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Change your diet to save mother earth

2019年3月11日

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Pre-Reading Questions: How often do you eat vegetables? Do you always eat unhealthy foods? Vocabulary: diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] an eating plan in which someone eats only particular types of food Ellise is on a low-fat, high-protein diet. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] to include something as a part Try to eat food that contains a lot of nutrients. according to /uh-KUWR-ding tuh/ [preposition] as stated by According to the news, it will snow tomorrow. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. To lose weight, one must reduce the number of calories he or she eats. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] harm or injury The storm didn’t cause…
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Beginner

Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

2019年3月6日

Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

Vocabulary: statistics /stuh-TIS-tiks/ [noun] a collection of numerical facts about people, business conditions, or weather Statistics showed that 50% of new businesses fail last year. race /reys/ [noun] a group of people who share the same language, history, characteristics Many students from different races enrolled to the newly built international school across the street. inspiration /in-spuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something Her parents are Anna’s inspiration to succeed. era /ER-uh/ [noun] a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical In the modern era, social services around the world have increased. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] a particular way of considering…
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Expert

Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

2019年3月6日

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like to learn about the culture of other countries? Do you like to meet foreign people? Vocabulary: labor /LEY-bor/ [noun] practical work that involves physical effort He can still do physical labor even though he is old. member /MEM-ber/ [noun] a person, animal, or thing that is part of a group She is a member of a very strong volleyball team. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] a way of doing things; a method A successful country usually has a good government system. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] to agree to take something She accepts the fact that he is gone. multiracial /muhl-tee-REY-shuhl/ [adjective] involving people of several different races I…
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Beginner

Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

2019年3月6日

Pre-Reading Questions: What do you like about your culture? Why? What do you think is special about your country? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: term /turm/ [noun] a word used in relation to a particular subject Studious is a term used for people who love studying. descent /dih-SENT/ [noun] the origin of people in your family background My neighbor is of American-Irish descent. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] the information gathered by asking people the same questions The survey shows that many businessmen skip their meal. political /puh-LIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] relating to politics and government Education is one of the major political issues these days. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] a particular feature of our…
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Intermediate

Volkswagen changes charging system for electric vehicles

2019年3月4日

Volkswagen new stategy for electric vehicles

Vocabulary: profitable /PROF-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] useful or likely to give someone an advantage Mariah believes that having a profitable action plan is going to have good effects on their project’s final result. in the event that /in thee ih-VENT that/ [conjunction] if something happens; similar to “in case that” Stock up on herbal medicines and take some good rest in the event that you fall ill. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] to consume the remaining supplies of energy, money, etc. Anne has no wish to further deplete whatever funds she has left in her bank account. affix /uh-FIKS/ [verb] to attach one thing to another Affix the stamp to the upper right corner…
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Expert

Volkswagen changes charging system for electric vehicles

2019年3月4日

Volkswagen new stategy for electric vehicles

Pre-reading questions: Do you own a car? If yes, kindly describe it. If no, what car brand do you want to buy? What car brand is famous in Japan? Vocabulary: strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] a detailed plan to achieve something or reach a goal The basketball team coach’s strategy won them the game. mobile /MOH-buhl/ [adjective] something that can be easily moved The old lady sits on a mobile chair every morning. exploit /EK-sploit/ [verb] to use something in a way to help someone or oneself People must exploit every opportunity to learn more and new things. accommodate /uh-KOM-uh-deyt/ [verb] to give what is needed to something or someone The new…
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Intermediate

Volkswagen changes charging system for electric vehicles

2019年3月4日

Volkswagen new stategy for electric vehicles

Pre-reading questions: Do you like cars? What is your favorite car brand? Vocabulary: public /PUHB-lik/ [noun] all people in general Fake news caused confusion to the public. charge /chahrj/ [verb] to put electricity into an electrical device That smartphone needs to be charged for two hours only vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] a machine that people ride to go from one place to another Sam doesn’t like riding public vehicles. unit /YOO-nit/ [noun] a machine or item that is part of a set The company released new television units this month. batch /bach/ [noun] a group of people or things A new batch of students are looking for summer jobs. Volkswagen shares…
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Beginner