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Have people lost their sense of proper conduct at work?

2023年1月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is essential for decreasing the impacts of climate change. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn / [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the two species of predator and prey in the ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining its balance. hostile /HOS-tl/ [adjectve] – unfriendly and not liking something The hostile work environment created by the supervisor’s…
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Have people lost their sense of proper conduct at work?

2023年1月17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。 Are you close with your coworkers or classmates? What is one thing you like about working with a team? 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。 imagine /ih-MAJ-in/ [verb] – to form or have a mental picture or idea of something Imagine a world without colors. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to do this He always tries to have control over everything, but sometimes it’s best to let go. face-to-face /FEYS-tuh-FEYS/ [adjective] – directly, meeting someone in the same place I…
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Karaage’s capital city

2023年1月16日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brine /brahyn/ [verb] – soak or preserve in salty water Brine the walnuts for four to five days. plethora /PLETH-er-uh/ [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with The market will be open to a plethora of new operators. the next level /thuh nekst LEV-uhl/ [idiom] – a better, more advanced, or more successful situation than before The use of fresh herbs takes the dish to the next level. tinker /TING-ker/ [verb] – to make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to…
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Karaage’s capital city

2023年1月16日

Spicy chicken karaage with lemon and green onion close-up. horiz

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 is your favorite food? Do you like karaage? 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。 dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal The waiter brought on the main dish, steak. nearby /NEER-BAHY/ [adjective] – not far away He works at the nearby supermarket. chunk /chuhngk/ [noun] – a roughly cut piece Cut these apples into chunks. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance, esp. food or drink, is recognized from its taste and smell This curry has a strange…
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Karaage’s capital city

2023年1月16日

Spicy chicken karaage with lemon and green onion close-up. horiz

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat karaage? What do you like about karaage? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – involving a lot of different but related parts The TV show’s plot is quite complex. center /SEN-ter/ [noun] – a building or set of buildings having a particular purpose, or a place connected with a particular activity Shibuya is a very large shopping center. fame /feym/ [noun] – the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc. The author’s fame is known…
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Indian restaurant owner and cook arrested for food poisoning

2023年1月15日

Man having diarrhea or food poisoning after unhealthy junk fast food. Guy has to go to toilet after eating too much. Stomach pain, digestion problem, indigestion, salmonella or heart attack concept.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What food do you like ordering at restaurants? What do you think makes food unsafe to eat? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. admit /ad-MIT/ [verb] – to allow someone to enter a hospital because they need medical care She was admitted to the hospital for further observation. investigation /n-ves-ti-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth The police conducted a thorough investigation. detain /dih-TEYN/ [verb] – to force someone officially to stay in a place He must be…
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Indian restaurant owner and cook arrested for food poisoning

2023年1月15日

Man having diarrhea or food poisoning after unhealthy junk fast food. Guy has to go to toilet after eating too much. Stomach pain, digestion problem, indigestion, salmonella or heart attack concept.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preliminary /pri-LIM-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it The medical professionals have successfully finished the vaccine’s preliminary testing. postmortem /pohst-MAWR-tuhm/ [noun] – a medical examination of a dead person’s body in order to find out the cause of death According to the postmortem, the person was poisoned. culpable /KUHL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad The police held him culpable for the theft. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] – to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently Flights have been…
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