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Facebook chief wants more government regulation of internet

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Photo by © Getty via Evoke.ie Vocabulary: regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shun/ [noun] the rules or system that are used by a person or organization to control activity or process The updated rules and regulations will be posted as soon as possible. portability /pawr-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] the ability to be used for a different purpose or on a different system The software portability is one of the factors that must be taken seriously by the technicians. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that is used to plan or decide something The logical framework of the process will be more effective than before. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] to protect something from harm…
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New device translates thoughts into speech

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Vocabulary: virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/ [adjective] can be done or seen using computers or the internet Realtors recommend interested buyers to check out their virtual tour first before visiting the actual house. simulation /sim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] a model of a real activity, created for training purposes or to solve a problem Researchers conducted a simulation for the predicted earthquake this month. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together The engineers are having difficulties operating the complicated mechanisms of the machine. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] the point at which an electric current enters or leaves something The experiment required electrodes to connect the electricity into the…
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Japanese company produces high-tech wheelchairs

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Photo by © AFP via The Straits Times Vocabulary: establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] to create or set something in a particular way You need to use different kinds of material to establish a new building. paralympic /PAR-uh-LIM-pik/ [adjective] an international sports competition for people with disabilities I would have felt better if I had joined Paralympic games. classified /KLAS-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] officially secret information Alan’s voluminous penmanship is classified as good. durability /du-ra-bil-i-ty/ [noun] the fact of something continuing to be used without getting damaged The durability of this product is essential. accomplish /UH-kom-plish/ [verb] to finish something successfully You have to work hard to accomplish all your goals. Ox Engineering, a…
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Survey shows Japanese youth spend three hours online each day

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Vocabulary: survey /ser-vey/ [noun] a set of questions people are asked to gather information or find out their opinions A recent survey shows that the density of the rural population is decreasing. consume /kuhn-soom/ [verb] to use time, especially in large amounts Several minutes were consumed searching for the puzzle piece. surf /surf/ [verb] to spend time visiting a lot of websites She likes to surf the internet in her spare time. official /uh-fish-uh-l/ [noun] a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization Health Department officials have been urging people to eat less meat. outcome /out-kuhm/ [noun] the result or effect of an action, situation, or event…
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China to launch new generation of driverless maglev trains in 2020

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Vocabulary: maglev /mag-lev/ [noun] short for magnetic levitation: an advanced type of transport system in which a train travels on a magnetic track, often at very high speeds South Korea’s first maglev train began operations on February 3, 2016. acceleration /ak-sel-uh-rey-shuhn/ [noun] the increase in something’s speed, or its ability to go faster He bought a sports car that has impressive acceleration. intercity /in-tur-sit-ee/ [adjective] traveling from one city to another, or happening between cities There is an intercity bus station near the shopping mall. solely /sohl-lee/ [adverb] only and not involving anyone or anything else He is solely in charge of the event that will be held next week….
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Facebook makes people unhappy, according to a study

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Vocabulary: deactivating /dee-ak-tuh-veyt/ [noun] the action of causing something to be no longer active or effective Deactivating my twitter is impossible to me. participant /pahr-tis-uh-puhnt/ [noun] a person who becomes involved in a particular activity There are 4,000 participants in the seminar. outcome /out-kuhm/ [noun] effect of an action, situation or event The outcome will be greater if you put an effort in everything you do. well-being /wel bee-ing/ [noun] the state of being healthy and happy Jake’s priority was his well-being. release /ri-lees/ [verb] to allow something to be used in public or to be available for use She released an important documents they needed for the conference. Deactivating…
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Volkswagen changes charging system for electric vehicles

Volkswagen new stategy for electric vehicles

Vocabulary: profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] useful or likely to give someone an advantage Mariah believes that having a profitable action plan is going to have good effects on their project’s final result. in the event that /in thee ih-VENT that/ [conjunction] if something happens; similar to “in case that” Stock up on herbal medicines and take some good rest in the event that you fall ill. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] to consume the remaining supplies of energy, money, etc. Anne has no wish to further deplete whatever funds she has left in her bank account. affix /uh-FIKS/ [verb] to attach one thing to another Affix the stamp to the upper right corner…
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Zora: A robot with a heart

Zora a robot with a heart

Vocabulary: forlorn /fawr-LAWRN/ [adjective] alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for She couldn’t imagine her forlorn life if ever she married the wrong guy. life-changing /LAHYF cheynj-ing/ [adjective] having an effect that is strong enough to change someone’s life The seminar that she attended last month was life-changing that’s why she’s starting to think carefully about every decision in her life. attachment /uh-TACH-muhnt/ [noun] a feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something As a teacher, Taichi always makes sure that he develops strong attachment to his students. enamored /ih-NAM-erd// [adjective] liking (something) a lot The guests are enamored and moved by the speech of the…
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Japan’s ministry plans to use a speech translation application

Japan's ministry plans to use a speech translation application

Vocabulary: navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] to successfully find a way from one place to another Nowadays, people can navigate different places using their phone. upcoming /UHP-kuhm-ing/ [adjective] happening soon Students are busy preparing for the upcoming examination next month. capability /key-puh-BIL-i-tee// [noun] the ability to do something We have the capability to make our life successful if we will work hard. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] to use something in an effective way Students must utilize the use of a computer for academic purposes. resolve /ri-ZOLV/ [verb] to solve or end a problem or difficulty The student council proposed a program to resolve poverty in our country. The internal affairs ministry of Japan…
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Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers

Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers

Vocabulary: commuter /kuh-MYOO-ter/ [noun] someone who travels between work and home Because of the heavy snow this morning, many commuters experienced long delays. anticipate/ /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to expect that something will happen Olivia’s sudden resignation from her position was something we did not anticipate. route /root/ [noun] a specific way or direction between places My father decided not to take the route recommended to him because he thought it’s dangerous. administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] to manage or control the process of something I assigned William to administer the computer system for now. browse /brouz/ [verb] to look at something, such as information, on the internet Owen told me he no longer…
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