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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

2023年2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。 Do you talk to strangers? Do you easily trust someone? 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。 avoid /uh-VOID/ [verb] – to stay away from someone or something It’s important to avoid eating too much junk food to stay healthy. excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt / [noun] – a feeling of being excited The excitement of traveling to a new place is always thrilling. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – your family and your experience of education, living conditions, money, etc. It’s important to research a person’s background before you hire them. stranger /STREYN-jer/ [noun]…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

2023年2月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the different species in the ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention With caution, the chemist slowly added the new compound to the reaction mixture, carefully observing any changes. broaden /BRAWD-n/ [verb] – to increase the range of something Traveling to different countries can broaden one’s horizons and provide new perspectives on the world. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way…
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Breaking the barriers: The importance of interacting with strangers

2023年2月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? Why or why not? What are some ways to smoothly end a conversation with a stranger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. division /dih-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation in which people disagree about something Division within the group will limit its chances in the competition. tempting /TEMPT-ting / [adjective] – if something is tempting, you want to do or have it The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies was tempting, but she tried to resist and stick to her diet. process /PROS-es/ [noun] –…
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Massive heat pumps warming cities

2023年2月8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 have a heat pump at home? Are heat pumps environmentally friendly? 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。 consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to give attention to a particular subject or fact when judging something else Please consider the options before making a decision. approach /uh-PROHCH/ [noun] – a way of considering or doing something The teacher suggested a new approach to solving the problem. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [noun] – an official announcement that contains advice, information, or a warning The government issued a severe weather advisory for the region….
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Massive heat pumps warming cities

2023年2月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like warm temperatures? Why or why not? Are you a supporter of green technology? Could you elaborate on your answer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urban /UR-buhn/ [adjective] – of or in a city or town The urban landscape underwent a significant transformation as old factories were transformed into trendy loft apartments. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Rural areas have struggled to keep up with the technological advancements that have improved the lives of those in urban centers. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot / [verb] –…
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Intermediate

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Massive heat pumps warming cities

2023年2月8日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hail /heyl/ [verb] – to publicly praise or show approval for a person or an achievement Heppner is hailed as one of the best tenors performing in opera today. greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] – a gas that causes the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is a major contributor to global warming. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to direct attention toward something or someone He struggled to focus on his work as the bustling noise from outside the window kept distracting him. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that…
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Trade body group expresses concern about deposit return program’s launch date

2023年2月7日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consortium /kuhn-SAWR-shee-uhm/ [noun] – an organization of several businesses or banks joining together as a group for a shared purpose A European consortium created the brand-new aircraft. flagship /FLAG-ship/ [noun] – the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces The business already has a flagship location in New York and plans to add another there the following year. oversee /oh-ver-SEE/ [verb] – to watch or organize a job or an activity to make certain that it is being done correctly She oversees both the production and research sections. urge…
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