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The reason that prevents us to be kind

2022年4月4日

Giving a helping hand. Lending a helping hand. Solidarity, compassion, and charity, rescue. Hands of man and woman on blue sky background.

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compelled /kuhm-PELD/ [adjective] – having to do something because you are forced to or feel it is necessary Alan felt compelled to report the incident to the authorities. stifle /STAHY-fuhl/ [verb] – to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing She did her best to stifle her anger out of respect. candidly /KAN-did-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is honest and true, especially about something difficult or painful Rui candidly admitted his mistakes. I admire his honesty. gesture /JES-cher/ [noun] – an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little…
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The reason that prevents us to be kind

2022年4月4日

Giving a helping hand. Lending a helping hand. Solidarity, compassion, and charity, rescue. Hands of man and woman on blue sky background.

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you define “kindness” in your own words? How can you tell that the kindness shown to you is sincere? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. personal space /PUR-suh-nl speys/ [noun] – the physical space immediately surrounding someone, into which any invasion feels threatening to or uncomfortable for them Please be respectful of people’s personal spaces. admit /ad-MIT/ [verb] – to agree that something is true Nina was hesitant to admit that she was wrong. compassion /kuhm-PASH-uhn/ [noun] – a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

2022年4月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gastronomic /ga-struh-NAA-muhk/ [adjective] – relating to the preparation and consumption (= eating) of good food This curry meal is a gastronomic delight! panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment Jack bravely faced a panel of 40 professors. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [adjective] – used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known I’d like to order some of your signature dishes, please. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas May designs innovative clothes…
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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

2022年4月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long does it take you to decide what to order at a restaurant? Do you trust online restaurant reviews? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critic /KRIT-ik/ [noun] – someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc. Karl works as a film critic. quirk /kwurk/ [noun] – an unusual habit or part of someone’s personality, or something that is strange and unexpected Kelly’s bookstore has a lot of quirks and music. creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original…
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Intermediate

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2022’s best Asian restaurant is located in Tokyo

2022年4月3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。 Have you ever thought of becoming a chef? What is your favorite food pair? (e.g. burger and fries, bacon and eggs) 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken We’ll reach our destination in 10 minutes. vote /voht/ [verb] – to express your choice or opinion, especially by officially writing a mark on a paper or by raising your hand or speaking in a meeting 20 out of 43 students voted for Andrea…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastate /DEV-uh-steyt/ [verb] – to destroy or damage something very badly The wildfire devastated nearly the entire forest. the norm /thuh nawrm/ [noun] – a situation or type of behavior that is expected and considered to be typical Online lessons have become the norm in this new generation. alga /AL-guh/ [noun] – a simple, nonflowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms Algae has covered the surface of the pond. La Niña /lah NEE-nyah/ [noun] – the cooling of the water…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

bleaching

© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News 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。 Have you seen a reef before? What do you usually do when you go to the beach/sea/ocean? 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。 Celsius /SEL-see-uhs/ [noun] – a range of numbers for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to become completely well again after an illness or injury Charles finally recovered from his foot injury. conditions /kuhn-DISH-uhns/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or something…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

bleaching

© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What marine activities do you enjoy? (fishing, snorkeling, etc.) How do you think climate change affects the oceans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or sea transport You can ask my brother anything about the sea. He’s an expert on marine life. reef /reef/ [noun] – a line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of the sea, often dangerous to ships My family and I saw beautiful coral reefs when we went…
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Intermediate

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