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Tobacco firm Philip Morris calls for UK cigarette ban by 2030

2021年8月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tobacco /tuh-BAK-oh/ [noun] – a substance smoked in cigarettes, pipes, etc. that is prepared from the dried leaves of a particular plant Tobacco farming is profitable in some countries. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics This project needs strategic planning. reinforce /reE-in-FAWRS/ [verb] – to make something stronger You have to reinforce your ideas. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing I will urge him to take up a new hobby. fund /fuhnd/ [verb] – to provide…
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Tobacco firm Philip Morris calls for UK cigarette ban by 2030

2021年8月4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。 In your country, where do people usually buy cigarettes? Do restaurants in your country have smoking areas? 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。 decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less The price of sugar decreased this month. soon /soon/ [adverb] – in or within a short time; before long; quickly I arrived in the city sooner than I expected. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc The popular…
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Tobacco firm Philip Morris calls for UK cigarette ban by 2030

2021年8月4日

no-smoking-148825_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your country, are people allowed to smoke on the streets? Do companies in your office have no-smoking policies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ban /ban/ [verb] – to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially Most schools ban the use of cell phones inside classrooms. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years, especially a period such as 2010 to 2019 She worked as an accountant for a decade. invest /in-VEST/ [verb] – to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get…
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Philippines’ weightlifting fairy bags country’s first Olympic gold medal

2021年8月3日

Philippines' weightlifting fairy bags country's first Olympic gold medal

©Edgard Garrido via Reuters 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 sport/s do you play? Who is your favorite athlete? 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。 compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to take part in a race or competition Several students competed in the school’s sports festival. proud /proud/ [adjective] – feeling pleasure and satisfaction because you or people connected with you have done or got something good I’m truly proud of what you have become. experience /k-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – if you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it We experienced skiing during…
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Philippines’ weightlifting fairy bags country’s first Olympic gold medal

2021年8月3日

Philippines' weightlifting fairy bags country's first Olympic gold medal

©Edgard Garrido via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. secure /si-KYOOR/ [verb] – to get something, sometimes with difficulty He failed to secure a top position in the company. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose The Smiths sold their old belongings to raise funds for the charity. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change Kevin underwent several challenges before getting to where he is now. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war,…
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Philippines’ weightlifting fairy bags country’s first Olympic gold medal

2021年8月3日

Philippines' weightlifting fairy bags country's first Olympic gold medal

©Edgard Garrido via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sport/s are you good at? What do you think is the most popular sport in the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or the fact that you have won The team’s victory has brought pride to the country. category /KAT-i-gawr-ee/ [noun] – (in a system for dividing things according to appearance, quality, etc.) a type, or a group of things having some features that are the same Which category does…
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Financial therapy: The secret to eliminate fear of money?

2021年8月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. daunting /DAAN-tuhng/ [adjective] – making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something Traveling abroad alone is a daunting thought. burgeoning /BUR-juh-ning/ [adjective] – growing or developing quickly The burgeoning transport system is proof of the town’s development. phobia /FOH-bee-uh/ [noun] – an extreme fear of a particular thing or situation, especially one that does not have a reasonable explanation Shane has never been on a plane before. She has a phobia of flying. counseling /KOUN-suh-ling/ [noun] – the job or process of listening to someone and giving that person advice about…
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