Monthly Archive: September 2020
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2020年9月28日
Vocabulary: precaution /pri-KAW-shuhn/ [noun] — an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening One of the precautions we must take against coronavirus is to clean our hands more often. sanitize /SAN-i-tahyz/ [verb] — to make something completely clean and free from bacteria The most reliable way to sanitize your hands is to wash them with soap and rinse well. contamination /kuh n-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] — the process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or dangerous substances The blood donor must be free from contamination or disease which carries bacteria. toss /taws/ [verb] — to throw something carelessly Mina has a habit of…
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2020年9月28日
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2020年9月28日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you often clean your refrigerator? Do you go to the grocery store during this pandemic? Vocabulary: correctly /kuh-REKTli/ [adverb] — in a way that is true She answered the teacher’s question correctly. crop /krop/ [noun] — a plant such as a grain, vegetable, or fruit grown She needs to buy some crops. different /DIF-er-uhnt/ [adjective] — not the same They sell delicious pizzas in twenty different flavors. fridge /frij/ [noun] — a refrigerator She puts some ice cream in the fridge. goods /goods/ [noun] — items you buy, such as food, clothing, toys, and furniture She makes sure to clean her goods. Nowadays, everyone is extra careful…
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2020年9月28日
Pre-Reading Questions: How do you disinfect your groceries? Is cleaning one of your daily routines? Please tell me more. Vocabulary: procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] — an order or method of doing something Due to restrictions, people should take safety procedures before entering the city. maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] — to make something continue in the same way or at the same level She maintained her youthful glow. constantly /KON-stuhntli/ [adverb] — all the time or often She constantly adjusts her travel time to make sure she won’t be late. condiment /KON-duh-muhnt/ [noun] — a substance such as a spice that you add to food to improve its taste All of the condiments…
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2020年9月25日
Pre-reading questions: Do you save all your notes on your computer? Why or why not? When do you usually take notes on paper? Vocabulary: spot /spot/ [verb] – to see or notice someone or something Claire was able to easily spot the error in the material. external /ik-STUR-nl/ [adjective] – of, on, for, or coming from the outside You should buy an external hard drive for your computer. paraphrasing /par-uh-FREYZ-ing/ [noun] – using a person’s own words to express someone else’s messages or ideas Paraphrasing is a must when rewriting articles to avoid copying. visual /VIZH-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to seeing Visual learners process information they can see better than…
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2020年9月25日
Pre-Reading Questions: Do you still take notes using pen and paper? How often do you use your computer? Vocabulary: electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – using, based on, or used in a system of operation that involves the control of electric current by various devices My brother collects electronic devices as his hobby. handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – writing with a pen or pencil For me, handwriting is better than typing. properly /PROP-er-lee/ [adverb] – correctly I wasn’t able to properly answer the questions on the quiz. detail /DEE-teyl/ [noun] – information about someone or something Could you give me more details about the shirt you’re looking for? recommended /rek-uh-MEN-duhd/ [adjective] – suggested…
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2020年9月25日
Vocabulary: keyboarding /KEE-bawrd-ing/ [noun] – the act of typing using a keyboard We need to take typing tests to further improve our keyboarding skills. tactile /TAK-til/ [adjective] – tangible, of or connected to the sense of touch Tactile feedback is a must in order to properly check the quality of the products. verbatim /ver-BEY-tim/ [adjective] – using exactly the same words as were originally used Try to take down verbatim notes during the meeting as much as possible. documentation /dok-yuh-men-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – official or legal documents that are needed in order to prove something It seems that the documentations Lilian provided were not enough to support her claim. reap /reep/…
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2020年9月23日
©● Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example Article reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation./div> ●article ●words Comprehension Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article. ● ● ● ● ● Discussion Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. ● ● ● ● ●
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2020年9月23日
©● Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. ● ● Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example Article reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. ●article ●words Comprehension Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article. ● ● ● ● ● Discussion Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. ● ● ● ●…
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