Monthly Archive: October 2021

Conversion of classic autos to electric vehicles

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alongside /uh-LAWNG-SAHYD/ [preposition] – next to, or together with The new pill will be used alongside vaccines. conversion /kuhn-VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the process of converting something from one thing to another The conversion of the sun’s energy into heat and electricity is known as solar power. subsidy /SUHB-si-dee/ [noun] – money given as part of the cost of something, to help or encourage it to happen Subsidies to farmers will be phased off by the government. diesel /DEE-zuhl/ [noun] – a type of heavy oil used as fuel This car runs on diesel. scrappage /SKRA-puhj/ [noun]…
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Can leisure cause more stress than enjoyment?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How much free time do you have? Do you usually spend your free time alone or with somebody else? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tremendous /trih-MEN-duhs/ [adjective] – great in amount, size, or degree We can see that there are tremendous changes done in the city. top-notch /TOP-NOCH/ [adjective] – excellent This restaurant has top-notch customer service. futile /FYOOT-l/ [adjective] – (of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing It was futile to continue with the investigation. point of view /point uhv vyoo/ [noun]…
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Can leisure cause more stress than enjoyment?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. savor /SEY-ver/ [verb] – to enjoy food or an experience slowly to enjoy it as much as possible We haven’t seen each other in ages! Let’s savor this reunion. performative /per-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – performing an act by the very fact of being uttered Organizing plans make people more performative of what they want to do. anticlimactic /an-tee-klahy-MAK-tik/ [adjective] – causing unhappiness by being less exciting than expected The audience was disappointed with the movie’s anticlimatic ending. humblebrag /HUHM-buhl-brag/ [verb] – to let people know about something you are very proud of in a way that makes…
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Can leisure cause more stress than enjoyment?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What do you like doing in your free time? Do you usually stay at home when you have free time? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 leisure /LEE-zher/ [noun] – the time when you are not working or doing other duties Mary usually travels in her leisure time. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time doing something or being somewhere He spent three hours playing video games. unnecessary /uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted You can remove this unnecessary information in…
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New Google AI system to predict rain in next two hours

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©Getty Images via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. equation /ih-KWEY-zhuhn/ [noun] – a mathematical statement in which you show that two amounts are equal using mathematical symbols It took thirty minutes for the college students to solve the equation. casualty /KAZH-oo-uhl-teE/ [noun] – a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war The hurricane’s casualty toll could reach 100. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb] – to grow, develop, or be successful Many people in small communities thrive because of vegetation. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future World…
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New Google AI system to predict rain in next two hours

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©Getty Images via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you watch weather reports? Does the weather affect your plans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prediction /pri-DIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a statement about what you think will happen in the future There were predictions that the store would be a huge success. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient Drinking too much alcohol can result in serious consequences. productive /pruh-DUHK-tiv / [adjective] – having positive results Sheila had a productive day…
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New Google AI system to predict rain in next two hours

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©Getty Images via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you always bring an umbrella when you go outside? What is the weather in your city right now? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 accurate /AK-yer-it/ [adjective] – correct, exact, and without any mistakes Please make sure all the details in the report are accurate. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions Maya is hoping for a good weather forecast next week. predict…
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Why aren’t even huge ships capable of resolving the shipping crisis

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think about shipping products abroad? What are the causes of delayed deliveries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There has been a decline in the size of families. shortage /shawr-TIJ/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something Shortage of water is a growing problem. container /kuhn-TEY-ner/ [noun] – a very large metal box used for transporting goods The container was lifted off the ship by a crane. guarantee /gar-uhn-TEE/…
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