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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.
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wild
wild
[Adjective]

located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

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to spend
to spend
[Verb]

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

Ex: I enjoy spending quality time with my friends .
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northern
northern
[Adjective]

positioned in the direction of the north

Ex: Northern cities often experience colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours in winter .
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Quebec
Quebec
[noun]

the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British

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to study
to study
[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She studied the history of art for her final paper .
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insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: The butterfly is a colorful and beautiful insect.
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forest
forest
[noun]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

Ex: We went for a walk in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .
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close
close
[Adjective]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

Ex: Their close relationship made them inseparable , both in good times and bad .
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connection

a relation by which things or people are associated or linked

Ex: There 's a direct connection between regular exercise and improved mental health .
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to shape
to shape
[Verb]

to give something a particular form

Ex: The designer shaped the metal into a sleek , modern sculpture .
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: The college campus is known for its vibrant student life , with numerous clubs and activities to participate in .
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toronto
toronto
[noun]

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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to publish

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

Ex: The university press publishes academic journals regularly .
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novel
novel
[noun]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

Ex: The thriller novel kept me up all night , I could n't put it down .
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poem
poem
[noun]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

Ex: Her poem, rich with metaphors and rhythm , captured the essence of nature .
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women's rights

the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide, encompassing aspects such as bodily integrity, freedom from sexual violence, voting, equal pay, reproductive rights, and education

Ex: Women’s rights include the ability to vote, run for office, and actively participate in shaping policies and governance.
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technology

devices, equipment, and machinery produced using scientific knowledge

Ex: The field of consumer electronics is known for its rapid advancements in technology, producing everything from smart TVs to wearable devices .
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society
society
[noun]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

Ex: Social media has become an integral part of contemporary society, influencing public opinion and communication patterns .
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to imagine

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Ex: As a child , he used to imagine being a superhero and saving the day .
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future
future
[noun]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

Ex: We must think about the future before making this decision .
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to turn into

to make something change and become something else

Ex: Can you turn this text into Spanish for our international audience?
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television show

a series of episodes broadcast on television that tells a story or provides entertainment, usually consisting of a specific genre or format

Ex: I ca n't wait for the next season of that crime television show to start
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essay
essay
[noun]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

Ex: The newspaper published an essay criticizing government policies .
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to be awarded something such as a prize after winning a contest, bet, etc.

Ex: They won $ 500 in the poker game .
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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: The student received an award for his outstanding academic achievements .
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .
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work
work
[noun]

a painting, piece of music or book that is produced by a painter, musician, or writer

Ex: The museum is known for housing works by prominent modern artists.
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to explore

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

Ex: Can you please explore alternative solutions to the problem ?
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literature

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Ex: They discussed the themes of love and loss in 19th-century literature.
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: The effects of climate change are evident in our changing weather patterns .
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topic
topic
[noun]

a matter that is dealt with in a conversation, text, or study

Ex: The book club members voted on the next month 's topic of discussion .
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to sign
to sign
[Verb]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Ex: Right now , the executive is actively signing letters for the upcoming mailing .
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