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Benefits of taking notes the old-fashioned way: Pen and paper

2020年9月25日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you still take notes using pen and paper? How often do you use your computer? Vocabulary: electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – using, based on, or used in a system of operation that involves the control of electric current by various devices My brother collects electronic devices as his hobby. handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – writing with a pen or pencil For me, handwriting is better than typing. properly /PROP-er-lee/ [adverb] – correctly I wasn’t able to properly answer the questions on the quiz. detail /DEE-teyl/ [noun] – information about someone or something Could you give me more details about the shirt you’re looking for? recommended /rek-uh-MEN-duhd/ [adjective] – suggested…
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Benefits of taking notes the old-fashioned way: Pen and paper

2020年9月25日

handwriting

Vocabulary: keyboarding /KEE-bawrd-ing/ [noun] – the act of typing using a keyboard We need to take typing tests to further improve our keyboarding skills. tactile /TAK-til/ [adjective] – tangible, of or connected to the sense of touch Tactile feedback is a must in order to properly check the quality of the products. verbatim /ver-BEY-tim/ [adjective] – using exactly the same words as were originally used Try to take down verbatim notes during the meeting as much as possible. documentation /dok-yuh-men-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – official or legal documents that are needed in order to prove something It seems that the documentations Lilian provided were not enough to support her claim. reap /reep/…
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(template) Feature News_Expert

2020年9月23日

©● Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example Article reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation./div> ●article ●words Comprehension Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article. ● ● ● ● ● Discussion Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. ● ● ● ● ●

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(template) Feature News_Intermediate

2020年9月23日

©● Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. ● ● Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example ●word /●pronunciation/ [noun] – ●meaning ●example Article reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. ●article ●words Comprehension Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article. ● ● ● ● ● Discussion Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. ● ● ● ●…
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No vaccines to be distributed unless proven safe and effective, UN says

2020年9月23日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you often get sick? Is there already a COVID-19 vaccine in Japan? Vocabulary: proven /PRU-vuhn/ [adjective] – shown to be true He has proven himself to be a good employee. licensed /LAHY-suhnst/ [adjective] – having a license (an official document) that gives you permission to own, do, or use something Don’t use the vaccines unless they are licensed. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to let someone do something or let something happen You’re allowed to use calculators on your math quiz. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action Don’t call me unless there’s…
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No vaccines to be distributed unless proven safe and effective, UN says

2020年9月23日

vaccine

Vocabulary: experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to tests, especially scientific ones The medicine is still in its experimental stage, so we cannot distribute them yet. streamline /STREEM-lahyn/ [verb] – to change something so that it works better, esp. by making it simpler The car manufacturer is currently looking for ways to streamline its production. regulatory /REG-yuh-luh-TO-ree/ [adjective] – of or relating to a person or organization whose job is to control an activity or process or to the regulations themselves The medicines regulatory agency is instructed to hold off the issuing of cough drops. shot /shot/ [noun] – an injection The employees are scheduled to take a flu shot this…
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No vaccines to be distributed unless proven safe and effective, UN says

2020年9月23日

vaccine

Pre-reading questions: Have you been vaccinated? If so, for what disease? If not, would you try it? What do you do to stay healthy? Vocabulary: press conference /pres KON-fer-uhns/ [noun] – a meeting at which a person or organization makes a public statement and reporters can ask questions The prime minister will hold a press conference this Monday. distribute /dih-STRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something Kindly distribute the test papers to your classmates. authorization /aw-ther-uh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of giving someone official permission for something We were given authorization to use the meeting room this afternoon. otherwise /UHTH-er-wahyz/ [conjunction]…
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Experts discover the cleanest air on Earth

2020年9月21日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you always go outside? Does smoke pollute the air? Vocabulary: locate /LOH-keyt/ [verb] — to be in a particular place Their office is located inside the mall. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] — to think that something is true, correct, or real Miracles are to those who believe in them. safe /seyf/ [adjective] — not in danger or likely to be harmed I want to make sure that all of the people here in this building are safe. describe /dih-SKRAHYB/ [verb] — to say or write what someone or something is like Please describe to the court exactly what you saw. difference /DIF-er-uhns/ [noun] — the way in which…
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