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The toxicity of a cut-throat culture

2022年5月18日

overwork

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What drives you to work hard and grow? Do you think competitive people are more successful in general? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hyper- /HAHY-per-/ [prefix] – having a lot or too much of the stated quality Hyper-active children have difficulties concentrating. cripple /KRIP-uhl/ [verb] – to make something much less effective; damage The lack of supplies crippled the country’s economy. competition /kom-pi-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation in which people or businesses are trying to be more successful than each other, for example by making more…
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Intermediate

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The toxicity of a cut-throat culture

2022年5月18日

overwork

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。 For you, what is hard work? Do you get pressured easily? 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。 point to /point too/ [phrasal verb] – to make it seem likely that a particular fact is true or that a particular event will happen Julia’s symptoms point to diabetes. human resource (HR) /HYOO-muhn REE-sawrs/ [noun] – the department in a company that is responsible for dealing with employees, for example by employing them, training them, dealing with their problems, and managing their records If you have any concerns, please contact human…
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Beginner

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The toxicity of a cut-throat culture

2022年5月18日

overwork

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cut-throat /KUHT-throht/ [adjective] – competing in a strong and unfair way, without considering any harm caused to others The cut-throat competition put the company out of business. morale /muh-RAL/ [noun] – the level of satisfaction felt by a person or group of people who work together Employee morale has constantly been dropping since last year. malign /muh-LAHYN/ [adjective] – causing or intending to cause harm or evil Linda’s competitive nature caused a malign influence on the team. cascade /kas-KEYD/ [verb] – to pass on information by giving it to just a few people, who then give…
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Scientists suggest lab-grown meat and insects “good for planet and health”

2022年5月17日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Based on your prior knowledge, what do you think are the advantages of lab-grown meat? Please explain your answer. How will producing lab-grown meat affect climate change? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to eat or drink, especially a lot of something He consumes bread with every meal. willingness /WIL-ing-nis/ [noun] – the quality of being happy to do something if it is needed She shows a willingness to work independently. adjust /uh-JUHST/ [verb] – to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or…
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Intermediate

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Scientists suggest lab-grown meat and insects “good for planet and health”

2022年5月17日

chemist-2815640_1280

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。 Could you tell me about your diet? Have you eaten lab-grown 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。 lab-grown /lab-grohn/ [adjective] – food developed in labs but with the same texture and experience as the foods, these are intended to mimic The burger was made from lab-grown meat. diet /DAHY-it / [noun] – the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group Fried food seems to be the children’s diet. unknown /uhn-NOHN/ [adjective] – not known or familiar It is unknown how many people are…
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Beginner

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Scientists suggest lab-grown meat and insects “good for planet and health”

2022年5月17日

chemist-2815640_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /HAB-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Some animals are in danger because their natural habitat is being destroyed. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition Chemical sweeteners don’t have nutritional value. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used or eaten Our consumption of junk food as a nation is alarming. lessen /LES-uhn/ [verb] – if something lessens or is lessened, it becomes less strong A heart-healthy diet can lessen the risk of heart disease. spectrum /SPEK-truhm / [noun] – a range of different positions, opinions, etc. between…
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Expert

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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

primary school

©Google via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can you say about your primary school? Which do you prefer, a large or small class? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Poverty still exists in some rural areas. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something Public transport is not a good option in this case. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement, often formal and written, between two or more groups or people Two schools have reached an agreement to…
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Intermediate

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