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Should you sing if you have a cold?

2023年2月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinus /SAHY-nuhs/ [noun] – any of the spaces inside the head that are connected to the back of the nose After weeks of suffering from a cold, she finally felt relief when her sinus congestion started to clear up. laryngitis /lar-uhn-JAHY-tis / [noun] – a painful swelling of the larynx, usually caused by an infection Chronic laryngitis can lead to hoarseness, a persistent cough, and difficulty speaking. inflammation /in-fluh-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a red, painful, and often swollen area in or on a part of your body Chronic inflammation has been linked to various diseases, such as…
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Europe’s enigma

2023年2月2日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devoid /dih-VOID/ [adjective] – to lack or be without something that is necessary or usual The house is compact, barely lit, and devoid of any decorations. serrated /SER-ey-tid/ [adjective] – having a row of sharp points along the edge For cutting bread, you need a knife with a serrated edge. karst /kahrst/ [noun] – an area of land formed of rock such as limestone that is worn away by water to make caves and other formations Sea caves and secret lagoons can be found in some of the rocky karsts. metaphor /MET-uh-fawr/ [noun] – an expression,…
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Meet Yahya Jan, the architect of Dubai’s Ciel Tower

2023年2月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark that symbolizes the romance and elegance of Paris. completion /kuhm-PLEE-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of finishing something that you are doing or making Upon completion of the project, the team will have successfully engineered an innovative solution to the problem. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits The constraint of limited resources forced the company to re-evaluate its production process and…
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What is the potential of vertical farming?

2023年1月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit The company’s profits exceeded expectations for the quarter. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed After testing the new product, the team determined that it was not a viable option for the market. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The new technology represents a significant innovation in the field of renewable energy. recruitment /ri-KROOT-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of finding people to work for…
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Japan’s inflation rate increases

2023年1月30日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. desired /dih-ZAHYUHRD/ [adjective] – that is wanted Training is the process of achieving a desired habit, skill level, or physical ability. interest rate /IN-ter-ist reyt/ [noun] – the interest percent that a bank or other financial company charges you when you borrow money, or the interest percent it pays you when you keep money in an account We’ve been given a loan by the bank with a 6% interest rate. equity /EK-wi-tee/ [noun] – the value of a company, divided into many equal parts owned by the shareholders, or one of the equal parts into which…
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The superpower of calmness

2023年1月29日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serene /suh-REEN/ [adjective] – peaceful and calm; worried by nothing The sound seemed otherworldly since it was so serene. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way We must think about how to utilize our resources most effectively. ambient /AM-bee-uhnt/ [adjective] – (especially of environmental conditions) existing in the surrounding area Ambient air pollution concentrations will be high if no pollution control investments are made. backdrop /BAK-drop/ [noun] – the view behind something The sea serves as a beautiful backdrop to the garden. sentiment /SEN-tuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thought, opinion, or idea based…
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Research on diseases using Avatar film’s motion capture technology

2023年1月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – seriousness The severity of the storm was unexpected and caused widespread damage. disorder /dis-AWR-der / [noun] – an illness of the mind or body He was diagnosed with a disorder that affects his ability to process emotions. clinical /KLIN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – used to refer to medical work or teaching that relates to the examination and treatment of ill people The doctor recommended a clinical trial for the new medication as a last resort. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it: After…
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Egypt’s zoo renovation plans prompt concerns over animal care

2023年1月27日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skepticism /SKEP-tuh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – doubt that something is true or useful The proposals were met with a mix of mistrust and skepticism. negligence /NEG-li-juhns/ [noun] – the fact of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something Medical negligence was alleged against the physician. expel /ik-SPEL/ [verb] – to force someone to leave a school, organization, or country Many students were expelled for cheating during tests. integrate /IN-ti-greyt/ [verb] – to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs Children frequently…
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How your brain is controlled by gut microbes

2023年1月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outnumber /out-NUHM-ber/ [verb] – to be greater in number than someone or something The number of ants in the colony far outnumbers the number of humans on Earth. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way: The impact of the loss was profound, leaving a deep emotional scar on the survivors. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – protected against a particular disease by particular substances in the blood The patient’s body was immune to the antibiotics, rendering them ineffective in treating the infection. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – something that is added to…
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Town in Spain that is powered by the sea

2023年1月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trader /TREY-der/ [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The trader skillfully navigated the volatile markets to make a profit. motion /MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement The motion of the boat on the water was soothing as it gently rocked back and forth. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from a dictatorship to a democracy was a slow and difficult process. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – the act…
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