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The silver lining of losing a job

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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 was your first job? Do you work from home or at the office? 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。 stressful /STRES-fuhl/ [adjective] – making you feel worried and nervous Finding a job was one of the most stressful moments for Lucas. employee /em-PLOI-ee/ [noun] – someone who is paid to work for someone else The small business currently has 40 employees. likely /LAHYK-lee/ [adverb] – if something is likely, it will probably happen or is expected Plane tickets are likely to be expensive this December. period /PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun]…
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Why we dream in multiple languages

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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。 How many languages do you speak? Do you want to learn more languages? 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。 common /KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – the same in a lot of places or for a lot of people It’s common to see people walking their dogs in the park. 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. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in…
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Businesses choose four-day workweek after trial

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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。 How many days do you work/go to school in a day? What do you do on your rest days? 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。 benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help These new regulations could bring real benefits to teachers. particularly /per-TIK-yuh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – especially, or more than usual Seafood pairs particularly well with this wine. successful /suhk-SES-fuhl/ [adjective] – achieving the results wanted or hoped for No one expected him to become a successful writer. salary /SAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a…
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The Emperor’s Birthday: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity

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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 participated in any of the traditional customs associated with a public holiday in Japan? Are public holidays in Japan celebrated on the same day every 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。 cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl / [adjective] – relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society: Our school has a cultural festival every year where students can share their traditions and customs with others. admire /ad-MAHYUHR/ [verb] – to find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at I admire my grandmother for all…
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Are Gen Z workers the ones that are the most stressed out at work?

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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 personally identify as a member of Gen Z? Do you feel that your generation is more open-minded and accepting of diversity than previous generations? 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。 challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability Learning a new language can be a challenge, but with practice and determination, you can become fluent. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to work that needs special…
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The different views of willpower

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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。 How do you motivate yourself? What motivates you every day? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Our group publishes a journal every four months. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place He oftentimes feels awkward in social situations. view /vyoo/ [noun] – an opinion, belief, or idea,…
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YouTube CEO steps down after nine years

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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 videos do you watch on YouTube? Do you watch YouTube videos every day? 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。 CEO /C-E-O/ [noun] – chief executive officer: the person with the most important position in a company Yamanaka will rejoin the company as president and CEO. blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read She publishes recipes, advice, and restaurant reviews on a food blog. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or…
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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change

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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。 Should every human being have the right to a healthy and safe environment? Should governments take responsibility for addressing climate change and protecting the environment? 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。 generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society or within a particular family My grandmother and I have a big age difference; we belong to different generations. planet /PLAN-it/ [noun] – an extremely large, round mass of matter, such as Earth or Mars, that moves in a circular path around the…
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A delicious revolution

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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 eat fast food? What is your favorite fast food? 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。 well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The book was translated by a well-known Japanese author. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise should be part of your daily routine. menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant May I have the menu, please? method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something What’s the…
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UK government to regulate “buy-now, pay-later” businesses

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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 purchase buy-now, pay-later products? Which do you prefer, shopping at the mall or online? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey We have a strict teacher; we have to do what she says. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary We require extra help for this project. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to mention something that you are worried or not…
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