal Family talks about mental health

2018年3月23日

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Vocabulary: demise [dih-MAHYZ] (noun) death or decease Since Mary was so young, everyone was stunned by her demise. take a toll [TEYK a tol] (idiom) to cause damage Years of sunbathing took a toll on Miho’s skin. behavioral [bih-HEYV-yer-al] (adjective) relating or emphasizing behavior She’s had behavioral issues since she was a teenager. mum [MUHM] (adjective) silent; not saying a word Saki promised to keep mum about the incident. utmost [UHT-mohst] (adjective) being at the farthest point This meeting is of the utmost importance. Princess Diana, known for her poise and charisma, met her demise in a fatal car crash in Paris in 1997. The tragedy became a critical point…
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Eating may not be effective in blocking stress

2018年3月21日

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Vocabulary: tactic [TAK-tik] (noun) a specific action intended to get a particular result The company’s smart tactics improved the employees’ morale. in the long run [in thuh LAWNG ruhn] (phrase) at some time in the future Studying hard can help students in the long run. comfort food [KUHM-fert food] (noun) food that people eat when they are sad or worried Pizza and ice cream are common comfort foods. halt [HAWLT] (verb) to stop something The elections are halted by the government. impulsively [im-PUHL-siv-ly] (adverb) doing something without thinking She bought a $1000 dress impulsively. Stress is experienced by people of all ages. Everyone has different tactics to cope with stress….
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Fashionable masking tapes, a hit for creative customers

2018年3月20日

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Vocabulary: spearhead [/SPEER-head/] (verb) to lead an organized effort or activity Joe will spearhead our marketing campaign. scrapbook [/SKRAP-book/] (noun) an album in which pictures, newspaper clippings, etc. may be pasted or mounted He kept a scrapbook containing press cuttings of his concerts. currently [/KUR-uhnt-lee/] (adverb) at the present time or now Davis is currently performing in a Broadway play. souvenir [/soo-vuh-NEER/] (noun) something that you keep to remember a special visit or event I kept my ticket stub as a souvenir when I went to the Super Bowl. patronize [/PEY-truh-nahyz/] (verb) to be a frequent or regular customer or client of an establishment The ladies of Berne liked to…
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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

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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

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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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