SYNONYM MATCH. GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER Humans can see near-infrared light.

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1 DAY 31 Scientists give mice night vision Would you like to be able to see in the dark? One day this might be possible. Scientists have done tests on mice and have given them the ability to see nearinfrared light. This is a kind of light wave that mice (and humans) cannot normally see. Research teams from the University of Science and Technology of China and the University of Massachusetts Medical School changed the vision of the test mice. They injected special nanoparticles into their eyes. These tiny particles let the mice see better in the dark. The effect of the injections lasted for around 10 weeks. The scientists said the eyesight of the mice was not damaged and the eyes did not suffer from any side effects. SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER Humans can see near-infrared light. T / F The research is now published in the research journal 'Cell'. The researchers say they hope the same tests could be done with humans. Researcher Dr Tian Xue explained what he hopes for the future. He said: "Human beings have been trying to develop new technology to enable abilities that are beyond our natural abilities." He said future tests could let humans see things in the dark that they cannot see now. Dr Tian added: "Another cool thing about this potential technology is that it wouldn't require a person to wear heavy and energyintensive equipment, such as night-vision goggles." He also said: "The military will very likely be interested in this work." Scientists injected things into the eyes of mice. T / F The effects of the injections lasted for around 10 days. T / F The research is published in a journal called "Cell". T / F Which two countries are the research universities from? What did scientists inject into the mice's eyes? How long did the effects of injections last? What did the mice not suffer from?

2 DAY 32 Explanation : The world is your oyster - Everything is going well The world is your oyster!!! Example : I was younger then, and the world was my oyster. Suzanne I'm so depressed. Leonard Why? What's wrong? Suzanne I don't know. I am afraid I don't have much of a future. Leonard What are you talking about? You're young, smart, and talented.the world is your oyster. Suzanne You really think so? Leonard Sure! I'll bet you will even become famous someday. Suzanne But if I'm famous, I'll have to try to avoid photographers all the time. Leonard Okay, but Suzanne I'll never have a moment's peace. They'll invade my privacy.

3 DAY 33 Finland's government resigns Finland's entire government has resigned. It wanted to pass some laws on social welfare and healthcare reform. Its goals were an important part of its plans for Finland. However, politicians in the government voted against the plans. Finland's Prime Minister Juha Sipila said he was "hugely disappointed". He said he and his colleagues would stay on as a "caretaker" government until elections in April. Mr Sipila wanted to change Finland's health and welfare system. He said it must change because Finland's population is aging. It is under a lot of financial pressure. The government hoped its planned reforms would save up to $3.4 billion over the next decade. Many politicians in Finland believe the government is making a big mistake by resigning. They think it would have been better for the government to stay in power until next month's elections. Prime Minister Sipila said resigning was the right thing to do because it did not get support for its plans. He told reporters: "The conclusion I've drawn is that my government has no choice but to hand in its letter of resignation. I'll shoulder my responsibility." One of Mr Sipila's colleagues agreed that it was right for the government to resign. Antti Kaikkonen, a senior member of the Centre Party, said: "If anyone asks what political responsibility means, then I would say that this resignation is an example". SYNONYM MATCH GIVE YOUR BEST ANSWER Many politicians in Finland thing the government resignation is a mistake. T / F Politicians think the government should have stayed in power until April. T / F The Prime Minister said he had a responsibility to his shoulder and elbow. T / F A politician said the resignation was an example of political responsibility. T / F How much did the government hope to save over the next decade? What do many politicians thing the government is making? What kind of choice did the Prime Minister say his government had? What did the Prime Minister say he would shoulder?

4 Day 34 A can of worms!!! Sam How's it going, Carol? Carol Not bad. But I had a weird conversation with Paul this morning. Sam What happened? Carol We were just talking nicely, but then I asked him about his wife. Sam Oh, no. You shouldn't have opened a can of worms. Carol Yeah, I know. He spent about half an hour telling me about it. Sam What did he say? Carol Well, I guess she's hanging out with some rock stars in town. Sam Oh, no. Explanation : A can of worms - A complex unexpected problem or unsolvable dilemma Example Tackling the budget cuts is sure to open a can of worms.

5 DAY 35 Kylie Jenner becomes world's youngest billionaire Can you Imagine being a billionaire at the age of 21. Entrepreneur, social media star and model Kylie Jenner has done just that. According to the business magazine 'Forbes', Ms Jenner has become the world's youngest self-made billionaire. She is so successful that she became a billionaire two years younger than Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. Jenner is the youngest sibling in the Kardashian family. She made the bulk of her fortune from her best-selling cosmetics business Kylie Cosmetics, which she started at the age of 15. She founded and owns the beauty company. It now generates an estimated $360million in annual sales. Her company is estimated to be worth around $900 million. PHRASE MATCH Give your best answer Kylie Jenner's company generates over $350 million a year. T / F Kylie Kristen Jenner was born in August She got into business at a young age. When she was 14, she created a line of clothing for a fashion brand. A year later, she launched her own cosmetics line called Kylie Lip Kits, which transformed into Kylie Cosmetics. 'Time' magazine listed her as one of the most influential teens in the world. Today, Ms Jenner also has successful careers as a model, TV reality star and social media personality. In November 2018, the New York Post said she was the most influential celebrity in the fashion industry. Talking about her billionaire status, she said: "That's a nice pat on the back...i didn't expect anything. I did not foresee the future... I work really hard." Kylie Jenner's company is said to be worth over a billion dollars. T / F Ms Jenner started her first company when she was just 12 years old. T / F Ms Jenner's first cosmetic company was called Kylie Lip Kits. T / F At what age did Kylie start her cosmetics company? How much is Kylie Cosmetics worth today? What did Kylie help launch when she was 14? What was the name of Kylie's first line of cosmetics?