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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

2023年7月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refined /ri-FAHYND/ [adjective] – improved because of many small changes that have been made The chef prepared a refined and elegant meal for the guests. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The biologist carefully examined the specimen under the microscope. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by The children played happily amid the colorful balloons. awe / aw / [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise The majestic waterfall filled me with awe as I stood at its…
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From photobomb to forever

2023年7月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mishap /MIS-hap/ [noun] – bad luck, or an unlucky event or accident During the hiking trip, John’s mishap with his backpack caused him to stumble and spill his water bottle. bond /bond/ [verb] – to develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, or to make someone do this The mother and baby bonded immediately after the birth, forming an instant connection. leap /leep / [noun] – a large jump or sudden movement The cat made a graceful leap from the windowsill to the nearby tree branch. parting /PAHR-ting/ [noun] – a time when you…
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Europe cuts down on short-haul flights, revives rail travel

2023年7月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. short-haul /SHAWRT-HAWL/ [adjective] – travelling a short distance The airline offers short-haul flights to nearby cities, perfect for weekend getaways. sentiment /SEN-tuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something The sentiment on social media was mixed, with some expressing support while others voiced their concerns. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something else The national flag is a symbolic representation of a country’s identity and values. hinder /HIN-der / [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit…
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Australia takes bold steps to ban e-cigarettes

2023年7月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reform /ri-FAWRM / [noun] – an improvement or set of improvements made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective The proposed healthcare reform aims to make medical services more accessible to all citizens. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use I bought a pack of disposable diapers for my baby’s convenience. addictive /uh-DIK-tiv/ [adjective] – An addictive activity or food is one that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started Many people find online shopping addictive, often…
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Sick restaurant workers linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, CDC study reveals

2023年7月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant Health officials are closely monitoring the outbreak of food poisoning in the area. vomiting /VO-mi-ting/ [gerund] – to pass the contents of your stomach out through your mouth Vomiting is a common symptom of the stomach flu or food poisoning. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The comprehensive insurance plan covered not only car accidents but also theft and natural disasters. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make smaller or less significant To…
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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

2023年7月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing negotiations between the two governments aim to resolve the territorial dispute. surrender /suh-REN-der/ [verb] – to give something to somebody in authority The traveler had to surrender their liquids and gels at the airport security checkpoint. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – approved or legally allowed The website displayed a legitimate security certificate, indicating that it was safe to enter personal information. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition…
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Early morning wake-up tips to beat your alarm clock

2023年7月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insomnia /in-SOM-nee-uh/ [noun] – the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time She suffered from insomnia due to working overtime. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something within something else She improved her sleep quality by incorporating relaxation techniques into her bedtime routine. persist / per-SIST/ [verb] – If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist Despite trying multiple remedies, her headache persisted throughout the day. 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…
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Professional Tennis Athlete Disqualified from Match due to Unsportsmanlike Conduct

2023年7月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspect /in-SPEKT/ [verb] – to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition The mechanic will inspect the car’s engine to identify any potential issues. subsequently /SUHB-si-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – after something else She missed her flight and subsequently had to reschedule her entire itinerary. ranked /rangkt/ [adjective] – describes the position or status of someone or something As a top-ranked university, they attract students from all over the world. disqualify /dis-KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are…
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Titanic wreck replicated in groundbreaking underwater scanning project

2023年7月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wreck /rek/ [noun] – a vehicle or ship that has been destroyed or badly damaged The divers exploring the depths of the ocean discovered the remnants of a centuries-old wreck. refrain /ri-FREYN/ [verb] – to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Despite the tempting aroma, I refrained from eating the chocolate cake to stick to my diet. stern /sturn / [noun] – the back part of a ship or boat The crew members worked diligently to clean and maintain the stern of the fishing boat. hail /heyl / [verb] – to publicly praise or…
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New accessibility tools for iPhone and iPad set to aid disabled users

2023年7月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the teacher and students in the classroom facilitates active learning and knowledge exchange. commonly /KOM-uhn-lee / [adverb] – often or usually Coffee and tea are commonly consumed beverages around the world. inclusive /in-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – An inclusive group or organization tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally The event aimed to create an inclusive atmosphere where people from diverse backgrounds could come together. mode /mohd…
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