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The mysterious glowing orb of Route 66

2022年10月21日

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© Ed Craig Collection at Dobson Museum and Home Archive via BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eerily /EER-i-lee/ [adverb] – in a strange, frightening, and mysterious way The majority of the structures are in ruins, and the main streets are eerily vacant. enigma /uh-NIG-muh/ [noun] – something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely The enigma of the plane’s disappearance was the subject of numerous articles in the newspapers. smolder /SMOHL-der/ [verb] – to burn slowly with smoke but without flames The woods were still smoldering the next morning. maiden /MEYD-n/ [noun] – a girl or young…
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Japan to lift its limits on foreign visitors

2022年10月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccination /vak-suh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process or an act of giving someone a vaccine (= a substance put into a person’s body to prevent them getting a disease) Smallpox can be contained by vaccination. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden She refused to disclose any details about the plan. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something The company operates a share incentive scheme for its workers. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve…
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New York City declares state of emergency due to migrant crisis

2022年10月17日

Young female volunteer passing smartphone to one of refugees sitting on mattress on the floor of spacious room serving as camp

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the arrival of a large number of people or things There has been a huge influx of guests at the hotel. Republican /ri-PUHB-li-kuhn/ [noun] – a type of government by elected representatives of the people rather than government by a king or queen Republican leaders had a negative reaction to the speech. refuge /REF-yooj/ [noun] – (a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc. Those who lost their homes from the fire sought refuge in the mountain villages. fiscal year /FIS-kuhl yeer/ [noun] – a period of twelve…
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Children who live in their parents’ shadows

2022年10月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disapproval /dis-uh-PROO-vuhl/ [noun] – the feeling of having a negative opinion of someone or something He shook his head in disapproval. pursue /per-SOO/ [verb] – if you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time He decided to pursue a career in television. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine. offspring /AWF-spring/ [noun] – a person’s children She’s the offspring of a scientist and a musician. discontent /dis-kuhn-TENT / [noun] – a feeling of wanting better…
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How being adaptable may help you advance professionally

2022年10月12日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened She has shown great resilience to stress. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something Do you advocate banning cars in the city center? capability /key-puh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to do something She has the capability to become a very fine actress. trait /treyt/ [noun] – a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior Your greatest character trait is your honesty. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb]…
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Sports Day 2022

2022年10月10日

Students running in a field. Sports day in Japan.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. periodically /peer-ee-OD-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is repeated after a particular period of time Teachers periodically meet to talk about progress. fanfare /FAN-fair/ [noun] – great attention to and interest in something The product was introduced with much fanfare all across the world. scavenger hunt /SKAV-in-jer huhnt/ [noun] – a game in which people must collect a number of items in a given period of time without buying them Some examples of group activities include building a mini golf course and going on a scavenger hunt. Frisbee /FRIZ-bee/ [noun] – a concave plastic disk…
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The Door to Hell

2022年10月7日

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© BBC Travel Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. desolate /DES-uh-lit/ [adjective] – a desolate place is empty and not attractive, with no people or nothing pleasant in it The house was situated in a desolate environment. catch sight of (someone/something) /kach sahyt uhv/ [idiom/phrase] – to see something only for a moment You can catch sight of the entire city from where you are standing at the top of the hill. distortion /dih-STAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – a change to the original or natural shape of something The photographic image can be severely distorted by an improper chemical balance. expel /ik-SPEL/ [verb] –…
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City that prioritizes healthy living pedestrians

2022年10月5日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. undertake /uhn-der-TEYK/ [verb] – to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult Students are required to undertake experiments here. lengthy /LENGK-thee/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time A lengthy period of training is required. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is aimed at helping young people. lessen /LES-uhn/ [verb] – to become or make something smaller in amount or degree The noise began to lessen. numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/ [adjective] – many The typhoon uprooted…
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China, Europe, Africa, and the US experience worst drought

2022年10月3日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain Many sheep died due to the drought that year. deficit /DEF-uh-sit/ [noun] – the amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is smaller than it should be There is a significant food supply deficit in many nations. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [noun] – the greatest possible amount or degree of something Exercise extreme caution whenever driving through fog. famine /FAM-in/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death, or…
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Why doing hybrid work drains people emotionally

2022年9月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withhold /with-HOHLD/ [verb ] – to refuse to give something or to keep back something The dam can withhold the pressure of the water. hectic /HEK-tik/ [adjective] – full of activity, or very busy and fast The last few days have been hectic and exhausting. annoyance /uh-NOI-uhns/ [noun ] – the feeling or state of being annoyed There was a look of annoyance on his face. dread /dred/ [verb ] – to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen I’m dreading it because I have to meet…
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