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Part 1. Vocabulary The keywords that you will read in the article are defined below for your reference and learning new words and their pronunciation.   origin              /ˈôrəjən/ n. -        the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived: example: The English word "rendezvous" is French in origin.   collide             /kəˈlīd/ v. -        hit with force when moving: example: "She collided with someone"   orbit                /ˈôrbət/ n. -        the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution: example: "the Earth's orbit around the sun"   verb: to revolve in an orbit around: CIRCLE   bump off        /bəmp - ôf/ idiom -        To remove someone or something from a list or hierarchy due to lack of time or space. Example: I'm staying in [place] another night because I got bumped off my flight.   dense             /dens/ adj. -        marked by compac

Part 1. Vocabulary regulator                 /ˈreɡyəˌlādər/ n                                - a person or body that supervises a particular industry or business activity                                There are regulators who are in charge of the food prices. virtually                 /ˈvərCH(o͞o)əlē/ adv                               - nearly; almost.                                       The college became virtually bankrupt during the pandemic. eligible                   /ˈeləjəb(ə)l/ adj                                       - having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate  conditions.                                       The customers are eligible for discounts if they have   a valid ID. modicum                /ˈmädəkəm/ n                                       - a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable                                        or valuable.                                       The statement given by t

Part 1. Vocabulary abate (abating) /əˈbāt/ v. -  to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish: to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm.  sniper /ˈsnīpər/ n. - a person who shoots from a hiding place, especially accurately and at long range: He was shot and fatally injured by a sniper. deja vu /ˌdāZHä ˈvo͞o/ n. - the strange feeling that in some way you have already experienced what is happening now: When I met her, I had a strange feeling of déjà vu. ramp /ramp/ n. - an artificial slope: I pushed the wheelchair up the ramp and into the supermarket. latency /ˈlātənsē/ n. -  the time it takes for data to pass from one point on a network to another. [delay] "poor performance due to network latency"   Part 2. Comprehension Questions What is the long-standing competition between Samsung Elec

Part 1. Vocabulary conglomerate /kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət/ n. relating to a conglomerate, especially a large corporation: "conglomerate businesses" unveil /ˌənˈvāl/ v. - remove a veil or covering from, in particular, uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony: "the mayor unveiled a plaque" engage /inˈɡāj/ v. - participate or become involved in: "organizations engage in a variety of activities" customized /ˈkəstəˌmīzd/ adj. made or changed according to the buyer's or user's needs: The company specializes in customized computer systems. tend /tend/ v. - to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic: Children tend to get unsettled if you keep on changing their routine.   Part 2. Comprehension Questions What is the purpose of Prime Minister Kim

  Part 1. Vocabulary boarded /ˈbôrdəd/ v. - to get onto or allow people to get onto a boat, train, or aircraft. At London airport she boarded a plane to Australia. generate /ˈjenəˌrāt/ v. - to cause something to exist: The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs. operated /ˈäpəˌrāy tuhd/ v. - to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: How do you operate the remote-control unit? invigorate /inˈviɡəˌrāt/ v. - to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic: We were invigorated by our walk. prolonged /prəˈlôNGd/ adj. - continuing for a long time: Prolonged use of the drug is known to have harmful side effects.   Part 2. Comprehension Questions How many passengers have boarded “"international sightseeing flights"? Where do domestic airlines take passengers? How much did passen

Part 1. Vocabulary remote                       /rəˈmōt/ adj                                     - of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant  There are many remote schools in the mountains. hesitancy                    /ˈhezidənsē/ n                                     - the quality or state of being hesitant or unsure                                     Many people are still in a state of hesitancy over the vaccine. adherence                  /ədˈhirəns/ n                                     - attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief                                     The students will have a strict adherence to the health protocol. anxious                       /ˈaNG(k)SHəs/ adj                                     - experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness                                     She was extremely anxious about the result of her exams. validate                      /ˈvaləˌdāt/ v                  

Part 1. Vocabulary regulator / ˈReɡyəˌlādər/ n. - an official who works for the part of the government that controls a public activity (such as banking or insurance) by making and enforcing rules. State regulators monitor, review, and oversee how the insurance industry conducts business in their states.   slash      / slaSH/ v. - a fast, long movement to hit something: Ben took a wild slash at the ball and luckily managed to hit it.    crackdown / ˈKrakˌdoun/ n. - severe measures to restrict or discourage undesirable or illegal people or behavior:   "A crackdown on crime and corruption"   unnerved / ˌƏnˈnərv/ v. - make (someone) lose courage or confidence: "… The journey over the bridge had unnerved me"   intensity / inˈtensədē/ n. - the quality of being intense: (great strength/concentration) "… The pain grew in intensity"

Part 1. Vocabulary encountered                /inˈkoun(t)ər,enˈkoun(t)ər/ v - unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile)                                     We have encountered one small problem during the wedding. unprecedented             /ˌənˈpresədən(t)əd/ adj                                     - never done or known before                                     The opening of the Olympics was unprecedented. adaptability                 /əˌdaptəˈbilədē/ n                                     - the quality of being able to adjust to new conditions                                     Adaptability is an advantage in the competitive global economy. collaboration               /kəˌlabəˈrāSH(ə)n/ n - the action of working with someone to produce or create something He wrote a song in collaboration with Ed Sheeran. rigorous                       /ˈriɡ(ə)rəs/ adj                                     - extremely thorough, exhaustive, or

Part 1. Vocabulary vegan /ˈvēɡən/ adj. -eating, using, or containing no food or other products derived from animals: "a vegan diet"   track /trak/ v. - follow the course or trail of (someone or something), typically in order to find them or note their location at various points: "The secondary radars track the aircraft in flight."   accentuate /əkˈsen(t)SHəˌwāt/ v. - to make (something) more prominent or noticeable: accent, emphasize. Peter Travers trying to accentuate the positive aspects of the program.   roost /ro͞ost/ n. - a place where birds regularly settle or congregate to rest at night, or where bats congregate to rest in the day: "Birds were hurrying to their evening roosts"   - idiom: “rule the roost” - To be the real boss; to be the person in charge. You just need to accept that your daughter i

    Part 1. Vocabulary slate / slāt/ v. - To schedule or designate:   Our professor has slated the art history lecture.   elaborate / əˈlab (ə) rət/ adj. - to describe how something is very detailed or especially complicated:   The 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was elaborate.   decent / Dēs (ə) nt/ adj. - of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.   "People need decent homes"   adapt / əˈdapt/ v. - become adjusted to new conditions.   "a large organization can be slow to adapt to change"   ministerial / ˌMinəˈstirēəl/ adj. - being or having the characteristics of an act or duty prescribed by law as part of the duties of an administrative office   They function in a ministerial capacity in the embassy. Part 2. Comprehension Questions When and where is the  UN Food Systems Summit 2021 slated? W