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Work and safety during the pandemic: What can offices do?

2020年6月29日

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Vocabulary: no-brainer /NOH-BREY-ner/ [noun, informal] something that is very simple to do or to understand The decision was made in an instant since the proposal was a no-brainer. surmise /ser-MAHYZ/ [verb] to decide something is true without having complete information or proof Ethan surmised that the accusation was false and turns out, he was right. hot-desking /hot-desking/ [noun] the practice of using any available desk in an office rather than having your own desk Some employers nowadays use hot-desking as a way to save office space. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] able to work as intended or able to succeed Can you provide us with other viable options for this software to…
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COE says, “Olympic athletes back into the competition… Only when it is safe”

2020年6月26日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you agree to cancel the Olympic Games? Explain your answer. What can you say about the Olympic Games being postponed? Vocabulary: concern /kuhn-SURN/ [verb] a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried The company postponed its monthly event for they are concerned about their employees status. manage /MAN-ij/ [verb] to succeed in doing something, esp. something difficult He was not able to manage the misunderstandings within his team. remedy /REM-i-dee/ [noun] a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty Sleeping is the best remedy for headaches. constantly /KAAN-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] all the time or often They…
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COE says, “Olympic athletes back into the competition… Only when it is safe”

2020年6月26日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you watch the Olympic games? Do you play any sports? Vocabulary: worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] unhappy because you are thinking about problems or unpleasant things that might happen He is worried about his friend who has a fever. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [verb] to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behavior They cannot control the number of people who want to travel. difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] not easy or simple; hard to do or to understand It will be difficult to travel alone. medicine /MED-uh-sin/ [noun] treatment for illness or injury They are trying to make medicines using coconut oil. soon /soon/ [adverb] In or within a short…
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COE says, “Olympic athletes back into the competition… Only when it is safe”

2020年6月26日

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Vocabulary: peril /PER-uhl/ [noun] great danger, or something that is very dangerous His financial stability has been in peril for the past few years. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time Scientists are trying their best to fight the deadly pandemic the world is currently facing. curtail /ker-TEYL/ [verb] to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something The Congress is trying to curtail the country’s problems before the year ends. fulfill /fool-FIL/ [verb] to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen He can fulfill any task that requires meticulous attention to…
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Recovering from the coronavirus: How long does it take?

2020年6月22日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Have you ever gone to the hospital because of a serious health problem? What do you usually eat when you are sick? Vocabulary: heal /heel/ [verb] to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury His lip had begun to heal, but signs of a burn remained. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease No one could tell why the girl felt bad before her symptom of extreme morning pain was exposed. average /AV-er-ij/ [noun] a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual I work an average of…
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Recovering from the coronavirus: How long does it take?

2020年6月22日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you take medicine every time you get sick? Do you have a personal doctor? Vocabulary: difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] not easy or simple; hard to do or to understand Waking up early in the morning is always difficult. sick /sik/ [adjective] physically or mentally ill; not well or healthy His mother was sick for almost one week. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] necessary or of great value My father played an important role in the committee. clear /kleer/ [adjective] certain, having no doubt, or obvious Her explanation is very clear. except /ik-SEPT/ [preposition] not including; but not She cooks everyday except Sunday. Many of us are asking how long will…
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Recovering from the coronavirus: How long does it take?

2020年6月22日

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Vocabulary: mild /mahyld/ [adjective] not violent, severe, or extreme After swimming in the lake he had a mild infection in his eyes. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] extreme tiredness The doctor gave me a shot of vitamins to see if it would improve my strength and remove my physical fatigue. paracetamol /peh-ruh-SEE-tuh-maal/ [noun] a drug used to reduce pain A severe headache and its associated side-effects can be safely relieved within minutes without having to resort to aspirin or paracetamol. inflame /in-FLEYM/ [adjective] (of a part of the body) red, painful, and swollen, especially because of infection Some cleansers help remove simple blackheads but are unsuitable for whiteheads, pimples that are inflamed….
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Four significant factors to strengthen the immune system

2020年6月19日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you eat healthy foods? Do you agree that eating breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Vocabulary: plan /plan/ [noun] a set of decisions about how to do something in the future Her plan was to be a singer, but she failed. fall /fawl/ [verb] to become lower in size, amount, or strength A person’s blood pressure may fall if they don’t eat healthy foods. pleasant /PLEZ-uhnt/ [adjective] enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like Pleasant sleep helps the body be more energetic and keeps away illnesses. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] to get better, or to make something better Dr. Santos said Michelle can go home…
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