tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24549859890636213022024-02-21T01:30:48.690+08:00英会話ニュース教材 Daily News Article | 英会話ならレアジョブUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2095125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454985989063621302.post-70606698008492863422017-03-29T02:00:00.000+08:002017-04-10T13:57:33.842+08:00American Airlines to Remove TV Screens in Some Planes<div style="margin: 0in;">
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</span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. <b><i>one step ahead </i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/ wʌn stɛp əˈhɛd /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(idiom</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">) – more prepared or advanced than others</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>in-flight</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/</span></b><span style="color: #979797; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;"> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">ˈɪnˌflaɪt /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(adj.) – describes something that takes place during a plane flight</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>flexible</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/</span></b><span style="color: #979797; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;"> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">ˈflɛk sə bəl /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(adj.) – allowing change or providing options</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The airline is taking in-flight entertainment <b>one step ahead</b> by removing classic TV screens from its new Boeing 737 Max airplanes, which are intended for domestic flights. In place of the screens, the airline will install better in-flight Wi-Fi in its planes, which passengers can use with their own gadgets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">American Airlines said that more than 90% of its passengers bring their own devices, such as smart phones, tablets, and laptops, for entertainment. The company added that the passengers prefer to use these devices, which have much better image quality than the in-seat screens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">For its new planes, American Airlines will be replacing Gogo with ViaSat as its internet service provider. Unlike Gogo, which uses cellular towers, the new provider is expected to provide faster Internet since it relies on satellites. Also, ViaSat does not <b>ration</b> its Internet connection because it has a high bandwidth, allowing passengers to stream more freely.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Using the improved Wi-Fi connectivity, passengers can access American Airline’s huge <b>library</b> of movies, TV shows, and music through their own gadgets. <b>In-flight</b> Internet surfing is another perk that passengers can enjoy, but with additional charges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">American Airlines is not the only airline that is upgrading its in-flight entertainment. Other companies such as Jetstar and Virgin Australia have also replaced in-seat screens in some of their flights with wireless entertainment. However, Delta Air decided to keep its screens. According to the company, it wants to provide <b>flexible</b> options to its passengers, especially those who do not intend to use their gadgets while on board. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pet <b>enthusiasts</b> usually have the impression that dogs are smarter than cats since <b>canines</b> show the ability to recall certain information and obey simple commands. However, scientists have recently discovered that both animals possess the ability to recall details of past experiences, also called episodic memories. Episodic memory has been observed only in humans and very few animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">In a study published in Behavioural Processes, scientists from Japan conducted an experiment that involved 49 cats. Each cat was assigned to its own food bowl, which the scientists filled with food. After a 15-minute <b>interval</b>, the cats were given a second meal. The scientists observed that the cats remembered which food bowls were previously assigned to them. The same experiment was previously conducted on dogs, and the scientists reported that they showed similar behaviors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analysis on the study showed that both cats and dogs have the ability to recall episodic memories. This ability also allows cats and dogs to respond to human <b>gestures</b> and facial expressions in different ways, depending on how they previously encountered it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to Saho Takagi, one of the researchers, episodic memory is related to the ability to process one’s own thoughts and feelings. Being able to process episodic memories implies that dogs and cats may be aware of how their surroundings affect them. Because of this, Takagi believes that the study is valuable for improving the relationship between pet owners and their cats or dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Thirty-year-old Kisenosato claimed victory at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament and earned the title of “yokozuna,” the highest rank in sumo wrestling. Although a sumo wrestler is usually awarded the title only after two <b>back-to-back</b> wins, both the Yokozuna Deliberation Council and the Japan Sumo Association endorsed Kisenosato for the title despite having only one win. His achievement makes him the first Japanese sumo wrestler to gain yokozuna status since the victory of Wakanohana Masaru in 1998, and the only Japanese sumo wrestler among the four current active yokozuna.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Although Kisenosato had a reputation of losing important matches, he stunned the crowd by defeating <b>formidable</b> opponent Hakuho Sho, a yokozuna from Mongolia. Kisenosato earned his win after 89 rounds of tournament, one of the slowest records attained by a modern sumo wrestler. To celebrate his new status, a promotion ceremony heavily covered by the media took place in a Tokyo hotel instead of the sumo stable where he lives and trains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>upsurge</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">ˈʌpˌsɜrdʒ </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (n.) – a significant increase<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>immune</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">ɪˈmyun</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> / </span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(adj.) – unaffected by something</span><span style="color: #979797; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">More than a hundred cases of the disease, 40 of which were <b>fatal</b>, have been confirmed since 2016. To prevent an <b>upsurge</b>, the Brazilian government recommended vaccinations for people travelling to areas with confirmed cases such as Minas Gerais <span style="color: #0070c0;">/</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">mi n</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ə</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">s </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ʒɪˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ra</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ɪ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">s /</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">, S</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ã</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">o Paulo <span style="color: #0070c0;">/ </span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">sa</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ʊ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">pa</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ʊ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> lo</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ʊ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> /</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">, and Espirito Santo. Around 5.5 million vaccines were sent to the states <b>at risk</b>. An additional 6 million are expected to arrive and another 9 million doses are in production.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Yellow fever is a disease carried by monkeys and transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Symptoms of the first phase of infection include fever, body pain, headache, shivers, appetite loss, and vomiting. Symptoms in the second phase of infection include high fever, bleeding, liver failure, and jaundice <span style="color: #0070c0;">/</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">d</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ʒɔ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">n d</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ɪ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">s /</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">. Although only 15% of people reach the second phase, around 20 to 50% of them die after 10 to 14 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Because there is no specific cure for yellow fever, patients can only receive treatment for symptoms or have themselves vaccinated. The vaccine, which helps the body become <b>immune</b> to the disease, is recommended for travelers aged 9 months and above. An indirect way of preventing the <b>transmission</b> of the virus is to minimize contact with mosquitoes through the use of insect repellent and the wearing of thick clothing to reduce mosquito bites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. <b><i>lifetime</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/</span></b><span style="color: #979797; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;"> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(adj.) – lasting for the rest of a person’s life</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>term</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/</span></b><span style="color: #979797; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;"> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">tɜrm /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(n.) – the period in which an official is appointed to serve</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Former US president Barrack Obama has received a <b>lifetime</b> government pension and a variety of benefits after his presidential <b>term</b> ended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Obama, the 44th president of the United States, concluded his second and final term on January 20, 2017. Upon the end of his term, Obama received privileges granted to all former US presidents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Former Presidents Act is a law that <b>extends</b> certain benefits to former presidents. One of the major benefits included is the annual pension of $205,700. By law, the amount that the former president receives is equivalent to the salary of Cabinet Secretaries. In addition, the government will provide lifetime Secret Service protection to the former president and first lady.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">To assist Obama and his family in adjusting to a private life, he will receive <b>transition</b> funds during the first seven months after leaving office. Like previous commanders-in-chief, he will receive financial assistance for any travel that is associated with his position as a former US president. According to the Former Presidents Act, he is also <b>entitled</b> to health care benefits, as well as staff and office allowances.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Former Presidents Act was implemented by the US Congress in 1958. The action was largely influenced by former president Harry Truman’s experience after leaving the office. The former president experienced financial difficulties after his term ended in 1953.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">In addition to the benefits he will receive from the Former Presidents Act, Obama will also reportedly receive a pension of $383,535 from the Illinois <span style="color: #0070c0;">/</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˌɪ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">l </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">əˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">n</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ɔɪ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> / </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">government for his service as a state lawmaker for eight years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Japanese government has <b>sanctioned</b> education ministry officials for putting retired government employees into office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">A report by the Cabinet Office’s reemployment oversight committee revealed that officials of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) participated in several cases of “amakudari,” an unlawful practice in which a government official is reemployed in a profitable private or public sector post after retirement. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">One case involves Daisuke Yoshida, a Waseda University professor and a former official in the education ministry. Investigation revealed that the ministry's human resources department <b>lobbied</b> the university to arrange Yoshida’s employment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a result, the administrative vice minister of MEXT during the time of the controversy was urged to return a percentage of his salary. The other officials involved in the <b>misconduct</b> would also be penalized accordingly. On the other hand, Yoshida was not penalized since he no longer works for the government.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The public has expressed disapproval over the practice of amakudari as it may allow corruption among government workers and the industries involved. This practice was previously associated with forms of <b>exploitation</b> such as illegal bidding and price-fixing of government projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">As amakudari is likely occurring in other government agencies, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructed Kozo Yamamoto, minister in charge of civil service reform, to put other agencies under <b>scrutiny</b> for similar wrongdoings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to Starbucks, estimated sales grew by 3% over the first quarter of <b>fiscal</b> year 2017, which ran from October 2016 to January 1, 2017. However, the growth was lower than expected, with Starbucks <b>falling behind</b> the 3.9% growth rate that business analysts predicted. Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson admitted that mobile orders through the Starbucks app caused some operation challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">More than 20% of customer transactions in the United States are orders from the Starbucks app. Because of this, the company decided to increase the number of pick-up sites, or stores that accommodate app orders, from 600 to 1,200. However, as the app gained more popularity, overall customer satisfaction declined.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The first group is composed of researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), Stockholm University, and Uppsala University. The researchers created a portable device that functions as a microscope to give accurate DNA analysis and infection identification. The device, which can be attached to any smartphone, uses specialized lens and laser components to examine <b>segments</b> of a patient’s DNA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The researchers aim to aid medical professionals in curing cancer and infectious diseases through the device, which is less costly than a lab-based kit. Moreover, they want to <b>ease</b> hospitals and medical institutions from the trouble of sending DNA samples to <b>remote</b> laboratories. The researchers also added that if mass-produced, the device will cost less than $500.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The second group, UK-based firm Oxford Nanopore Technologies also developed a portable device called SmidgION, which can also be attached to a mobile phone to analyze DNA samples.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">SmidgION is smaller than Oxford’s previous DNA-analyzing device called MinION. According to Clive Brown, chief technology officer of the firm, their newest device uses the same DNA sequencing technology as their other devices. However, this device will be using an electronics-based test instead of specialized lenses and lasers. SmidgION is expected to be available in the market this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">SmidgION has a variety of potential functions, such as monitoring disease outbreaks and <b>real-time</b> species identification of wildlife, food, and other samples. In line with this, the firm expects that the device will <b>appeal</b> to medical and field researchers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. <b><i>break the record</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ breɪk ðə ˈrɛk ərd /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(idiom) – to perform better than an old record by setting a new one<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>expel</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ ɪkˈspɛl /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(v.) – to remove by force<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>recurrent</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ rɪˈkɜr ənt, -ˈkʌr- /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(adj.) – happening repeatedly</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>drastic</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/</span></b> <b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">ˈdræs tɪk /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(adj.) – having a significant effect on something<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Based on data collected by National Aeronautics <span style="color: #0070c0;">/</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˌɛə</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">r </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">əˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">n</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ɔ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> t</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ɪ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ks </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">/ and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Earth's average temperature in 2016 was 0.94 degrees Celsius warmer than the 20th century’s average temperature. This marks 2016 as the third year in a row to <b>break the record</b> as the warmest year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Two factors contributed to the record-breaking temperature increase of the planet in 2016. The first is El Niño, a natural weather phenomenon in which the Pacific Ocean is warmed up and excess heat is <b>expelled</b> into the atmosphere. El Niño, however, is not completely accountable for the planet's warming. The second factor is greenhouse gas emissions from human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and cutting down of rainforests. Of the two factors, emissions from human activities have the larger influence on the <b>recurrent</b> rise in temperature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Although the warming affected the entire planet, it had the most <b>drastic</b> impact on the Arctic. The region experienced faster increase in temperature compared to other regions of the Earth. The Arctic experienced severe ice melting, which led to the relocation of an entire Alaskan village. Other parts of the world also suffered extreme weather disturbances such as floods, droughts, superstorms, and wildfires. Apart from said effects, rising sea levels and mass extinctions are other <b>perils</b> that can result from rising temperatures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>peak</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ pik</span></b><span style="color: #979797; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 15pt;"> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (v.) – to achieve the highest degree of something during a certain period of time<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The traveling circus "The Greatest Show on Earth" came to life in the 1800s after two groups of performers joined forces. The first was a display of animals and unusual talents popularized by showman Phineas <span style="color: #0070c0;">[<b>FIN</b>-ee-uh s] </span>Taylor Barnum. The second group was composed of juggling acts and skits performed by the famous performing siblings, the Ringling brothers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The popularity of the circus <b>peaked</b> in the United States in the mid-1800s until the mid-1900s, to the point that children dreamed of joining it. It <b>drew in</b> crowds by featuring animal acts that included lions, tigers, camels, donkeys, kangaroos, and elephants. However, its fame declined as time passed by. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The eventual <b>closure</b> of the circus can be attributed to three reasons. First, the number of people who watch significantly dropped, which has caused problems in the show’s finances. Since the show generates less income from ticket sales, it needs more money to shoulder the performances’ operating costs and the education of the performers’ children. The second reason is the evolving <b>tastes</b> of the intended audience, primarily children. The circus has faced increasing difficulty competing against movies, television, video games, and the Internet for the public’s attention. Lastly, the circus has a long history of being criticized by animal rights groups for its treatment of animals, particularly the use of elephants in the show. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This year, the circus will perform 30 shows until May. Among the cities where the circus will perform are Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, and Brooklyn. The last set of shows will be performed in Uniondale, New York, on May 21.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A popular <b>misconception</b> suggests that overeating when drunk results from a lack of self-discipline. However, scientists at the Francis Crick Institute in London discovered a biological link between <b>intoxication</b> and overeating. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">To test the hypothesis, the scientists conducted a three-day experiment on mice. During the experiment, the mice were given ethanol, the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. Before and after consuming ethanol, the mice were given saline, a salt and water solution used for rehydration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Results of the experiment revealed that the appetite of the mice increased after they were given ethanol compared to when they were <b>sober</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Japan’s spray seats, also known as washlets, have been around since the 1980s. These washlets are technologically advanced and multifunctional. For instance, some toilets have water heaters, seat warmers, air fresheners, and an automatic cleaning function. Some toilets can even play background music.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There is no standard set of icons for washlet control panels, which has caused confusion among many tourists. According to a 2014 survey, 25% of 600 foreign tourists reported that they found it difficult to understand the toilet control icons. Some have also reported that pushing the wrong button put them in very <b>inconvenient</b> situations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">To <b>address</b> this problem, the Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association agreed to standardize the toilet control icons. Among the companies that supported this cause are industry giants Panasonic, Toshiba, and Toto.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The association focused on standardizing the eight most common washlet functions among different brands. These are “raise the lid,” “raise the seat,” “big flush,” “small flush,” “rear bidet,” <span style="color: #0070c0;">/ bi</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">de</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ɪ </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">/ </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">front bidet</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">”</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">dry,</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">”</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> and </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">stop.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">”</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Madoka Kitamura, head of the Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association and president of Toto Limited, hopes that the new toilets will be more comfortable for tourists and more appealing to the international community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toilets with the standard symbols will be available starting April 2017. In line with this, public toilets will be <b>refurbished</b> to prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. By making toilets more tourist-friendly for these events, the association hopes to increase the demand for spray seats abroad. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>take its toll</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/ teɪk ɪts toʊl /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(idiom) – to cause big problems</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>guarantor </i></b></span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/ ˈgær ənˌtɔr / </span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(n.) – someone who promises support for someone else</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>setback</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/</span></b> <b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">ˈsɛtˌbæk /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(n.) – a decrease in progress</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The initiative, called a “grades bank,” was created by China’s Nanjing Number One High School to <b>alleviate</b> exam stress. According to the school, a passing score and a failing score may be separated by only a few points. Through this initiative, a student who failed an exam may get a passing score by borrowing points from other school work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">According to a teacher from the school, the difference between a passing score and a failing score may greatly impact students’ physical and mental health. The pass-or-fail culture has been reported to <b>take its toll</b> on students, sometimes pushing them to give up or cheat. The school’s director hopes to address this issue through the grades bank. In contrast with traditional testing, she says that examinations should enhance students’ learning and not cause difficulty among students. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The project comes with certain <b>prerequisites</b>. A student may borrow only a certain number of points, and needs a fellow student to be his or her <b>guarantor</b>. Borrowed points can then be paid back by getting high scores in the succeeding tests or doing extra school work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, if the student fails to pay back the borrowed points by the end of the semester, the guarantor can step in to clear his or her classmate’s record. Otherwise, the student will be banned from borrowing in the future. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">People expressed different opinions about the project, saying that the grades bank also has its <b>setbacks</b>. One education expert says that it is not advisable to use a grades bank because students will become lazy. Others emphasized that in real life, opportunities only happen once. Students at the school, however, have claimed that the grades bank is proving to be a huge help.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Dubai’s Emaar Properties, is expanding his business ventures this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In 1997, Alabbar founded Emaar Properties, a real estate company in Dubai. The company is known for developing the Dubai Marina, an elegant district <b>teeming</b> with skyscrapers, fine-dining restaurants, shopping malls, and <b>high-end</b> accommodations. Aside from this, Emaar also created the Burj Khalifa <span style="color: #0070c0;">[burj kah-<b>LEEF</b>-uh]</span>, the tallest building in the world, which stands at 830 meters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This year, the tycoon is venturing into e-commerce by launching Noon.com, an online shopping platform. Noon.com offers customers a wide <b>array</b> of goods under several categories such as Fashion, Electronics, and Home/Lifestyle. It also has an <b>in-house</b> delivery team that offers a same-day delivery service to customers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Noon.com is a one-billion-dollar business venture that <b>boasts</b> a staggering inventory of 20 million items. The goods are stored in a warehouse the size of 60 football stadiums. According to Alabbar, the company aims to be the dominant e-commerce platform providing convenient online shopping to the 350 million people in the region. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Aside from Noon.com, Alabbar is also launching a mysterious startup called e25. The startup seeks 25 people under 25 years old who have excellent academic records, creative minds, and entrepreneurial minds. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Interested applicants will be asked to write an essay using less than 1,000 words about how they can surpass the company’s expectations if they get hired. These expectations include adding value to the company, making a difference, and leaving a legacy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Norway’s radios may all turn digital before the year ends. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Norwegian <span style="color: #0070c0;">/ n</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ɔ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">r</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">wi d</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ʒə</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">n / </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">government is planning to switch off all FM transmitters in the country and turn to digital audio broadcasting (DAB) by the end of the year. The first region to <b>shut down</b> FM transmitters is Nordland, which is in the northern part of the country. Other regions are expected to follow suit within the year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Radio stations commonly use FM transmitters to broadcast their programs. However, stations are now also transmitting signals through DAB, which can only be detected by digital radios.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The government said that transmitting FM signals across the country’s <b>mountainous</b> regions is more expensive than sending digital signals. Norway hopes to save over $23 million by implementing the change. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Moreover, Norway authorities stated that DAB will be more beneficial, especially when there are calamities, as it provides a more stable signal, offers more channels, and has better sound quality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Despite its advantages, most Norwegians did not react positively to the news. Critics said that at least two million car radios will stop working due to the change. Radios used in most homes and fishermen’s boats will also <b>cease</b> to work. In addition, the switch to digital will pose a danger during the winter season because people rely heavily on FM radios for weather news reports. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Many are unwilling to replace their old radios because it will cost them a lot of money. However, citizens may choose to replace their old radios with <b>relatively</b> <b>affordable</b> digital radios.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>status symbol</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/</span></b> <b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">ˈsteɪ təs, ˈstæt əs ˈsɪm bəl /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(n.) – something that a person owns that shows his or her wealth</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">For many years, the private ownership of wild animals such as lions, cheetahs, and tigers was considered a <b>status symbol</b> in the UAE. Because of this, the country has been one of the biggest hubs for the illegal import and export of exotic animals. The illegal pet trade is reported to be an industry worth billions of dollars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, because of allegations of animal abuse and neglect from animal rights activists, the UAE government passed a law that will prohibit its citizens from owning exotic animals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Under the new law, locals are required to surrender their exotic pets. The authorities will <b>confiscate</b> animals from owners who will not surrender their pets. Those who are caught keeping an exotic pet will be fined $136,000 and sentenced to six months in jail. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Activists and critics consider the new law a great success in the fight against animal trading. However, the law does not cover wild animals under the care of zoos, circuses, breeding and research centers, and wildlife parks, which are also being criticized for animal <b>maltreatment</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Animal trading is driving a lot of species to <b>extinction</b> because many animals die while being shipped from one country to another. In addition, exotic animals that are taken away from their natural habitat do not usually do well in a domesticated environment. Unlike dogs and cats, exotic animals need more space and food as they grow. Unfortunately, many exotic pet owners and zoos cannot satisfy the animals’ needs, which can result in the death of the animals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. <b><i>observance </i></b></span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/ əbˈzɜr vəns</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <b>/</b></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(n.) – the act of following a certain habit</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The initiative is a response to a study, which reveals that smartphones contain around 5 times more bacteria than toilets. Japanese mobile phone company NTT Docomo, Inc. sponsored the installation of rolls of smartphone wipes in the Narita International Airport. The initiative started in December and will run until March 17 this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The new smartphone wipes resemble regular toilet paper, but are smaller. They are placed right next to the toilet paper dispensers in bathroom stalls and contain details about NTT’s public Wi-Fi networks and smartphone travel guide app. Aside from sanitation, these wipes hope to address concerns such as the difficulty of foreigners in connecting to Japan’s public Wi-Fi. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The initiative became a prominent topic on social media. One user mentioned the possibility of accidentally mixing up the smartphone toilet paper with the regular roll while using the facility. However, one supporter said that using these wipes is more <b>convenient</b> than cleaning a smartphone with tissue paper and alcohol. Another supporter commended the Japanese for the <b>clever</b> idea. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The invention of these wipes is a testament to the country’s <b>regard</b> for cleanliness. It is the latest addition to the wide range of toilet features already available in Japan. Some examples include built-in toilet heaters, streams of warm water and air, and odor-eliminating function.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>black market</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/ ˈblækˈmɑr kɪt /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(n.) – a place where people buy or sell something illegal </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Russian government proposed a <b>prohibition</b> on selling tobacco products to future generations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In January, the Health Minister of Russia signed a document that contains new initiatives on <b>regulating</b> smoking in the years to come. Among the major proposals included is a <b>blanket</b> ban on selling cigarettes and tobacco, which will only apply to people born in 2015 or later. Once approved, the ban will be implemented starting 2033, when children born in 2015 reach the country’s legal smoking age of 18.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, some experts have raised concerns about the proposal. For instance, an activist believes that the ban could result in a <b>black</b> <b>market</b> for tobacco products. Some also say that a better alternative to a total ban would be to <b>wean</b> people slowly from the habit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Despite these criticisms, the Health Ministry asserts that the ban is a good measure to reduce the number of Russian citizens who die from smoking-related diseases every year. World Health Organization statistics reveal that, out of the six million people who die from cigarette-smoking each year, around 400,000 are from Russia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In addition to imposing a smoking ban on future generations, the Russian government is also proposing a raise in taxes on tobacco and e-cigarettes to regulate people who currently smoke. At present, about one-third of Russian adults smoke.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">These are not the first smoking-related initiatives that the Russian government proposed. In 2013, President Vladimir Putin signed a law that banned smoking in restaurants. The law also raised taxes on tobacco products and prohibited the sale of tobacco on street kiosks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>waive</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ weɪv /</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (v.) – to surrender a right, claim, or ownership<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>outweigh</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ ˌaʊtˈweɪ /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(v.) – to be greater than something<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A Belgian chef has turned down a Michelin star for restaurant A’Qi <span style="color: #0070c0;">[EY chœ]</span>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Karen Keygnaert <span style="color: #0070c0;">[<b>KEE</b>-<b>NURT</b>]</span>, a renowned chef in Flanders, Belgium, received a Michelin <span style="color: #0070c0;">[<b>MI</b>-shuh luhn] </span>star for her restaurant A’Qi, which serves Asian-Western fusion cuisine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Michelin star is a status granted by French tire manufacturing company Michelin to restaurants that exhibit remarkable dining quality. A restaurant is judged based on the quality of dishes, cooking strategies, reflection of the chef’s personality on the cuisine, value for money, and product consistency. The rating is as follows: one star for very good, two stars for excellent, and three stars for <b>exceptional</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In addition to rejecting the Michelin star, Keygnaert doubted the <b>relevance</b> of Michelin's system of awarding stars to restaurants. The system was originally part of a guidebook sold to motorists to recommend restaurants. However, the guidebook is no longer practical as people now have several means of discovering places to eat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">For instance, a school in Northern London equips students with business skills through a junior business class. In the class, all students receive around £5 each to invest and <b>grow</b>. Another school teaches conflict <b>resolution</b>, or skills for settling disagreements with other people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Indian franchise of the fast-food chain launched the Masala Dosa Brioche <span style="color: #0070c0;">/</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">bri o</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ʊʃ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">/</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">, which is derived from the popular potato-filled rice pancake masala dosa, and the Masala Scrambled Eggs, a burger with spiced scrambled eggs. Both additions, which were based on popular local Indian <b>delicacies</b>, were introduced last January 13 in Mumbai and made available in McDonald’s other 44 branches in the city. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Much has changed in the breakfast menu of McDonald's since its launch in India in 2010. Previous Indian-inspired additions include the McAloo Tikki, a burger patty made of potato and peas, and the Spicy Paneer Wrap, a sandwich featuring a mix of vegetables and the South Asian cheese paneer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Currently, Westlife Development, the owner of all McDonald's franchises in western and southern India, continues to alter the chain’s local menu to satisfy consumer demand for variety. McDonald’s is also expanding its food selection to <b>outperform</b> other leading fast-food chains such as Domino’s and Burger King. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The addition of the new items generated mixed reactions from the public. Although some are pleased with McDonald’s India’s newest food offerings, the idea of combining the masala dosa, a classic Indian delicacy, with fast-food items did not <b>sit well with</b> some local customers. Some criticized McDonald’s for lacking creativity, while some argued that the fast-food chain’s action is a form of <b>infringement</b> of India’s intellectual property. As a result, some threatened to boycott McDonald’s to express their opposition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. <b><i>misdiagnose</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ mɪsˈdaɪ əgˌnoʊs /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(v.) – to wrongly identify a disease<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>certification</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ ˌsɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(n.) – the process of making something official<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>mass-produce</i></b> </span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">/ ˈmæs prəˈdus /</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (v.) – to manufacture products in large numbers for wide distribution<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Brian Turyabagye, 24, came up with the idea for the smart jacket following the death of his friend's grandmother. When she fell seriously ill, the doctor <b>misdiagnosed</b> her with malaria. However, they later found out that she was actually suffering from pneumonia.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The two diseases have very similar symptoms, making it easy to mistake one for the other. According to Turyabagye, most of the pneumonia-related deaths in Uganda, which affect around 27,000 children a year, are due to doctors’ misdiagnosis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Turyabagye's invention, which he calls Mama-Ope (Mother's Hope), diagnoses pneumonia differently from doctors. Unlike doctors who use stethoscopes <span style="color: #0070c0;">/</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">st</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ɛ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">θ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">əˌ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">sko</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ʊ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ps/ </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">to check the lungs from the chest and back, the smart jacket checks the side points of the body where pneumonia tends to be found. It is equipped with a stethoscope that is linked to a mobile phone app, which would record sound from the patient’s lungs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The smart jacket also scans the patient’s temperature and breathing rate to make a <b>preliminary</b> diagnosis. The device can diagnose pneumonia three to four times faster than a doctor. It is also said to reduce human error in the process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">As of January 2017, the smart jacket is ready to undergo National medical examination for <b>certification</b>. If approved, more units of the jacket will be developed and distributed in all hospitals in Uganda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The jacket was also <b>shortlisted</b> for this year's Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, which offers a reward of more than $31,000. Turyabagye said that if his invention wins, he will use the money to <b>mass-produce</b> the jacket and distribute it throughout Africa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454985989063621302.post-2272031902037252942017-03-07T02:00:00.000+08:002017-03-07T02:00:11.673+08:00Indian Firm Converts CO2 to Baking Soda<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "ms gothic"; font-size: 18pt;">【</span></b><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "ms gothic"; font-size: 18pt;">】</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. <b><i>industrial </i></b></span><b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">/ ɪnˈdʌs tri əl /</span></b><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(adj.) – relating to manufacturing (e.g. factories, workers, products, etc.)</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals plant has recently been equipped with technology that captures CO2 emissions from its own coal-powered boiler. The technology was developed by Carbon Clean Solutions, a Britain-based firm founded by two Indian chemists. The plant then <b>upcycles</b> the collected CO2 into baking soda. While capturing CO2 is not new, this is the first time that a company has turned CO2 emissions into a <b>marketable</b> product. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Since 1750, CO2 has been the main contributor to climate change and global warming. Using the technology, the plant can prevent as much as 60,000 tons of CO2 emissions from being released into the atmosphere. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">According to Carbon Clean Solutions, their technology will not fully solve climate change, but it may help <b>neutralize</b> 5-10% of the world’s CO2 emissions. The firm hopes that power plants and manufacturing companies around the world will adopt the same procedure to reduce their emissions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Meanwhile, a company in Canada is taking a similar initiative. CarbonCure Technologies Inc., a company that also <b>specializes</b> in capturing CO2 emissions, invented a technology that can integrate captured emissions into concrete. Combining CO2 with concrete can enhance the strength of concrete by 10%. The process can also ensure that the emissions will not escape into the atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The company’s CEO claims that the technology can eliminate millions of tons of CO2 if it is widely used in industrial operations. So far, the company has installed the technology in over 40 concrete plants in North America.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Wong’s paintings served as <b>inspiration</b> for the art of Bambi, a Disney classic released in the 1940s. The Walt Disney Family Museum said that Wong's influence on the film’s visual aspect is very significant. His art also inspired Disney’s modern day animators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In recognition of his contributions to the animation company, Wong was included in the Disney Legend Hall of Fame in 2001. Two years later, an exhibition of his work was held at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma affects 235 million people in the world. It is a <b>chronic</b> lung disease that makes a person’s airways narrow. Its symptoms include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">For this study, the researchers observed more than 900 French people who have asthma. From 2003 to 2013, the researchers collected data on the amount of processed meat that the participants consumed weekly. They also monitored the <b>severity</b> of the participants’ asthma symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The study revealed that those who consumed the highest amount of processed meat had a 76% chance of aggravating their asthma symptoms. The researchers suspect that nitrite <span style="color: #0070c0;">/</span></span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">na</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ɪ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> tra</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">ɪ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">t/</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">, a <b>preservative</b> used to keep meat from spoiling, could be the cause of worsening asthma symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, the study's lead researcher clarified that the findings were not conclusive and that the study has <b>limitations</b>. The researchers warn that the data may not be very accurate because they were based on what the participants reported from memory. Despite this, the researchers still strongly advised against eating too much processed meat, as previous studies have also associated excessive consumption with other chronic diseases. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) published its findings about the link between processed meat and bowel </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">cancer </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16px;">/</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ba</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ʊ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ə</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">l </span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ˈ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">k</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">æ</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">n s</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">ə</span><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">r /</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">The IARC reported that consuming 50 grams of processed meat, which is equivalent to a piece of sausage or five slices of bacon, raised the risk of bowel cancer by 18%. The same report also linked red meat such as beef, pork, and lamb to the risk of cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">After reading the article, would you encourage people to stop eating processed meat products? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In your opinion, how can consumption of processed meat be reduced around the world?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think it is easy to give up eating processed meat? Why or why not?</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 10.0pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">What can people do to stay healthy even if they eat processed meat products?</span><span style="background-color: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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