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COP27: Pakistan requests aid for flood survivors

2022年11月28日

Flooded cars on the street of the city. Street after heavy rain. Water could enter the engine, transmission parts or other places. Disaster Motor Vehicle Insurance Claim Themed. Severe weather concept

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 natural disasters have happened in your country? Does it often flood in your area? 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。 completely /kuhm-PLEET-lee/ [adverb] – in every way or as much as possible Don’t touch the wall! Wait for the paint to completely dry first. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used Many houses were destroyed by the fire. cost /kost/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something There is no extra cost for the software….
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COP27: Pakistan requests aid for flood survivors

2022年11月28日

Flooded cars on the street of the city. Street after heavy rain. Water could enter the engine, transmission parts or other places. Disaster Motor Vehicle Insurance Claim Themed. Severe weather concept

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment for harm or damage The government agreed to pay reparations to the earthquake victims. brunt /bruhnt/ [noun] – the main force of something unpleasant These days, young people bear the brunt of unemployment. mired /mahyuhrd/ [adjective] – to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time The nation was mired in recession. submerge /suhb-MURJ/ [verb] – to go below the surface of an area of water A skilled diver can submerge at depths of up to 243 meters. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily influenced or harmed by something The…
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”?

2022年11月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is professional development important? If you were an employer, what would you look for in an employee? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl / [adjective] – relating to the knowledge and methods of a particular subject or job Our staff will be available to give you technical support. entirely /en-TAHYUR-lee / [adverb] – completely Our situation is entirely different. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb]…
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”?

2022年11月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. résumé /REZ–oo-mey/ [noun] – a short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job Your resume should highlight your skills and achievements. leadership /LEE-der-ship/ [noun] – the position or fact of being the leader He is a manager capable of leadership. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a place where people do their jobs The survey asks workers about facilities in their workplace. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually…
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”

2022年11月25日

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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 skill are you good at? Do you have high EQ? 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。 relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave toward each other He has a very good relationship with his boss. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course I’ve got a job interview tomorrow. skill /skil/ [noun] – an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you…
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Labor Thanksgiving Day

2022年11月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivate /KUHLl-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop The people cultivate mainly rice and beans. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] – of or relating to an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person The hill is the legendary home of King Arthur. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time Sunday lunch with the in-laws has become something of a…
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Labor Thanksgiving Day

2022年11月23日

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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 celebrate Labor Thanksgiving Day? How do you celebrate it? 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。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt / [verb] – to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important How do people celebrate the New Year in your country? perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do an action or piece of work Computers can perform a variety of tasks. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – (a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions The…
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Labor Thanksgiving Day

2022年11月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite holiday? Have you already written a thank you letter? If so, could you tell me about it? If not, to whom would you like to write a letter? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aware /uh-WAIR/ [adjective] – knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing Were you aware that something was wrong? originally /uh-RIJ-uh-nl-ee/ [adverb] – first of all The idea originally emanated from his brother. harvest /HAHR-vist / [noun] – the time of year when crops are cut and…
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Intermediate

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