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King of Malaysia leaves the throne

King of Malaysia leaves the throne

Vocabulary: abdicate /AB-di-keyt/ [verb] to give up a position as king or queen The queen had abdicated her throne for she wanted to have a simple life. allegedly /uh-lej-id-lee/ [adverb] used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place without proof The people are looking for him because he allegedly won the lottery. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] to keep something as it is The CEO of a manufacturing company wants to preserve the company’s mission and vision for the future generation. rare /rair/ [adjective] not common or frequent; very unusual For ordinary people, it is very rare to witness the wedding of a royal couple….
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The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon

The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon

Photo from © snohetta.com via snohetta.com Vocabulary: phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] highly extraordinary The singer’s popularity came from her phenomenal voice. half-sunken /haf-SUHNG-kuhn/ [adjective] half fallen to the bottom of the sea A half-sunken boat was found in the sea after the super typhoon. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] involving an extremely important decision The president’s decision is crucial to the company. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] extreme or very strong An intense competition for promotion made the employees do their best. astound /uh-STOUND/ [verb] to surprise or shock someone very much Her marriage proposal astounded all her friends. In the southern part of Norway, the largest underwater restaurant is nearly finished. The phenomenal restaurant…
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Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions

landscape-Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions

Vocabulary: utmost /UHT-mohst/ [adjective] the greatest amount or degree possible The new model of Toyota cars offers the utmost power and performance. intensify/ /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] to make something stronger or more extreme Smoke coming out of factories intensifies global warming. dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/ [adjective] continuously changing The company’s policy is dynamic that’s why adaptability is a challenge to some employees. human-induced /HYOO-muhn in-DOOST/ [adjective] something that is done or caused by human Heavy street floods are a human-induced disaster because of improper waste disposal. drastically /DRAS-tik-uh-lee/ [adverb] extremely or very; in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect In the desert, temperature drastically changes from day…
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Thailand’s tallest building lets tourists walk on frightening glass floor

Pre-reading Questions Answer the following questions about the topic. Please explain your answer. Why do you think some people are afraid of heights? Have you experienced any horrific situations? Article Reading Read the passage and take note of the highlighted words in the Vocabulary Guide. Bangkok is famous for many family-friendly tourist destinations. Aside from temples, mouth-watering cuisines and fantastic shopping malls, there is a new attraction that will give tourists a sensational, yet unforgettable experience. The Mahanakhon SkyWalk is located on top of King Power Mahanakhon, a 1,030-feet-high skyscraper which is Thailand’s tallest completed building. Tourists can test their courage by walking through the large glass floor over the…
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Families from South and North Korea meet after decades

Families from South and North Korea finally met

Vocabulary: cradle /KREYD-l/ [verb] to hold someone or something gently Sarah cradled her sister tenderly and apologized for what she has done. relive/ /ree-LIV/ [verb] to remember an experience clearly The athlete was reliving his glory days with his teammates. reunite /ree-yoo-NAHYT/ [verb] to bring people together again The students reunited after a decade. divided /dih-VAHYD-did/ [adjective] separated Due to conflicts, divided families are increasing. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] a result or effect of an action, situation, etc The outcome of the event yesterday was unexpected. After numerous years of separation, the reunion of the divided families from North and South Korea happened at the Mount Kumgang resort last August 20,…
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Greenland’s giant iceberg threatens fishing community

Greenland's giant iceberg threatens fishing community

Vocabulary: colossal /kuh-LOS-uhl/ [adjective] extremely large A colossal hidden treasure was found in the cave. perilously /PER-uh-luhs-lee/ [adverb] extremely dangerous People are afraid because the train is perilously stopping in the middle of the journey. isolate /AHY-suh-leyt/ [adjective] not near to other places Living in an isolated place is good since it is so peaceful. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] dangerous Hazardous gases is one of the reasons of climate change. engender /en-JEN-der/ [verb] to cause something A polluted environment can engender human diseases. A colossal iceberg has drifted perilously close to an isolated fishing community in Inaarsuit, Greenland. According to the village councilor it is the biggest iceberg they have ever…
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European Union and Japan sign a free trade deal

European Union and Japan sign a free trade deal

Vocabulary: eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] to get rid of something completely The government wishes to eradicate inequality in our society. tariff /TAR-if/ [noun] a charge either for services or on goods entering a country Developing countries impose tariffs to increase their budget. comprise /kuhm-PRAHYZ/ [verb] to consist of or to be made up of The agriculture industry comprises the 50% of the country’s economy. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] to officially order that order that a rule, tax, punishment, etc will happen The school imposed new rules for better classroom management. levy /LEV-ee/ [verb] to officially ask for an amount of money, such as a tax People are worried because of the new…
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Child labor increases in tobacco industry

Child Labor Increases in Tobacco Industry

Vocabulary: rampant /RAM-puhnt/ [adjective] happening a lot or becoming worse, usually a way that is out of control Weeds are growing rampant in the field. gouge out /gouj out/ [phrasal verb] to make a hole using sharp, pointed object The farmer gouge out huge hole in the field. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] very well known and important Her eyes are her most prominent feature. jeopardized /JEP-er-dahyzd/ [adjective] to put something in danger He jeopardized his life every time he dived from the tower. nicotine /NIK-uh-teen/ [noun] a poisonous chemical found in tobacco Concentrated nicotine can cause heart attack. Child labor in the tobacco industry is growing in numbers and now rampant…
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India is facing a water crisis

India is facing a water crisis

Vocabulary: undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] to experience something The new hires will undergo a two-month training. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] never happened before An unprecedented number of students enrolled for this month’s English class. standstill /STAND-stil/ [noun] a situation in which there is no activity at all Business and government operations are at a standstill due to the citywide blackout. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] the arrival of a lot of people or things at the same time There’s an influx of tourists during the summer season. teetering on the edge /TEE-tering on thee ej/ [idiom] to be in a situation where something bad might happen soon Due to the shortage of food, even…
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Heathrow’s airport expansion gets the green light

Heathrow's airport expansion gets the green light

Vocabulary: green light /green lahyt/ [idiom] permission for someone to do something The council has given the green light to the construction of the new shopping center. runway /RUHN-wey/ [noun] a long, level piece of ground at an airport, having a smooth, hard surface on which an aircraft can take off and land Our flight was delayed because the runway was too wet. forsake /fawr-SEYK/ [verb] to leave completely or give up completely She might forsake her ballet lesson. demolish /dih-MOL-ish/ [verb] to completely destroy buildings and other structures Some of the houses near the river will be demolished. parallel /PAR-uh-lel/ [adjective] being the same distance Her closet is parallel…
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