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A UK digital bank moves to a 4-day workweek without cutting pay

2021年11月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. call /kawl/ [noun] – a demand for something to happen The government needs to address the calls for better education. mortgage /MAWR-gij/ [noun] – an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially in order to buy a house, or the amount of money itself The couple is having a hard time getting a mortgage. inclination /in-kluh-NEY-shuhn / [noun] – a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing Lana has shown an inclination…
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A UK digital bank moves to a 4-day workweek without cutting pay

2021年11月27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。 How often do you go to the bank? Are you usually busy on the weekend? 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。 old-fashioned /ohld-FASH-uhnd/ [adjective] – not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in the past The hotel offers old-fashioned service. loan /lohn / [noun] – an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing We will ask the bank for a…
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A UK digital bank moves to a 4-day workweek without cutting pay

2021年11月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the common jobs in your city? How do you relax after a stressful day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to accept or start to use something new Many restaurants have adopted a digital payment system. conventional /kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl / [adjective] – traditional and ordinary She prefers conventional ways of living. wisdom /WIZ-duhm/ [noun] – the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments Our grandfather shared some of his wisdom this afternoon. necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee / [adjective] – needed in order…
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The public and private sectors agree to work together to achieve net-zero emissions

2021年11月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the result of working together? What is the importance of achieving net-zero emissions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt / [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something The administration has reiterated its commitment to the peace process. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time He established this organization in 1822. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person The anti-smoking campaign has a significant…
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The public and private sectors agree to work together to achieve net-zero emissions

2021年11月26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 an environmentalist? Are you a part of an environmental organization? 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。 climate /KLAHY-mit / [noun] – the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place We plan to move to a warmer climate after we retire. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment The government is facing pressure from environmental issues. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose It’s an organization that provides low-income persons with free legal…
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The public and private sectors agree to work together to achieve net-zero emissions

2021年11月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The country has adopted a new policy of transferring state-owned companies to the private sector. instruct /in-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way The head of police instructed me to patrol the building and surrounding area. founder /FOUN-der/ [noun] – someone who establishes an organization He was the founder of the company. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way Her attitude has…
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NYC to allow crowds at New Year’s Eve celebrations, with proof of vaccination

2021年11月25日

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©BBC via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch New Year’s Eve countdown specials on television? What are you looking forward to in 2022? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true Mr. Kirk confirmed that the stores will be closed for the whole week. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – a person who watches an activity The spectators cheered for their favorite athletes. joy /joi/ [noun] – great happiness She believes that Christmas brings joy to everyone….
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