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The unexpected advantages of blue spaces

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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 already had therapy? Do you like to be near blue spaces? 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。 organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group whose members work together for a shared purpose in a continuing way The organization has launched a campaign to raise $150,000. method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something I think we should try again using a different method. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a disease of the body or mind The doctor diagnosed the illness as pneumonia. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb ] –…
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Why do we dream?

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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 remember your dreams? Do you believe that dreams have special meanings? 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。 dream /dreem/ [noun] – a series of events or images that happen in your mind when you are sleeping I had a weird dream last night. nightmare /NAHYT-mair/ [noun] – a very upsetting or frightening dream What was your nightmare about? Do you still remember it? stay /stey/ [verb] – to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state The store stays open until 8 p.m….
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What age is ideal for literacy development?

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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。 Did you like reading books when you were a child? What was your favorite book when you were a child? 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。 success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for The movie was a great success. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things This painting is typical of his work. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns / [noun] – something that happens to you that affects how you feel The best way…
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The benefits of friendly competition

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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 like tennis? Do you believe in friendly competition? 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 The two nations have been maintaining a friendly relationship. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training She wants to become a professional cook. competitor /kuhm-PET-i-ter/ [noun] – a person, team, or company that is competing against others She was the…
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Miniature pipebots to help with the UK’s leakage crisis

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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 think you use too much water? What do you use water for? 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。 engineer /en-juh-NEER/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things such as roads, railways, or bridges, using scientific principles My brother is studying to be an engineer. pipe /pahyp/ [noun] – a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another Could you check if there are any leaks in the pipe? develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] –…
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5 ways to make New Year’s resolutions attainable

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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 have resolutions for this year? Do you believe in New Year’s resolutions? 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。 achieve /uh-CHEEV/ [verb] – to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort Sara finally achieved success in the art industry. goal /gohl/ [noun] – an aim or purpose Shin’s goal is to be a doctor. divide /dih-VAHYD/ [verb] – to (cause to) separate into parts or groups Please divide the documents into smaller parts. mistake /mi-STEYK/ [noun] – an action,…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

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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 like air travel? How old were you when you first traveled by plane? 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。 airline /AIR-lahyn/ [noun] – a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft Computerized reservation systems help increase airline profits in several ways. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The plane was running low on fuel. goods /goods/ [noun] – things to be transported, as distinct from passengers. The goods were transported…
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Preparing for the new year

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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 buy omamori? What is your goal for next year? 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。 wish /wish/ [verb] – to hope that something you want will be made real because of good luck or magical powers I wish you good health! traffic /TRAF-ik/ [noun] – the number of vehicles moving along roads, or the amount of aircraft, trains, or ships moving along a route The traffic is heavy at this hour. see /see/ [verb] – to understand, know, or realize Lori’s behavior was seen as rude. luck…
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The rising risk of shortsightedness

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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 have good eyesight? How do you take care of your eyes? 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。 among /uh-MUHNG/ [preposition] – happening or being included as part of a group of people or things Ice cream and candies are popular among children. case /keys/ [noun] – a particular situation or example of something Mary has been suffering from a bad case of sunburn. blind /blahynd/ [adjective] – unable to see My grandfather started to go blind in his late sixties. worse /wurs/ [adjective] – more unpleasant, difficult,…
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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

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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 like working from home? Do you like working remotely? 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。 follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to obey someone, or to act according to something You have to follow her advice. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [nou] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something An announcement will be made next week. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. shift /shift/ [noun] – a change in position or direction…
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