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The mystery of Stonehenge may finally have been solved by researchers who say it could be linked to  ancient  Egypt. Vocabulary   ancient                    /ˈān(t)SHənt/ adj.  b elonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.                                My interest lies mostly in the ancient history of the world.   theory                     /ˈTHirē/ n.  an idea used to account for a situation or justify a course of action My theory would be that the place has been seriously mismanaged.   massive                  /ˈmasiv/ adj.  large and heavy or solid                                T...

Turn off the lights for one hour from 8:30pm on Saturday, March 26, 2022.to mark Earth hour. Let us all address the climate crisis by actively participating. Vocabulary   Combat                       /ˈkämˌbat/ v. to take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable);                                       Ex: We have to combat the climate crisis.   Cause                            /kôz/ v. make (something, especially something) happen.                            ...

By air, land, and sea, Russia has launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, a European democracy of 44 million people. Vocabulary exodus             /ˈeksədəs/ n.  a mass departure of people, especially emigrants          ex.  There was an exodus of tourists in the country after the pandemic.                                 jeopardize        /ˈjepərˌdīz/ v. put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure          ex.  Focus on your studies, don’t jeopardize them because of your part-time job.   genocide         /ˈjenəˌsīd/ n. the deliberate killing of many people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of des...

SEOUL, South Korea – Exit polls showed the two leading candidates in dead heat as voting ended on Wednesday, March 9, in South Korea’s presidential election to decide the country’s leader for the next five years. Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol, with 48.4%, was slightly ahead of liberal Lee Jae-myung, with 47.8%, an exit poll jointly conducted by three television networks showed. Another poll by broadcaster JTBC showed Lee ahead with 48.4%, to Yoon’s 47.7%. The campaign was marked by surprises, scandals, and smears, but the policy stakes are high for the populace of 52 million. The winning candidate must tackle challenges such as the effects of South Korea’s worst wave of COVID-19 infections, growing inequality, and surging home prices while navigating an increasingly tense rivalry between China and the United States. Voters also seek a leader who can root out graft and pursue negotiations to curb North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. Lee, the standard-bearer of the rulin...

Today we celebrate women's achievements. Let’s raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. Women are the epitome of strength, elegance, and grace, and here is a collection of quotes to prove to you how important women are in the balance of the world. 1. “I am a strong woman. I don’t sit around feeling sorry for myself, nor let people mistreat me. I don’t respond to people who dictate to me or try to bring me down. If I fall, I will rise up even stronger because I am a survivor and not a victim. I am in control of my life and there is nothing I can’t achieve.” – Anonymous 2. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” – Maya Angelou 3. “Don’t let a little stormy weather get you down, there is always sunshine on the other side.” – Heather A. Stillufsen 4. “It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” – Jane Austen 5. “Women are like teabags. We don’t know our true strength until we are in hot water.” – Eleanor Ro...

  Some scientists and engineers believe that covering California’s irrigation canals saves it from drought and that they could meet the state’s renewable energy commitment. Vocabulary erect /əˈrek(t)/ v. construct; put up: Ex: “California erects solar panels…”   vegetative /ˈvejəˌtādiv/ adj. relating to vegetation or plant life: Ex: “reduce vegetative growth”   drought /drout/ n. a long period of low rainfall, leading to water shortage: Ex: Irrigation canals are saved from drought.   panels /ˈpan(ə)l/ n. a flat or curved component, typically rectangular, that forms or is set into the surface: Ex: The panels could prevent 65 billion gallons of freshwater loss.   arrays /əˈrā/ n. an ordered series or arrangement; Ex: Several arrays of solar panels will help provide power.   Comprehension Questions ...

  Get a dose of perspective, boost your confidence, and practice gratitude with these meditative prompts.   Vocabulary avid /ˈavəd/  adj. having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something: Ex: …avid walker combat / com bat / v. take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable): Ex: “…an effort to combat stress…” transitio n /tranˈziSH(ə)n/   the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another: Ex: " … students transition from one program to another" mindful /ˈmīn(d)f(ə)l/  adj. focusing one's awareness on the present moment, especially as part of a therapeutic or meditative technique: Ex: " … tune in to your body and be mindful" route /root/  n. a way or course is taken in getting from a starting point to a destination Ex: "...the most direct route is via Singapore "   Comprehension Questions What is an avid walker? What are the benefits of a daily walk? What should you c onsciousl...