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Amazon faces criticisms over safety protocols at tornado-hit warehouse

2021年12月20日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most recent natural disaster you have seen on the news? What do you think is the worst natural disaster? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. Illinois /il-uh-NOI/ [noun] – a state in the central US, whose capital city is Springfield and whose largest city is Chicago My parents got married in Illinois. tornado /tawr-NEY-doh/ [noun] – a dangerous storm which is a spinning cone of wind that destroys anything in its path as it moves across the ground Hundreds of buildings and homes were destroyed by the tornado…
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Intermediate

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Have a very eco-friendly Christmas

2021年12月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What holidays do you look forward to? What holiday food do you like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to designate or treat (something) as more important than other things For now, prioritize your health over your work. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – a shop, small business, etc. that is not part of a large company My family owns an independent bento shop. pre-loved /pree-LUHVD/ [adjective] – not new, but having been used before, used especially when selling something to avoid using the word “second-hand” We’re planning to…
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Intermediate

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Have a very eco-friendly Christmas

2021年12月19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。 What is the longest holiday in your country? How do you celebrate Christmas? 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。 habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Waking up early is a good habit. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – the area of a town that surrounds someone’s home, or the people who live in this area My grandparents live in a quiet neighborhood. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste There’s…
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Beginner

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Have a very eco-friendly Christmas

2021年12月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time Cycling is a sustainable mode of transportation. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – morally right It would not be ethical to advertise smoking. slew /sloo/ [noun] – a large amount or number He sold a slew of his novels overseas. binge /binj/ [verb] – to eat too much of something My friend tends to binge on chocolate when she’s stressed. feed /feed/ [noun] – food eaten by animals that are…
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Expert

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Honey is a superfood for insects

2021年12月18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 honey? What superfood do you know? 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。 advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a good feature that makes something better than similar things Flexible working hours have advantages for both employers and employees. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision Have you considered what you’ll do if you aren’t hired? publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book,…
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Beginner

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Honey is a superfood for insects

2021年12月18日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. combat /KOM-bat/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing I have to combat the want to eat chocolate all the time. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition When preparing meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value. plethora /PLETH-er-uh / [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with There’s a plethora of books available regarding the universe. tolerance /TOL-er-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying,…
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Expert

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Honey is a superfood for insects

2021年12月18日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you put honey in your tea? Why or why not? What are the health benefits of honey? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. functional /FUHNGK-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive Our furniture isn’t very expensive, but it is functional. boost /boost/ [verb] – to improve or increase something Eating healthy food boosts the immune system. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body To limit the danger of infection, wrap the wound in a…
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Intermediate

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