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Why people feel anxious when giving compliments
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commendation /kom-uhn-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – praise, or an official statement that praises someone The hotel staff received commendation for their top-notch quality service. reciprocity /res-uh-PROS-i-tee/ [noun] – behaviour in which two people or groups of people give each other help and advantages One of the key principles to a stronger bond with one another is reciprocity. fortify /FAWR-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to strengthen something The recent evidence further fortifies Sandra’s claims. neglect /ni-GLEKT/ [verb] – to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something Working is important, but please do not neglect your health. musings…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms
©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What COVID-19 vaccine brands are being used in your country? How many percent do you think are already fully vaccinated in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. criticism /KRIT-uh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – an opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments The new novel he published received a lot of criticisms from parents. safety /SEYF-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk Our top priority is…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms
©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immunization /im-yuh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of protecting a person or animal from an infectious disease by putting a substance into the body that makes it produce antibodies The immunization programs were effective in most cities. utilization /yoo-tuh-lai-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the use of something The utilization of electronic devices has a high percentage in the whole country. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something The organization’s feeding program endeavor was successful. revoke /ri-VOHK/ [verb] – to say officially that an agreement, permission, a law, etc. is no longer in effect Trevor revoked…
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Taiwan approves use of domestically-developed COVID-19 vaccine despite criticisms
©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。 Have you already been vaccinated? What is the most used COVID-19 vaccine in your country? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [adjective] – intended to help deal with an emergency These extra computers are for emergency purposes only. party /PAHR-tee/ [noun] – an organization of people with particular political beliefs that competes in elections to try to win positions in local or national government Nikki was elected as the party leader in 2010. possible /POS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – that might or might not happen There is…
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Toyota to cut global production by 40% due to chip shortage
©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。 Do you see a lot of Toyota cars in your city? What car brand do you think is the best? 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。 electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of equipment), using, based on, or used in a system of operation that involves the control of electric current by various devices The boy was so happy when he received his electronic toy train. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on…
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Toyota to cut global production by 40% due to chip shortage
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Toyota to cut global production by 40% due to chip shortage
©Getty Images via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you drive? What is the most popular car brand in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Nowadays, laptops are an essential tool in companies. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering We should practice smart spending habits in this economic crisis. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or growing goods to be sold The toys went out of production in 2010. demand /dih-MAHND/ [noun] – a need for something to…
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Toyota to cut global production by 40% due to chip shortage
©Getty Images via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. component /uh/ [noun] – a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger Fruit is an essential component of a healthy diet. output /OUT-poot/ [noun] – an amount of something produced by a person, machine, factory, country, etc The average output of the factory is 30 cars a day. worsen /WUR-suhn/ [verb] – to become worse or to make something become worse This problem is going to worsen if we stay here and do nothing. funding /fuhnd-ing/ [noun] – money given by a government or organization for an event or…
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