UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions
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Monthly Archive: September 2024
UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions
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 ever thought about studying in another country? Do you believe that working in a different country offers valuable life experiences? 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。 visa /VEE-zuh/ [noun] – an official document or mark made in a passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country He applied for a tourist visa to visit France during the summer holidays. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else She couldn’t attend the meeting because she had a previous engagement. reduce /ri-DOOS/…
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UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. referendum /ref-uh-REN-duhm/ [noun] – a vote in which all the people in a country or an area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question The country held a referendum to decide whether to adopt the new constitution. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing The teacher urged her students to study hard for the upcoming exam. prestige /pre-STEEJ/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or…
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UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had the opportunity to work or study abroad, where would you go and why? Why do you think some countries attract a lot of international students and health workers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grant /grant/ [verb] – to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way The principal granted the student’s request for an extension on the assignment. dramatic /druh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – sudden and striking; causing a lot of attention or impact The dramatic change in weather caught everyone by surprise and led to widespread…
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues
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 astronauts or mission control teams have a specific protocol for responding when a spacecraft experiences a serious technical problem? Are technical issues in spacecraft more challenging to resolve than problems on Earth? 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。 risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving the possibility of something bad happening The climb was risky due to the slippery rocks. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry He gave a technical explanation of how the machine works. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] – the…
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn / [noun] – a problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with The surgery was successful, but a minor complication required additional treatment. deliberation /dih-lib-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – careful consideration or discussion before making a decision After much deliberation, the committee chose the best candidate for the job. stipulate /STIP-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to state exactly what must be done or how something must be done The contract stipulates that the work must be completed by the end of the month. unwavering /uhn-WAY-vr-uhng/ [adjective] – never changing or becoming weaker; strong and steady…
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do astronauts or mission control teams respond when a spacecraft experiences a serious technical problem? Why can technical issues in spacecraft be particularly challenging to resolve compared to problems on Earth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to treat something as more important than other things We need to prioritize homework before going out to play. unmanned /uhn-MAND/ [adjective] – not operated by a person; remote-controlled or automated The robot is an unmanned vehicle that can explore dangerous areas. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – firm and unwavering…
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NASA delays astronaut return to Earth due to spacecraft issues
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Clooney and Pitt reunite at Venice Film Festival
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 international film festivals have a purpose? Have you ever watched a film that was featured in an international film festival? 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。 discuss /dih-SKUHS/ [verb] – to talk about something with someone Students discuss their homework with each other after class. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz / [verb] – to give special attention to something The coach emphasizes teamwork during practice sessions. cooperate /koh-OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to work together with others for a common goal The group members cooperate to finish the project on time. importance /im-PAWR-tns/…
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