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Landowner appeals to court about chopping down trees

2022年12月10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。 Have you planted a tree? Are there many trees where you live? 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。 natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people Floods and typhoons are natural disasters that usually hit the Philippines. remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Remove the cake from the oven as soon as it’s done. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to get better, or to make something better I improve my English speaking…
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Beginner

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Women who were obliged to “select” self-employment

2022年12月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is self-employment challenging? Why or why not? Why do women select self-employment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reality /ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be TV is used as an escape from reality. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful They could endure much pain. consultant /kuhn-SUHL-tnt/ [noun] – someone who advises people on a particular subject She is now a hospital consultant. abandon /uh-ban-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a place, thing, or person, usually…
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Intermediate

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Women who were obliged to “select” self-employment

2022年12月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. self-employment /SELF-em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the state of not working for an employer but finding work for yourself or having your own business Nowadays, many people like the flexibility of self-employment. empower /em-POU-er/ [verb] – to encourage and support the ability to do something They empower you and make you feel stronger and more confident. spouse /spous/ [noun] – a person’s husband or wife Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job The resignation of the prime minister will cause…
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Expert

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Women who were obliged to “select” self-employment

2022年12月9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 self-employed? Is there a rise in self-employment in your country during the pandemic? 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。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to seem She tried not to appear envious. truth /trooth/ [noun] – the quality of being true Sooner or later, we will know the truth. go back /goh bak/ [phrasal verb] – to return I think you should go back to your original plan. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns / [verb] – if you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it We experienced a…
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Beginner

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The island blessed and cursed by the sea

2022年12月8日

rocky coast of the sea

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。 Where do you live? Do you like the sea? 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。 famous /FEY-muhs/ [adjective] – known and recognized by many people This city is famous for pineapples. olive /OL-iv/ [noun] – a small bitter green or black fruit that is eaten or used to produce oil, or a Mediterranean tree on which this fruit grows Could you buy me a jar of olives? valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – worth a lot of money The thief stole valuable jewelry like diamonds. hide /hahyd/ [verb] – to put…
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Beginner

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The island blessed and cursed by the sea

2022年12月8日

rocky coast of the sea

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. craggy /KRAG-ee/ [adjective] – rough and having many rocks Above the craggy coastline, there are always new discoveries to be made. lure /loor/ [verb] – to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting Supermarket chains strive to lure customers with price discounts. beleaguer /bih-LEE-ger/ [verb] – to surround someone in order to attack them Supplies are currently being delivered to the beleaguered city. succession /suhk-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a number of similar people or events that exist or happen one after another A succession of presidents unsuccessfully attempted to fix the…
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Expert

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The island blessed and cursed by the sea

2022年12月8日

rocky coast of the sea

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are there many people in your country who live by the mountains? Please tell me more about it. What are the dangers of living by the sea? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peak /peek/ [noun] – the pointed top of a mountain, or the mountain itself They were in awe of the tall peaks. reputation /rep-yuh-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the opinion that people have of someone or something, based on past behavior or character This restaurant has an excellent reputation. draw /draw/ [verb] – to attract attention or interest Since he…
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Intermediate

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The smart approach to take failure to heart

2022年12月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can you learn from failure? Do you believe that failure is the key to success? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the human mind and feelings I suspect his headaches are purely psychological. failure /FEYL-yer / [noun] – the fact of someone or something not succeeding Don’t let one failure discourage you; try again. motivated /MOH-tuh-veyt-id/ [adjective] – very enthusiastic or determined because you really want to do something Our people are all highly trained and motivated. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a fact…
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Intermediate

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