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La Paz, Bolivia hit by high levels of UV radiation

2021年11月10日

bolivia

© Claudia Morales/Reuters via CNN news Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the ideal weather temperature for you? When is the rainy season in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heatwave /HEET-weyv/ [noun] – a period of time such as a few weeks when the weather is much hotter than usual According to the news, we can expect more heatwaves in the coming months. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very large in amount or degree Most areas in Russia experience extreme cold. last /lahst/ [verb] – to continue to exist These machines should last…
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Intermediate

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Facebook reveals its new name: Meta

2021年11月9日

Facebook reveals its new name Meta

©Facebook Connect 2021 Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How much time do you spend on social media? Do you have a Facebook account? If yes, when did you create it? If no, please state the reason why. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world We had a virtual meeting with our president. term /turm/ [noun] – a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, often to describe something official or technical What does that term…
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Intermediate

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Facebook reveals its new name: Meta

2021年11月9日

Facebook reveals its new name Meta

©Facebook Connect 2021 Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rebranding /ree-BRAN-duhng/ [noun] – the act of changing the way that an organization, business company, or product appears to the public Rebranding is one of the best marketing strategies for most companies. moniker /MON-i-ker/ [noun] – a name or nickname She’s the author of three romantic novels under the moniker of Janet Neel. derive /dih-RAHYV/ [verb] – to get something from something else Their daughter’s name was derived from a famous movie character. e-commerce /EE-kom-ers/ [noun] – the business of buying and selling goods and services on the internet E-commerce boomed during the…
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Expert

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Facebook reveals its new name: Meta

2021年11月9日

Facebook reveals its new name Meta

©Facebook Connect 2021 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 have a Facebook account? Do you think Facebook is helpful to many people? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The winners will be announced tomorrow. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to make it possible for someone to communicate Social media is very helpful in connecting to our loved ones. digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using or relating to digital signals and computer technology Digital television has been around for some time now….
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Beginner

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Is mindfulness equal to selfishness?

2021年11月8日

meditation

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heighten /HAHYT-n/ [verb] – to increase or make something increase, especially an emotion or effect The campaign’s goal is to heighten public awareness of the new disease. egotism /EE-guh-tiz-uhm/ [noun] – the tendency to think only about yourself and consider yourself better and more important than other people Sadly, Miki’s pride as a famous actress grew to egotism. interdependent /in-ter-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – depending on each other, or consisting of groups that depend on each other She firmly believes that all living things are interdependent. kinship /KIN-ship/ [noun] – the relationship between members of the same family…
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Expert

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Is mindfulness equal to selfishness?

2021年11月8日

meditation

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 an independent person? Do you think all people should meditate? 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。 intelligent /in-TEL-i-juhnt/ [adjective] – showing intelligence, or able to learn and understand things easily Hiro is known as the most intelligent student in the class. attitude /AT-i-tood/ [noun] – a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this He has a wonderful attitude toward work. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long…
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Beginner

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Is mindfulness equal to selfishness?

2021年11月8日

meditation

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. For you, what is selfishness? Do you meditate? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change or be changed easily according to the situation Work flexibility is the company’s advantage over others. meditation /med-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed Yoga involves meditation, stretching, and breathing exercises. finding /FAHYN-ding/ [noun] – a piece of information that is discovered during an official…
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Intermediate

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Australia to urge parental consent for minors on social media

2021年11月7日

Australia to urge parental consent for minors on social media

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What social networking sites do you use often? Is your country strict in terms of online media? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acquire /uh-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to obtain or begin to have something Her family acquired the property in 1996. penalty /PEN-l-tee/ [noun] – a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law What is the penalty for dangerous driving? draft /drahft/ [noun] – a piece of text, a formal suggestion, or a drawing in its original state, often…
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Intermediate

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