Monthly Archive: July 2019
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2019年7月8日
Photo by © CUREAPP INC. via The Japan Times Pre-reading questions: Do you think smoking is good for the health? Why or why not What do you think is the impact of tobacco in the business industry? Explain your answer. Vocabulary: technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc. The leading smartphone brand in Japan has one of the most advanced technologies around the world. frequent /free-KWUH -nt/ [adjective] happening or doing something often Their arguments are becoming more and more frequent. session /SESH-uhn/ [noun] a period of time or meeting arranged for a particular activity The meeting sessions should be finished by tomorrow….
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2019年7月8日
Photo by © CUREAPP INC. via The Japan Times Vocabulary: vice /vahys/ [noun] illegal and immoral activities Drinking too much alcohol is a vice that will take its toll on him someday. withdrawal /with-DRAW-uhl/ [noun] means the physical and mental effects experienced when a person stops something The symptoms of withdrawal are difficult to overcome that could lead to relapse. cessation /se-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] the ending of a condition or the stopping of an activity The government issued a cessation of all operations of corrupt factories. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult The obstacles that you experience…
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2019年7月5日
Photo by © Koji Fujii / Nacasa and Partners Inc. via Spoon & Tamago Vocabulary: greenery /GREE-nuh-ree/ [noun] green plants or branches, especially when cut and used as decoration They ordered some greenery to brighten up the new area in the hospital. for good measure /fawr good MEZH-er/ [idiom] something that is given or done in addition to other things Why not try calling his parents or brother for good measure? suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] to hang down from something It was rather strange to see some lights suspended from their front door. akin /uh-KIN/ [adjective] having some of the same qualities Softball has numerous concepts akin to baseball, though they…
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2019年7月5日
Photo by © Koji Fujii / Nacasa and Partners Inc. via Spoon & Tamago Pre-reading questions: Do you like the color green? Are there many plants and trees from where you live? Vocabulary: company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money My father owns a company in Shinjuku. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, etc. What’s a good way to reduce weight? applicant /AP-li-kuhnt/ [noun] someone who has applied for a job Only two out of twenty applicants passed the interview. area /AIR-ee-uh/ [noun] a particular part of a place or piece of land My…
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2019年7月5日
Photo by © Koji Fujii / Nacasa and Partners Inc. via Spoon & Tamago Beginner Intermediate Expert
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2019年7月5日
Photo by © Koji Fujii / Nacasa and Partners Inc. via Spoon & Tamago Pre-reading questions: What usually stresses you out? Explain your answer. How do you relieve stress? Vocabulary: promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something A good way to promote our business is through social media. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] possible when the necessary conditions exist I met another potential buyer for our old house. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] the condition of being extremely tired Playing video games is James’ way to relieve fatigue. requirement /ri-KWAHYUHR-muhnt/ [noun] something that you must do, or something you need Could you tell me the actual requirements…
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2019年7月3日
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2019年7月3日
Pre-reading questions: What time do you usually sleep every night? Do you have any sleeping habits? Vocabulary: health /helth/ [noun] the state of being well She always prays for her mother’s good health. adult /uh-DUHLT/ [noun] a person or animal that has grown to full size and strength Adults should be more responsible for their actions. between /bih-TWEEN/ [adverb] in the period of time that separates two different times or events The meeting should start between 10 and 10:30 in the morning. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] to think that something is true, correct, or real She believes in aliens. possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] a chance that something may happen or be true…
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2019年7月3日
Pre-reading questions: Do you sleep early? Why or why not? How many hours do you sleep in a day and why? Vocabulary: stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] to cause part of the body to operate His brother is taking vitamins that stimulate height growth. questionnaire /kwes-chuh-NAIR/ [noun] a set of written questions used to collect information from a number of people The students were asked to answer the questionnaire in an hour. acquire /uh-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] to obtain or begin to have something Due to her weak immune system, she can easily acquire infections. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] a disease of the body or mind Colds and cough are common illnesses when it is…
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2019年7月3日
Vocabulary: chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] something that happens He can’t comprehend the occurrence of bad things that are happening to his company. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] the length of time that something lasts The probationary period of an employee is of six-month duration. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] any substance used to treat an illness or disease, esp. a drug She already stopped taking her medications even if she is still sick. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] to connect something in your mind with something else She believes that…
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