Short Articles for Reading Comprehension-Book 1 (E)
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championship
a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
You need to qualify a series of rounds to compete in the championship.
company
people and things that make up a business
When they found a bug in their food, they called the company that had produced it to complain.
kit
a set or collection of tools, supplies, instructional matter, etc., for a specific purpose
We bought a first-aid kit to take with us for a camping trip.
net
a device for holding or catching something, usually made from pieces of rope or wire that are tied or WOVEN loosely
The tennis ball hit the net.
nowadays
in the current time, in comparison to the past
It is hard to find walkmans on sale nowadays.
paddle
a long stick with a flat end that is used to move a boat across water
It is difficult to steer a boat with only one paddle.
rubber
a strong, bendable material made from the juice of a tree
We can use rubber for many different things.
soldier
a person serving in the military
My brother is a soldier in the army.
special
being better, more important, or out of the ordinary
She knows a special way of doing the work, thus she completes it much faster.
spin
to move something in a rapid turning motion
We spun the coin on the floor.
danger
a state in which there is a possibility of being hurt or killed
It is wise to stay away from any signs of danger.
disappear
to stop being VISIBLE
The rabbit disappeared under the magician's hat.
disease
a sickness in a person, animal or plant diseases can spread rapidly from one person to the next.
endangered
at risk of extinction
We all need to help in protecting endangered species.
habitat
the natural place, or type of place, where a plant or animal lives
Forests are the habitats of many animals.
ivory
a hard cream-colored substance which forms the tusks of elephants
Hunting for ivory is illegal.
mammal
an animal that has hair or fur and drinks milk from its mother
Humans are an example of mammals.
marsupial
an animal, such as a kangaroo or an opossum, whose female members have a pouch to carry their young in
A kangaroo is a famous marsupial.
species
a group of animals that are largely the same, and can produce young with each other
Pandas are an endangered species.
tusk
a long and curved pointed tooth, for example of a ELEPHANT
Elephants are sometimes hunted for their tusks.
weather
the temperature and overall atmospheric condition of a particular area at a given time weather effects many outdoor activities.
whale
a very large MAMMAL that lives in the ocean and has a body similar in appearance to a fish
The blue whale is the largest mammal.
century
a period of 100 years
The twentieth century was a time of many technological advancements.
character
the set of qualities that make a person a unique individual
Cities each have their own unique character.
common
not unusual
The common cold is becoming harder to cure.
increasingly
in an increasing manner
He was finding it increasingly difficult to make decisions.
lifestyle
daily habits and living conditions
They enjoyed an income and lifestyle that many people would envy.
national
of or relating to a nation as a whole
Ruling parties have lost ground in national and local elections.
teenager
a person between the ages of 13 and 19 teenagers going through puberty, may become moody.
tourist
someone who travels to a place for pleasure, usually while on vacation
Blackpool is the top tourist attraction in England.
traveler
a person going from one place to another
Many air travelers suffer puffy ankles and feet during long flights.
unique
being different from everyone or everything else of its kind
Each person's signature is unique.
wedding
marriage ceremony
There are many different wedding traditions around the world.
abbey
a group of buildings in a religious community
Marion joined the abbey after hearing news of Robin Hood's death.
attraction
a fun or interesting place to visit
The walled city is an important tourist attraction.
boast
to speak with too much pride
We remember our mother's stern instructions not to boast.
bury
to put something into the ground and cover
We buried the dog in the backyard when it had passed away.
capital
the primary city of a country or state that is home to the government of that country or state
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal.
comprise
to be part of something bigger
Women comprise 44% of hospital medical staff.
crown
to place a CROWN upon the head of a person in a ceremony
Elizabeth was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953.
located
found in a certain place
Sydney is where Opera House is located.
official
allowed or accepted by someone with authority
A report in the official police newspaper gave no reason for the move.
outlying
far away from the main cities of a country
Tourists can visit outlying areas like the Napa Valley Wine Country.
population
the total number of people who live in a particular area, such as a city or country
Korea's population is high compared to its size.
royal
of or related to a king or queen
He is the cousin of the prince. Therefore he is of royal blood.
underground
under the earth's surface
The underground tunnel led to a hidden door.
addicted
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
It's easy to become addicted to cigarette smoking.
chew
to perform the act of biting with one's teeth
Be certain to eat slowly and chew your food extremely well.
colony
a region that is being controlled by another, more powerful country
England’s plan to establish colonies in North America was founded on a false idea.
crop
a plant grown for use as food or products
Rice farmers here still plant and harvest their crops by hand.
evidence
materials, facts, and information used in a court of law to establish or prove something
Ganley said he'd seen no evidence of widespread fraud.
nicotine
substance in tobacco that people can become addicted to nicotine marks stained his chin and fingers.
pipe
a thin tube with a small bowl at the end used to smoke TOBACCO
Some people use pipes to smoke tobacco.
sniff
to smell
Suddenly, he stopped and sniffed the air.
success
the fact or state of achieving the intended or desired result
We hope it will be a commercial success.
tobacco
the leaves from this plant, that are dried and then smoked
Try to do without tobacco and alcohol.
athlete
a person who is trained in or good at sports
Daley Thompson was a great athlete.
god
a being believed by many religions to be the all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good creator of the universe
Zeus is the king of the gods.
honor
to respect someone or something
Her Majesty later honored the Headmaster with her presence at lunch.
javelin
(경기용) 창
A javelin must be handled with care.
skiing
the action of traveling over snow on skis skiing is a popular winter sport.
sports
an activity or game where people compete against each other to win
I'd say football is my favorite sport.
wrestle
to play a sport that involves fighting by pushing and holding parts of the OPPONENT'S body wrestling is a dangerous sport.
abalone
any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
Not everyone has had a chance to taste abalone.
criminal
a person who commits a crime
A group of gunmen attacked a prison and set free nine criminals in Moroto.
demand
the act of asking for something firmly
Another flight would be arranged on Saturday if sufficient demand arose.
expensive
being costly; having a high price or value
I get very nervous because I'm using a lot of expensive equipment.
expert
someone with special skill in a certain area and knows a lot about that area
When your computer breaks down, it is better to leave it to expert.
orphanage
a building in which many children without parents live
Oliver Twist once lived in an orphanage.
situation
the particular events and conditions that affect someone or something at a certain time and place
Army officers said the situation was under control.
smuggle
to bring someone or something from one country to another illegally
Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle a bomb into Belfast airport.
snail
a small creature with a soft body that lives in a SHELL and moves very slowly
The French have a dish made from snails.
supply
the act, process, or system of providing a particular product or service
Prices change according to supply and demand.
dinosaur
one of a group of reptiles that lived millions of years ago
We can see dinosaurs in museums today.
equipment
the tools, supplies, or materials needed to perform a task or activity
It is vital that surgeons prepare the right equipment before they enter the surgery room.
monster
an imaginary creature that is often large and frightening
Most children are afraid of monsters.
mystery
something that is strange, not understood, or unfamiliar
The source of the gunshots still remains a mystery.
prehistoric
relating to, existing, or happening in a time before people were capable of writing
Dinosaurs are part of our prehistoric past.
submarine
a type of ship that can travel both above and below the surface of the sea
In some places you can take a tour in a submarine.
accompany
to play a piece of music to support other music
The piano accompanied the violin.
bow
a tool made from a length of wood with horse hair stretched along it, used to play a musical instrument
A violin is played with a bow.
guitar
a stringed musical instrument with a flat body and a long neck, usually played with the fingers or with a small piece of plastic
There are many types of guitars.
instrument
a device that is used for creating music
Learning a musical instrument introduces a child to an understanding of music.
lute
루트(14-17세기의 현악기)
A lute isn't played very often nowadays.
pleasant
being pleasing or enjoyable
It's always pleasant to do what you're good at doing.
pluck
to pull the string of an instrument to make a sound
Nell was plucking a harp.
prominent
being easily noticeable
Here the window plays a prominent part in the design.
solo
a dance, piece of music, etc., performed by only one person
The original version featured a guitar solo.
stringed
현이 있는, 현으로 소리나는, …의 줄이 있는
A guitar is a stringed instrument.
approximately
in a way that is close but not exact approximately $150 million is to be spent on improvements.
cabin
a room in a ship or plane
He showed her to a small cabin.
cruise
a vacation on a large ship that stops at ports
He and his wife were planning to go on a world cruise.
depend
(informal) used to say that the answer to a question could have different answers in different circumstances
The cooking time needed depends on the size of the potato.
float
to rest or move on a liquid without sinking beneath the surface
They noticed fifty and twenty dollar bills floating in the water.
luxury
A luxury is an expensive thing that you do not need.
By all accounts he leads a life of considerable luxury.
passenger
a person riding in but not driving a vehicle
Mr. Fullemann was a passenger in the car when it crashed.
service
the act or job of helping customers in a store or other business
Although the service was slow, the waiters were polite.
speed
the rate at which something or someone is moving
The speed limit is thirty miles per hour.
voyage
a long journey that covers a great distance
The first space shuttle voyage to be devoted entirely to astronomy.
attack
to act violently
The virus attacked my computer and deleted all my files.
combat
the act of fighting, usually during a war
Virus scanners combat viruses entering the computer.
computer
an electronic machine that can store and process large quantities of information
The car was designed by computer.
damage
to cause bad or harmful effects for someone or something
Jackson doesn't want to damage his reputation as a political personality.
download
to transfer data or programs from a server or host computer to one's own computer or device downloading movies is illegal.
exist
to be real
He thought that if he couldn't see something, it didn't exist.
operation
the act or state of working or being used
There seemed to be no problems with the operation of the computer.
spread
to move something apart, or to put space between things
She spread a towel on the sand and lay on it.
threat
a statement that tells someone that he or she will be harmed or punished
Some couples see single women as a threat to their relationships.
virus
a very small living thing that causes disease or sickness and can be spread among people or animals
It is vital to have a virus scanner installed.
chain
an order, series, or sequence of events
The first chain of hamburger restaurants was called White Castle.
chopped
cut into small bits
We added chopped garlic to the recipe.
contain
to keep or have inside
A vegetarian won't eat anything that contains meat.
grilled
cooked on a grill
Some people prefer grilled vegetables to boiled vegetables.
ground
reducing to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading ground garlic is finer than chopped garlic.
healthy
being free from illness, disease, and other physical problems
Exercise is needed to stay healthy.
lean
having a low fat content lean meat has less fat than regular meat.
meat
the flesh of an animal that is eaten as food
Cannibals are people who eat human meat.
mixture
the act of combining two or more different things
Scrambled eggs are made from a mixture of eggs, cream and salt.
patty
햄버거에 들어가는 다진 고기
Make sure the patty is well-cooked before you eat it.
popular
being liked or supported by a large number of people
The steak is the most popular dish in this restaurant.
raw
being uncooked
A steak that is cooked rare, is brown on the outside but raw on the inside.
shape
the outline of an object
Most books are rectangular in shape.
wholegrain
정백하지 않는 wholegrain bread is more filling than white bread.
collection
a group of similar and interesting things that are brought together as a hobby or to study or display
The Art Gallery of Ontario has the world's largest collection of sculptures by Henry Moore.
destroy
to damage something so that it cannot be repaired
That's a sure recipe for destroying the economy and creating chaos.
figure
a person who is very important or famous
Wax figures are difficult to make.
housekeeper
a woman whose job it is to organize another person's house and deal with cooking and cleaning
It is not easy living as a housekeeper.
inherit
to be one who receives property or money after someone dies
He has no son to inherit his land.
model
a copy of something that is usually smaller than the real thing
The wax models looked realistic.
museum
a place where objects from the field of art, science, or history are displayed and shown to the public
For months Malcolm had wanted to visit the Parisian art museums.
skill
the ability to do something successfully, as a result of training, experience and practice
The cut of a diamond depends on the skill of its craftsman.
wax
a solid, hard substance made from fat or oil that softens when heated and is used in the production of various items such as candles
There were colored candles which had spread pools of wax on the furniture.
dialect
a form of a language that is only spoken in a particular region or area of a country
Different parts of England speak in different dialects.
government
the group of people who rule a nation
The government is responsible for the general well-being of its people.
join
to connect something to something else
We joined the two triangles together to make a square.
locals
현지인들, 지역민들
The locals know the area better than tourists.
president
the leader of a republic
The president must make wise decisions for the people of his country.
province
an area of a country that is not close to the capital or other large cities
China is divided into many provinces.
really
very
This is really fun!
unite
to come together to work toward a single goal
I think it will be beneficial if North and South Korea unite.
character
a person who is featured in a story, movie, or play
My favorite character in Harry Potter is Dumbledore.
describe
to talk about the details of something
The recreation center wasn't anything like the advertisement had described.
factory
a building where machines are used to make large amounts of products
Working conditions in factories are usually below standard.
famous
known by a lot of people; easy to recognize
Pizza Hut is a famous fast food restaurant.
malnutrition
a condition or state that occurs if a person does not get enough food to eat
Third world countries have many people suffering from malnutrition.
mine
a place where people DIG into the earth to obtain MINERALS
It is dangerous and unhealthy to work inside of mine.
powerful
being able to control or influence people, events, or things
The president is the most powerful official in our government.
translate
to switch written or spoken words into another language
Grimm Brothers' fairytales are translated into many different languages.
comfortable
being physically relaxed and at ease
It helps if you have a comfortable chair to sit in at work.
especially
in a manner that is greater, more significant, or important than usual
Babies lose heat much faster than adults, and are especially vulnerable to the cold in their first month.
invent
to create something through thought and reason
Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone.
mainly
mostly; regarding the most important part of something
The birds live mainly on nectar.
modern
belonging to current or recent time modern music is different to the music in the past.
partly
in part; not completely
That was partly my fault.
pedal
lever worked by the foot
Push the pedals with your feet to make the bicycle move forward.
rear
the back of a thing or area
When driving, glance at the mirrors to check your rear.
transport
an act or process of moving goods or people from one place to another
Public transport in Korea is very convenient.
upright
standing straight up
Sitting in an upright position is better for your back than slouching.
bean
the seed of certain plants that can be eaten as a vegetable
Most people are surprised when they hear chocolate is made from cocoa beans.
custom
the usual or traditional way of doing things for a particular society or group of people
All cultures have different customs.
emperor
the man who rules an empire
There were many Roman emperors in the past.
ingredient
one of the food items used when making a meal or drink
Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients.
invade
to enter for the purpose of taking control
In autumn 1944 the allies invaded the Italian mainland at Anzio and Salerno
process
a set of actions that produce a particular result
There was total agreement to start the peace process as soon as possible.
pudding
a cooked sweet food made with flour, fat, and eggs, and usually served hot
I find it difficult to find a pudding that tastes nice.
roast
to cook via dry heat in an oven or over a fire
The campers roasted marshmallows over the camp fire.
treat
an entertainment given for free
On Halloween, children go door-to-door asking for treats.
welcome
to greet someone who has just arrived somewhere in a friendly and warm manner
The salesman wasn't welcomed into the house.
career
a job that someone does for a long time
It is difficult to choose the career that you want to have for the rest of your life.
fan
someone who is interested in and follows the actions of a famous person, artist, sports team or style
Famous people have many fans.
hit
something that is liked and successful
The song became a massive hit in 1945
huge
of great size or area
The elephant is a huge animal.
icon
a person or thing that is admired and widely recognized, especially if that person or thing is considered a symbol of something
Only Marilyn has proved as an enduring fashion icon.
impersonator
분장자 impersonators mainly imitate celebrities.
international
being present, known or active in two or more countries
The 'World Cup' is an international competition.
pop
a style of music that is usually popular among young people and is often characterized by a simple tune with a strong beat
Backstreet Boys was a popular pop band.
record
(old-fashioned) a round flat piece of plastic on which music was stored
Michael Jackson has sold millions of records worldwide.
rhythm
a pattern of sound and beats in music
People can dance to the rhythm of the music.
star
to perform or play a main role in a movie, play, etc.
Will Smith starred in a number of action movies.
activity
a situation in which events are happening or things are being done
Although we are asleep, there is a lot of brain activity.
brain
the ORGAN inside the head that controls all of the body's functions
It is impossible to live without a brain.
dream
images, thoughts, and feelings that are experienced during sleep
The show was wonderful like a dream.
interpretation
an explanation of the meaning of something; the process of INTERPRETING something
Everyone should be entitled to their own interpretation when it comes to art.
meaning
what is intended to be or actually is
The meaning of dreams varies for each individual.
movement
the act or process of moving to a different place or position
The movement of stars is difficult to see.
nightmare
a dream that someone has while sleeping that is very frightening or upsetting
Some nightmares can leave a person in shock even after they are awake.
rapid
happening very quickly
A mouse's heart beat is so rapid it sounds like a buzz.
scientist
a person who is trained or works in a field of science
To become a scientist requires hard work.
suggest
to state a particular idea or plan to be considered by other people
The teacher suggested that students spend a little more time on studies.
worried
worried, troubled, or anxious
Students who had not prepared for the test were worried.
consist
(usually followed by ＂of＂) to be made of something
A healthy diet consists exercise as well as good food.
dairy
related to or made from milk
People who are lactose intolerant needs to cut down on dairy products.
diet
the food and drink that a person or animal usually consumes
A healthy diet consists exercise as well as good food.
fiber
part of plants that is eaten but cannot be DIGESTED by the body
Most vegetables contain fiber.
grain
seeds used for food from plants such as corn or rice, or the plant itself
A healthy diet should consist mainly of grains, fruits, and vegetables, plenty of fish, and some meat
nutritional
relating to NUTRITION
They should put nutritional information on all food products.
overweight
weighing more than a normal or allowed amount
People suffering from anorexia think they are constantly overweight.
staple
a common and needed food or food product
The Chinese also eat a type of pasta as part of their staple diet
traditional
involved in a tradition traditional methods of punishment are not often used today.
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