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Smartphones being tracked in USA

August 21, 2019 San Francisco / USA - Slack Technologies, Inc. sign at their HQ in SOMA district; Slack (its main product) is a cloud-based set of collaboration software tools and online services

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. civil /SIV-uhl/ [adjective] – not military or religious, or relating to the ordinary people of a country The building is not for military use but civil ones. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The journal I read contains good information. enforcement /en-FOHRS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted She likes the enforcement of taxes in her country. lawsuit /LAW-soot / [noun] – a problem taken to a law court by…
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Can robots do what humans can?

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. technologically /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhlee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to or involves technology Brad is technologically more knowledgeable than Steve. imitation /im-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when someone or something imitates another person or thing His imitation of Pablo’s work looks original. reinforcement /ree-in-FAWRS-muhnt/ [noun] – something added to provide more strength or support The reinforcements arrived just in time. intuitive /in-TOO-i-tiv/ [adjective] – based on feelings rather than facts or proof Her intuitive decisions in life made her find a good husband. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially…
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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uneven /uhn-EE-vuhn/ [adjective] – not level, equal, flat, or continuous The distribution of financial resources was uneven. republic /ri-PUHB-lik/ [noun] – a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives of the people and a president Andora is a mountain republic located between France and Spain. implementation /im-pluh-muhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of starting to use a plan or system There is a ten-year time frame for the implementation of the new policies. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something A little incentive will make…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scroll /skrohl/ [verb] – to move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it Can you scroll to the end of the document? biometrics /bahy-uh-ME-triks/ [noun] – the use of detailed information about someone’s body, for example the patterns of colour in their eyes, in order to prove who they are Can biometrics make banking more secure? internally /in-TUR-nl- li/ [adverb] – in a way that exists or happens inside the body This medicine should not be taken internally. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis / [noun] – a judgment about…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

Audience with hands raised at a music festival and lights streaming down from above the stage. Soft focus, blurred movement.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in someone’s stead /in (someone’s) sted/ [noun] – in place of someone Allen can’t attend the meeting, so Anne will go in his stead. lodging /LOJ-ing/ [noun] – a temporary place to stay They all stay in the same lodging. formal /FAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – public or official She lacks any formal music training. Luxembourg /LUHK-suhm-burg/ [noun] – a small European country, surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany Luxembourg produces white wines with a good reputation and fair prices. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – usual It’s not customary to give tips in Japan. Article reading Please read the…
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The great fall foliage in Japan

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. foliage /FOH-lee-ij/ [noun] – the leaves of a plant or tree The dense foliage entirely covered the path. take in something /TEYK in/ [phrasal verb] – to go to see something of interest We traveled the entire island by car, taking in all the sites. batter /BAT-er/ [noun] – a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk, used to make pancakes or to cover food before frying it Dip the fish in the batter before dropping it into the hot oil. flank /flangk/ [verb] – to be at the side of someone or something Agents from the…
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Gloucestershire students kayak 200 miles to raise awareness about pollution

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – money, often money for a specific purpose The store has sold cookies to raise funds for the poor. sewage /SOO-ij/ [noun] – waste matter such as water or human urine or solid waste The city needs a new sewage disposal system. slurry /SLUR-ee/ [noun] – a mixture of water and small pieces of a solid, especially such a mixture…
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Gbike buys Hyundai’s transportation business

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiation /ni-goh-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves The problem was solved through negotiation. desire /dih-ZAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something, especially strongly I desire peace, not war. merge /MURJ/ [verb] – to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this China and Japan merged for more economic growth. aforementioned /uh-FAWR-men-shuhnd/ [adjective] – mentioned earlier The aforementioned news was said just now. fleet /FLEET/ [collective noun] – a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one…
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New electric car emerges

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sports utility vehicle (SUV) /SPAWRTSyoo-TIL-i-tee VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a large powerful car with an engine that supplies power to all four wheels The company recently officially launched its first all-electric sports utility vehicle. chairman /CHAIR-muhn/ [noun] – a person in charge of a meeting or organization In his closing remarks, the chairman thanked everyone who had helped. vice /VAHYS/ [prefix] – used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them:…
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Science makes chocolate taste even better

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The game originated from that country. reproduce /ree-pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to produce a copy of something, or to be copied in a production process It takes time to reproduce these kinds of fruits. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things or styles The juice has a blend of different fruit flavors. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv / [adjective] – something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things She has a distinctive voice among the other girls. consistently…
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