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Businesses choose four-day workweek after trial

2023年2月24日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is This clinical trial’s objective was to examine the new vaccine’s effectiveness and safety. brewery /BROO-uh-ree/ [noun] – a company that makes beer or a place where beer is made The beer is prepared for the last process in the brewery before leaving for the cellar of the bar. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something Parents must now participate in committees that organize and…
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The Emperor’s Birthday: A Celebration of Tradition and Unity

2023年2月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The significance of the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 revolutionized the field of medicine and saved countless lives. glimpse /glimps / [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time When the curtains fluttered in the breeze, I caught a glimpse of the breathtaking view of the mountains in the distance. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The soccer team’s success can be attributed to its strong sense of unity, as each player worked together…
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Are Gen Z workers the ones that are the most stressed out at work?

2023年2月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience It is important to raise awareness about climate change so that people understand the impact their actions have on the environment. workforce /wurk-FAWRS/ [noun] – the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. The company is investing in training programs to develop the skills of its workforce and prepare them for the challenges of the future. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving…
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The different views of willpower

2023年2月21日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. finite /FAHY-nahyt/ [adjective] – having a limit or end We must protect the finite resources of the world. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing He has shown great tenacity in his studies of paleontology. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. Warehouse inventories should be depleted by May. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust and dirt quickly accumulate if a house is not cleaned on a regular basis. constrained /kuhn-STREYND/ [adjective] – forced to…
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YouTube CEO steps down after nine years

2023年2月20日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. step down /STEP doun/ [phrasal verb] – to give up a job or position The manager was forced to step down due to poor health. commend /kuh-MEND/ [verb] – to formally praise someone or something Readers commend Sasaki for his meticulous attention to detail. portfolio /pohrt-FOH-lee-oh/ [noun (business)] – the range of products or services that a company offers, or the businesses that someone owns The response from customers to our product portfolio has been very positive. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better or greater than something This year, sales of children’s books…
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The people supporting future generations in the fight against climate change

2023年2月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stable /STEY-buhl / [adjectvive] – firmly fixed or not likely to move or change After completing the repair work, the engineer checked to ensure that the structure was stable enough to withstand strong winds and earthquakes. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something The lack of funding is at the core of the problem. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who publicly supports something As an advocate for human rights, the lawyer has spent countless hours fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – If a reason, argument, etc….
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A delicious revolution

2023年2月18日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) forefront /FAWR-fruhnt/ [noun] – the most noticeable or important position The business has consistently been at the forefront of research and technology. industrialized /in-DUHS-tree-uh-lahyzt/ [adjective] – used to describe a country, economy, area, etc. that has many businesses and factories involved in producing goods Natural resources are heavily consumed in industrialized nations. radical /RAD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme Given the dire circumstances, a radical response is necessary. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular…
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UK government to regulate “buy-now, pay-later” businesses

2023年2月17日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curtail /ker-TEYL/ [verb] – to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something Schools had to curtail after-school programs due to budget shortages. affordability /uh-for-duh-BI-luh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being cheap enough for people to be able to buy Data from Belgravia cannot be used to evaluate housing affordability in London. accrue /uh-KROO/ [verb] – to increase in number or amount over a period of time Your money will accrue interest if you keep it in a savings bank. grace period /greys PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun phrase] – extra time you are given…
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A little bit of messiness – The key to unleashing your creativity

2023年2月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overwhelm /oh-ver-HWELM/ [verb] – to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion: I was overwhelmed by the amount of information presented during the lecture, and found it difficult to keep up with the pace of the speaker. let go /let goh/ [idiom] – to be more relaxed than usual and enjoy yourself She just let go and had a little fun! resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened The community’s resilience was evident as they came together to rebuild their homes and businesses after…
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The undiscovered oceanic giants

2023年2月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else The detective was determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of the local businessman. mining /MAHY-ning/ [noun] – the industry or activity of removing substances such as coal or metal from the ground by digging Due to the hazardous working conditions, the government has implemented stricter regulations on the mining industry to protect the health and safety of its employees. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – the activity of searching and finding out about something The geographic exploration of…
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