Addiction
With millions glued to screens and electronic devices, compulsive Internet use is becoming a universal concern. In China and South Korea there are hundreds of treatment programs for young men "addicted" to the Internet.
YOLA 03A: additional examples
We took a weekend excursion to the coast. There's nothing like breathing the fresh sea air!
YOLA 03B: additional examples
I wish my roommates were more sensitive about not leaving their dishes in the sink.
YOLA 02: additional examples
The original Globe Theater in Elizabethan London could accommodate 3,000 people.
YOLA 01: additional examples
Kim is close with her grandparents even though they're separated by thousands of kilometers. They talk on Skype all the time.
add fuel to the fire
add fuel to the fire
Is that a good idea? Writing an angry email could add fuel to the fire. It could load you up with even more problems.
address
Did you see that? The clerk totally ignored me and only addressed YOU! I was asking her a question, and she answered you, it was so rude!
side dish
side dishes
In addition to all the meat, the server brought us side dishes of vegetables and bread. Lots to eat!
billboard
billboards
In addition to people, there are tons of advertisements and billboards covering buildings.
advertisement
advertisements
In addition to people, there are tons of advertisements covering buildings everywhere.
cucumber
cucumber
Fresh cucumber goes well with salty cheese and tomatoes. You can add lemon juice and mint too.
fresh cucumber2
The cucumber is juicy and thus it balances the saltiness of the cheese and olives. You can also add some lemon juice and mint to it.
colossal
The colossal Great Pyramid of Giza was built over 20 years -- approximately 800 tonnes of stone were added every day.
bill
In addition to the rent, I have to pay the internet bill.
condiment
condiments
If I want I can add condiments like ketchup and mustard to my food.
manure
Michael adds manure to fertilize the soil.
fertilize
Dana adds manure to fertilize the soil. It stinks!
to taste
There is pepper on the table, so everyone can add it to their food to taste.
inauguration
Marie gave lectures around the world and, in addition, witnessed the development of the Curie Foundation in Paris and the inauguration in 1932 in Warsaw of the Radium Institute, where her sister Bronia became director.
inject
injected
In many cases, a patient must be given a contrast material before undergoing a CT scan. During "dynamic CT scanning," iodine dye is either injected into the blood or added to a drink that the patient must ingest.
salt
Oops! I knocked over the salt while reaching for it. I want to add some to my meal for flavor.
pinch
I always add a pinch of salt for flavor!
play up
plays up
Grandpa always plays up this part of the story. He adds new details every time he tells it!
one-way ticket to something
one-way ticket to
Doing drugs is a one-way ticket to addiction and misery.
release
The Kuro (black) burger was a big hit in Japan in 2012. Now, Burger King has released a new version that takes it up a notch. Bamboo charcoal is added to the cheese to make it black, and squid ink is added to the sauce!
hit
The Kuro (black) burger was a big hit in Japan in 2012. Now, Burger King has released a new version that takes it up a notch. Bamboo charcoal is added to the cheese to make it black, and squid ink is added to the sauce!
take it up a notch
takes it up a notch
The Kuro (black) burger was a big hit in Japan in 2012. Now, Burger King has released a new version that takes it up a notch. Bamboo charcoal is added to the cheese to make it black, and squid ink is added to the sauce!
attend
The Homeless World Cup offers a brief respite for the few athletes chosen to compete. In addition to practicing and scrimmaging, teams attend group therapy sessions where they swap tragic tales and survival strategies.
gesture
A company can go too far in adding a marketing angle to an altruistic gesture. Microsoft tweeted it was donating $100,000 to victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami: $1 per retweet.
go too far
A company can go too far in adding a marketing angle to an altruistic gesture. Microsoft tweeted it was donating $100,000 to victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami: $1 per retweet.
gambling habit
A gambling habit can cost hundreds of dollars a day. Addicts often fool themselves into thinking they can win it back. But the facade collapses once their bank account is emptied.
in for a treat
If you’ve never made pinwheels before, you’re in for a treat! I love how quick and cute they are. They’re the perfect addition to your summer decor and they look impressive while taking no time at all to create.
impressive
If you’ve never made pinwheels before, you’re in for a treat! I love how quick and cute they are. They’re the perfect addition to your summer decor and they look impressive while taking no time at all to create.
decor
If you’ve never made pinwheels before, you’re in for a treat! I love how quick and cute they are. They’re the perfect addition to your summer decor and they look impressive while taking no time at all to create.
harshly
By harshly rating films with sexual content, the MPAA curried favor with conservatives in Congress who rewarded them by passing very onerous intellectual property laws that added billions of dollars to film studio's coffers.
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