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Moonlighting: The controversial subject involving tech employees in India
Beginner Intermediate Expert
Moonlighting: The controversial subject involving tech employees in India
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. developer /dih-VEL-uh-per/ [noun] – a person or company that creates new products, especially computer products such as software The company is one of the most popular software developers. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – the income that a business or government receives regularly, or an amount representing such income Tourism is the island’s main source of revenue. unethical /uhn-ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – not ethical (= based on moral beliefs) He says that it is unethical to produce and market a drug that would harm the patient. rival /RAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – a person, group, etc. competing with others for the…
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Moonlighting: The controversial subject involving tech employees in India
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。 Is it allowed to have a second job in your country? Could you tell me about your job? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary He will require surgery on his left knee. service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – the act of dealing with customers in a store, restaurant, or hotel by taking their orders, showing or selling them goods, etc. The only problem with this restaurant is that the service is so slow. reasonable /REE-zuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – acceptable You must…
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Moonlighting: The controversial subject involving tech employees in India
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your job? What do you think of moonlighting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject Is he the specialist who studies UFOs? log in /lawg-IN/ [phrasal verb] – to connect to a computer system by putting in a particular set of letters or numbers In order to log in, you have to type in a special password. work on /wurk on/ [phrasal verb] – to spend time repairing or…
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Cell-cultured chicken safe to eat, FDA says
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What type of food do you not like eating? Do you think you eat enough healthy food? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity Scientists in New York conducted the experiments. market /MAHR-kit/ [verb] – to offer products for sale to buyers If we can figure out the best way to market it, the product will be successful. clearance /KLEER-uhns/ [noun] – official permission for something or the state of having satisfied the official conditions…
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Cell-cultured chicken safe to eat, FDA says
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evaluation /ih-val-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something A final evaluation based on the objectives is conducted following the completion of each module. watershed /WAW-ter-shed/ [noun] – an event or period that is important because it represents a big change in how people do or think about something She changed her career in 1969, which was her life’s watershed. skeptic /SKEP-tik/ [noun] – a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief The effectiveness of the program is a subject of debate…
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Cell-cultured chicken safe to eat, FDA says
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 meat? 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。 approve /uh-PROOV/ [verb] – to accept, allow, or officially agree to something My parents didn’t approve of me traveling alone. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities Leaving the country was a difficult decision to make. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same My friend and I have similar tastes in music. several /SEV-er-uhl/ [determiner] – some; an amount…
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