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The hidden overwork that affects so many occupations
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where did you go on your last vacation? Could you tell me about it? Could you tell me about your tasks at work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a broadcast that is placed on the Internet for anyone who wants to listen to it or watch it To reach listeners of podcasts, some radio stations already post their talk shows on websites. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – connected with what is happening or being discussed Do you have relevant experience? obligation /ob-li-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact that…
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The hidden overwork that affects so many occupations
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 go overtime? How often do you go on vacation? 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。 advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] – to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something He simply wants to advance his own career. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money He chose banking as a career. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from…
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Farmers aim to boost soil health
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been on a farm? Please tell me more about it. How important is farming in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lead /leed/ [verb] – to control a group of people, a country, or a situation Who will be leading the meeting today? agricultural /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [adjective] – used for farming or relating to farming This land is not suitable for agricultural production. disturb /dih-STURB/ [verb] – to move or change something from its usual position, arrangement, condition, or shape Take caution not to disturb the documents…
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Farmers aim to boost soil health
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something Many people advocate expanding the number of gyms for improved health. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which the beauty or quality of something is destroyed or spoiled Weak nutrients and drought are two of the main causes of soil degradation. plow /plou/ [noun] – a large farming tool with blades that dig into the earth, or a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle that moves snow or sand The soil had been turned…
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Farmers aim to boost soil health
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 there many farmers in your country? Would you like to own a farm or live on a farm? 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。 improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to (cause something to) get better Kei’s English speaking skills have improved. financial /fi-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money or how money is managed I need some financial advice. quality /KWOL-i-tee/ [noun] – how good or bad something is The food was of poor quality. equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/ [noun] – the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose…
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A day to commemorate Japan’s culture
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revere /ri-VEER/ [verb] – to very much respect and admire someone or something Mr. Brown was revered by many for his excellent learning and teaching skills. profoundly /pruh-FOUND-lee/ [adverb] – deeply or extremely We are all profoundly grateful for your support and encouragement. constitution /kon-sti-TOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs The constitution should be upheld by every citizen. academia /ak-uh-DEE-mee-uh/ [noun] – the part of society, especially universities, that is connected with studying and thinking,…
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A day to commemorate Japan’s culture
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some important holidays in your culture? Please tell me more about them. What do you like the most about your culture? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. figure /FIG-yer/ [noun] – an important or well-known person He wasn’t a public figure, but he had a lot of influence. admission /ad-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the money that you pay to enter a place Teachers can visit most attractions and museums with free admission. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely…
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