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Yellowstone National Park became America’s first national park in 1872. The National Park Service was formed 44 years later in 1916.
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The fourth of July is Independence Day in the United States. On that day, we celebrate the decision by early American leaders to declare independence from Britain.
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Let’s say you are applying for a job or need to ask a coworker for help, or a favor. So, you send an email. You really want to get a reply. Can the words you choose increase your chances of getting a response?
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These robots are very interesting, Bernice. Do any robots talk? This one is voice activated and it talks.
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It can be said that the United States is a driving culture. The U.S., after all, is a big country and many Americans love cars. So, it is no surprise that many American English expressions come from the world of driving.
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Cellular phones are extremely popular in the United States and around the world, especially among young people. Now, teenagers are using a cell phone ringtone that many adults cannot hear.
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The more than 20,000 freight trains that are in motion at any one time across the country are packed with goods. Freight railroads are making money, and the trains are about as high-tech as anything that moves on earth.
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Today, you might want to roll up your sleeves. We are going to get our hands dirty! Figuratively, that is.
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The Muppets were the creation of the American puppeteer Jim Henson. He used the term Muppet for his puppet act.
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We humans spend about one-third of our lives asleep. This may sound like a lot of time, but it is not wasted.
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The vegetables and fruit will help provide meals for the Obama family, White House workers and guests. The produce will also go to a nearby center that provides food for homeless people.
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Jen: I don’t need a bag, I will just stick it in my purse. Cashier: Are you sure? Jen: Uh huh.
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The world’s cities produce 2 billion tons of trash every year. By the year 2050, that number is expected to rise to 3 billion tons.
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The most common definition of a corner is where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet. For example, squares have four corners. And unless they are round, rooms have corners.
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Claire: Oh, you should. You're so talented. Your pictures are beautiful! Mary: You're just being nice. But I'm getting cold feet. I don't know if I am good enough.
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I heard your business is not going well. Yeah. I’m learning that a business will not always go well. I’m learning that as I go.
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Few people would disagree that email makes our lives easier. But misusing email can cause problems. Answering all those emails and processing all that information can overload the brain, causing stress.