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King of Malaysia leaves the throne

2019年3月13日

King of Malaysia leaves the throne

Vocabulary: abdicate /AB-di-keyt/ [verb] to give up a position as king or queen The queen had abdicated her throne for she wanted to have a simple life. allegedly /uh-lej-id-lee/ [adverb] used to convey that something is claimed to be the case or have taken place without proof The people are looking for him because he allegedly won the lottery. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] to keep something as it is The CEO of a manufacturing company wants to preserve the company’s mission and vision for the future generation. rare /rair/ [adjective] not common or frequent; very unusual For ordinary people, it is very rare to witness the wedding of a royal couple….
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King of Malaysia leaves the throne

2019年3月13日

King of Malaysia leaves the throne

Pre-reading questions: Have you been to Malaysia? Do you want to live in a palace? Vocabulary: king /king/ [noun] a male ruler of a country His childhood dream was to be a king of his country. resign /ri-ZAHYN/ [verb] to give up a job or position He wants to resign as a dressmaker. report /ri-POHRT/ [verb] to give a description of something or information about it to someone The man called the police to report the food poisoning in a restaurant. stay /stey/ [verb] Her teacher wished her to stay humble and kind. Her teacher wished her to stay humble and kind. different /DIF-er-uhn/ [adjective] not the same The color…
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Beginner

Change your diet and save mother earth

2019年3月11日

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Vocabulary: consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] the amount used or eaten There was a rising consumption of consumer goods worldwide. drastic /DRAS-tik/ [adjective] severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects The invention of smartphone caused a drastic change in our lives. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] The act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. From the hotel window, I could see the emission of pollutants coming from a nearby factory. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time While on a diet, you will realize you can sustain yourself by eating less. freshwater /fresh-WOT-er/ [adjective] consisting of water that does not contain salt Only one…
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Expert

Change your diet and save mother earth

2019年3月11日

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Pre-Reading Questions: What is the best way to diet? Why? Can you eat only vegetables for one day? Why or why not? Vocabulary: journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject She has published a number of important papers in a leading medical journal. lead to /leed tuh/ [phrasal verb] if an action or event leads to something, it causes that thing to happen or exist A diet that is high in fat can lead to obesity. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] extremely dangerous You should avoid driving during the snowstorm because the icy roads are perilous. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] a way of doing…
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Intermediate

Change your diet to save mother earth

2019年3月11日

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Pre-Reading Questions: How often do you eat vegetables? Do you always eat unhealthy foods? Vocabulary: diet /DAHY-it/ [noun] an eating plan in which someone eats only particular types of food Ellise is on a low-fat, high-protein diet. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] to include something as a part Try to eat food that contains a lot of nutrients. according to /uh-KUWR-ding tuh/ [preposition] as stated by According to the news, it will snow tomorrow. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc. To lose weight, one must reduce the number of calories he or she eats. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] harm or injury The storm didn’t cause…
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Beginner

Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

2019年3月6日

Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

Vocabulary: statistics /stuh-TIS-tiks/ [noun] a collection of numerical facts about people, business conditions, or weather Statistics showed that 50% of new businesses fail last year. race /reys/ [noun] a group of people who share the same language, history, characteristics Many students from different races enrolled to the newly built international school across the street. inspiration /in-spuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something Her parents are Anna’s inspiration to succeed. era /ER-uh/ [noun] a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical In the modern era, social services around the world have increased. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] a particular way of considering…
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Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

2019年3月6日

Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like to learn about the culture of other countries? Do you like to meet foreign people? Vocabulary: labor /LEY-bor/ [noun] practical work that involves physical effort He can still do physical labor even though he is old. member /MEM-ber/ [noun] a person, animal, or thing that is part of a group She is a member of a very strong volleyball team. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] a way of doing things; a method A successful country usually has a good government system. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] to agree to take something She accepts the fact that he is gone. multiracial /muhl-tee-REY-shuhl/ [adjective] involving people of several different races I…
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Beginner

Heisei era gives new meaning of ‘Japanese’

2019年3月6日

Pre-Reading Questions: What do you like about your culture? Why? What do you think is special about your country? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: term /turm/ [noun] a word used in relation to a particular subject Studious is a term used for people who love studying. descent /dih-SENT/ [noun] the origin of people in your family background My neighbor is of American-Irish descent. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] the information gathered by asking people the same questions The survey shows that many businessmen skip their meal. political /puh-LIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] relating to politics and government Education is one of the major political issues these days. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] a particular feature of our…
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Intermediate