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Power blackout hits Central Asia

2022年1月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the major electric companies in your country? Do you use a heater during the winter season? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nation /NEY-shuhn / [noun] – a country, especially when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, traditions, etc The entire nation is celebrating the Olympic wins. link /lingk/ [noun] – to connect two objects or places physically Turkey is linked to many Asian continents. enable /en-EY-buhl/ [verb] – to make someone able to do something, or to…
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Power blackout hits Central Asia

2022年1月30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。 Are you familiar with the countries in Central Asia? Have you experienced a blackout? 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。 electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc. I already paid our electricity bill. traffic jam /TRAF-ik jam/ [noun] – a large number of vehicles close together and unable to move or moving very slowly They will be late because they were caught in a traffic jam. access /AK-ses/ [noun] –…
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Beginner

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Netflix raises its monthly rates in US and Canada

2022年1月29日

Netflix raises its monthly subscription prices in US and Canada

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tier /teer/ [noun] – one of several levels or layers The second tier of this course is practical training. subscription /suhb-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] – an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a product or service My subscription with Meg Magazine will expire next month. streaming /STREE-ming/ [noun] – the activity of listening to or watching sound or video directly from the internet A new online streaming service called Bixflix will arrive in the market. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the business or trade in a particular product, including financial products Prices continued to fall on…
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Netflix raises its monthly rates in US and Canada

2022年1月29日

Netflix raises its monthly subscription prices in US and Canada

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 you currently signed up for a Netflix plan? What kinds of movies or other shows do you usually watch on TV or online? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a government system or private organization that is responsible for a particular type of activity, or for providing a particular thing that people need Don’t worry. There are many bus services to the airport. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The owner increased the amount of my monthly…
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Beginner

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Netflix raises its monthly rates in US and Canada

2022年1月29日

Netflix raises its monthly subscription prices in US and Canada

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of your favorite TV shows? What online video services do you use? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rate /reyt/ [noun] – an amount or level of payment We sell these high-quality products at reasonable rates. standard /STAN-derd/ [adjective] – usual rather than special, especially when thought of as being correct or acceptable Let’s just avail of the standard room package for our hotel stay to save money. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way The team utilized an effective marketing strategy to improve…
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Intermediate

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Wales carries out digital deposit return scheme to fulfill zero-waste goals

2022年1月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. participant /AP-li-kuhnt/ [noun] – a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity She has been an active participant in the debate. scan /skan/ [verb] – to look at something carefully, with the eyes or with a machine, in order to get information She scanned the faces of the men getting off the train. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea We each have a notion of just what kind of person we’d like to be. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There…
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Wales carries out digital deposit return scheme to fulfill zero-waste goals

2022年1月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does recycling benefit the environment? Why is it important to only put items that can be recycled in the recycling bin? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scheme /skeem / [noun] – an officially organized plan or system In our town, there is a new recycling scheme for plastic bottles. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret He refused to reveal the location of her chocolate eggs. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or…
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Intermediate

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