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Have we known burnout wrong? Let’s find out

2021年5月10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。 Do you easily get tired? What do you do when you get tired? 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。 burnout /BURN-out/ [noun] – extreme tiredness or a feeling of not being able to work any more, caused by working too hard Many students feel burnout after finishing their tests. professor /pruh-FES-er/ [noun] – a teacher of high rank in an American university or college Sir Smith is a new professor at our university. negative /NEG-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – not expecting good things, or likely to consider only the bad side…
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Have we known burnout wrong? Let’s find out

2021年5月10日

burnout (2)

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brink /bringk/ [noun] – the point where a new or different situation is about to begin His stress is nearly driving him to the brink of a breakdown. throw in the towel /throh in thuh TOU-uhl/ [idiom] – to stop trying to do something because you have realized that you cannot succeed Even though they lost the game once, the team refused to throw in the towel. cynicism /SIN-uh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – an inclination to question whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile It was obvious that Brian wasn’t sincere with his feedback. There was…
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North Korea to boycott the Tokyo Olympics

2021年5月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you watched an Olympic game? What is your favorite sport? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus They tested her blood for signs of the infection. athlete /ATH-leet/ [noun] – a person who is very good at sports or physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized events He became a professional athlete when he was in high school. disagree /dis-uh-GREE/ [verb] – to not have the…
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North Korea to boycott the Tokyo Olympics

2021年5月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to take or move out or back, or to remove She had to withdraw from the contest because of an injury. contract /kuhn-TRAKT/ [verb] – to catch or become sick with a disease He contracted malaria while he was on a business trip. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant An outbreak of cholera started in our community. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [verb] – to disagree with something that someone says I don’t dispute that his movies are entertaining. However, I think…
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North Korea to boycott the Tokyo Olympics

2021年5月7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。 Do you like watching Olympic games? What is your favorite Olympic game? 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。 worry /WUR-ee/ [noun] – a problem that makes you feel unhappy and frightened Keeping warm in the winter is one of the worries for many old people. agree /uh-GREE/ [verb] – to have the same opinion I agree with you on this issue. argument /AHR-gyuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing My friends had an argument about what game to play. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to make an…
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Delhi authorities call for help from Indian Armed Forces in its battle against COVID-19 crisis

2021年5月5日

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©Getty Images 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。 Does your country’s government require you to wear face masks in public places? Is your city currently on a lockdown? 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。 lack /lak/ [noun] – the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it Lack of sleep can affect concentration. provide /pruh-VAHYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need This website provides all the needed information about the band’s schedules. urgent /UR-juhnt/ [adjective] – very important and needing attention immediately This problem requires urgent…
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Delhi authorities call for help from Indian Armed Forces in its battle against COVID-19 crisis

2021年5月5日

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©Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you protect yourself from the coronavirus? How can we strengthen our body’s immune system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. packed /pakt/ [adjective] – completely full Citrus fruits are packed with Vitamin C. run /ruhn/ [verb] – to be in control of or manage something Mr. Gonzales has been running this company for over ten years. death toll /DETH toll/ [noun] – the number of people who die because of an event such as a war or an accident The typhoon left with a death toll of…
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Delhi authorities call for help from Indian Armed Forces in its battle against COVID-19 crisis

2021年5月5日

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© Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record high /REK-erd hahy/ [noun] – the highest amount or level that something has ever reached The website achieved a record high of 800 visits per day last month. staggering /STAG-uh-ring/ [adjective] – very shocking and surprising A staggering amount of money is needed for his urgent operation. personnel /pur-suh-NEL/ [noun] – the people who are employed in a company, organization, or one of the armed forces The military personnel paid tribute to the country’s veteran soldiers. reiterate /ree-IT-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to say something again, once or several times The mother reiterated to…
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