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How much would it cost to buy the Sun? - Cella Wright

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Learning Stats

B2

Nivel MCER

661

Total Words

361

Unique Words

6/10

Dificultad

Vocabulary Diversity 55%

Subtítulos (77 segments)

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Daedalus, ancient Greece’s genius inventor,

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hasn’t been the same since losing his child, Icarus, to the Sun.

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But suddenly, he’s suspiciously reinvigorated

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and has expressed interest in buying the Sun from Helios,

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the Sun God himself.

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Some rumors hold that Daedalus is aspiring to destroy it to avenge Icarus—

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or channel its immense power towards other imprudent aims.

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Whatever the reason, this is a job for the divine accountant;

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Key Vocabulary (17)

right A1 adjective

This word describes something that is correct, accurate, or based on facts. It is also used to talk about actions that are morally good or socially acceptable.

"That's the right answer to the question."

immense B2 adjective

Describes something that is extremely large or vast in size, scale, or degree. It is often used to emphasize the extraordinary magnitude of both physical objects and abstract concepts like pressure, wealth, or talent.

accountant B2 verb

An accountant is a professional responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and analyzing financial records. They ensure that individuals and businesses comply with tax laws and manage their budgets and financial reporting accurately.

sun A1 noun

The sun is the large, bright star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to Earth. It appears in the sky during the day and is responsible for the daylight we experience.

"The sun is important."

energy A1 noun

Energy is the power that comes from things like electricity, coal, or the sun to make machines work or provide heat. It also describes the physical and mental strength that people have to be active and do things.

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