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People are now taking on extra, secret jobs to keep them out of the eyes of their bosses

2021年10月29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 a hardworking employee? Do you like to have 2 jobs at the same time? 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。 employer /em-PLOI-er/ [noun] – a person or organization that employs people Many employers believe that practical experience is just as valuable as academic credentials. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things Do you have any previous experience working with children? valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, useful, or beneficial They do valuable services for poor, rural women. system…
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People are now taking on extra, secret jobs to keep them out of the eyes of their bosses

2021年10月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (esp. of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time There is a chronic teacher shortage in the university. asset /AS-et/ [noun] – a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person Language skills are assets in this line of work. pursue /per-SOO/ [verb] – if you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time He decided to pursue work in the television industry. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly separate and different (from something else) The two ideas…
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People are now taking on extra, secret jobs to keep them out of the eyes of their bosses

2021年10月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do some prefer two jobs at the same time? Do you think having one job is enough? Please elaborate on your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – far away in distance Australia is huge and remote from the world’s major population centers. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical We live in an era of instant communication. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – an occasion when a company stops employing someone, sometimes temporarily, because the company…
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You can now design your own Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

2021年10月28日

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©Samsung via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What factors do you consider when buying a phone? Is the color of a product important to you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reflect /ri-FLEKT/ [verb] – to show, express, or be a sign of something Lena’s choice of clothing reflects her personality. taste /teyst/ [noun] – a person’s approval of and liking for particular things My friend Tim has great taste in food. combination /kom-buh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the mixture you get when two or more things are combined I would like the perfect color combination for…
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You can now design your own Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

2021年10月28日

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©Samsung via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually Television has evolved through the decades. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time The important meeting coincided with my son’s birthday. hectic /HEK-tik/ [adjective] – full of activity, or very busy and fast It’s always a hectic day at the office. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by Bernard remained calm amid the dangers. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a part that combines with other parts to form something…
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You can now design your own Samsung Galaxy Flip 3

2021年10月28日

©Samsung via CNN 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 are some popular smartphone brands in your country? How often do you visit electronics stores? 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。 customize /KUHS-tuh-mahyz / [verb] – to make or change something according to the buyer’s or user’s needs Allen customized the car for his client. select /si-LEKT/ [verb] – to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions Claire selected the light pink color. type /tahyp/ [noun] – a particular group of people or things that share similar characteristics and…
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Winter heating bills set to soar in the US as energy prices jump

2021年10月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you looking forward to winter? Why or why not? How often do you reheat food? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. household /HOUS-hold/ [noun] – a group of people, often a family, who live together Our whole household is always up early on the weekend. economic /ek-uh-NOM-ik/ [adjective] – relating to trade, industry, and money Business leaders shared their opinions during the economic discussions. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something available Our farm provides us with an endless supply of lemons. contribute to /kuhn-TRIB-yoot to / [phrasal verb]…
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