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Electricity production to use less fossil fuel: cleaner energy from renewables on the rise

2023年5月17日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing The leaders attribute the team’s success to their hardworking members. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen Obvious signs of global warming prompt environmental organizations to take action. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen The children anticipate being given presents on Christmas eve. curb /kurb/ [verb] – to control or limit something that is not wanted To curb the country’s problem with malnutrition, the government set out health missions and programs. consistent…
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Added sugar: A not-so-sweet treat to your health

2023年5月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something He has a shellfish allergy, which is why clams and mussels give him adverse reactions like swelling and nausea. scholar /SKOL-er/ [noun] – a person who studies a subject in great detail, especially at a university The researcher was a respected scholar of medicine. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something He plants trees and leads clean-up drives because he advocates for a better environment. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee / [noun] – the careful and detailed…
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New study finds smartphones can detect early signs of heart disease

2023年5月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prone /prohn/ [adjective] – likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness Because of his family history of heart disease, John is prone to developing high blood pressure, so he tries to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. organ /AWR-guhn/ [noun] – a part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a particular job The human heart is an important organ that pumps blood throughout the body to keep us alive. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice…
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Even though Hachiko was born 100 years ago, he still makes people happy

2023年5月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – any of various alloys consisting essentially of copper and tin, the tin content not exceeding 11 percent. He laid flowers at the feet of the six-meter-tall bronze statue of Deng that stands in Shenzhen’s Lianhuashan Park. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to serve as a memorial or reminder of National Park Week first started in 1991 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the NPS. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious. Mary’s narrative was an inspiring tale of determination and perseverance; she…
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Legendary aviation survival tale

2023年5月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eject /ih-JEKT/ [verb] – to push, throw, or force something out of a place As soon as the rollercoaster reached the end of the ride, the safety bar was released, and the passengers were able to eject from their seats. plunge into /pluhnj into/ [phasal verb] – to suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness, or to make someone or something suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness After carefully considering her options, Sarah decided to plunge into the challenging task of learning a new language. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme During my first job interview,…
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Exploring the impact of mobile phones

2023年5月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. isolated /AHY-suh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – not near other things or people of the same kind After the lockdown, many people felt isolated from their friends and family, which led to a significant increase in mental health issues. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other Group projects and class discussions in school are great ways to encourage interaction among students and help them develop teamwork skills. overload /OH-ver-lohd/ [noun] – the fact that something or someone is overloaded The teacher noticed that the students were…
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Friendship: More than just a source of joy

2023年5月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overstate /oh-ver-STEYT/ [verb] – to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is It’s important not to overstate your accomplishments on your resume because it can lead to disappointment during job interviews. adulthood /uh-DUHLT-hood/ [noun] – the part of someone’s life when they are an adult Adulthood can be a time of great independence, but it also comes with many responsibilities and challenges that can be difficult to navigate. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. The outcome of…
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Reactivating the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant

2023年5月10日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. watt /wot/ [noun] – the standard measure of electrical power In order to power a small electric motor, you would need at least 100 watts of electrical power. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a period of government, or the people who are in government The new administration in the country has promised to prioritize job creation and economic growth as part of its platform for the upcoming term. skeptical /SKEP-ti-kuh/ [adjective] – doubting that something is true or useful Despite the company’s claims, many consumers remain skeptical about the effectiveness of the new weight-loss supplement. robust /roh-BUHST/…
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The fascinating history and culinary significance of idlis

2023年5月9日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dive into /dahyv IN-too/ [phrasal verb] – to start doing something suddenly and energetically, often without stopping to think To fully understand the topic, it’s important to dive into the details and analyze them carefully. simplicity /sim-PLIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something is easy to understand or do I prefer the simplicity of a pencil and paper over the complexity of a computer program when it comes to taking notes. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition To maintain good health, it’s important to eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutritional foods…
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Virtual influencers: The rise of computer-generated celebrities in marketing

2023年5月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually If you want to be a poet, you must evolve your own style of writing. avatar /AV-uh-tahr/ [noun] – a character or creature that you create to represent yourself in a computer game, on the internet, etc. The avatar can be a realistic depiction of the actual person or a completely fanciful one. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The campaign was designed to…
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