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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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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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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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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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Primary school in Northern Ireland to be closed

2022年5月16日

primary school

©Google via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earmark /EER-mahrk/ [verb] – to intend something for a particular purpose The school has earmarked to use a portion of its funds to purchase new books. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – (of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice Training experts are available for online consultation. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating The pandemic led to the closure of several businesses,…
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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. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 How many students were in your class in primary school? What do you like the most about primary school? 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。 education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this Everyone has the right to education. attend /uh-TEND/ [verb] – to go officially and usually regularly to a place What school do you attend? decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities…
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