0630 - Computer museum seeks BBC Micro fixers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33291036


// Vocbulary
1.peripheral = related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary
2.interactive =relating to a program that responds to user activity.
3.cluster = A group of the same or similar elements gathered or occurring closely together; a bunch
4.Phyton = the smallest part
5.fussy =  easily upset
6.indent =to set (the first line of a paragraph, for example) in from the margin.
7.hook =  something that attracts attention
8.robust =  Full of strength; vigorous.
9.refurbish= to make clean, bright, or fresh again; renovate.
10.straightforward= direct; not roundabout
11.capacitors= a device for accumulating and holding a charge of electricity,
12.cannibalise = to remove serviceable parts from (damaged airplanes, for example) for use in the repair of other equipment of the same kind.
13. revelation=  the act of revealing or disclosing.

Expressions

1.find out

2.get a the taste of 

3.hands- on

4.text – based

5.output

6.hooks in 

7.get over

8.sort out

0629 - Iceland remains most peaceful nation in the world, study says

http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/25/world/global-peace-index-iceland-syria/index.html



1. Plague = annoyed
2. Lumped= not broken or divided into parts
3. Deterioration= reduced quality or strength
4. Ravage= damage, or harm
5. Separatist= one who advocates cultural, ethnic, or racial separation.
6. homicide - the killing of a human being by another human
7. militarization - act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency


Expressions:
1.fared worse - get into  worse situation
2.war- ravaged
3.dropped below… to …
Example, dropped below South Sudan  and Afghanistan to a second level

0626 - Why is China's female prison population growing?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-33268611

// Words
1. Verdict = The decision of the jury after the trial of a case.
2. Wobbled= moved or rotated with an uneven or rocking motion or unsteadily from side to side.
3. Hinging=considering or making (something) dependent on something else
4. Lucrative= producing a profit; profitable
5. Greasing= oily, fatty
    greasing palm

6. Netting=acquiring, obtaining
7. Shackle=  A device, usually one of a pair connected to a chain, that encircles the ankle or wrist of a prisoner or captive.
8. Shackling= fastening or connecting  with a shackle.
9. Rife = very plentiful; abundant

10. flashy = dazzling, esp for a short time or in a superficial way
11. trafficking = Illegal or improper commercial activity: drug traffic on city streets.
12. take into account = Worth, standing, or importance
13. deemed = believe, consider


// Expressions
1.hanging down her back
2.soaring up

0625 - Why solo dining can be tough for women in Delhi

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-33017723

// Words
1.harrowing =Extremely distressing; agonizing
2.warily = cautiously, carefully, discreetly, with care,
3.maze = Something made up of many confused or conflicting elements
4.babbling = Emitting a murmuring sound felt to resemble a laugh:
5.mirthless=joyless
6.inane = lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly:
7.budge = To cause to alter a position or attitude
8.palpable =easily perceived by the senses or the mind; obvious
9.garrulous = talkative, gossiping
10.plonk =  inferior or cheap wine.
11.dimly = indistinctly
12.guffaws = to laugh loudly.
13.veneer = A decorative facing, as of brick.
14.bastions = A well-fortified position.
15. fortified =To strengthen and secure (a position)
16.snide = Mocking or derogatory in a malicious or ironic way:
17.woo =To seek the affection of (someone, especially a woman)
18.bid =The amount offered or proposed

wary
live up = full expectation


// Expressions:
1.sun downer =A Sundowner, in colloquial British English, is an alcoholic drink taken after completing the day's work, usually at sundown
2.set aside
3.a table for one is as much fun as a table for two
4.trying hard
5.inane excuses =silly reasons
6.oppressive heat  = Hot and humid; sweltering: an oppressive heat wave.
7.ideal customer

0624 - Pregnancy wi-fi' router causes controversy in China

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33237860

// Words
1.penetrate = to enter, pass into, or force a way into
2.emit= to give or send out (matter or energy)
3.scaremongering  =  spreading frightening rumors; an alarmist.
4. alaminist = A person who needlessly alarms others, as by spreading exaggerated rumors of impending danger.
5.tactic = A plan or action for achieving a goal; a maneuver.
6.pose = to present or constitute
7.adverse = contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable
8.spontaneous = coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation.

// Expressions:
1.clashed over =  strike together with a loud, harsh, metallic noise.
2.fierce rivals= violent rivals
3.congenital disease = disease since birth
4.in depth = The condition or quality of being deep.
5 low-level

0623 - Kenya slum Mathare gets cheap water through ATMs

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-33223922

1. Kiosk =  A small structure, usually open in front, used as a newsstand or a place for selling goods or conducting transactions, as at abank.
2. Kenya shilling = the standard monetary unit of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda: divided into 100 cents

Expressions:
1. Topped out = to reach the highest point in a continuously changing level that is about to start becoming less again
2.set up
3.public – private partnership

* top up
to make up to the full quantity, capacity, or amount
to replenish a supply

0622 - Taylor Swift pulls 1989 album from Apple Music

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33216778


// new words
1. withholding =  refraining from giving or granting
2. petulant = unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish.
3. reinstate=to restore to a previous condition or position.

// Useful expressions
1.echoed sentiments
2.astronomically successful
3.shrink drastically
4. cover the cost

0619 - Fitbit shares soar on first day of trading in New York

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33172222


// Vocabulary
1.soar= to rise or increase in volume, size
2.acquisition =  Something acquired or gained
3.tremendous =  Remarkable; outstanding
4.revenue =the gross income from a business enterprise, investment, property

// Useful expressions
1.stiff competition
2…is on the rise  =  ex. Demand from emerging market is on the rise.
3.win or lose = ex. This battle will be won or lost by the company.

0618 - Snapchat boss deletes all his tweets

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33164722

Let's talk about
1. New words
2. Useful expressions
3. Summary of this article
4. What makes other people by this article?
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1.snapchat = A mobile messaging service that sends a photo or video to someone that lasts only up to 10 seconds before it disappears. During that time, the recipient can take a screen shot, and the sender is notified that it was taken.
2.publicise = to reveal publicly hitherto confidential information
3.ephemeral =completes its life cycle in less than …
4.launch = to give , send

Useful expression
1.”low –quality”
2.”used to be”
    - I used to be...
    - am used to ...

3.  “to explain with paper and pen”
4. "It is becoming a content-distribution platform."

0617 - E3: Sequels and remakes must 'innovate'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/33148023

1. Sequels =  something that follows as a continuation, especially a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative continues that of a preexistingwork.
2.coalition = an alliance, especially a temporary one, of people, factions, parties, or nations.
3.lucrative = producing wealth; profitable

factions - A group of persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group.
Conflict within an organization or nation; internal dissension

0616 - Philippines marks independence day

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150614000306

1.reception = a welcome, greeting, or acceptance
2.stretched = to prolong:
3.intertwined = to unite or be united by twisting or twining together
4.diplomacy =  skill in the management of international relations
5.dispatched = dismissal or rejection of something regarded as unimportant or unworthy of consideration
6.onslaught = a violent attack.
7.staunch = having a strong or substantial construction or constitution
8.steadfast = loyal, faithful
9.legislation = The act or process of legislating; lawmaking.
10 .drench = to wet through and through; soak.

archipelago - a large body of water with many islands.

0612 - Jawbone, the wearable fitness tracker, in legal row with rival

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33087651


1.poached = To take (fish or game) illegally, especially by trespassing on another's property.
  trespass - to go though other's property illegally

2.inception =  the beginning, as of a project or undertaking
3. infringing = to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc)
4.allegation = a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
5. patents = The official document of such a grant.
A grant made by a government that confers upon the creator of an invention the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time.
Protected or conferred by a patent or letters patent

0611 - 5 tips to start your own charity

http://edition.cnn.com/2015/06/09/world/how-to-start-your-own-charity/index.html

1.chime =  The sound produced by or as if by a bell or bells.
Agreement; accord:

2.hone = To sharpen, perfect or make more intense or effective

3.harness = To bring under control and direct the force of

4.patronage = The trade given to a commercial establishment by its customers:
The support or encouragement of a patron, as for an institution or cause

5.tangible =  possible to touch.

6. alleviation = reduction, step-down, diminution, decrease
alleviate = To lessen or reduce:
(cf.) elevate
Capable of meeting financial obligations.
to begin an unfamiliar venture

7.diversify =to vary (products, operations, etc) in order to spread risk, expand,

0601 - 6 ways the Internet will change the global workforce

http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/27/technology/2015-internet-trends-report/index.html


1. glimmer (noun) =A faint manifestation or indication; a trace
2.anticipated = expected hopefully