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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future

2021年8月31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 lost something while on vacation? When was the last time you 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。 recognized /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [adjective] – if someone or something is recognized, it is generally accepted that that person or thing has a particular position or quality The college is not an officially recognized English language school. focused /FOH-kuhst/ [adjective] – giving a lot of attention to one particular thing The department undertakes highly focused research. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who officially control a country…
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How airlines will prevent you from losing your bags in the future

2021年8月31日

luggage-933487_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you traveled abroad? Please tell me about it. What problems have you encountered while traveling? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delayed /dih-LEYD/ [adjective] – happening at a later time than expected or intended My plane was delayed by an hour. primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main Our primary concern is to provide the refugees with food and healthcare. management /MAN-ij-muhnt/ [noun] – the control and organization of something Management is looking at ways of cutting costs. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] – one part of a situation,…
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Why people feel anxious when giving compliments

2021年8月30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。 How often do you praise others? Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable giving or receiving compliments? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent That bird is very rare in Japan. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Be careful driving. The road is still wet from the recent rain. deserve /dih-ZURV/ [verb] – to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have She deserves a holiday for…
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Why people feel anxious when giving compliments

2021年8月30日

worry

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you react when receiving praises? What do you usually compliment others for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to be, or to be real Some people believe that aliens exist. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one Let us do at least one good deed a day. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – the possibility of something developing or happening in a particular way Thomas has the potential to be a wonderful leader in the future. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun]…
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Why people feel anxious when giving compliments

2021年8月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commendation /kom-uhn-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – praise, or an official statement that praises someone The hotel staff received commendation for their top-notch quality service. reciprocity /res-uh-PROS-i-tee/ [noun] – behaviour in which two people or groups of people give each other help and advantages One of the key principles to a stronger bond with one another is reciprocity. fortify /FAWR-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to strengthen something The recent evidence further fortifies Sandra’s claims. neglect /ni-GLEKT/ [verb] – to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something Working is important, but please do not neglect your health. musings…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms

2021年8月27日

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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What COVID-19 vaccine brands are being used in your country? How many percent do you think are already fully vaccinated in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. criticism /KRIT-uh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – an opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments The new novel he published received a lot of criticisms from parents. safety /SEYF-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk Our top priority is…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms

2021年8月27日

medigen

©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immunization /im-yuh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of protecting a person or animal from an infectious disease by putting a substance into the body that makes it produce antibodies The immunization programs were effective in most cities. utilization /yoo-tuh-lai-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the use of something The utilization of electronic devices has a high percentage in the whole country. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something The organization’s feeding program endeavor was successful. revoke /ri-VOHK/ [verb] – to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect Trevor revoked…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms

2021年8月27日

medigen

©BBC News 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 already been vaccinated? What is the most used COVID-19 vaccine in your country? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [adjective] – intended to help deal with an emergency These extra computers are for emergency purposes only. party /PAHR-tee/ [noun] – an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government Nikki was elected as the party leader in 2010. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – that might or might not happen There is…
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