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Sweden’s Saturday sweets tradition

2021年10月16日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scrumptious /SKRUHMP-shuhs/ [adjective] – tasting extremely good The tonkatsu at the restaurant was scrumptious. Let’s have another one next time. pick and mix /pik uhnd miks/ [noun] – a selection of sweets from which the customer can choose, paid for by weight There’s a new shop downtown that offers a pick and mix of Japanese candies. indulgence /in-DUHL-juhns/ [noun] – an occasion when you allow someone or yourself to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and sugary drinks. unwind /uhn-WAHYND/ [verb] – to relax after a period…
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Sweden’s Saturday sweets tradition

2021年10月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most popular candy brand in your country? Which do you usually eat after meals, desserts or candies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. treat /treet/ [noun] – a type of food that is eaten in addition to your usual meals, usually something sweet Have you already given treats to the children? concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea The concept of this presentation is quite easy to understand. values /VAL-yooz/ [noun] – the principles that help you to decide what is right and wrong and how to…
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Air pollution is even worse than previously assumed, according to the World Health Organization

2021年10月15日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you support WHO’s iniative to take action on climate change? Why? What places would you find a lot of air pollution? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the exact amount of one particular substance that is found in another substance The contaminated areas had high concentrations of toxic materials. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule or the act of controlling something New safety regulations have been implemented. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing harm People with asthma are known to be harmful to this group of…
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Air pollution is even worse than previously assumed, according to the World Health Organization

2021年10月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [verb] – to warn someone The newspaper cautioned readers not to acquire stocks without first seeking professional counsel. particle /PAHR-ti-kuhl/ [noun] – an extremely small piece of matter The motor had to be clogged with dust particles. eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] – to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad The administration claims to be doing all possible to eradicate corruption. relate to /ri-LEYT to/ [phrasal verb] – to be directly connected to something, or to refer directly to it Everything we’re going to talk about today is related to customer service. emission…
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Air pollution is even worse than previously assumed, according to the World Health Organization

2021年10月15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。 Is it important to solve air pollution? Is clean air a human right? 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。 organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose The hospital has contacted a number of non-profit organizations to assist in raising funds for the new operating room. warn /wawrn/ [verb] – to make someone realize a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future I was warned against visiting the east coast due to the high number of…
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The New York Public Library puts an end to overdue fees

2021年10月14日

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©Getty Images via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do libraries in your country charge fees for overdue books? What books from a library would you like to borrow? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abolish /uh-BOL-ish/ [verb] – to end an activity or custom officially The young mayor wants to abolish private schools. policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun] – a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party The clothing store has…
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The New York Public Library puts an end to overdue fees

2021年10月14日

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©Getty Images via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something Roy’s job is to eliminate errors in the computer system. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] – to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently Bus service is suspended until further notice. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something that encourages a person to do something You need to think of new incentives to offer our customers. applaud /uh-PLAWD/ [verb] – to say that you admire and agree with a person’s action or decision They applauded my decision to run for office. equity…
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New York Public Library puts an end to overdue fees

2021年10月14日

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©Getty Images 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。 Are there libraries in your city? Do you enjoy reading books? 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。 fine /fahyn/ [noun] – an amount of money that has to be paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law Greg had to pay a fine for parking on the wrong side of the street. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen My friends always encourage me to join singing contests. access…
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