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Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The journal comes out five times a year. night owl /nahyt oul / [noun] – a person who prefers to be awake and active at night I’m not a night owl. I go to sleep at 11 p.m. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens While traveling abroad, take preventive measures to avoid getting sick. misalignment /mis-uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which the parts of a machine or structure do not fit together correctly,…
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Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many hours did you sleep last night? What time do you usually sleep at night? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exhausted /ig-ZAWS-tid/ [adjective] – extremely tired The troops were exhausted after months of war. cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a group of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and are often repeated To complete the cycle, this element is necessary. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens The pattern of family life has been changing over…
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How to fight cave syndrome

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it The Olympic diver accomplished a huge feat. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – something that limits someone’s actions or movement The village will put a restriction on water use to prevent shortages. jeopardize /JEP-er-dahyz/ [verb] – to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged Please think twice as this decision could jeopardize your future. root /root/ [noun] – the cause or origin of something bad We need to get to the root of…
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How to fight cave syndrome

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you went outside of your house? What is your favorite outdoor activity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terrified /TER-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] – very frightened She is terrified of heights. visualize /VIZH-oo-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to form a picture of someone or something in your mind, in order to imagine or remember it If you are feeling sad, just visualize happy memories. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee / [noun] – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future I have an…
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How to fight cave syndrome

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 outgoing person? What activity do you miss doing outside? 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。 public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] – in a place where people can see you You should not talk loudly on your phone in public. refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] – to say that you will not do or accept something The toddler is refusing to eat. fear /feer/ [noun] – an unpleasant emotion that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happenF My…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it Twitter is a more appropriate platform to vent our thoughts. user experience /YOO-zer-ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – the experience of someone using a product, system, or service, for example whether they find it enjoyable and easy to use The main goal of the smartphone brand is to maximize user experience. predicament /pri-DIK-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of Most of the youth today…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

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。 How many social media accounts do you have? Between Facebook and Instagram, which is more popular in your country? 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。 social networking /SOH-shul-NET-wur-king/ [noun] – the use of websites and other internet services to communicate with other people and make friends Information found on social networking sites is not always accurate. post /pohst/ [noun] – something such as a message or picture that you publish on a website or using social media He already deleted his Facebook post that put his former friend to…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which between Facebook and Instagram do you use more often? How many friends/followers do you have on Facebook/Instagram? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feed /feed/ [noun] – a web page, screen, etc. that updates often to show the latest information I deleted some of my old posts on my Instagram feed. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The country is experiencing an economic crisis due to the virus. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to become or make something become greater or more serious The conflict escalated more…
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