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mastering basic things are more important than advanced ones

1. Tech giants: Large and influential technology companies, such as Apple, Google, or Microsoft.


2. The march of innovation: The continuous and unstoppable progress in technological or creative advancements.


3. Mobility: The ability to move freely or be moved easily, often referring to physical movement or technological portability.


4. Dimension: A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, width, or height; also used to refer to aspects or features of a situation.


5. Dilemma: A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more alternatives, often equally undesirable.


6. Abound: To exist in large numbers or amounts.


7. Aim… serve: To have a purpose or goal to benefit or assist someone or something.


8. Empower: To give someone the authority, confidence, or ability to do something.


9. AI applications: Software or systems that use artificial intelligence to perform tasks, solve problems, or assist users.


10. Wary: Cautious and watchful about potential dangers or problems.


11. Round-the-clock care: Continuous care provided 24 hours a day.


12. Strenuous: Requiring or using great effort or energy.


13. Deteriorate: To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or function.


14. Muster: To gather or assemble, often referring to courage, strength, or resources.


15. Disposal: The act of getting rid of something, or making something available for use.


16. Swift progress: Rapid advancement or improvement in a particular area.

The line graph compares the rate of satisfaction from healthcare of people from four different countries from 1991 to 2007.

Overall, the gap between countries shrank over the years. Canada and the Netherlands have seen downward trends, while the reverse is true for the USA. Interestingly, the figure for the United Kingdom remained unchanged.

In 1991, Canada led with 59% of satisfied people from the healthcare system. After 7 years, this percentage plummeted to its half at 23%.However, Canada saw an increase in 2006, overtaking the UK with exactly 30%.Unlike Canada, the Netherlands remained at the top despite experiencing some declines. Initially, it started the period at 29% and increased by 2 percentage points in the next year.At the end, there was a significant drop to 42% in the share of the Netherlands.

As for the remaining countries, the United Kingdom maintained stable results in the percentage of satisfied individuals from the health system, with the figure remaining constant at 29% throughout the period. Finally, the USA adhered to rising trends.In 1991, the figure was exactly at 10%, which was the lowest point in the question. Then it increased to approximately 18% and kept this till the end.

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elongates
body's biological clock
sleep cycle
dives deeper into
hereditary
decent
spur (sleepiness)
material possessions
key driver of the economy
social fabric
stimulate
socially-inscribed needs
revolve around
largely derided
positive connotation
Some economists view increasing levels of consumer spending as a critical goal in building and maintaining a strong economy, irrespective of the benefit to the consumer or society as a whole.Others, however, have grown quite concerned about the negative societal effects of hyper-consumerism
steer the economy
Planned obsolescence
durable products
offset the gains from commerce
financial crises and recessions
negative environmental externalities
excess
urban sprawl,
psychological grounds.
“The American Dream” has always been about the prospect of success, but 100 years ago, the phrase meant the opposite of what it does now.
never-ending pursuit
stratified by social class
higher strata

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