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German treatment center for burned-out parents

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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。 Is burnout among parents a common issue? Can burnout lead to physical health problems? 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。 rise /rahyz/ [noun] – an increase The temperature is expected to rise tomorrow, so don’t forget to bring your water bottle. clinic /KLIN-ik/ [noun] – a building, often part of a hospital, to which people can go for medical care or advice relating to a particular condition My aunt went to the clinic to get her flu shot. exhausted /ig-ZAWS-tid/ [adjective] – extremely tired After running the marathon, I…
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The progressive city that few are aware of

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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。 Have you ever heard of a progressive city that is not well-known? Have you ever visited or lived in a city that you would consider to be progressive? 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。 destination /des-tuh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken Our family is going on a vacation to a beautiful destination in the mountains next month. remain /ri-MEYN/ [verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition After finishing her work, Sarah remained…
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What are the countries that families choose to move to?

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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。 Is moving to a new country a difficult process for families? Do families usually move to countries that are similar to their own in terms of culture and language? 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。 decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities Making a decision can be difficult, but it’s important to weigh your options carefully before choosing. abroad /uh-BRAWD/ [adverb] – in or to a foreign country or countries My sister is studying abroad in France this semester, and…
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Cities designed to be reusable

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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。 Have you ever heard of disassembling cities before? Can disassembling cities help lessen the environmental impact? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place The population of the city has grown rapidly over the last few years. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – an area on which new buildings are built in order to make a profit The new housing development on the outskirts of town is expected to provide affordable homes for many families. material /muh-TEER-ee-uhl/ [noun]…
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Why is vinegar so effective at cleaning?

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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。 Have you ever used vinegar as a cleaning agent? Do you find vinegar effective in removing tough stains? 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。 take up /teyk uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to fill an amount of space or time My new hobby of painting has taken up most of my free time lately. hide /hahyd/ [verb] – to put something or someone in a place where that thing or person cannot be seen or found, or to put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found My little…
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How climate change threatens ski resort shutdowns

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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。 Have you ever visited a ski resort before? Would you be interested in trying out snowboarding instead of skiing on your next ski resort visit? 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。 resort /ri-ZAWRT/ [noun] – a place where many people go for rest, sports, or another stated purpose We decided to go to a beach resort for our summer vacation. issue /ISH-oo / [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about The school principal addressed the issue of bullying during the assembly. natural /NACH-er-uh/…
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The university that changed the world was Nalanda

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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 enjoy reading books? Do you believe that education is important for personal growth and success? 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。 education /ej-oo-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of teaching or learning, especially in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this Education is important for everyone because it helps us learn new things and understand the world around us better. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used The earthquake was so strong that it destroyed many…
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The natural “medication for the soul” of Greenland

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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 enjoy spending time in nature? Have you ever gone on a hike in the mountains? 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。 power /POU-er / [noun] – ability to control people and events The leader had the power to make decisions for the entire group. positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence Jane had a positive attitude toward her new job, and she was eager to learn and make new friends. landscape /LAND-skeyp/ [noun] – a large area of…
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Iran: The surprising origins of the postal service

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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。 Have you ever sent a letter or package through a postal service? Have you ever used a postal service to receive a package or letter from someone else? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something I wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time My grandma showed me an ancient coin that she found in her…
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The increasing popularity of “Relaxed Minimalism”

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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 prefer having a few high-quality items in your home instead of many cheaper ones? Have you ever decluttered your home and gotten rid of items you no longer need or use? 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。 speed up /SPEED-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to move or happen faster The chef decided to speed up the cooking process by turning up the heat on the stove. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general development or change in a situation Wearing oversized glasses is a new trend among teenagers these…
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