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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys

2022年12月5日

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -JULY 22, 2019: Children's toys are hung

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What was your favorite toy when you were a child? Did you use to buy toys every Christmas? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 sales /seylz/ [noun (plural)] – the number of items sold The sales of gaming laptops have been increasing. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size Businesses should increase production to meet demand. prepare /pri-PAIR/ [verb] – to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it Many shops are preparing for many shoppers this holiday season. during…
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The national food of Portugal

2022年12月4日

Salted and dried cod being sold at local grocery shop

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is your favorite food? What food dish do you like the most? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 strange /streynj/ [adjective] – unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand I saw a strange flower in the forest. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish What is the main ingredient of sashimi? ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time This stone axe dates back to ancient…
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Human workers needed as robots ramp up

2022年12月2日

Industrial Robot arm control holding package box. Banner background for operating of robot machine in the warehouse logistics, Robots manage manufacturing and logistics.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like robots? What kind of robot do you want to have? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The temperature today has increased by about three degrees. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take goods, letters, packages, etc. to people’s houses or places of work The company will deliver the package by tomorrow. goods /gudz/ [noun (plural)] – items for sale, or possessions that can be moved The shop sells goods from Japan. lack /lak/ [noun]…
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The supersensory: Synaesthesia

2022年12月1日

Music-Vision Synesthesia

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What is your favorite flavor? What food smell makes you hungry? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from others of the same type in a way that is surprising, interesting, or attractive This dish has an unusual flavor. well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people Carmen is a well-known opera singer. common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people I have a lot in common with my older brother. solve /solv/ [verb]…
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Things we’ve learned so far about hybrid work

2022年11月30日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you work from home? Would you choose a hybrid setup? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the opinion you have after considering all the information about something Don’t rush to a conclusion. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities We need a decision on this by next week. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a company or other group of people that works together for a particular purpose The organization has a large annual budget. career /kuh-REER/…
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COP27: Pakistan requests aid for flood survivors

2022年11月28日

Flooded cars on the street of the city. Street after heavy rain. Water could enter the engine, transmission parts or other places. Disaster Motor Vehicle Insurance Claim Themed. Severe weather concept

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What natural disasters have happened in your country? Does it often flood in your area? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 completely /kuhm-PLEET-lee/ [adverb] – in every way or as much as possible Don’t touch the wall! Wait for the paint to completely dry first. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used Many houses were destroyed by the fire. cost /kost/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something There is no extra cost for the software….
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”

2022年11月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 What skill are you good at? Do you have high EQ? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave toward each other He has a very good relationship with his boss. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course I’ve got a job interview tomorrow. skill /skil/ [noun] – an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you…
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Labor Thanksgiving Day

2022年11月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you celebrate Labor Thanksgiving Day? How do you celebrate it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 celebrate /SEL-uh-breyt / [verb] – to take part in special enjoyable activities in order to show that a particular occasion is important How do people celebrate the New Year in your country? perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do an action or piece of work Computers can perform a variety of tasks. ceremony /SER-uh-moh-nee/ [noun] – (a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions The…
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The energy lines that connect life in England

2022年11月21日

Inside the Circle at Stonehenge

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like going on long trips? What is the most interesting place for you? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 fairy /FAIR-ee/ [noun] – an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings Many children believe fairies are real. neighborhood /NEY-ber-hood/ [noun] – the area of a town that surrounds someone’s home, or the people who live in this area They grew up in a friendly neighborhood. bravely /BREYV-lee/ [adverb] – in a brave way He bravely fought throughout the battle. destination…
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What fuels success?

2022年11月18日

Girl with magnifier lens is distrustful about something.

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you like learning new things? What is something you recently learned about? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 curious /KYOOR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – interested in learning about people or things around you Children are naturally curious about everything. trivia /TRIV-ee-uh/ [noun] – unimportant or little-known details or information The magazine is packed with trivia and gossip. memory /MEM-uh-ree/ [noun] – the ability to remember information, experiences, and people My grandmother still has a sharp memory. difficult /DIF-i-kuhlt/ [adjective] – not easy or simple; hard to do or to understand…
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