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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attainable /uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – possible to achieve We have some challenging but attainable financial goals. in line with /in lahyn with/ [idiom] – similar to, or at the same level as something The outcomes were all in line with the targets. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life This victory was a milestone in the history of our nation. manageable /MAN-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy or possible to deal with Try to scale down your tasks to something more manageable. move forward /moov FAWR-werd/ [idiom] –…
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your New Year’s resolutions? Do you make resolutions every year? Why or why not? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – seeming to exist or be happening in fact We need to be realistic about the likelihood of winning. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Their three sons also contributed to the success of the family business. abstract /AB-strakt/ [adjective] – existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object Her ideas come off as a…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship has a cargo of about 200 tons. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The disease is spreading with alarming rapidity. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate any problems. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The country is in transition from an agricultural to an industrial society. alternate /AWL-ter-nit/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you traveled by plane? Could you tell me about it? What do you like to do during a flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used Our economy must be restructured as soon as possible. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the act of…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions
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 air travel? How old were you when you first traveled by plane? 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。 airline /AIR-lahyn/ [noun] – a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft Computerized reservation systems help increase airline profits in several ways. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The plane was running low on fuel. goods /goods/ [noun] – things to be transported, as distinct from passengers. The goods were transported…
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Preparing for the new year
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 buy omamori? What is your goal for next year? 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。 wish /wish/ [verb] – to hope that something you want will be made real because of good luck or magical powers I wish you good health! traffic /TRAF-ik/ [noun] – the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route The traffic is heavy at this hour. see /see/ [verb] – to understand, know, or realize Lori’s behavior was seen as rude. luck…
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Preparing for the new year
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ace /eys/ [verb] – to do very well in an exam I aced my math finals. All that studying was worth it. embroider /em-BROI-der/ [verb] – to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material The dress she wore was embroidered with flowers and gems. matchmaking /MACH-mey-ker/ [noun] – the activity of arranging marriages or romantic relationships between people Maybe we should do some matchmaking to introduce them to one another a little bit. dazzling /DA-zuh-luhng/ [adjective] – extremely attractive or exciting Her dazzling performance was…
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