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Five ways to keep your sanity while working from home

2020年6月1日

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Vocabulary: privilege /PRIV-uh-lij/ [noun] – a right or advantage that only a small number of people have Only the trusted employees were given the privilege of traveling to other countries with their families. surreal /suh-REE-uhl/ [adjective] – like a dream, strange Living in another country feels surreal, but it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifices. isolated /AHY-suh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people She only feels more isolated now that she moved to a place far from her family. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] –the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work The team’s productivity decreased when their manager…
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Five ways to keep your sanity while working from home

2020年6月1日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you think being at home every day is lonely? Why or why not? What do you usually do when you’re at home? Vocabulary: trend /trend/ [noun] – a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving The new trend that influences teenagers is quite alarming. remotely /ri-MOHT lee/ [adverb] employees who work remotely work mainly from home and communicate with the company by email and telephone She has been working remotely for five years now since becoming a freelance writer. efficiency /ih-FISH-uh n-see/ [noun] – the good use of time and energy in a way that does not waste any His…
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Intermediate

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Five ways to keep your sanity while working from home

2020年6月1日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Have you tried working from home Do you enjoy working with other people? Vocabulary: normal /NAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected It is normal that you feel nervous when you are taking an exam. lonely /LOHN-lee/ [adjective] – unhappy because you are not with other people The child feels lonely without her playmates. mood /mood/ [noun] – the way you feel at a particular time The woman’s mood suddenly changed after hearing the bad news. relax /ri-LAKS/ [verb] – to become less active and more calm and happy Relax! You’re on a vacation! helpful /HELP-fuhl/ [adjective] – willing to help, or useful…
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Beginner

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Ways on how to make stress beneficial for your well-being

2020年5月29日

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Vocabulary: prone /prohn/ [adjective] likely to experience a particular problem more often than is usual People who are prone to aggression can be dangerous. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] to reduce something to the least possible level or amount Minimize unnecessary bad thinking habits in order to obtain positive effects. refrain /ri-FREYN/ [verb] to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Refrain from using smartphones every night to avoid sleepless nights. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] to connect someone or something in your mind She associates herself with people who can inspire her. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality You have to gain…
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Ways on how to make stress beneficial for your well-being

2020年5月29日

urban

Pre-Reading Questions: What do you usually do during quarantine? What are your usual stress relievers? Vocabulary: boost /boost/ [verb] to improve or increase something Local farmers began using quality fertilizers to boost their crop yields. exposed /ik-SPOHZD/ [adjective] not covered; able to be seen Children are prone to the virus if they are exposed outside. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] money that is earned from doing work or received from investments He has a lot of income because of his chain businesses. risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] involving the possibility of something bad happening Entering a construction site without proper protection is too risky. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee/ [noun] an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry…
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Intermediate

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Ways on how to make stress beneficial for your well-being

2020年5月29日

urban

Pre-Reading Questions: What are the things that stress you the most? Are you a positive thinker? Vocabulary: unhappy /uhn-HAP-ee/ [adjective] sad or not satisfied The little girl was unhappy that she needed to go to another school. thinking /THING-king/ [noun] the activity of using your mind to consider something She needs to do some thinking about buying new things for her new house. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] necessary or of great value My mother is buying only the important things that we need for a vacation. use /yooz/ [verb] to put something such as a tool, skill, or building to a particular purpose My mother told me not to use any…
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Beginner

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All you need to know about Japanese tea

2020年5月25日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you think drinking tea is good for our bodies? When do you usually drink tea? Vocabulary: definitely /DEF-uh-nit-lee/ [adverb] without any doubt Mario will definitely come here before dinner. combination /kom-buh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] the mixture you get when two or more things are combined Bread and milk are a good combination for breakfast. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] a strong, usually pleasant smell Everyone wants to go to the flower garden because of its aroma. subtle /SUHT-l// [adjective] not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious The taste of this milk tea is very subtle. fine /fahyn/ [adjective] very thin or in very small pieces or drops This grain of rice is…
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Intermediate

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All you need to know about Japanese tea

2020年5月25日

SAM 1

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like drinking tea? Do you drink tea everyday? Vocabulary: popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] liked, enjoyed, or admired by many people or by most people in a particular group Sushi is one of the most popular foods in the world. shine /shahyn/ [verb] to send out or reflect light The stones in my necklace shine beautifully. roast /rohst/ [adjective] to cook food in an oven or over a fire The president really likes the roasted coffee beans from our province. serve /surv/ [verb] to provide food or drinks Japanese restaurants serve delicious foods. tiny /TAHY-nee/ [adjective] extremely small Ants are so tiny. Japanese green tea is very popular…
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Beginner

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