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Mother Nature

endangered species

jungle life

wintertime migration

unique creature

exotic wildlife

Verb phrases

leave a lighter footprint

explore the wonders

travel off the beaten path

show off the beauty

conduct research

reveal a glimpse of something

1) endangered animals

2) bonobos

3) Galapagos penguins

4) Finless porpoises

5) Green turtles

The most scenic drives in the world

Collocations

stunning bridges

sweeping sea views

speed limits

scenic coastline

rugged terrain

seasoned driver

Verb phrases

carve curves

hug the coastline

skip the peak summer season

avoid the crowds

pass through forests

explore the rich history

Here’s the real threat from AI right now (just ask my son)

Collocations

AI-based threat

generative AI

web traffic

content farm

human supervision

junk articles

Verb phrases

forward a weblink

drive clicks

report inaccuracies

demand content removal

create clickbait articles

flood the internet

with something

1) AI-generated

2) SEO link farms

3) clicks

4) false articles

5) profit

Dwayne Johnson

Collocations

serious political

professional

proven government experience

sane governance

democratic contract

popular figure

political grudges

Verb phrases

run for President

reap incredible rewards

address the biggest problem

pass legislation

terminate the Constitution

reach fellow Americans

1) a presidential candidate

2) deep divisions

3) unity

4) chaos

5) a unifying figure

Taylor Swift

Collocations

presidential campaign

incumbent president

criminal charges

credible contender

deranged authoritarian

liberal politics

Verb phrases

face a major crisis

preserve democracy

inspire millions

hold the country together

live through the disaster

blare the warning signals

1) a presidential run

2) U.S. political crises

3) Joe Biden and Donald Trump

4) stability

5) a worse outcome

US ‘isn’t equipped to handle’ immigration at border

Collocations

war veteran

border patrol

illegal immigrants

humanitarian concerns

drug smuggling

terrorist groups

Verb phrases

leverage one’s experiences

handle border security

enter the U.S. illegally

flood the border

with immigrants

smuggle in illegal goods

face adversaries

1) the military and Border Patrol

2) border agents

3) immigration issues

4) illegal entry

5) continuous adaptation

‘Dehumanization, lack of empathy for Palestinians is alarming, dangerous’

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Palestinian civilians

heartfelt solidarity

Israeli military occupation

indiscriminate bombings

prohibited weapons

inflammatory rhetoric

Verb phrases

trigger sympathy and solidarity

launch an aerial bombardment

express empathy

with Palestinians

acknowledge someone’s suffering

target civilians

commit atrocities

1) sympathy

2) casualties

3) the U.S.

4) alarming

5) compassion

The year’s best new cars

Collocations

semiconductor chips

electric powertrains

luxurious vehicles

entry-level models

budget-conscious buyers

carbon neutrality

Verb phrases

roll out car models

compare standard

and available features

single out technology features

drive up prices

offer personalized experiences

spotlight sustainable initiatives

1) semiconductor chips

2) electric powertrains

3) technologically advanced

4) pent-up demand

5) performance

A cancer vaccine? Scientists are working on it

Collocations

immune system

cancerous tumors

personalized vaccines

cancer cells

genetic signature

clinical trial

Verb phrases

identify mutations

target solid tumors

sequence the DNA

train the algorithms

respond to the vaccines

eliminate tumor cells

1) the immune system

2) personalized vaccines

3) mutations

4) the genetic signature

5) T cells

Green cruises: Sustainable adventures for eco-conscious travelers

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eco-friendly travel

environmentally

friendly excursions

solar panels

hybrid technology

emissions-free sailing

net-zero carbon emissions

climate-change workshops

wind-powered yacht

Verb phrases

cause pollution

endanger sea life

eliminate single-use plastics

minimize carbon footprints

protect wildlife

harness Earth’s

natural energy

reduce fuel consumption

preserve the heritage

What is sustainable investing? How to make money and tackle climate change

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green investing

climate-focused offerings

sustainable fund

sound choices

investment returns

stellar prospects

high-quality stocks

climate-conscious investors

Verb phrases

tackle global warming

save the planet

sort out the wheat from the chaff

rack up gains

ease into sustainable investing

lean toward blue-chip companies

minimize risk

earn solid returns

1) climate change

2) green investing

3) non-financial factors

4) sustainable funds

5) greenwashing

Naomi Osaka on Mental Health

Collocations

tennis champion

racial justice

mental health

unjust system

vocal support

media appearance

Verb phrases

make headlines

spark national conversations

sit for press conferences

meet the cultural moment

find one’s voice

articulate one’s feelings

1) tennis success

2) racial justice

3) mental health

4) press conferences

5) pandemic changes

Do you play enough? Science says it’s critical to your health and wellness

Collocations

mental well-being

social cues

play deficiency

recess time

standardized testing

rote learning

helicopter parenting

unstructured playtime

Verb phrases

learn through play

reduce stress hormones

practice teamwork

break the ice

alleviate anxiety

process novel information

embrace a lasting change

re-evaluate one’s life

1) children and adults

2) creativity, learning,

and social bonding

3) work-related pressures

4) brain development

5) well-being

Exclusive: Dolly Parton on rock, rhinestones and her genre-busting career

Collocations

business mogul

steely determination

prolific philanthropist

gay following

overt sexism

double standard

Verb phrases

cross genres

pave the way for country singers

challenge people’s expectations

sacrifice one’s principles

come up against ageism

dress in character

1) genre-bending

2) authentic

3) philanthropic contributions

4) cosmetic procedures

5) a dedicated fanbase

Housing Crisis

Collocations

middle-class households

high mortgage rates

down payments

credit union

median home price

housing shortage

property taxes

insurance premiums

Verb phrases

own a home

battle inflation

sit out the market

push up prices

pay down the debt

build up wealth

see a rebound

trend upward/downward

1) middle class

2) soaring prices

3) high mortgage rates

4) wealth

5) affordable housing