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Dreaming of studying abroad? Consider the facts first

2018年12月10日

Dreaming of studying abroad consider the facts first

Pre-Reading Questions: Have you been to a foreign country? What country would you like to visit? Vocabulary: fact /fakt/ [noun] exact detailed information The researchers are getting some facts for their project. choose /chooz/ [verb] to decide what you want from two or more things or possibilities He asked me to choose between him and my family. spend /spend/ [verb] to give money as a payment for something I spent $150 for our dinner yesterday. cheap /cheep/ [adjective] costing little money We found a cheap place to eat. fee /fee/ [noun] an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service We…
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Beginner

Dreaming of studying abroad? Consider the facts first

2018年12月10日

Dreaming of studying abroad consider the facts first

Vocabulary: academic /ak-uh-DEM-ik/ [adjective] relating to schools or connected with studying and thinking She received awards for her academic accomplishments. necessity/ /nuh-SES-i-tee/ [noun] something that is needed She didn’t know that clothes are one of the basic necessities in order to live. instructional /in-STRUHK-shuhnal/ [adjective] designed to teach someone how to do something She learned how to cook by watching instructional videos. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhntli/ [adverb] in a way that does not change Maria is consistently part of the top students in her school that’s why her parents are very proud. expectancy /ik-SPEK-tuhn-see/ [noun] the expected amount (as of the number of years of life) based on statistical probability The life…
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Dreaming of studying abroad? Consider the facts first

2018年12月10日

Dreaming of studying abroad consider the facts first

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like to study abroad? Why or why not? Do you like traveling? Why or why not? Vocabulary: knowledge /NOL-ij/ [noun] awareness, understanding, or information that has been obtained by experience or study I have knowledge of Japanese but can’t speak fluently. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] the way of life especially the general customs and beliefs of a particular group of people I am interested to learn more about Japanese culture. consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] to spend time thinking about a possibility My wife and I are considering adopting a child. quality /KWOL-i-tee/ [adjective] of a high standard They offer quality service at a reasonable price. primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/ [adjective]…
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Intermediate

Thailand’s tallest building lets tourists walk on frightening glass floor

2018年12月5日

Pre-reading Questions Answer the following questions about the topic. Please explain your answer. Why do you think some people are afraid of heights? Have you experienced any horrific situations? Article Reading Read the passage and take note of the highlighted words in the Vocabulary Guide. Bangkok is famous for many family-friendly tourist destinations. Aside from temples, mouth-watering cuisines and fantastic shopping malls, there is a new attraction that will give tourists a sensational, yet unforgettable experience. The Mahanakhon SkyWalk is located on top of King Power Mahanakhon, a 1,030-feet-high skyscraper which is Thailand’s tallest completed building. Tourists can test their courage by walking through the large glass floor over the…
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Thailand’s tallest building lets tourists walk on frightening glass floor

2018年12月5日

Pre-reading Questions Answer the following questions about the topic. Please explain your answer. Do you like trying extreme activities? Why? Why not? What things or situations are you afraid of? Article Reading Read the passage and take note of the highlighted words in the Vocabulary Guide. A terrifying experience awaits tourists in Bangkok. Situated at the top of King Power Mahanakhon, Thailand’s tallest completed building, is the new Mahanakhon SkyWalk. It offers a thrilling walk on a large glass floor that makes people afraid yet excited. The Mahanakhon Skywalk has an indoor deck where people who are too terrified to walk on the glass can have a 360-degree view of…
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Intermediate

First woman to qualify as a fighter jet pilot in Japan

2018年12月5日

Fighter jet woman Japan

Pre-reading questions: What are your thoughts about a female pilot? Do you like traveling by airplane? Why or why not? Vocabulary: successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] having achieved a lot, become popular, and/or made a lot of money My classmate in college is now a successful career woman. overcome /oh-ver-KUHM/ [verb] to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something I want you to overcome your problem in your research study. path /path/ [noun] a set of actions, especially ones that lead to a goal or result The path to a successful life is to stay humble. assign /uh-SAYN/ [verb] to give a particular job or piece of work to someone…
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Intermediate

First woman to qualify as a fighter jet pilot in Japan

2018年12月5日

Fighter jet woman Japan

Vocabulary: aviator /EY-vee-ey-ter/ [noun] an aircraft pilot The first ever female aviator to fly across the Atlantic ocean is Amelia Earhart. onerous/ /ON-er-uhs/ [adjective] causing great difficulty or trouble It is an onerous task to clean the commercial aircraft alone. designate /DEZ-ig-neyt/ [verb] to choose someone officially to do a particular job My teacher will be designated in a remote area next month. eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] to remove or get rid of something completely It is beyond the bounds of possibility to eradicate poverty worldwide. reconnaissance /ri-KON-uh-suhns/ [noun] the process of obtaining information about enemy forces or positions by sending out small groups of soldiers or by using aircraft The…
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First woman to qualify as a fighter jet pilot in Japan

2018年12月5日

Fighter jet woman Japan

Pre-reading questions: When was your first flight? Do you want to become a pilot? Vocabulary: fighter /FAYH-ter/ [noun] a small fast military aircraft used for chasing and destroying enemy aircraft She is the first female fighter jet pilot. dream /dreem/ [noun] an event or condition that you hope for very much My dream is to become a millionaire. trainer /TREY-ner/ [noun] a person who teaches skills to people or animals My trainer is very skilled in gymnastics. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully I need to go through some challenges to become successful. double /DUHB-uhl/ [verb] to become twice…
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