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The unproductiveness of time management

2022年2月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cripple /KRIP-uhl/ [verb] – to make something much less effective; damage The pandemic severely crippled the country’s economy. rigor /RIG-er/ [noun] – the quality of being detailed, careful, and complete The training system lacks rigor. It needs to be re-examined and modified. traction /TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of an idea, product, etc. becoming popular or being accepted New words, phrases, and slang gain traction much swiftly in our digital age. nonlinear /non-LIN-ee-er/ [adjective] – used to describe a process, series of events, etc. in which one thing does not clearly or directly follow from another…
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The unproductiveness of time management

2022年2月5日

Group of business workers working together. Partners stressing one of them at the office

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you make a detailed schedule of your activities every day? Why or why not? Please share something about the most time-consuming activity in your routine. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. timetable /TAHYM-tey-buhl/ [noun] – a detailed plan showing when events or activities will happen I’ve sent the updated timetable to your email. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact Mizuki accomplishes his tasks with precision. excessively /ik-SES-iv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is too much She excessively spends money on beauty products. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] –…
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5 must-try soups from around the world

2022年2月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some soup recipes that you know? What are some popular international restaurants in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time They found ancient treasures in the abandoned hall. gently /JENT-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is soft and light, not strong She gently added the flour to the cake mix. traditionally /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adverb] – according to tradition; in a traditional way Traditionally, they exchange letters on Valentine’s Day….
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5 must-try soups from around the world

2022年2月3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。 When do you usually eat soup? (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Do you prefer hot food to cold food? 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。 comfort /KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain I think Taylor Swift’s new song is a source of comfort. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family The younger generations are aware of environmental issues. spice /spahys/ [noun] – a substance made from a plant, used to give…
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5 must-try soups from around the world

2022年2月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perfect /per-FEKT/ [verb] – to make something free from faults He needs to perfect his baking technique. holy /HOH-lee/ [adjective] – related to a religion or a god You must observe silence in holy places. treat /treet/ [noun] – a special and enjoyable occasion or experience As a special treat, the restaurant will give free desserts to all birthday celebrants. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – an edge or limit of something Elon Musk is going beyond the boundaries of technology. generous /JEN-er-uhs/ [adjective] – larger than usual or expected Laura gave me a generous slice of carrot…
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Scientists discover a perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo in China

2022年2月2日

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©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。 Do you like history? Do you like studying about dinosaurs? 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。 relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two things are connected The relationship between lung cancer and smoking has been proven by scientists. result /ri-ZUHKLT/ [noun] – something that happens or exists because of something else The road has been widened, yet the result has only increased traffic. fossil /FOS-uhl / [noun] – the shape of a bone, a shell, or a plant or animal that has been preserved in…
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Scientists discover a perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo in China

2022年2月2日

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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things do you know about dinosaurs? Please tell me more about it. Could you describe your favorite dinosaur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. embryo /EM-bree-oh/ [noun] – an animal that is developing either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed Once an egg is fertilized by the sperm, it becomes an embryo. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found…
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Scientists discover a perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo in China

2022年2月2日

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©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theropod /THEER-uh-pod / [noun] – a type of dinosaur that walked on its back legs and had short front legs Paleontologists believe the meat-eating theropod dinosaur was light, agile, and very fleet of foot, with three large slashing claws on each hand. hatch /hach/ [verb] – to (cause an egg to) break in order to allow a young animal to come out The eggs are about to hatch. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else The missing golden painting was uncovered here yesterday. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/…
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