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All about the TOEIC Test

Are you interested in taking the TOEIC test or learning more about it? Well, you're in the right place! In this article, I will provide a general overview of the TOEIC test. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced Engli

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Mexico Turns Prison into Tourist Spot

Mexico has changed one of its most notorious prisons into a vacation area. The former prison islands in the Pacific Ocean got a makeover to attract tourists.

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Earns More Than $100m

The movie “Avatar: The Way of Water” earned one-hundred thirty-four million dollars at the US box office in its first weekend. This is the first time a movie directed by James Cameron has had a one-hundred million dollar

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Frozen Food Is ‘Dish of the Year’ in Japan

Gurunavi Research Institute, a company with a popular website to help people find restaurants, annually chooses the “dish of the year” in Japan. This year, the company announced that ‘frozen food’ was the winner.

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Japan, UK and Italy Will Build Fighter Jet

Japan, Britain and Italy are partnering to make a new fighter jet. It will be Japan’s first industrial military project with a country other than the US since World War Two. 

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South Korean People Will Become 1 Year Younger

A new law in South Korea will change their traditional method of counting ages. The country will start to use the international standard. After the change, all citizens will become one or two years younger on official do

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Disney’s New Tool Makes Actors Look Young

Making actors look younger or older in movies is usually a difficult process. In recent years, companies have used technology and many hours in post-production for somewhat realistic results. 

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Jonathan the Tortoise Turns 190 Years Old

St. Helena, an island in the Atlantic Ocean near Africa, celebrated Jonathan’s birthday last week. Jonathan is a giant tortoise who turned 190 years old and is the oldest living animal on land.

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No More Airplane Mode on Flights in EU

The European Union (EU) has decided that airlines can let passengers use mobile data like 5G technology on airplanes.

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Photographer Gathers 2,500 Naked People for Photo

Last month, 2,500 people took off their clothes for photos on Australia’s Bondi Beach. The purpose of this event was to raise awareness of skin cancer.

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Deadly Landslide in Italy

Italy has declared a state of emergency. Heavy rain caused a landslide on the island of Ischia on Saturday.

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