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Catastrophizing: What is it and how can it be stopped?

2022年8月7日

Head shot stressed young woman holding paper document, bank debt notification, thinking of financial troubles, looking away. Lost in negative thoughts depressed woman worrying about bad news notice.

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 often feel anxious? What do you do when you are starting to feel worried? 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。 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 was nervous before the interview. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place I found myself in an embarrasing situation. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often…
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Chat platform Slack to make its pricing higher

2022年8月6日

August 21, 2019 San Francisco / USA - Slack Technologies, Inc. sign at their HQ in SOMA district; Slack (its main product) is a cloud-based set of collaboration software tools and online services

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 chatting with people? Do you like it when the prices of things go higher? 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。 chat /CHAT/ [noun] – a discussion that involves sending messages over the internet, by phone, using a messaging service, etc. The chat is long, but it is worth it. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money My company sells a lot of items. price /PRAHYS/ [noun] – the amount of money for which something is sold The…
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Smartphones being tracked in USA

2022年8月5日

Businesss Workers using smartphone cargo and tracking delivery for Transportation and global network of smart logistics in blur warehouse background.

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 smartphones? Do you like technology? 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。 document /DOK-yuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a paper or set of papers with written or printed information, especially of an official type The document is on the table. department /dih-PAHRT-muhnt/ [noun] – a part of an organization such as a school, business, or government that deals with a particular area of study or work The department will have a meeting today. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – facts about a situation, person, event, etc The information made us prepare…
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Can robots do what humans can?

2022年8月4日

Vector evolution concept with ape to cyborg and robots growth process with monkey, caveman to businessman in suit wearing VR headset, artificial legs person and robotic creature. Mankind development

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? Can robots be better than humans? 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。 easily /EEZ-lee/ [adverb] – with no difficulty or effort He finished the job easily. become /bih-KUHM/ [verb] – to start to be She will become a doctor. normal /nawr-muhl/ [adjective] – ordinary or usual; the same as would be expected Wearing a face mask is normal now. popular /POP-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – liked, enjoyed, or supported by many people The actress in my country is popular. report /ri-POHRT/ [noun] – a description of an…
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India to surpass China’s population in 2023

2022年8月3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。 Is your city populated? Have you already traveled to a populated place? 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 Rural areas housed 10% of the population. peak /peek/ [peek] – the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill Prices reached a peak last month. developed /dih-VEL-uhpt/ [adjective] – a developed country has had modern industry, transportation, etc. for some time and now bases much of its economy on services Many businesses in…
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Could contact lenses be the next generation of computer screens?

2022年8月2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 wear contact lenses? Are you fond of using gadgets? 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。 speech /speech/ [noun] – a formal talk given usually to a large number of people on a special occasion I had to give a speech at my sister’s wedding. testing /testing/ [noun] – the process of using or trying something to see if it works, is suitable, obeys the rules, etc. Products will not be approved unless they have had adequate testing. display /dih-SPLEY/ [noun] – a collection of objects or pictures…
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The UK to host Eurovision Song Contest 2023

2022年8月1日

Audience with hands raised at a music festival and lights streaming down from above the stage. Soft focus, blurred movement.

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 listening to music? Have you watched a singing contest? 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。 decide /dih-SAHYD/ [verb] – to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities Have you decided what to do this winter? instead of /in-STED ohv/ [preposition] – in place of someone or something He used a spoon and fork instead of chopsticks. organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to make arrangements for something to happen I’ll invite guests if you organize the food and drinks. champion /CHAM-pee-uhn/ [noun] – someone or something,…
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The great fall foliage in Japan

2022年7月31日

colorful trees and rural road in deep autumn forest, natural background

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 season? What do you like doing in autumn? 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。 autumn /AW-tuhm/ [noun] – the season of the year between summer and winter The leaves turn red in autumn. display /dih-SPLEY/ [noun] – a collection of objects or pictures arranged for people to look at We enjoyed the fireworks display. surround /suh-ROUND/ [verb] – to be around something on all sides Many tall trees surround the lake. away /uh-WEY/ [adverb] – at a distance (of or from here) The train station…
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Gloucestershire students kayak 200 miles to raise awareness about pollution

2022年7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。 Have you already tried kayaking? Do you live near a river? 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。 situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn / [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place The situation was becoming increasingly stressful. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [puh-LOO-shuhn] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste That company is responsible for the pollution in the river. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort…
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Gbike buys Hyundai’s transportation business

2022年7月29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 like bikes? Do you like traveling alone? 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。 grow /GROH/ [verb] – to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed The boy needs to grow so that he will be healthier. electric /ih-LEK-trik/ [adjective] – using electricity for power Electric cars are getting popular nowadays. news /NOOZ/ [noun] – information or reports about recent events There is a lot of good news these days. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services in order…
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