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CAMPAIGN PLANS COURTNEYLAUREN
AND GLENN ANDREW YANG PRIDES
HIMSELF IN BEING A NON-
TRADITIONAL POLITICIAN AND
SAYS HE IS AN ENTREPRNEUR WHO
UNDERSTANDS THE ECONOMY HE
FEELS WE NEED A NEW ECONOMY
THAT PUTS HUMANITY FIRST
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" WE KNOW THAT THE FUTURE WE
LEFT THEM IS FAR DARKER THAN
THE LIVES THAT WE HAVE LED AND
THIS IS OUR CHANCE TO TURN IT
AROUND."DEMOCRATIC
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ANDREW
YANG SAYS THE FUTURE IS ALL
ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND THE
ECONOMY AND IF WE DON'T DO
SOMETHING ABOUT IT NOW FUTURE
GENERATIONS WILL BE IN DANGER
"IT HAS GOTTEN SO BAD THAT OUR
LIFE EXPECTANCY HAS GONE DOWN
THREE YEARS IN A ROW."YANG
SAYS IN THE NEXT FIVE TO TEN
YEARS TECHNOLOGY WILL
ELIMINATE MILLIONS OF JOBS.
"THE A-I CAN STILL SEE SHADES
OF GREY THAT THE HUMAN EYE CAN
NOT THAT IS THE REALITY OF THE
21ST CENTURY ECONOMY AND ITS
UP TO US TO ACTUALLY EVOLVE AS
QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE."HE SAYS
AS PRESIDENT HIS FIRST
PRIORITY WOULD BE IMPLEMENTING
A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME WHICH
WOULD GIVE EVERY ADULT
AMERICAN A THOUSAND DOLLARS A
MONTH"RIGHT NOW THE GAINS ARE
GETTING SUCKED UP INTO A
SMALLER AND SMALLER SLIVER OF
PEOPLE IN COMPANIES. WHEN THE
MONEY IS IN YOUR HANDS. IT
MAKES OR FAMILIES STRONGER AND
HEALTHIER. IT MAKES PEOPLE
MENTALLY HEALTHIER. IT
IMPROVES YOUR DECISION MAKING."
ABIGAIL DAVIDSON IS A FRESHMAN
AT COLBY SAWYER COLLEGE. THIS
ELECTION WILL BE HER FIRST
TIME VOTING. SHE SAYS SHE HAS
BEEN STUDYING ALL CANDIDATES,
BUT YANG APPEALS TO YOUNG
PEOPLE THE MOST" ESPECIALLY
WITH HIS TECHNOLOGICAL
APPROACH..HE SHOWS US THAT HES
VERY KNOWLADGABLE IN SOMETHING
THAT WEVE GROWN UP WITH OUR
WHOLE LIFE." AS OF TUESDAY,
THE NEW YORK TIMES IS
REPORTING YANG IS "ON THE
CUSP" OF QUALIFYING FOR THE
DECEMBER 19TH DEBATE."IM
EXCITED TO MAKE THE DEBATE
STAGE. IM EXCITED TO ADD MY
POINT OF VIEW TO THE MIX"
3
COURTNEYAND AT THE TOWN HALL
YANG EMPHASIZED BULDING A
BETTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG PEOLE
WHILE ALSO FOCUSING ON
HEALTHCARE FOR ALL, A
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRNMENT AND
AFFORDABLE EDUCATION LIVE IN
THE STUDIO. COURTNEY ADELMAN.
LOCAL 22 NEWS
3
LAUREN SENATOR AMY
KLOBUCHAR WAS BACK IN THE
GRANITE STATE TODAY HOLDING

CAMPAIGN PLANS COURTNEYLAUREN

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Andew Yang holds town hall in New Hampshire

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王惟惟 posted on 2020/01/12

Video vocabulary

approach

US /əˈprəʊtʃ/

・

UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/

other
The means or opportunity to reach something.

other
To come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.

other
To come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
To speak to someone about something, often making a request or proposal.

noun
Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
An initial proposal or request made to someone.
A way of dealing with something.
Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
Specific way to handle a project, task, problem

verb
To get close to reaching something or somewhere
To request someone to do something specific

A2 TOEIC

eliminate

US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/

・

UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/

verb
To defeat someone so that they cannot continue in a competition.
To completely remove; to get rid of
To completely remove or get rid of something.
To remove from a contest by beating them

B1 TOEIC

debate

US / dɪˈbet/

・

UK /dɪ'beɪt/

other
To argue about a subject, especially in a formal manner.

other
To consider something; to think about something carefully before making a decision.
To discuss a subject in a formal way.
To discuss a subject in a formal way, presenting different opinions.

noun
General public discussion of a topic
A discussion or argument on a subject where people express different opinions.
A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
A formal discussion or argument about a subject.

verb
To consider options before making a decision
To take part in a formal discussion

A2 TOEIC

improve

US /ɪmˈpruv/

・

UK /ɪm'pru:v/

verb
To make, or become, something better

other
To become better than before; to advance in excellence.
To become better

other
To make something better; to enhance in value or quality.
To make something better; to raise to a more desirable quality or condition.

A1 TOEIC

campaign

US /kæmˈpen/

・

UK /kæm'peɪn/

noun
Series of actions meant to achieve a goal
A planned set of military activities intended to achieve a particular objective.
A series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective, confined to a specific area or involving a specified type of fighting.
A series of planned activities designed to achieve a particular aim.
A series of planned activities designed to achieve a particular aim.
A series of planned activities designed to achieve a particular social, political, or commercial aim.

verb
To work in an organized, active way towards a goal

other
To work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal, typically a political or social one.

other
To promote or advocate for something in a planned and active way.

A2 TOEIC

evolve

US /ɪˈvɑlv/

・

UK /ɪ'vɒlv/

other
To develop gradually.
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

verb
To change or develop gradually.
To develop gradually.
To develop certain features
To develop or change slowly over time
To slowly change or develop into something better

other
To develop (something) gradually.

sustainable

US /səˈsteɪnəbl/

・

UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/

adjective
Capable of continuing for a long time
Able to be maintained without running out of

priority

US /praɪˈɔrɪti, -ˈɑr-/

・

UK /praɪ'ɒrətɪ/

noun
Thing that is more important/urgent than others
A level of importance assigned to a task or process in a computer system.
Something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things.
The condition of being regarded or treated as more important than another.
The right to go before other traffic.

other
A parameter relating to a process that determines the order in which it is executed
A thing that is regarded as more important than others

adjective
Denoting something that constitutes a priority.

other
The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others
The right to precede others or take precedence
The right of one vehicle or vessel to proceed ahead of others

B1 TOEIC

reality

US /riˈælɪti/

・

UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

noun
What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
A thing that is actually experienced or seen.

other
The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
The aggregate of all that is real or existent within a system, as opposed to that which is only ideal.
The true situation and circumstances of life.

implement

US /ˈɪmpləmənt/

・

UK /ˈɪmplɪment/

other
To put a plan or system into effect; carry out.

verb
To start to do something you plan to do

noun
A tool

B1 TOEIC

suck

US /sʌk/

・

UK /sʌk/

verb
To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
To pull or remove something with great power
To attract someone; make someone interested
To draw into your mouth through a small hole

noun
Drawing of liquid into a tube or hole

phrasal verb
To trick or deceive someone into doing something

state

US /stet/

・

UK /steɪt/

adjective
Concerning region within a country

noun
Region within a country, with its own government
Situation or condition something is in

verb
To say; declare as fact

A1 TOEIC

candidate

US /ˈkændɪˌdet, -dɪt/

・

UK /ˈkændɪdət/

noun
Politician who is running for public office
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election.

decision

US /dɪˈsɪʒən/

・

UK /dɪ'sɪʒn/

noun
Choice made after thinking; final judgment
Ability to make quick and confident choices
The act or process of deciding something.
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration in a business context.
A choice that you make about something after thinking about it
The act or result of deciding; a conclusion or resolution.
A formal judgment on a matter in dispute
A choice made by an individual concerning their own life or affairs.
The act or process of deciding something.
A judgment or verdict reached or given

A1 TOEIC

emphasize

US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

・

UK /'emfəsaɪz/

verb
To stress the items that are important

other
To state or assert forcefully.
To give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.

B2 TOEIC

universal

US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/

・

UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/

adjective
Applicable to all cases.
Relating to the universe; cosmic.
Including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively; existing everywhere.
Relating to or characteristic of all or the whole.
Relating to features common to all members of a class or group.
Relating to or affecting the whole world or all people.
Adaptable to a variety of uses, sizes, shapes, etc.
Applicable to all cases.
Existing in all places at all times for all people
Done or experienced by everyone

noun
A company or organization with a global presence or scope.
A feature or characteristic that is found in all languages.
A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
Things which apply equally to everyone

humanity

US /hjuˈmænɪti/

・

UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

noun
Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
All human beings collectively; the human race.
The quality of being humane; benevolence.
The humanities (as a field of study).

other
Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
The quality of being human; human nature.
All human beings collectively; the human race.
All human beings collectively; humankind.
The quality of being humane; benevolence.

other
All human beings collectively; the human race.
The quality of being humane; benevolence.

other
The humanities as an area of study.

other
The branches of learning concerned with human culture, such as literature, philosophy, and history.

democratic

US /ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk/

・

UK /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/

adjective
Having certain aspects of democracy
(Of government) giving the people power, a vote
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Based on the principle that all members have equal rights.
Relating to the Democratic Party.
Favoring or characterized by social equality; egalitarian.
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Supporting or promoting social equality.

mentally

US /ˈmɛntl:ɪ/

・

UK /ˈmentəli/

adverb
With or in the mind and thoughts
Involving the mind; intellectually.

lead

US /lid/

・

UK /li:d/

noun
Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
Information that could help to solve a crime
Main part in a play or movie
Heavy, gray metal element
Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
Act of being at the front in a race or game

adjective
Being the main part in movies or plays

verb
To show the way or guide others
To be at the front of a race or game
To travel in front of; go in advance of others

A1 TOEIC

economy

US /ɪˈkɑnəmi/

・

UK /ɪ'kɒnəmɪ/

other
The careful management of resources to avoid waste.
Careful management of available resources.
Careful management of available resources.
The quality of being efficient and avoiding waste.
Careful management of available resources.
The avoidance of waste or extravagance; thrift.

noun
The system of how money is made and used within a particular country or region.
A particular system or network of economic activity.
Careful management of available resources; avoidance of waste.
Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
The system of how money is made and used within a particular country or region.
Total of all goods, services and wages in an area

adjective
Avoiding waste; thrifty.
Relatively inexpensive or efficient; designed to save money.
Relatively low in price or cost.
Relating to a cheaper or more basic version of a product or service.

A1 TOEIC

expectancy

US /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

・

UK /ɪkˈspektənsi/

noun
Excited feeling that something is will happen soon

B1 TOEIC

politician

US /ˌpɑlɪˈtɪʃən/

・

UK /ˌpɒləˈtɪʃn/

noun
An informal term for a politician.
Someone whose job is in politics
A person primarily interested in political or personal gain.
A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office.
A person involved in politics at a local level.
A person involved in politics at a national level.
A member of a political party.
A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office
A person who is active in party politics.
A person who acts in a manipulative and devious way, typically to gain advancement in their career.

affordable

US /əˈfɔrdəbəl, əˈfor-/

・

UK /ə'fɔ:dəbl/

adjective
Not too expensive; priced at a level that people can afford.
Cheap enough that it can be paid for
Relatively inexpensive housing, especially for those with low or moderate incomes.
Not expensive; at a price that people can afford

stage

US /stedʒ/

・

UK /steɪdʒ/

verb
To organize an event to gain public interest
To be fake or not real
To produce and perform a play or concert

noun
Place where actors or musicians perform for others
Particular point during development or growth

A1 TOEIC

leave

US /liv/

・

UK /li:v/

noun
A period of absence from duty or work, especially when granted permission.
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work

other
To cause someone to be in a particular state or condition.
To allow something to remain in a specific place or condition.

other
Permission to be away from work or duty.
Remains of food.

verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

other
To go away from a place.

A1 TOEIC

century

US /ˈsɛntʃəri/

・

UK /'sentʃərɪ/

noun
Period of 100 years
In cricket, a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings by a batter.
A unit of approximately 80 soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
A period of 100 years.

technology

US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

・

UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

noun
Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.

other
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
The branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.

A2 TOEIC

row

US /roʊ/

・

UK /rəʊ/

verb
To move a boat using oars
To argue or quarrel loudly about something

noun
A noisy argument or fight.
Loud argument or quarrel between people
A line of things or people arranged side by side.
Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
Loud, unpleasant, and undesirable noise

other
To have a noisy argument.

other
To propel a boat with oars.

education

US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

・

UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

noun
Academic field studying the practice of teaching
Process of giving or receiving teaching
An enlightening experience.
A field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools.
A stage in the process of being educated.

other
A field of study that deals with methods of teaching and learning.
The knowledge or skill obtained or developed by learning.
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
The process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this
The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge and developing the powers of reasoning and judgment.

A2 TOEIC

president

US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

・

UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

noun
Person in charge of a country, or organization
The highest-ranking executive in a company or organization.
The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
The elected head of a republic or the chief of state in a country.
The person who holds the position of head of an organization, club, or society.
The chief administrator of a college or university.

A2 TOEIC

adult

US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/

・

UK /ˈædʌlt/

adjective
Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
Containing sexually explicit material.
Relating to or intended for adults; mature.

noun
Person or animal that is fully grown
A fully grown animal.
Education geared toward adults.
A person who is fully grown or developed.
A fully grown plant.

A2 TOEIC

election

US /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

・

UK /ɪ'lekʃn/

noun
Process of choosing someone by voting
The act of selecting someone or something.
A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.

B1 TOEIC

chance

US /tʃæns/

・

UK /tʃɑ:ns/

adjective
Happening by luck; not planned
Taking a risk to try something

noun
The way something happens without planning
An opportunity; favorable circumstances, situation
The possibility that something will happen
The possibility of something happening
A risk that something might happen.

verb
To occur just through luck; happen
To risk doing something
To take a risk to try something

other
To happen by chance.

other
To risk doing something.

point

US /pɔɪnt/

・

UK /pɔɪnt/

noun
A decimal point.
An item to be discussed
Small spot or dot
Fact or detail
Feature of something
The size of the text on a page or screen
A particular idea or argument.
A certain time or stage in a process
A particular location or position.
Certain position in time or space
The purpose or aim of something.
Idea or fact you try to convince people about
Measurement of scores in a game, sport
A stitch in sewing or needlework.
Sharp end of something, e.g. a pen or pin
A specific moment in time.

other
To direct someone's attention to something by extending a finger or object.
To indicate or suggest a particular fact or conclusion.

verb
To face a certain direction, e.g. north
To indicate something with your finger to others

A1 TOEIC

basic

US /ˈbesɪk/

・

UK /'beɪsɪk/

adjective
At the most important or easiest (beginner) level

traditional

US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

・

UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/

adjective
Involved in a custom or event common to a people
Adhering to long-established customs or beliefs.

A2 TOEIC

turn

US /tɚn/

・

UK /tɜ:n/

verb
To become (a particular age)
To become a different quality, color, etc.
To change the direction of something, e.g. a car
To move in an opposite direction or position
To shape metal with a spinning tool

noun
Place where changing of direction happens
Your time or chance to perform a duty
Your chance to play or do in say a game
Unexpected change, as in the weather

make

US /mek/

・

UK /meɪk/

verb
To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
To get to (a place) on time
To gain the status of (teacher, lawyer, etc.)
To create something by putting things together
To create or construct something.
To earn a certain amount of money at a job
To cause or force a person to do something
To force someone to do something.
To cause something to happen or be formed

noun
Product made by a particular company; brand

future

US /ˈfjutʃɚ/

・

UK /ˈfju:tʃə(r)/

noun
Time that is to come after the present
A prospect of success or advancement.
Events that will happen in the time after the present.
A contract to buy or sell something at a determined price at a specified time in the future.
The generations of people that will live after the present one.
A contract to buy or sell something at a determined price at a specified time in the future.
A prospect of success or happiness.
A verb tense expressing an action that has not yet happened.
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; what will happen.

adjective
Existing or occurring at a later time.
Relating to a time that is to come.
That will exist or happen in the time after the present.

other
To plan or design for the future.
To envision or project into the future.

other
The time that will come after the present.

income

US /ˈɪnˌkʌm/

・

UK /ˈɪnkʌm/

noun
Earned money from work, investments or business

A1 TOEIC

senator

US /ˈsɛnətɚ/

・

UK /ˈsenətə(r)/

noun
An elected politician belonging to the senate

presidential

US /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

・

UK /ˌprezɪ'denʃl/

adjective
Concerning the president
Relating to a president or presidency.
Relating to a president or presidency.

healthcare

US /'helθker/

・

UK /'helθkeə/

noun
Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it

sliver

US /ˈslɪvɚ/

・

UK /'slɪvə(r)/

noun
Thin, often long piece of something, e.g. cheese

granite

US /ˈɡrænɪt/

・

UK /ˈgrænɪt/

noun
Type of very hard stone used in buildings

freshman

US /ˈfrɛʃmən/

・

UK /ˈfreʃmən/

noun
Student in the first year of high school, college

Andew Yang holds town hall in New Hampshire

Exam Level

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approach

eliminate

debate

improve

campaign

evolve

sustainable

priority

reality

implement

suck

state

candidate

decision

emphasize

universal

humanity

democratic

mentally

lead

economy

expectancy

politician

affordable

stage

leave

century

technology

row

education

president

adult

election

chance

point

basic

traditional

turn

make

future

income

senator

presidential

healthcare

sliver

granite

freshman