Thursday, April 29, 2021
CNN main stories: - As a second wave of Covid-19 sweeps through the country, bodies are piling up faster than workers can cremate them or build new pyres - India's ruling party takes responsibility for outbreak - CNN Poll: About a quarter of adults say they won't try to get a Covid-19 vaccine - Weekly average of new Covid-19 deaths in US hits lowest point since October - Dozens killed in crush at religious event in northern Israel, emergency services say - Joe Rogan addresses his controversial anti-vaccine comments - In her first 100 days, Jill Biden has shown that she's not her predecessor - Analysis: Biden wants a big New Deal. This is his toughest hurdle - Biden stops in Georgia to sell his economic proposals ( EnglishH 2027 w0s )
Paragraph: She had come to the conclusion that you could tell a lot about a person by their ears. The way they stuck out and the size of the earlobes could give you wonderful insights into the person. Of course, she couldn't scientifically prove any of this, but that didn't matter to her. Before anything else, she would size up the ears of the person she was talking to. ( EnglishH 2020 t0f )
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Paragraph: It wasn't quite yet time to panic. There was still time to salvage the situation. At least that is what she was telling himself. The reality was that it was time to panic and there wasn't time to salvage the situation, but he continued to delude himself into believing there was. ( EnglishH 2018 t0f )
Common sentences: I only spent three dollars. - You should spend a little time each day reviewing vocabulary. - Don't lose heart. - You should have knocked before you came in. - I'd like to read some books about the Beatles. - I'd like to send this package to California. - I want to get in touch with him. - Don't be disappointed. - He was worn out when he got home. - Do you know which way to take? - Please give me a cup of coffee. - Tom works as hard as any boy in the class. - Hi Anna, come in. - The ice is too thin to skate on. - I went on reading. - I felt very relieved when I heard the news. - He ignored his father's advice. - Scientists haven't found a cure for cancer yet. - nglishspeak.com/instantspeak/English/wordsComplete/history.mp3') My major is English. history. My major is English.') src='/img/audio1.gif' width=33 height=33 onMouseOver='this.src=lightgif.src;' onMouseOut='this.src=darkgif.src;' style='cursor:pointer;'/ - - ( EnglishH 2005 z8m )
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Common sentences: Mary wants to become a teacher. - Look at the notes on page 10. - Could I see your driver's license? - He's swimming now. - I'm proud of my son. - It is raining. - I need a favor. - She asked me where I was going. - She might come. - I'll send the book by mail. - He is about your age. - We have exams right after summer vacation. - This river is beautiful. - Listen carefully. - When the fire broke out, he was sound asleep. - Did you do your homework? - I'm not sure. - Tom is still in the hospital. - He is taking a walk. - - ( EnglishH 2000 z8m )
Common sentences: That is intriguing. - I hid under the table. - Gasoline is used for fuel. - I agreed to the proposal. - Telling lies is a very bad habit. - You're welcome. - Let me give you another ten dollars. - Excuse my clumsiness. - She is about to leave. - She tried to persuade him to buy her a pearl necklace. - Would you give me a discount? - Thank you, here's your change. - She is very pretty. - Tom sat two rows ahead of me. - He works with me at the office. - Hey Gary. What's up? - Yes. It's been really busy here all day. - Prices have jumped. - I was telling Jim about it the other day. He thought it was pretty romantic. - - ( EnglishH 1958 z8m )
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Common sentences: I don't think I'll ever sound like a native speaker and I don't really think I need to. - The soap hurt my eyes. - It's perfectly white. - He will visit his uncle. - I'm glad to see you again. - You should have knocked before you came in. - She was about to call him up when he walked in the door. - He hurried to the station. - They admired the lovely scenery. - Hey Gary. What's up? - He began to learn English. - Who left the door open? - I live on the bottom floor. - He'll soon catch up with Tom. - How many barbers work in that barbershop? - I wish I were young. - I hear that he sold his house. - I can hear someone talking in the next room. - OK. Talk to you later. - - ( EnglishH 0209 z8m )
Common sentences: She'll love him forever. - She was about to call him up when he walked in the door. - It wasn't possible for the boy to swim across the river. - She stays in touch with him. - Will you have another cup of tea? - What did she say? - Jane may be playing tennis with my brother. - I don't understand German. - She came alone. - Tom was sick in bed last Sunday. - He held on firmly to the branch. - This rule doesn't apply to first-year students. - The faster we rub our hands together, the warmer they get. - She choked him. - You've got to give up gambling once and for all. - He came back home a while ago. - What kind of foods do you eat? - Are you a high school student? - No one is too old to learn. - - ( EnglishH 0211 z8m )
Common sentences: What were you doing down there? - This glass contains water. - Will you help me to clean the room? - How about my backpack? Do you know where that is? - My suggestion is for more trees to be planted along the streets. - I'm busy all the time. - We can eat Italian or Chinese food. - I asked for their approval. - Mary can dance well. - She's Tom's sister. - I want you to read this book. - She took a walk before breakfast. - Cats usually hate dogs. - Tom was sent on an errand to the store. - My brother works in a bank. - He didn't give me anything to eat. - A lot of people who have up until now been spending money having a good time now need to be more careful with their money. - You don't have a fever. - Hey Gary. What's up? - - ( EnglishH 0207 z8m )
readSpike(BBC): Covid-19: UK Indians rally to help during Covid crisis - Covid: One dose of vaccine halves transmission - study - Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers - Covid-19: India surpasses 200,000 deaths and one vaccine dose 'halves transmission' - Bafta TV Awards: Steve McQueen's Small Axe leads nominations - Arlene Foster: Leadership of DUP hangs in the balance - UK's aid cuts for clean water projects criticised - Self-driving cars to be allowed on UK roads this year - Covid vaccine: Sore arm and headache most common side effects - Boris Johnson faces MPs amid questions over Downing Street flat revamp ( EnglishH 0150 a9d )
Paragraph: Greg understood that this situation would make Michael terribly uncomfortable. Michael simply had no idea what was about to come and even though Greg could prevent it from happening, he opted to let it happen. It was quite ironic, really. It was something Greg had said he would never wish upon anyone a million times, yet here he was knowingly letting it happen to one of his best friends. He rationalized that it would ultimately make Michael a better person and that no matter how uncomfortable, everyone should experience racism at least once in their lifetime. ( EnglishH 0138 t0f )
Paragraph: He watched as the young man tried to impress everyone in the room with his intelligence. There was no doubt that he was smart. The fact that he was more intelligent than anyone else in the room could have been easily deduced, but nobody was really paying any attention due to the fact that it was also obvious that the young man only cared about his intelligence. ( EnglishH 0135 t0f )
Paragraph: The cab arrived late. The inside was in as bad of shape as the outside which was concerning, and it didn't appear that it had been cleaned in months. The green tree air-freshener hanging from the rearview mirror was either exhausted of its scent or not strong enough to overcome the other odors emitting from the cab. The correct decision, in this case, was to get the hell out of it and to call another cab, but she was late and didn't have a choice. ( EnglishH 0133 t0f )
Paragraph: Greg understood that this situation would make Michael terribly uncomfortable. Michael simply had no idea what was about to come and even though Greg could prevent it from happening, he opted to let it happen. It was quite ironic, really. It was something Greg had said he would never wish upon anyone a million times, yet here he was knowingly letting it happen to one of his best friends. He rationalized that it would ultimately make Michael a better person and that no matter how uncomfortable, everyone should experience racism at least once in their lifetime. ( EnglishH 0131 t0f )
Friday, April 23, 2021
Idiom of the Day: out of your depth - If you're out of your depth, you're in a situation that you don't have the experience to handle, or the knowledge to understand. - If it hadn't been for all the advice her friends had given her, Jodie would have felt a bit out of her depth on her first date. ( EnglishH 1838 y0n )
CNN main stories: - Authorities are looking at whether a Bahamas trip involving several young women was part of an effort to illegally influence Gaetz - Gaetz does damage control, telling GOP colleagues he's been treated unfairly - Women detail drug use, sex and payments after late-night parties with Gaetz and others - This is a potentially game-changing vaccine — and it's not for Covid - 'The worst of all the catastrophes' recedes in Vegas - CDC, FDA lift pause on using J&J's vaccine, add safety warning - US has more than 9 million J&J doses ready to go - CDC recommends pregnant people get a vaccine - Bodies pile up as India faces a brutal second wave ( EnglishH 1834 w0s )
Paragraph: It was a weird concept. Why would I really need to generate a random paragraph? Could I actually learn something from doing so? All these questions were running through her head as she pressed the generate button. To her surprise, she found what she least expected to see. ( EnglishH 1826 t0f )
Paragraph: The leather jacked showed the scars of being his favorite for years. It wore those scars with pride, feeling that they enhanced his presence rather than diminishing it. The scars gave it character and had not overwhelmed to the point that it had become ratty. The jacket was in its prime and it knew it. ( EnglishH 1824 t0f )
Paragraph: His parents continued to question him. He didn't know what to say to them since they refused to believe the truth. He explained again and again, and they dismissed his explanation as a figment of his imagination. There was no way that grandpa, who had been dead for five years, could have told him where the treasure had been hidden. Of course, it didn't help that grandpa was roaring with laughter in the chair next to him as he tried to explain once again how he'd found it. ( EnglishH 1822 t0f )
f5oclock News: 30% of 18- to 29-year-olds say history will judge Trump as 'the worst president ever' - Biden's 'trickle-up' economics is just what America needs - Arizona GOP representative struggles to justify state bill that would purge early voting list - No, Biden didn’t say this country is doomed because of African Americans ( EnglishH 1810 j7s )
Common sentences: Excuse me, are you American? - I arrived at the station ten minutes late. - I don't care for coffee. - How long does it take to walk from here to the city hall? - It was getting dark. - I have a lot of things to do. - We couldn't go out because of the snowstorm. - We can lift weights or play basketball. - Don't you know his name? - I'm expecting a letter from her. - Is the snake alive or dead? - He was tired, but he kept working. - He walked slowly so the children would be able to follow. - Well, I have a calendar in my computer. It helps me remember things like that. What are you up to? - A lot of people are now trying to sell their houses. - Hello Miss, do you need a taxi? - No, actually they liked you a lot. They told me they thought you were very nice. They are just shy. They're not use to talking with foreigners. I remember when I first came to the U.S. I was really nervous about speaking with people. - She revealed the secret to him. - Please say hello to your parents for me. - - ( EnglishH 1807 z8m )
Common sentences: I'm not sure yet, but I think I'll become a teacher. - Jane gave me the same present as Wendy did. - Where are the showers? - I'm a bit short of money now. - OK, which car do you want me to put them in? - The boy has an apple in his pocket. - Is this color OK, or would you like a different color? - What makes you so sad? - Is there a post office around here? - Jeff, I'm going to the supermarket. Do you want to come with me? - They must have suspected me of stealing. - He is by no means bright. - The book is next to the table. - Sure. Look here. Canada is north of the United States. - I have a hunch that it will rain. - This is a dead-end alley. - I think it's easier for engineers to find a job. - About 2 weeks. - The bill, please. - - ( EnglishH 1805 z8m )
Common sentences: I can't put up with this hot weather. - You seem to have had that car for years. - I need a bag. Will you lend me one? - This one is prettier. - She introduced me to him at the party. - How was the trip? - 400 million people speak English as their first language. - You can put it anywhere. - Everything is ready. - Hi Frank, it's Pam. - I haven't eaten lunch yet. - He pays no attention to the teacher. - It's suppose to rain tomorrow. - Tom served five days in jail last year after pleading guilty to drunken driving. - Mike doesn't have to wash his mother's car today. - I'll bet you that you're wrong about that. - See you later. - She hit him again and again. - I wish he had attended the meeting. - - ( EnglishH 1802 z8m )
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Top news stories: DOJ To Investigate Minneapolis Police For Possible Patterns Of Excessive Force - At Least 1,700 Protesters In Russia Arrested After Nationwide Anti-Putin Rallies - Boulder Supermarket Shooting Suspect Faces Dozens Of New Charges - Ma'Khia Bryant: Police Identify Officer Who Shot Teen, Release Video Footage - FDA Inspection Finds Numerous Problems At Facility Intended To Make J&J Vaccine - A 'Relic' And 'Burden': Manhattan District Attorney To Stop Prosecuting Prostitution - Darnella Frazier, Teen Who Filmed Floyd's Murder, Praised For Making Verdict Possible - How Do We Stop The Next Pandemic? Here's A New Strategy - ( EnglishH 0313 r9j )
Common sentences: My mother is strict about manners. - She folded her handkerchief neatly. - I went to bed after eating. - Tom is living with his uncle now. - He warned us not to enter the room. - What's your name? - I haven???t seen you for a while. - I come home from work about seven every day. - We traveled to Mexico by plane. - I think this book is worth reading. - She admires John for his courage. - She wouldn't let him in. - He's very hard working. - There is an apple on the table. - He acted like a saint. - Everybody looks up to him. - They might be taller than you. - She is kind. - I'll let you know all about it later on. - - ( EnglishH 0304 z8m )
Common sentences: He's eating an apple. - I can speak English a little. - She couldn't convince him to give a speech. - I can't tell you everything I've been told because I've been told ecause I've been told not to. - I have to buy a new carpet for this room. - Can I ride this horse for a while? - I'd like to buy something. - My father bought me a bicycle. - I am interested in swimming. - There are various kinds of coffee. - That's a long time. - It's impossible to learn English in a month. - How about the one after that? - I promise you I won't stay out too late. - I think it's time for me to get a job. - I found out that Tom now has three citations for drunken driving. - I got a lot of insect bites in the woods. - Are you in a hurry? - I haven't heard anything from him since then. I wonder what in the world he's doing. - - ( EnglishH 0302 z8m )
readSpike(BBC): Covid: India sets global record for new cases amid oxygen shortage - ‘Pervasive racism’ blamed for failure to commemorate black and Asian troops - Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK - Marcus Rashford's budget cookery serves up fish finger sandwich - Covid-19: Call for PM-Dyson probe and driving tests like 'gold dust' - Driving tests resume but getting a slot is like gold dust, says learner - India's second wave: 'We were not prepared' - Super League on standby, says Real Madrid president - E.On compensates customers after Christmas blunder - Italian hospital employee accused of skipping work for 15 years ( EnglishH 0245 a9d )
A random synonym: foxy - cunning ( EnglishH 0203 c8d )
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Paragraph: Barbara had been waiting at the table for twenty minutes. it had been twenty long and excruciating minutes. David had promised that he would be on time today. He never was, but he had promised this one time. She had made him repeat the promise multiple times over the last week until she'd believed his promise. Now she was paying the price. ( EnglishH 0228 t0f )
Paragraph: The cab arrived late. The inside was in as bad of shape as the outside which was concerning, and it didn't appear that it had been cleaned in months. The green tree air-freshener hanging from the rearview mirror was either exhausted of its scent or not strong enough to overcome the other odors emitting from the cab. The correct decision, in this case, was to get the hell out of it and to call another cab, but she was late and didn't have a choice. ( EnglishH 0226 t0f )
Paragraph: Barbara had been waiting at the table for twenty minutes. it had been twenty long and excruciating minutes. David had promised that he would be on time today. He never was, but he had promised this one time. She had made him repeat the promise multiple times over the last week until she'd believed his promise. Now she was paying the price. ( EnglishH 0224 t0f )
Paragraph: As she sat watching the world go by, something caught her eye. It wasn't so much its color or shape, but the way it was moving. She squinted to see if she could better understand what it was and where it was going, but it didn't help. As she continued to stare into the distance, she didn't understand why this uneasiness was building inside her body. She felt like she should get up and run. If only she could make out what it was. At that moment, she comprehended what it was and where it was heading, and she knew her life would never be the same. ( EnglishH 0222 t0f )
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
CNN main stories: - Waters' warnings drew out the hypocrisy of pro-Trump Republicans over incitement to violence and shouldn't overshadow issues of race and justice raised by the trial - Judge in Derek Chauvin trial says Rep. Maxine Waters' comments may be grounds for appeal - Opinion: What the judge got so wrong about Maxine Waters - Jury to resume deliberations today - Opinion: Rating the lawyers' closing arguments - Disinfecting surfaces to prevent Covid often all for show, CDC advises - Former Vice President Walter 'Fritz' Mondale dead at 93 - Carter mourns Mondale's death: 'The best vice president in our country's history' - A timeline of Walter Mondale's life ( EnglishH 0145 w0s )
Paragraph: There once lived an old man and an old woman who were peasants and had to work hard to earn their daily bread. The old man used to go to fix fences and do other odd jobs for the farmers around, and while he was gone the old woman, his wife, did the work of the house and worked in their own little plot of land. ( EnglishH 0136 t0f )
Paragraph: There was something special about this little creature. Donna couldn't quite pinpoint what it was, but she knew with all her heart that it was true. It wasn't a matter of if she was going to try and save it, but a matter of how she was going to save it. She went back to the car to get a blanket and when she returned the creature was gone. ( EnglishH 0134 t0f )
Quotes: Share on Twitter - April 20th - Joseph Hall - It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. - A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it. ( EnglishH 0102 rdq )
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Paragraph: The wave crashed and hit the sandcastle head-on. The sandcastle began to melt under the waves force and as the wave receded, half the sandcastle was gone. The next wave hit, not quite as strong, but still managed to cover the remains of the sandcastle and take more of it away. The third wave, a big one, crashed over the sandcastle completely covering and engulfing it. When it receded, there was no trace the sandcastle ever existed and hours of hard work disappeared forever. ( EnglishH 0130 t0f )
f5oclock News: Florida’s Trump-Loving Governor Just Made It OK to Hit Protesters With Your Car - MyPillow is doubling down on election conspiracy theories despite being hit by a massive lawsuit - As protests continue over police killings, lawmakers try to add to the list of crimes protesters could face - Walter Mondale, former US vice-president and celebrated liberal, dies aged 93 | US politics ( EnglishH 0124 j7s )
Common sentences: It is a long story. - He is a man of action. - Maria has long hair. - June 3rd. - He had already gone. - Which do you like better, apples or bananas? - They married when they were young. - I'm coming to pick you up. - Everybody loves him. - The news spread all over Japan. - She bought chicken. - First class or coach? - She wouldn't give him the time of day. - Bring me my shirt please. - Eat whatever food you like. - She got him to do anything she wanted him to do. - Why are you angry with him? - What's going on here? - Mary set the basket on the table. - - ( EnglishH 0121 z8m )
Common sentences: Did you accomplish what you set out to do? - I have a headache. - Will you send someone to fix it as soon as possible? - He set out on a lonely journey. - The old man sat all alone. - Do you remember buying me lunch? - What is the matter with you? - The country's economy is about to collapse. - The wind feels great today. - I teach English. - She told him where to put the suitcase. - I think it's time for me to buy a decent car. - He has no chance of recovering. - Please move your car out of here. - I'm a teacher. - We had a narrow escape. - Could you charge it to my room? - I was very surprised at the news. - She didn't seem interested. - - ( EnglishH 0119 z8m )
Common sentences: I wish I'd met her. - This message doesn't make sense. - I was in New York for a few days. - Smile. - We'd like you to sing some songs. - It's my business to investigate such things. - I know, once you start eating vegetables and bread again you'll probably start gaining weight. - I said it's 5:10PM. - Why did you do that? - I get a physical examination once a year. - What are they doing? - She held him tightly. - Did you have a good sleep? - Yes, I like that place. - He went to London via Paris. - Let's wrap up this work now and go out drinking. - I have some English books. - She expected him to take the bribe. - Are you sick? - - ( EnglishH 0117 z8m )
Common sentences: He advised me to go there. - Hello Miss, do you need a taxi? - I will write Judy a letter. - I need to know your answer by Friday. - It's only when I can't sleep at night that the ticking of the clock bothers me. - The engine doesn't work. - My father is a lawyer. - Come on any day you like. - Her eyes were red from crying. - Where would you like to go? - I don't like to go outside when it's raining. - That's the house where Tom was born. - Tom can speak French almost like a native. - One second. I just have to open my web browser and check my hotmail account. - Fred often comes late for class. - It's a database for small businesses. - There are still a lot of dishes on the table. - What he said turned out to be false. - He made up his mind to marry her. - - ( EnglishH 0115 z8m )
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