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Netflix’s charge increases

2017年11月16日

technology

Pre-reading questions: Are you familiar with Netflix? Are there other popular apps in your country similar to Netflix? What is your favorite movie/TV show? Why is it your favorite movie/TV show?   Vocabulary: existing users – current customers The company takes good care of its existing users. exclusive – only available to a specific group I was invited to join an exclusive club for soccer players. invest – to use money for profit gain I want to invest in a new house. prime – a subscription plan higher than the standard A prime membership in the country club has a lot of benefits.   Netflix has decided to increase its…
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Intermediate

Netflix’s charge increases

2017年11月16日

technology

Pre-reading questions: Do you like watching movies online? Do you think watching movies in cinemas is more fun? Vocabulary: membership [noun] – to become a member of a club This coffee shop requires membership. prime membership [noun] – membership higher than a standard plan My prime membership at the health club will end next week. improve [verb] – become better She needs to improve her grades this year. standard [adjective] – considered normal I have a standard TV at home. plan [noun] – something that you pay for to receive a service My mobile phone plan is expensive.   Netflix will increase its membership fee. The standard membership plan for…
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Beginner

A world free from tobacco

2017年10月26日

Health - Intermediate

Vocabulary: alarming – worrying or disturbing The amount of money people spend on vices is quite alarming. emission – the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation Everybody is worried about gas emissions from old cars and big factories. diminish – to make or become less; decrease Your resistance to flu will diminish if you continue to sleep late. expenditure – the action of spending funds The government’s expenditures on education and health are supported by the people. devastation – great destruction or damage This devastation will continue if we don’t do something about this city’s growing industrial waste.   The alarming increase of tobacco use and the…
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Expert

A world free from tobacco

2017年10月26日

Health - Beginner

Pre-reading questions: How does tobacco affect the environment? Are there strict regulations on smoking in your country? Vocabulary: consumption – the use of something by drinking, eating, etc This city has a high alcohol consumption rate. claim – cause the loss of someone’s life The typhoon last month claimed a lot of lives. arise – happen; emerge A lot of problems may arise from not taking proper care of your health. dispose of – to get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else If you don’t dispose of your garbage properly, the government will give you a fine. action plan – a proposed strategy I…
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Intermediate

A world free from tobacco

2017年10月26日

Health - Beg

Pre-reading questions: Are there many smokers in your city? Is tobacco good or bad? Vocabulary: tobacco [noun] – type of plant or the leaves of this plant used in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes I don’t like people who smoke tobacco. effect [noun] – the result of something; something that happens because of another thing Smoking has bad effects on your health. strict [adjective] – severe; exact; harsh Our school is very strict with the food we eat. packaging [noun] – materials used to wrap or cover goods The packaging for this cigarette is cute. warning sign [noun] – an early signal that something bad might happen All cigarette boxes have…
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Beginner

Unilever develops technology to prevent billions of plastic sachets from entering into oceans

2017年8月18日

Business - E

Vocabulary: innovative – using new ideas or methods My colleague never stops searching for innovative ways to improve our current workflow. promote – to encourage Environmentalist promote eco-friendly alternatives to stop plastic pollution. circular economy– keeping resources in use as long as possible Big companies such as HP, Dell, and Kimberly-Clark swithed to the circular economy. longevity– living a long life He attributed his longevity to exercise and a healthy diet. incite– to urge Terror attacks incite fear. Everyday, billions of sachets are being thrown around the world which clog waterways and cause pollution. Unilever, a global brand of foods and cosmetics, has launched an innovative method to recycle plastic…
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Expert

Unilever develops technology to prevent billions of plastic sachets from entering into oceans

2017年8月18日

Business - I

Pre-reading questions: Why is recycling important? Does recycling help the environment? Vocabulary: cosmetics– products that enhance beauty such as make-up Women love to go shop for cosmetics. packaging– material used to pack something Most companies use plastic packaging for their products. pollute– contaminate Materials such as plastic can pollute our surroundings. pilot– first I missed the pilot episode of my favorite show. effectivity– producing a desired effect My team has to test the effectivity of the product before releasing it to the market. Most products today such as food and cosmetics are packed in plastic so people tend to throw the packaging away upon consuming the product. Eventually, plastic packages…
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Intermediate

Unilever develops technology to prevent billions of plastic sachets from entering into oceans

2017年8月18日

Business - B

Pre-reading questions: How do you take care of the environment? Why should people take care of the environment? Vocabulary: recycle [verb]- to use again Everyone should recycle items to help the environment. brand [noun]- name of a product Uniqlo is a Japanese clothing brand. waste [noun]- garbage Throw your waste in the proper waste can. intend [verb]- aim I intend to help take care of the environment. Nowdays, there are many ways to take care of the environment such as recycling. Unilever, a popular global brand, wants to recycle their products’ plastic covers. Plastic wastes are going to be collected then will be used again to make new plastic covers….
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Beginner