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Twitter’s new privacy policy removes unconsented content

2021年12月14日

Twitter's new privacy policy removes unconsented content

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is Twitter popular in your country? Please tell me more about it. Do you have a Twitter account? If yes, how often do you tweet? If not, kindly explain why. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. update /uhp-DEYT/ [verb] – to make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design We need to update our equipment to satisfy our customers’ needs. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a particular computer technology that can be used with some types of software programs but not with others…
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900 employees laid off via Zoom call

2021年12月13日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mortgage /MAWR-gij/ [noun] – an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially to buy a house, or the amount of money itself You can choose to have the mortgage in monthly payables. lay off /LEY awf/ [phrasal verb] – discharge a worker temporarily or permanently because of a shortage of work Unfortunately, John is among those who were laid off last week. abrupt /uh-BRUHPT/ [adjective] – sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant The decision was abrupt. It seemed like they didn’t plan the picnic thoroughly. jarring /JAHR-ing/ [adjective] –…
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900 employees laid off via Zoom call

2021年12月13日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. At what age do people in your country usually retire from work? What are the top jobs in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market efficiency /MAHR-kit ih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – a situation in which a financial market operates well, for example where customers have enough information about products, prices are related to supply and demand, etc. The market efficiency from our services maintains positive results. terminate /TUR-muh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove someone from their job He was terminated for breach of contract. human resources /YOO-muhn REE-sor-suhz/ [noun] – the…
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Intermediate

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900 employees laid off via Zoom call

2021年12月13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 currently have a job? What was your dream 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。 unlucky /uhn-LUHK-ee/ [adjective] – not lucky This has been an unlucky year for me. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization My sister was offered employment in the sales department. immediately /ih-MEE-dee-it-lee/ [adverb] – now or without waiting or thinking He fell asleep immediately after coming home from school. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – (usually plural) something such as a pension or health…
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima

2021年12月12日

Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima (1)

©University of Georgia 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 seen a wild animal? Do you think you are friendly to the environment? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals of a particular type or group who live in one country, area, or place The elephant population is declining. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [noun] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The scientists finally discovered a cure for the disease. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause harm You…
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima

2021年12月12日

Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima (1)

©University of Georgia Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animal best represents your character? Please explain. What particular animals have become famous in your country for some special skill or accomplishment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left in a particular place or condition, usually forever The abandoned building is said to be haunted. calamity /kuh-LAM-i-tee/ [noun] – a serious accident or bad event causing damage or suffering That earthquake was the worst calamity in the country’s history. discharge /dis-CHAHRJ/ [verb] – to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas…
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Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima

2021年12月12日

Thriving wildlife in deserted areas around Fukushima (1)

©University of Georgia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thriving /THRAHY-ving/ [adjective] – growing, developing, or being successful The country aims for a thriving economy after suffering from the pandemic. catastrophe /kuh-TAS-truh-fee/ [noun] – a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction The Super Typhoon Yolanda was one of the most destructive catastrophes that hit the Philippines. deserted /dih-ZUR-tid/ [adjective] – if a place is deserted, there are no people in it The deserted area was filled with pests. casualty /KAZH-oo-uhl-tee/ [noun] – a person injured or killed in a serious accident or war The driving training aims to reduce…
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Japan’s traditional way of starting anew

2021年12月11日

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© Shirokiya Denbe in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward via The Mainichi Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you clean your house? Does your family have a tradition every Christmas? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in honor of /IN AA-nr UHV/ [idiom] – as a celebration of or expression of respect for The statue in Sendai was built in honor of Masamune Date. complement /KOM-pluh-ment/ [verb] – to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it The new wallpaper design complements the sofa sets. framework…
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Intermediate

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