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Newly discovered Earth-sized and Tatooine planets, are they livable?

2020年3月6日

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Pre-reading questions: Have you ever imagined yourself living on another planet? Please explain your answer. Do you want to be an astronaut? Why or why not? Vocabulary: telescope /TEL-uh-skohp/ [noun] a cylindrical device that you look through to make objects that are far away looking nearer and bigger Ren was so amazed by the constellations of stars that he saw using the telescope in the planetarium. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] of or at the beginning The initial survey will come from the feedback of unemployed new graduates. attest /uh-TEST/ [verb] to show something or to say or prove that something is true The doctors attest that the plant used for the…
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Intermediate

Five tips to make your mental health better this 2020

2020年2月21日

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Vocabulary: perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality From a historical perspective, knowing the cultural, social, and traditional aspects of a country is the key to understand its people better. positivism /POZ-i-tuh-viz-uhm/ [noun] the quality of having a positive attitude or message Adrian’s positivism is the foundation of his better judgment. aspiration /as-puh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] something that you hope to achieve His military aspiration is what drives him to keep going despite all his hardships in life. altruistic /al-troo-IS-tik/ [adjective] showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others Maria’s altruistic behavior is what makes people drawn to her. gratitude /GRAT-i-tood/…
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Five tips to make your mental health better this 2020

2020年2月21日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you do volunteer work? Are you a positive person? Vocabulary: positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] full of hope and confidence Surround yourself with positive people, never with negative ones. ignore /ig-NAWR/ [verb] to give no attention to something or someone She keeps on ignoring her mother’s advice. temporary /TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] not lasting or permanent Trials are only temporary; don’t stress yourself out too much. proven /PROO-vuhn/ [adjective] shown to be true This food supplement is scientifically proven effective. purpose /PUR-puhs/ [noun] why you do something or why something exists To live your life to the fullest, you should know the purpose of life. Both personal life and work pressures…
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Beginner

Five tips to make your mental health better this 2020

2020年2月21日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Are you a positive thinker? Why or why not? How do you handle challenges in life? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: entwined /en-TWAHYNd/ [adjective] closely connected or unable to be separated You and I will always be together for our souls are entwined with each other. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] a way of doing something that needs skill or thought We should think of new techniques to improve our sales this month. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee/ [noun] an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future Every time I need to present in class, my anxiety attacks. exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] to live…
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Intermediate

Take your pick: Lucky charms to start your new year

2020年2月14日

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Vocabulary: get (one’s) hands on /get (whuns) HANDS on/ [idiom] to acquire something, usually a physical object It took me months to get my hands on this rare grandfather clock I saw in the antique store. inscription /in-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] words that are written or cut on something The inscriptions on the monument have worn away and can no longer be read. ward off /WAWRD awf/ [phrasal verb] to prevent someone or something unpleasant from harming or coming close to you Many believed that the burial ritual was practiced to ward off evil spirits. omen /OH-muhn/ [noun] something that is considered to be a sign of how a future event will…
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Take your pick: Lucky charms to start your new year

2020年2月14日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you have any lucky charms? What omamori do you want to have? Vocabulary: extra /EK-struh/ [adjective] added to what is normal Bring extra blankets just in case. several /SEV-ruhl/ [adjective] more than two and fewer than many The phone rang several times before Rina answered the call. option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities Ordering this item online is one of the options we have. special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] not ordinary or usual Louis was given the chance to take a special day-off. tell /tel/ [verb] to know or recognize I can’t tell if this is the right place or not….
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Beginner

Take your pick: Lucky charms to start your new year

2020年2月14日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you usually depend on luck? Why or why not? What are your goals this year? Vocabulary: take (one’s) pick /teyk (whuns) pik/ [phrase] if you are told to take your pick, you can choose any one that you like from a group of things The shirt is available in all colors. Just take your pick on which you want to buy. engrave /en-GREYV/ [verb] to cut a picture or design, or letters into the surface of a hard substance such as metal, wood, or stone Mysterious patterns are engraved on the 2000-year-old stone that was recently discovered in China. memento /muh-MEN-toh/ [noun] an object that you keep…
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Intermediate

World’s oldest person Kane Tanaka turns 117

2020年2月7日

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Vocabulary: nursing home /nursing hohm/ [noun] a place where very old people who are ill live and receive medical treatment and care The cosmetic company runs a nursing home for more than a decade. appetite /AP-i-tahyt/ [noun] a desire or need for something, esp. food Some children have good appetite whenever they eat with their friends. premature /pree-muh-CHOOR/ [adjective] happening or done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time Some premature babies suffer from breathing difficulties. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit The current financial cost should not exceed $8,000. refrain /ri-FREYN/ [verb] to avoid doing…
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