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Five approaches to make yourself closer to nature while living in the city

2019年9月18日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you like taking a walk in the park? Why or why not? What do you like to do when you go out of your house? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: boost /boost/ [verb] to improve or increase something Giving him praises will help him boost his confidence. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active Looking at trees stimulates calmness. captivate /KAP-tuh-veyt/ [verb] to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive Her kindness captivated his heart. recreation /rek-ree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] something done for pleasure or to relax, or such activities generally Maria’s favorite recreation is walking in the…
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Five approaches to make yourself closer to nature while living in the city

2019年9月18日

Pre-reading questions: Do you like walking outside or staying at home? Do you like taking care of plants? Vocabulary: improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] to (cause something to) get better Eating healthy food helps him improve his health. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] to cause a person or animal to become interested in someone or something Free food attracts many people. near /neer/ [adverb] not far away in the distance My house is near my school. wonderful /WUHN-der-fuhl/ [adjective] extremely good It is so wonderful to see the beach again. view /vyoo/ [noun] what you can see from a particular place The view from his room’s window is really beautiful. Spending time with nature…
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Beginner

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Five approaches to make yourself closer to nature while living in the city

2019年9月18日

green

Vocabulary: splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] excellent You did a splendid presentation today at the office. enrich /en-RICH/ [verb] to improve the quality of something by adding something else He always helps her enrich her skills and unleash her potential. administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] to manage or control the operation of something Mr. Roi was the one who administered the entrance exam at his university. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place Ms. Catherine should limit her sister’s exposure to the sun. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] possible to approach, enter, or use The main road is accessible to all…
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NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

2019年9月16日

NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

Pre-reading questions: Do you believe in aliens? Do you want to go to outer space? Vocabulary: project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] a piece of planned work or an activity which is done over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose Our company needs to finish a project about schools in Japan. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods Modern technologies are a great help to the lives of people. machine /muh-SHEEN/ [noun] a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work Please turn off the answering machine after you use it. believe /bih-LEEV/…
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Beginner

NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

2019年9月16日

NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

Vocabulary: comprise /kuhm-PRAHYZ/ [verb] to consist of or to be made up of The latest model of smartphone comprises of different AI cameras indistinguishable /in-di-STING-gwi-shuh-buhl/ [adjective] impossible to notice differences when compared to another similar thing The difference between the original painting and its replica is indistinguishable. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] extreme The Philippines always experiences intense heat every dry season. aspire /uh-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] to hope to achieve something Mr. Robinsons aspires to finish his thesis defense for his doctorate degree. horizon /huh-RAHY-zuhn/ [noun] the limit of that person’s ideas, knowledge, and experience Her life struggles deepen her horizons. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded SpaceX a $50 million contract…
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NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

2019年9月16日

NASA gives SpaceX $50 million contract to launch new satellite

Pre-reading questions: Do you want to ride a spaceship? Why or why not? Please explain your answer. If you will be given a chance to explore one planet, what would it be? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: contract /KON-trakt/ [noun] a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself Steffan and I made a contract for the upcoming project of our company. advantageous /ad-vuh n-TEY-juhs/ [adjective] something that is advantageous helps you or is useful to you It would be advantageous for our agency if that famous dance group will endorse us. compose /kuhm-POHZ/ [verb] to be the parts that…
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Intermediate

The non-coffee energy boosters

2019年9月11日

Non coffee booster

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like to drink coffee? Why or why not? Do you drink coffee every day? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: benefit /ben-UH-fit/ [noun] a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help One of the benefits of studying English is learning how to communicate. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] something that is different, esp. from what is usual; a choice There must be an alternative to people drinking coffee. boost /boost/ [verb] to improve something Exercising every day can boost our immune system. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] extremely important or necessary A passport is essential for foreign travel. convert /kuhn-VURT/ [verb] to cause something to change in form or…
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Intermediate

The non-coffee energy boosters

2019年9月11日

Non coffee booster

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you drink coffee? Is coffee important to you? Vocabulary: awake /UH-weyk/ [adjective] not sleeping See if your sister is awake. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] to become less, or to make something become less We have to decrease our things in the storage room. store /stohr/ [verb] to put or keep things for use in the future We must store the ice cream in the fridge. quick /kwik/ [adjective] lasting only for a short time She took a quick glance in the mirror. benefit /ben-UH-fit/ [noun] a helpful or good effect One of the benefits of dancing is that it helps to exercise the body. People enjoy drinking coffee….
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Beginner

The non-coffee energy boosters

2019年9月11日

Non coffee booster

Vocabulary: aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] a distinctive, typically pleasant smell The aroma of fresh coffee awakes me. awaken /uh-WEY-kuhn/ [verb] to stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping Anna was awakened by the ringing of the telephone. booster /BOO-ster/ [noun] something that improves or increases something Praise is a great confidence booster, especially to someone with low self-esteem. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] to cause something to become fixed and stop changing Although her illness is serious, her condition is beginning to stabilize. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] able to continue over a period of time Sustainable development implies better end-results. Most individuals enjoy everything about coffee. The aroma, flavor, taste, and other benefits…
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