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THE NEW 2023 BMW M2 The 2023 BMW M2 coupe marks the model's second generation, and it boasts a boatload of improvements versus its predecessor The first thing you'll notice about the 2023 BMW M2 is that it doesn't have a big pig snout for a grille like the larger M3 sedan and M4 coupe BMW's decision to give the new secondgeneration M2 a more traditional version of its signature kidney grille might be its way of telling everyone the redesigned coupe remains the purist's choice Or we might've just made that up Either way, the new M2 is mightier than its predecessor and shares more parts and traits with the M3/M4, meaning it promises to be a hoot Per the transitive property, the 2023 M2 also undergoes a growth spurt, with its wheelbase stretching from 106.0 to 108.1 inches and its overall length stretching from 176.2 to 180.3 inches Compared with its predecessor, those represent increases of 2.1 and 4.1 inches, respectively The new M2 also sits 0.3 inch lower and measures 1.3 inches wider With wider hips and grander proportions, the redesigned M2 looks more muscular than before Its appearance is also highlighted by boxy lower air intakes, quirky headlights with a single LED unit that's supposedly inspired by the iconic BMW 2002 sedan, and the brand's trademark Hofmeister kink on the rear window Its available paint colors include Alpine White, Black Sapphire metallic, Brooklyn Grey metallic, Toronto Red metallic and a new shade exclusively for the M2 called Zandvoort Blue At the heart of the 2023 M2 is a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six It's a version of the S58 engine powering the M3 and M4 that has been detuned to make 453 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque When it comes to acceleration, BMW claims the new M2 can hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic and 4.1 ticks with the manual We expect to see slightly quicker times considering those estimates are almost identical to the results we saw with the previousgeneration M2 Competition The new car's top speed is once again limited to 155 mph, but the available M Driver's package unlocks a 177-mph limit—3 mph higher than before Unlike the regular 2-series, the M2's dashboard boasts a massive one-piece digital display The latter features BMW's latest iDrive software that has enhanced voice-recognition skills, cloud-based navigation, and 5G connectivity with a Wi-Fi hotspot There's also a newly optional head-up display The tech is taken further with standard driver assists such as forward-collision warning with automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and parking sensors at both ends Perhaps more interesting than any of those gadgets are the M2's new front seats, which have additional bolstering The seats have power adjustments, heated surfaces, and illuminated "M" logos in the headrests As in the M3 and M4, the new M2 can be had with lightweight M Carbon front seats that are part of the optional Carbon Fiber package They have most of the same features as the standard buckets, but they're said to save about 24 pounds When the 2023 BMW M2 goes on sale in the U.S in April 2023, it'll have a starting price of $63,195 That's $3300 more than the 2021 M2 Competition cost before any options, but it's also $12,500 less than the base price of a 2023 M4 (Cre: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a41586568/2023-bmw-m2revealed/ ) Q&A: 1.What is the generation of The 2023 BMW M2 coupe ? A The model's second generation B The model's third generation C The model's fourth generation D The model's fifth generation How many paint colors are available in The BMW M2? A Cavansite Blue, Alpine White, Black Sapphire metallic, Obsidian Black B Cavansite Blue, Ruby Black, Zandvoort Blue, Brooklyn Grey metallic, Toronto Red metallic C Alpine White, Black Sapphire metallic, Brooklyn Grey metallic, Toronto Red metallic, Zandvoort Blue D Brooklyn Grey metallic, Zandvoort Blue, Silver Iridium, White polon, Toronto Red metallic “In this part of news, I have used a synonym for the word “engines” Can you tell me which word it is?” A “at the heart” B “twin-turbocharged” C “inline” D “engine powering” What is the top speed of the car? A 155 mph B 177 mph C 260 km/h D 453 HP What is BMW's latest software ? A iDrive B iDrive C iDrive D iDrive What is the increase in the wheelbase of the M2 Competiton 2023 compared to the previous generation? A 2.1 inches B 4.1 inches C 0.3 inches D 1.3 inches How much is the nearest M2 Competition on sale in 2021 ? A $63,196 B $3,300 C $59,896 D $55,164 The design that bends the contour on the C glass column instead of continuing to go straight, helps the rear glass to form a typical BMW quadrilateral called ? A Ghost-Line B L-Finesse C Bespoke D Hofmeister When the 2023 BMW M2 goes on sale in the US in April 2023, how much more will it cost than the 2021 BMW M2 ? A $3,300 B $63,196 C $12,500 D $50,120 10 What is the front of BMW that is signature from other car manufacturers? A 3-pointed star logo B Spindle grille C kidney grille D Slatted grille 1.A 6.A 2.C 7.C 3.A 8.D 4.A 9.A 5.D 10.C 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related example predecessor - someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series Ex: In her speech, she paid a glowing tribute to her predecessor grille - a frame of metal bars used to cover something such as a window or a machine Ex: A grille separated the prisoners from their visitors be a hoot - to be very funny Ex: He's an absolute hoot encompass - to include different types of things Ex: The festival is to encompass everything from music, theatre to ballet leather upholstery - the cloth used for covering a seat and/or the substance used for filling it Ex: They have an old sofa with faded leather upholstery navigation - the act of directing a ship, aircraft, etc from one place to another, or the science of finding a way from one place to another Ex: Mechanics discovered problems with the plane's navigation system infotainment - the reporting of news and facts in an entertaining and humorous way rather than providing real information Ex: It wasn't a real documentary - it was more what you'd call infotainment emergency braking - a device operated by hand that locks into position and prevents a vehicle from moving Ex: You're supposed to use the emergency brake whenever you stop on a hill acceleration - the increase in something's speed, or its ability to go faster Ex: An older car will have poor acceleration 10 torque - a force that causes something to rotate Ex: Torque is defined as the product of the magnitude of the force and the perpendicular distance of the line of action of a force from the axis of rotation Benefits Of Electric Vehicle Lower running costs The running cost of an electric vehicle is much lower than an equivalent petrol or diesel vehicle Electric vehicles use electricity to charge their batteries instead of using fossil fuels like petrol or diesel Electric vehicles are more efficient, and that combined with the electricity cost means that charging an electric vehicle is cheaper than filling petrol or diesel for your travel requirements Using renewable energy sources can make the use of electric vehicles more ecofriendly The electricity cost can be reduced further if charging is done with the help of renewable energy sources installed at home, such as solar panels Low maintenance cost Electric vehicles have very low maintenance costs because they don’t have as many moving parts as an internal combustion vehicle The servicing requirements for electric vehicles are lesser than the conventional petrol or diesel vehicles Therefore, the yearly cost of running an electric vehicle is significantly low Zero Tailpipe Emissions Driving an electric vehicle can help you reduce your carbon footprint because there will be zero tailpipe emissions You can reduce the environmental impact of charging your vehicle further by choosing renewable energy options for home electricity Tax and financial benefits Registration fees and road tax on purchasing electric vehicles are lesser than petrol or diesel vehicles There are multiple policies and incentives offered by the government depending on which state you are in Petrol and diesel use is destroying our planet The availability of fossil fuels is limited, and their use is destroying our planet Toxic emissions from petrol and diesel vehicles lead to long- term, adverse effects on public health The emissions impact of electric vehicles is much lower than petrol or diesel vehicles Electric Vehicles are easy to drive and quiet Electric vehicles don’t have gears and are very convenient to drive There are no complicated controls, just accelerate, brake, and steer When you want to charge your vehicle, just plug it into a home or public charger Electric vehicles are also quiet, so they reduce noise pollution that traditional vehicles contribute to Convenience of charging at home Imagine being at a busy fuel station during peak hours, and you are getting late to reach your workplace These problems can easily be overcome with an electric vehicle Simply plug your vehicle in at your home charger for 4-5 hours before you plan to go If you are able to get a charger where you park at home, it is very convenient to plan your journeys in advance What if you forget to plug in your machine someday? Then you can easily take the help of fast chargers or even battery swapping services if you are on a two-wheeler on the road No noise pollution Electric vehicles have the silent functioning capability as there is no engine under the hood No engine means no noise The electric motor functions so silently that you need to peek into your instrument panel to check if it is ON Electric vehicles are so silent that manufacturers have to add false sounds in order to make them safe for pedestrians ( Cre: https://e-amrit.niti.gov.in/benefits-of-electric-vehicles ) Q&A: 1.Why electric vehicles cost less to run? Electric vehicles use electricity to charge their batteries instead of using fossil fuels like petrol or diesel 2.Do electric cars emit carbon dioxide into the environment? No 3.Are electric vehicle maintenance costs high? No,Electric vehicles have very low maintenance costs because they don’t have as many moving parts as an internal combustion vehicle 4.Are electric cars easy to drive? Electric vehicles don’t have gears and are very convenient to drive There are no complicated controls, just accelerate, brake, and steer 5.How to refuel an electric car? When you want to charge your vehicle, just plug it into a home or public charger 6.How to make electric cars not dangerous to road users? Electric vehicles are so silent that manufacturers have to add false sounds in order to make them safe for pedestrians 7.Do electric cars cause noise pollution? Electric vehicles are also quiet, so they reduce noise pollution that traditional vehicles contribute to 8.Is using fossil fuels good for the environment? The availability of fossil fuels is limited, and their use is destroying our planet 9.How to reduce the cost of using electric cars? The electricity cost can be reduced further if charging is done with the help of renewable energy sources installed at home, such as solar panels 10.How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle? 4-5 hours 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related example 1.combined :Kết hợp I combined with her 2.maintenance : Phí bảo trì Maintenance fee is 5000000 Vnd 3.significantly : Đáng kể significantly reduced fuel consumption 4.tailpipe : ống xả All gasoline-powered cars have exhaust pipes 5.accelerate: tăng tốc the car accelerated toward her 6.steer: lái he steered the boat slowly towards the crowded pier 7.peak : Đỉnh the snowy peaks rose against the blue of a cloudless sky 8.hood: mui xe a jacket with a detachable hood 9.manufacturers : nhà sản xuất the manufacturers supply the goods to the distribution center 10.pedestrians: Người đường the road is so dangerous pedestrians avoid it New York State wants to ban new gas cars and trucks by 2035 The State of New York has joined Washington and California in introducing efforts that will phase out the sale of new gas and dieselengined cars and light trucks in the coming years New York Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to take steps that will gradually phase out the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by the year 2035, with a number of interim targets between now and the target year The governor's initiative essentially directs a state administrative agency to adopt rules through rulemaking procedures, similar to an effort first announced by California Governor Gavin Newsom two years ago However, it was California's adoption of Advanced Clean Cars II last month that has opened the door to New York state to adopt the same goal According to the plan, the rules will require that 35% of light vehicle sales in the state be of zero-emission vehicles by 2026—identical to California's interim targets promulgated by CARB—moving up to 68 percent by 2030 By 2035, all 100% of light vehicle sales will be mandated to be ZEV Some critics of California’s efforts in this regard argue that the plans don’t actually go far enough "Both the Advanced Clean Trucks and Advanced Clean Cars II rules would provide the needed regulatory certainty to support a stable market for long-term vehicle purchasing decisions and the development of ZEV charging infrastructure," the governor's office said in a statement By 2026, the state is investing over $1 billion in zero emissions vehicles, which includes various purchase rebate programs, including a point-of-sale rebate that could take up to $2000 off the purchase price of a zero-emission vehicle by private buyers within the state, adding to the revamped federal rebate program "New York is a national climate leader and an economic powerhouse, and we're using our strength to help spur innovation and implementation of zero-emission vehicles on a grand scale," Governor Hochul said in announcing the plan Still, New York's plan is more conservative than that of the state of Washington, which is working toward a phase-out of the sales of internal combustion engine cars and light trucks by 2030 according to legislation that was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee earlier this year Washington has a head start on many other US states for a number of reasons, including current EV adoption rates, but will still have to take significant steps to bring about a 2030 ICE vehicle sales ban While New York state's planned 2035 phase-out may appear distant enough to be plausible, the interim 35% ZEV target by 2026 perhaps appears less so It would require nearly double-digit EV sales growth, on average, every year between now and the end of 2026 It is also worth noting that many automakers themselves are not forecasting such growth for EVs in the US by the start of 2026, and a few have indicated that 30% would be optimistic by the year 2030 "With sustained state and federal investments, our actions are incentivizing New Yorkers, local governments, and businesses to make the transition to electric vehicles," Governor Hochul added "We're driving New York's transition to clean transportation forward, and today's announcement will benefit our climate and the health of our communities for generations to come." (Cre:https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a41468778/new-york-stategas-car-ban-2035/) Q&A: Question 1: The State of New York, California and Washington are trying to reduce sales of gas- and diesel-engined cars and light trucks in the following years => True Question 2: According to the plan, from 2026 to 2030, the amount of light vehicle sales in the state be of emission vehicles will be increased by 33% => False Question 3: The state is planning to spend over $1 billion by 2026 on zero-emission vehicles, including a number of purchase rebate schemes => True Question 4: Thanks to various purchase rebate programs of the state, private buyers can take advantage of the $2000 discount when buying zero-emission vehicles => True Question 5: Governor Hochul said that New York’s economic strength was not enough to help spur innovation of zero-emission vehicles on a grand scale =>False Question 6: According to legislation that Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law earlier this year, Washington is aiming toward the gradual phase-out of the sales of internal combustion engine vehicles and light trucks by 2030 =>True Question 7: The target in 2026 would require totally double-digit EV sales growth =>False Question 8: All automakers in the US are asserting the growth of 30% for EVs by 2030 =>False Question 9: Our initiatives are encouraging New Yorkers, local governments, and businesses to switch to electric vehicles through sustained state and federal investments =>True Question 10: Electric vehicles will benefit our climate and health =>True 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related example phase out (phrasal verb): loại bỏ Ex: The airlines are phasing out any aircraft that is more than 20 years old implement (v): bắt đầu, thực Ex: The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year interim (adj): tạm thời Ex: An interim government was set up for the period before the country’s first free election incentivize (v): khuyến khích Ex: We need to incentivize our sales managers to achieve these targets mandate (v): thực thi, thi hành (mang tính bắt buộc luật lệ) Ex: The law mandated a minimum six-year sentence for violent crimes stringent (adj): nghiêm ngặt Ex: Stringent safety regulations were introduced after the accident rebate (n): giảm giá Ex: Chrysler announced cash rebate of $1000 on some trucks powerhouse (n): cường quốc, trung tâm (có sức ảnh hưởng lớn) Ex: The country is the economic powerhouse of the European Union legislation (n): điều khoản, điều luật Ex: The government has promised to introduce legislation to limit fuel emissions from cars 10 plausible (adj): hợp lý Ex: That is a plausible explanation GAMBLING ADDICTION: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS Gambling is one of the most insidious of human vices, as it presents the illusion of easy money yet can quickly lead to financial ruin The odds are never in your favor whether it is poker, blackjack or anything else; gambling is a successful industry because the house always wins Read on to find out about the symptoms, causes, effects and solutions of gambling addiction Excessive gambling often causes a multitude of emotional symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts and tendencies In extreme situations, these thoughts may lead a gambler to actually making an attempt to end their life Losing everything to gambling is devastating and leaves many people feeling completely hopeless Because gambling can cause depression, anxiety and self-harming tendencies, several physical signs are to be watched out for Depression and anxiety sometimes lead to sleep deprivation, which may result in pale skin, weight gain or weight loss, acne and dark circles under the eyes About the cause, many factors can contribute to a gambling addiction, including desperation for money, the desire to experience thrills and highs, the social status associated with being a successful gambler, and the entertaining atmosphere of the mainstream gambling scene Unfortunately, once a gambling addiction takes hold, breaking the cycle is difficult Severe addictions can take hold when someone feels desperate financially and wants to make back what they have lost Once the person finally wins, while they may end up collecting a massive amount of money from that win, it is rarely enough to cover what has already been lost Most gamblers never even come close to breaking even Gambling is associated with many additional effects, in both the short- and long-term Gambling addiction frequently results in other addictions that serve as coping mechanisms for people who are stressed out by the activity Many gamblers turn to drugs, alcohol and other activities to alleviate the anxiety brought on by the gambling lifestyle Even if a gambler never experiences financial ruin as a result of the lifestyle, they may struggle with drug and alcohol addiction for the rest of life after self-medicating to deal with the stress Also, relationships are often permanently damaged as a result of gambling What to to reduce gambling addiction? Note down three positive things about how you feel when you are not gambling Keep these somewhere safe — such as in notes on your phone or anywhere you can see them often When the gambling urge comes up, read the notes back to yourself Plan ahead — if an opportunity to gamble on a particular event or at a specific time is coming up, make plans to something else instead Simply doing something else can help you to keep your mind off gambling Whatever you choose needs to take all of your concentration, be easy to when you have an urge, and last for a reasonable period of time ( Cre: https://gamblershelp.com.au/learn-about-gambling/effects-of-gambling/ https://www.psychguides.com/behavioral-disorders/gambling-addiction/ symptoms-and-effects/ ) Matching Emotional symptoms of gambling including Effects of depression A one evil, can have it all but also lose it all and B permanent damage anxiety Gambling addiction can be addictive C Depressed, hopeless, tormented and can lead to suicide Regular gamblers D You can something else Gambling E drugs, alcohol and some other activities The highest level of gambling addiction F anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts and tendencies The odds G sleep deprivation, which may result in pale skin, weight gain or weight loss, acne and dark circles under the eyes Gambling related relationships H never even come close to breaking even If you want to gamble I desperate financially and wants to make back what they have lost 10 Lost money because gambling 1F 2G of K Never succeed because the house always wins 3E 4H 5A 6I 7K 8B 9D 10C 10 new words/ phrases with meaning and a related example Gambling(n): cờ bạc Ex: poker, blackjack,… Mechanisms(n): Cơ chế Ex: What is the mechanics of this game? Insidious(n): xảo quyệt Ex: High blood pressure is an insidious condition which has few symptoms Symptom(n): Triệu chứng Ex: He's complaining of all the usual flu symptoms – a high temperature, headache anh so on Suicidal(adj): Tự tử Ex: He took some suicidal risks Tendency(n): Khuynh hướng Ex: There is a tendency for unemployment to rise in the summer Deprivation(n): Tước đoạt Ex: There is awful deprivation in the shanty towns Desprrate(adj): Tuyệt vọng Ex: The earthquake survivors are in desperate need of help Alleviate(V): Làm giảm bớt Ex: Need to alleviate air pollution 10 Watch out for + someone/something (ph verb): Trông chừng cho … Ex: Watch out for his latest movie, out next month How can gambling affect your life? Gambling can affect many areas of your life Finances A financial crisis is often what brings a person to address their gambling Financial problems can really mount up, and more quickly than you realise Bills don’t get paid, credit cards are maxed out, debts accumulate Borrowing or stealing from loved ones, businesses or employers also happens when people feel increasingly desperate It may feel as though there is no chance of repaying your debts unless you carry on gambling Mental health According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, problem gamblers are more likely than others to suffer from low self-esteem, develop stressrelated disorders, to become anxious, have poor sleep and appetite, to develop a substance misuse problem and to suffer from depression If you gamble a lot yourself, you may have found the ‘high’ of anticipating ‘the big win’ to be very mentally involving and extremely exciting You may also have found the devastation of losing to be a massive low, leading to feelings of despair This is especially the case when large amounts of money are being staked, increasing the potential for a massive ‘high’, but also makes the ‘low’ feel worse when it comes Feelings of loss and despair following a gambling spree can lead to greater desires to gamble straight away in order to try and get back on a ‘high’ The impact of these highs and lows on your mental health can be significant Studies show that brain chemistry and cell structure can be changed by this type of exposure The system of ‘rewards’ in the brain can be affected: where previously you might have found pleasure in other activities such as food, you may now find that these don’t hold so much appeal Problem gambling and suicide Research has shown a link between gambling problems and thoughts of suicide – more than double the amount of people affected by gambling problems say that they have considered taking their own life compared to those who are not affected by gambling If you have self-harmed or had suicidal thoughts or feelings, it is really important to seek professional help as soon as possible because in extreme circumstances, gambling can kill