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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

2025年4月12日

Kid

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a class or series of classes where a small group of people learn about a specific subject or activity by doing practical work The school organized workshops on digital photography for interested students. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – related to the mental process of learning, understanding, and remembering Playing chess is believed to improve cognitive abilities in both children and adults. therapist /THER-uh-pist/ [noun] – a person trained to help others through therapy, especially related to mental, physical, or speech conditions A speech therapist helped the student improve pronunciation and speaking fluency. intimidated…
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New device translates brain signals into spoken words in real time

2025年4月11日

Brain

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact The new smartphone has a user-friendly interface that helps seniors navigate apps easily. intent /in-TENT/ [noun] – the purpose or goal that someone wants to achieve The company’s intent was to reduce waste through improved packaging. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] – a small device that conducts electricity and is used to detect or deliver electrical signals Doctors placed electrodes on the patient’s chest to monitor heart activity during the test. synthesizer /SIN-thuh-sahy-zer/ [noun] – an electronic device or software that generates sound,…
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Devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, tremors felt across Southeast Asia

2025年4月10日

Myanmar

©(The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the origin of an earthquake Scientists found that the epicenter of the volcanic tremor was beneath the eastern slope of the mountain. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very serious damage The flood caused catastrophic damage to the coastal town, leaving thousands without homes. geophysicist /jee-oh-FIZ-uh-sist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies the physical properties of the Earth A geophysicist analyzed the volcano’s activity to predict future eruptions. aftershock /AF-ter-shok/ [noun] – a sudden…
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Archaeologists discover Buddha Statue Torso at Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia

2025年4月9日

Brix-News (4)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is unusual or worthy of attention due to its significance or excellence The discovery of the statue was remarkable because it had been hidden for centuries. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – the importance or meaning of something, especially in a particular context The significance of the find was recognized by experts worldwide. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of returning something to its original state, especially by repairing or renovating it The restoration of the ancient statue took several years to complete. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object…
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Arctic sea ice hits record low winter peak, raising climate concerns

2025年4月8日

arctic

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended negative consequence or effect The deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may have severe repercussions on global climate patterns. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North Pole and the South Pole Countries near the equator typically experience higher temperatures throughout the year. erratic /ih-RAT-ik/ [adjective] – unpredictable or irregular Farmers struggled due to the erratic rainfall during the planting season. precipitation /pri-sip-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – moisture falling from the atmosphere, such as rain or snow Increased precipitation during the rainy season…
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Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce industry faces climate and market challenges

2025年4月7日

fish sauce

©(AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deoxygenation /dee-OK-si-juh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the removal or loss of oxygen from a system or environment Scientists are studying the effects of deoxygenation on coral reefs in tropical regions. anchovy /AN-choh-vee/ [noun] – a small fish with a strong, salty taste The chef imported fresh anchovies from Europe to make a traditional pasta dish. ferment /fer-MENT/ [verb] – to go through a chemical change caused by bacteria or yeast, often used to preserve food or develop flavor The cabbage was fermented in jars to make kimchi over the course of several weeks. territorial /ter-i-TAWR-ee-uhl/…
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Wasp traps prey with spiny abdomen in amber-aged fossil find

2025年4月6日

wasp

©(Qiong Wu via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abdomen /AB-duh-muhn/ [noun] – the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach and other organs The snake’s abdomen expanded after swallowing its prey whole. anatomical /an-uh-TOM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of the body The bird used its anatomical features to catch insects hidden under tree bark. morphology /mawr-FOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the form and structure of organisms or their parts The study compared the morphology of different bird beaks to understand their diets. appendage /uh-PEN-dij/ [noun] – a body part that is attached to…
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Ancient marble statue discovered in garbage bag near Thessaloniki, Greece

2025年4月5日

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©Greek Police via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left in a particular place or condition, usually forever The abandoned dog was found wandering the streets. flourishing /FLUR-i-shing/ [adjective] – growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way During the empire’s peak, flourishing literature and architecture reflected its cultural strength. examination /ig-zam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a detailed inspection or investigation of something The professor will conduct an examination of the student’s project next week. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of keeping something in its original state, especially something valuable or important The museum is dedicated to…
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Advanced technology revives ancient artifacts at Beijing’s Palace Museum

2025年4月4日

relics

©(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. glazed /gleyzd/ [adjective] – covered with a smooth, shiny surface or coating (often made of glass or ceramic) The museum is restoring a glazed vase found in an ancient tomb. imperial /im-PEER-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – related to an empire or an emperor These clothes were worn by people in the imperial court. chromatic /kroh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – related to colors or the quality of colors The artist used chromatic adjustments to restore the faded fresco on the cathedral wall. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the act of coming together or merging The convergence of modern…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

2025年4月3日

processed

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a mineral found in salt that is essential for the body but harmful in large amounts Many canned soups contain high levels of sodium, which can raise blood pressure. calorie /KAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides People who walk regularly can burn extra calories throughout the day. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the condition of having too much body fat, often leading to health problems Doctors are concerned about the rise of obesity in young children due to lack…
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