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The energy lines that connect life in England

Inside the Circle at Stonehenge

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of when you hear the word “energy lines”? Do you think there are “energy lines” in your country? Please share your thoughts. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts, a condition, or an event, esp. a systematic or scientific explanation There was no strong evidence to support the theory. implied /im-PLAHYD/ [adjective] – if something is implied, it is understood to be true or to exist, although it is not stated directly or in a legal…
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The energy lines that connect life in England

Inside the Circle at Stonehenge

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. domain /doh-MEYN/ [noun] – an area of interest or an area over which a person has control Maya saw the company as her domain. impressionistic /im-PRESH-uh-nist/ [adjective] – giving a general view or idea of something instead of particular details or facts He primarily writes in an impressionistic style for his works. luminous /LOO-muh-nuhs/ [adjective] – producing or reflecting bright light, especially in the dark I can still see my watch in the dark because of its luminous dial. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features We had to trudge…
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What fuels success?

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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。 Do you like learning new things? What is something you recently learned about? 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。 curious /KYOOR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – interested in learning about people or things around you Children are naturally curious about everything. trivia /TRIV-ee-uh/ [noun] – unimportant or little-known details or information The magazine is packed with trivia and gossip. memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – the ability to remember information, experiences, and people My grandmother still has a sharp memory. difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy or simple; hard to do or to understand…
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What fuels success?

Girl with magnifier lens is distrustful about something.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are you currently interested in? What were you curious about as a child? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. satisfaction /sat-is-FAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a pleasant feeling that you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done something you wanted to do It gave him satisfaction to see his book achieve best-seller status. curiosity /kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee/ [noun] – an eager wish to know or learn about something The children observed their teacher with curiosity. considerably /kuhn-SID-er-uh-blee/ [adverb] – to a large, noticeable, or important degree The issue has…
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What fuels success?

Girl with magnifier lens is distrustful about something.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overlook /oh-ver-LOOK/ [verb] – to fail to notice or consider something or someone It’s easy to overlook a minor detail such as this. pique someone’s curiosity, interest, etc. /peek SUHM-wuhns IN-ter-ist/ [idiom] – to make someone interested in something and want to know more about it The noise from outside continues to pique her interest. improbable /im-PROB-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to happen or be true It’s improbable for the current situation to continue. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time Reducing waste will take time and sustained effort. stay in your lane /stey…
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Why a “wellbeing wardrobe” is necessary

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the a wellbeing wardrobe? Do you buy clothes at secondhand shops? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] – to buy something You can purchase insurance online. manufacture /man-yuh-FAK-cher/ [verb] – to produce goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines They can manufacture rags into paper. clothing /KLOH-thing/ [noun] – clothes, especially clothes of a particular type or those worn in a particular situation They need warm clothing for the winter. strategy /STRAT-i-jee / [noun] – a…
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Why a “wellbeing wardrobe” is necessary

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally Unsustainable fishing methods should not continue. sector /SEK-ter / [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The banking sector has lost a lot of money. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something Water consumption decreased during the winter. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use. She was wearing a disposable diaper. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] –…
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