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The capital of Turkmenistan is the world’s most expensive city for expats

2021年7月1日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your city known for? Is food expensive in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survey /SUR-vey/ [noun] – an examination of opinions, behavior, etc., made by asking people questions The waiter asked us to take a survey of our experience at the restaurant. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example, a company of lawyers He is going to work at a law firm this summer. expense /ik-SPENS/ [noun] – the use of money, time, or effort We need to save up because…
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Spielberg’s production teams up with Netflix for multiple films a year

2021年6月30日

Spielberg’s production teams up with Netflix for multiple films a year

©Chris Burns via slashgear.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your favorite movies? Do you watch movies and/or other shows on Netflix? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. team up /TEEM-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do something together Famous sports apparrel brand Adidas teamed up with American rapper Kanye West. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – an agreement between organizations, people, etc. to work together Taco Bell announced its partnership with American snack brand Doritos. producer /pruh-DOO-ser/ [noun] – a person who makes the…
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US devotes $3.2 billion for COVID-19 treatments, other viruses

2021年6月29日

US devotes $3.2B for COVID-19 treatments, other viruses

©Jim Lo Scalzo via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you in favor of vaccines? Why or why not? Why is research and development important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reserve /ri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something for a particular purpose or time The university has reserved a generous budget for scholars. briefing /BREE-fing/ [noun] – information that is given to someone just before they do something, or a meeting where this happens The department held a task briefing for its new prroject. expedite /EK-spi-dahyt/ [verb] – to make something happen more quickly The…
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COVID-19 vaccination financial support in Japan to be extended

2021年6月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is the progress of vaccination programs in your country? Are you already vaccinated? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. financial /fahy-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money The organization offers financial assistance to students. benefit /BEN-uh-fit/ [verb] – to be helped by something How can we benefit from doing yoga? municipality /myoo-nis-uh-PAL-i-tee/ [noun] – a city or town with its own local government, or the local government itself The municipality has banned smoking since last year. set up /SET-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to place or…
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Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says

2021年6月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many hours did you sleep last night? What time do you usually sleep at night? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exhausted /ig-ZAWS-tid/ [adjective] – extremely tired The troops were exhausted after months of war. cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a group of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and are often repeated To complete the cycle, this element is necessary. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens The pattern of family life has been changing over…
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How to fight cave syndrome

2021年6月24日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you went outside of your house? What is your favorite outdoor activity? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terrified /TER-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] – very frightened She is terrified of heights. visualize /VIZH-oo-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to form a picture of someone or something in your mind, in order to imagine or remember it If you are feeling sad, just visualize happy memories. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee / [noun] – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future I have an…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

2021年6月23日

Hiding 'Like' counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which between Facebook and Instagram do you use more often? How many friends/followers do you have on Facebook/Instagram? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feed /feed/ [noun] – a web page, screen, etc. that updates often to show the latest information I deleted some of my old posts on my Instagram feed. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The country is experiencing an economic crisis due to the virus. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to become or make something become greater or more serious The conflict escalated more…
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Global online shutdowns hit major businesses

2021年6月22日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What transactions do you do online? How often do you use online services? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company or business We submitted the contract to an engineering firm. timing /TAHY-ming/ [noun] – the time when something happens The stormy weather has such bad timing. We were supposed to go on a picnic today. external /ik-STUR-nl/ [adjective] – of, on, for, or coming from the outside External factors such as noises can make anyone lose focus on their work. connectivity /kon-ek-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability…
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Can “wellness days” help de-stress workers?

2021年6月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many day offs do you have in a week? What is your opinion about employees who work on rest days? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. medical /MED-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – of or relating to medicine, or for the treatment of disease or injury Shiela is planning to go to medical school in college. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity When must we conduct the survey? quarterly /KWAWR-ter-lee/ [adjective] – (happening) four times a year We have quarterly meetings with the top management. unreasonable /uhn-REE-zuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective]…
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4 health benefits of avocado

2021年6月18日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some fruits you can find in the supermarket? What are some fruits that you do not like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contain /kuhn-TEYN/ [verb] – to have something inside or include something as a part The box contains broken toys. satisfied /SAT-is-fahyd/ [adjective] – pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted I am satisfied with my exam results this month. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose We do not have adequate food…
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