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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia

2023年3月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. local /LOH-kuhl/ [noun] – someone who lives in the area you are talking about I asked the local if he knew where the post office was, and he pointed me in the right direction. elite /ih-LEET/ [noun] – people who are the best, richest, most powerful, etc. The club was expensive to join, so it was only open to the elite members of society who could afford the high fees. blend /blend/ [noun] – two or more things that are put together I love the blend of different spices in this curry; it gives it a…
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Robots to perform 39% of household tasks in ten years, experts say

2023年3月1日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. automated /AA-tuh-may-tuhd/ [adjective] – carried out by machines or computers without needing human control Currently, everyone makes use of an automated phone system. reverse /ri-VURS/ [adjective] – the opposite of what has just been mentioned The reverse side of the worksheet had a different set of questions than the front, which made the assignment more challenging. warrant /WAWR-uhnt/ [verb] – to make a particular action necessary or correct, or to be a reason to do something The incident was significant enough for the police to warrant an investigation. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to direct the way…
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The 61-year quest for artificial hearts

2023年2月28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 construction work near the school has caused some traffic disruptions, so it’s important to allow for extra travel time when commuting to class. transplant /TRANS-plant/ [noun] – a medical operation in which a new organ is put into someone’s body After receiving a kidney transplant, the patient was able to live a healthy life without needing dialysis anymore. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way The teacher will deem your essay successful if…
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Is Montessori the most influential school in the world?

2023年2月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overwhelming /oh-ver-HWEL-ming/ [adjective] – very great or very large The amount of homework my teacher assigned this week is overwhelming, and I’m not sure how I’ll manage to complete it all on time. focus /FOH-kuhs / [verb] – to give your full attention to what you are doing or to what is happening To improve my grades, I need to focus more on my studies and spend less time on my phone. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. I studied hard for my final exams, and the outcome was…
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The silver lining of losing a job

2023年2月26日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. taxing /TAK-sing/ [adjective] – difficult or needing a lot of thought or effort If the current process becomes too taxing, a bus service provides an alternative. redundancy /ri-DUHN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a situation in which someone loses their job because their employer does not need them Employees are urged to accept voluntary redundancy. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned An innate interest in the physical world exists in children. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or…
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Why we dream in multiple languages

2023年2月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can be seen in the night sky in certain parts of the world. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Exposure to certain allergens can trigger an asthma attack, which can cause difficulty breathing and require medical attention. solidify /suh-LID-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to become or make something become certain The signing of a new trade agreement between the two countries helped to solidify their economic ties and…
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Businesses choose four-day workweek after trial

2023年2月24日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is This clinical trial’s objective was to examine the new vaccine’s effectiveness and safety. brewery /BROO-uh-ree/ [noun] – a company that makes beer or a place where beer is made The beer is prepared for the last process in the brewery before leaving for the cellar of the bar. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something Parents must now participate in committees that organize and…
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The Emperor’s Birthday: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity

2023年2月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The significance of the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 revolutionized the field of medicine and saved countless lives. glimpse /glimps / [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time When the curtains fluttered in the breeze, I caught a glimpse of the breathtaking view of the mountains in the distance. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The soccer team’s success can be attributed to its strong sense of unity, as each player worked together…
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Are Gen Z workers the ones that are the most stressed out at work?

2023年2月22日

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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 It is important to raise awareness about climate change so that people understand the impact their actions have on the environment. workforce /wurk-FAWRS/ [noun] – the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. The company is investing in training programs to develop the skills of its workforce and prepare them for the challenges of the future. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving…
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The different views of willpower

2023年2月21日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. finite /FAHY-nahyt/ [adjective] – having a limit or end We must protect the finite resources of the world. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing He has shown great tenacity in his studies of paleontology. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. Warehouse inventories should be depleted by May. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust and dirt quickly accumulate if a house is not cleaned on a regular basis. constrained /kuhn-STREYND/ [adjective] – forced to…
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