Monthly Archive: March 2024
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2024年3月19日
©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The company achieved an unprecedented level of success with its latest product launch. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain The farmers in the region struggled to cope with the prolonged drought. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance The company’s profits began to diminish after the economic downturn. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of water…
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2024年3月19日
©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS 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 already know or have thoughts about ‘glaciers’? Have you already experienced the effects of climate change? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity She consulted with an expert to get advice on her legal situation. due to /doo too/ [prepositional phrase] – because of The decline in biodiversity is due to habitat destruction and pollution. extra /EK-struh/ [adjective] – something that is additional, beyond what…
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2024年3月18日
©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Housing regulations can hinder the progression of ambitious development projects. insecurity /in-si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the feelings of uncertainty, doubt, or lack of confidence in oneself or about a particular situation The economic instability heightened insecurity among investors, causing hesitation in the market. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse The government’s timely intervention prevented the financial…
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2024年3月18日
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2024年3月18日
©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems do you think people face when it comes to finding homes or places to live? What factors do you consider before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl / [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something She struggled to meet her deadlines amidst a heavy workload at the office. debt /det/ [noun] – something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the…
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2024年3月18日
©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang 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。 Is it easy to find a house or home in your country? Do you consider various factors before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? 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。 builder /BIL-der/ [noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings The builder constructed a new house in the neighborhood. owe /oh/ [verb] – to need to pay or give something to someone because they have lent money to you, or in exchange for something they have done…
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2024年3月17日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. swiftly /SWIFT-lee/ [adverb] – quickly or immediately When the fire alarm rang, the firefighters swiftly rushed to the scene to control the blaze. asset /AS-et/ [noun] – a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person Time management is a valuable asset when juggling multiple tasks and deadlines. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a new idea or method The company’s success is attributed to its constant pursuit of innovation and groundbreaking ideas. tread /tred/ [verb] – to proceed or act cautiously and carefully She still chose to tread carefully in her new job, taking the time to understand…
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2024年3月17日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular AI-driven games in your country? What do you know about job opportunities related to Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prospect /PROS-pekt/ [noun] – the possibility that something good might happen in the future The business expansion presented a promising prospect for increased revenue and growth in the coming years. dialogue /DAHY-uh-lawg/ [noun] – conversation that is written for a book, play, or film The novel’s engaging dialogue between the characters made it enjoyable to read. cautious /KAW-shuhs/ [adjective] – being careful to avoid…
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2024年3月17日
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。 Have you played any AI-driven video games before? Are you familiar with any job opportunities related to Artificial Intelligence (AI)? 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。 possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a chance that something may happen or be true Despite the challenges, there is still a possibility that we can achieve our goals with hard work. studio /STOO-dee-oh/ [noun] – a company or organization that engages in creative production, such as developing video games, films, music, or other forms of entertainment and content After graduating from film school, Sarah…
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2024年3月17日
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