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These phrases will improve your english "In No Time"
Vocabulary
hurry
to do something fast or more quickly
We should hurry, or we will be late for school.
present
to show or offer something for people to think about, discuss, etc.
I'm working on some sales figures to present to my manager.
run out
(of a supply of something) to be used up; to use up a supply of something
The money for the project is going to run out very soon.
We ran out of petrol on the motorway.
traffic jam
a long line or lines of stopped or slow-moving vehicles
I spent four hours stuck in a traffic jam on my way home.
progress
forward movement towards a destination
On the second day of the climb, we didn't make much progress because of the heavy rain.
on time
happening or doing something at the correct time; at the correct time
Caleb is the kind of person who is always on time.
Our plane took off on time.
Article
Life would be a lot easier if we always had "all the time in the world" to get our work done — which is another way of saying "lots of time" — but that doesn't happen often! Here are some phrases to help you talk about time.
If you have to write a report and you know it won't take long, you might tell your boss, "Don't worry, I'll have it done 'in no time.'"
However, if your boss thinks you're taking too long and wants you to hurry up, she might say, "OK, but 'time is of the essence.'" The word "essence" in this phrase means "the most important thing."
And if you were still working on the report just hours or minutes before the meeting where it had to be presented, someone may tell you that the "clock is ticking." This phrase comes from the sound a clock makes, and we use it to let people know that time is running out to do something.
Sometimes you have to travel to get to important meetings, but it's often hard to know what the traffic will be like and how long it will take you to get there. If there are no traffic jams and you're making good progress, you could say, "We're 'making good time' so we won't be late."
It's important to be on time for meetings, but sometimes it's even better to get there early — or "ahead of time." You might say to a coworker, "If we get there ahead of time, we can make sure we have everything we need."
Dad could go to prison for wiping out town's internet
Vocabulary
jammer
a device that blocks signals from phones, radios, etc.
Police used a jammer to stop the suspect contacting anyone.
wipe out
to completely destroy or get rid of something
Rising sea levels could wipe out some small island nations.
municipality
a town or area with its own local government
If the project is successful, it may be extended to other municipalities.
trace
to find or discover by investigating
Police eventually traced the suspect to an address in New York City.
fine
money that must be paid for breaking a rule or law
The driver had to pay a fine for speeding.
communications
methods for sending and receiving information, such as phone lines, computers, etc.
The earthquake knocked out communications in several districts.
Article
A French dad who used a signal jammer to stop his kids from going online wiped out his town's internet and cell phone service without knowing it.
The man, who lives in Messanges in southwest France, bought the signal jammer to stop his children from going online late at night so they would get some sleep.
However, he didn't know he would wipe out the service for two municipalities as well.
A local cell phone service provider contacted the French government's Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR) to tell them that one of their antennas had stopped working between about 12 a.m. and 3 a.m. each morning, France Bleu reported.
The ANFR then sent someone to Messanges to trace the signal jammer to the man's home.
The dad explained that he was using the signal jammer to stop his children from using social media and other apps late at night, believing the jammer would only affect his house and no one else's.
Signal jammers are illegal in France. Anyone who uses one can get up to six months in prison and a fine of about $34,000, according to the ANFR. The man will also have to pay the ANFR about $500 for their work tracing the jammer and for their visit to his home.
Signal jammers are illegal in most countries, but some places allow people to own them but not use them. They may also be allowed for police and other official uses. They can be dangerous because they stop important communications, including emergency calls.
Survey names friends as best show ever
Vocabulary
sitcom
a television series in which a set of characters are involved in funny situations
We often watch old US sitcoms like "Seinfeld" and "Frasier."
vote
a way of showing one's choice in an election, competition, etc.
In a democracy, every adult gets one vote for president.
decade
a period of ten years; a period of ten years that begins with a year ending in zero
They have been married for four decades.
source
a person, place, or thing where something comes from
Oranges are a great source of vitamin C
comfort
the easing or removal of a person's feelings of sadness or stress
When faced with problems, I always turn to my sister for comfort and advice.
nostalgia
feelings that come from remembering things that happened in the past
A wave of nostalgia swept over me when I saw my childhood home.
Article
Could Friends be any more popular? Not according to a new survey, which found that the sitcom is the most-loved show ever made among Americans.
The survey was done by YouTube TV and OnePoll. It asked 2,000 American adults about the TV shows they watch and enjoy the most. Out of a list of 35 shows, Friends was the most popular, with 43% of people saying that they watched it.
Another 90s sitcom that takes place in New York, Seinfeld was the second most popular show, with 40% of people saying that they enjoyed watching it.
Other popular shows included Game of Thrones, which 37% said they watched. Sitcoms Three's Company, Frasier and The Office were enjoyed by 36%, and 35% said they watched army medical comedy M
A
S*H.
Almost one in five said that TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s were the best. Shows from the 2000s were the second most loved with 15% of the votes, while shows from the 2010s and 1970s each got 10% of the votes.
Only 7% of people said that the 2020s is the best time in the history of television.
Speaking about the survey, YouTube TV's Kimberly Taylor said that it's not a surprise that so many people still love and watch TV shows from decades ago, because they can be a source of comfort and nostalgia.
Survey finds which countries exercise the most
Article
We all know we need to exercise to stay healthy, but which countries exercise the most? A 2021 survey from research company Ipsos has the answer.
The survey included over 21,500 people from 29 countries. It found that, on average, people spend about six hours per week exercising.
People in the Netherlands exercised the most at an average of almost 13 hours per week, followed by people in Germany, Romania and Russia. The countries that exercised the least in the survey were Italy, Japan and Brazil — all at about 3 hours per week.
On average, 14% said they didn't do any exercise. This number was highest in Japan at 34%, compared to just 4% in the Netherlands.
The survey also asked people which sports they do in a normal week. Fitness was the most popular at 20%, followed by running, cycling and soccer.
The US had the highest percentage of people who said they didn't play any team sports at 61%, followed by Britain, Canada, Australia and Japan.
Around the world, 58% said they would like to play sports more than they currently do. Almost 40% said not having enough time was stopping them from doing so, while 18% said it was not having enough money and 17% said it was the weather.
However, many said they didn't want to play sports, with the highest percentage being 40% of people in Japan.
According to the World Health Organization, adults should do at least two and a half hours to five hours of moderate-intensity exercise, or one hour 15 minutes to two and a half hours of vigorous-intensity exercise, each week.
Vocabulary
average
calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing the sum by the amount of numbers in the set
The average global temperature for July was 16.6 degrees Celsius.
currently
at the current moment or time
I'm currently unemployed, but I'm looking for a job.
moderate
average in size, quality, degree, etc.
A moderate amount of sugar isn't too bad for your health.
intensity
the quality of being very strong or forceful
High-intensity interval training is very popular among athletes.
vigorous
active and full of energy; involving strength or effort
Even after his heart attack, my grandad continued living a vigorous life.
I do about an hour and a half of vigorous exercise each week.
The Difference Between a CV and a Resume
Vocabulary
informally
in a way that is not official or formal
We met informally for a coffee and a chat, and they said they would get back to me to arrange an interview.
summarize
to state the main or most important points of something
Let me quickly summarize the main points again.
academic
relating to education or places of learning
He has a successful academic career.
postgraduate
relating to studies done at a university after finishing a first degree
I'm planning to apply for a postgraduate program at the University of Oxford.
detailed
having many details, facts, information, etc.
The report provides a very detailed analysis.
publication
the act of printing and making a book, magazine, etc. available to buy; a book, magazine, etc. that has been made available
Her writing career began at the age of 30 with the publication of her first novel.
He was written for a number of scientific publications.
Article
You may have heard two different terms used to describe the document you write to tell future employers about your skills and experience when applying for a new job: "resume" and "CV" (or "curriculum vitae").
When used informally, both terms usually mean the same thing: a document that summarizes a person's work experience, education, any skills they have that might be useful for the job and their personal information, such as their name and email address. The document is usually around two pages long.
However, while people often use the terms "resume" and "CV" to mean the same thing, there is a difference between the two. A resume is usually what people mean when they use either term: a short document that includes a person's work history, as described above. It is used when applying to most types of jobs; everything from cleaner, to office worker, to manager.
A CV, however, is a type of document that is used when applying to academic jobs or postgraduate education. As well as the information included in a shorter resume, a CV will also include more detailed information about any publications, awards, research and teaching experience that a person has. This is usually three to 10 pages long.
If you aren't sure which word to use when referring to your CV or resume, don't worry too much. When applying for non-academic jobs, British people usually refer to the document as a "CV," and Americans, Australians and Canadians prefer to call it a "resume." But most employers will know what you mean based on the type of job you are applying for.