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1. William Gilbert and Magnetism
Keywords in the passage Similar words in question
Successful and eminent Professional
Investigation research
famous successful and eminent
are not equidistant at different distances
from the earth from the earth

New Words
∙ pioneer (n) /paɪəˈnɪər/
a person who is one of the first people to do sth
Ex: The 16th and 17th centuries saw two great pioneers of modern science: Galileo
and Gilbert.
∙ magnetism (n) /ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ Từ học
a quality that makes someone very attractive to
other people
Ex: The actress has a personal magnetism that is rare in
someone so young
∙ property (n) /ˈpropəti/
■ a quality (thuộc tính)
■ tài sản
Ex: Children need to be taught to have respect for other people's property
■ bất động sản
Ex: He owns a number of properties on the south coast.
∙
2. The 2003 Heatwave
Keywords in the passage Similar words in question
the long-term norm the past
Unusual within the normal range.
winters … less cold milder winters
back to since
3. Amateur Naturalists
Keywords in the passage Similar words in question
hint at (how nature will change) in the make predictions
future. dự đoán
contest competition
the public ordinary people