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How companies drove employees to resign

2022年2月12日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think are the reasons why employees resign? How would you handle a resignation from one of your best employees? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. break out /BREYK out/ [verb] – if something dangerous or unpleasant breaks out, it suddenly starts Fighting has broken out around the area. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] – an area on the edge of a large town or city where people who work in the town or city often live Is Box Hill a suburb of Melbourne? economist /ih-KON-uh-mist/ [noun] – a person who…
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Japan celebrates National Foundation Day

2022年2月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you celebrate National Foundation Day? Why do people celebrate National Foundation Day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [noun] – a very difficult task that you can do only by making a great effort It was a struggle for him to work with his manager. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to experience something, especially something unpleasant When did you first encounter these? patriotism /PEY-tree-uh-tiz-uhm/ [noun] – the feeling of loving your country more than any others and being proud of it Patriotism is simply the love for your…
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What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

2022年2月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What time do you usually eat breakfast? What restaurant/cafe in your city offers the best breakfast menu? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wildly /wahyld-lee/ [adverb] – in an uncontrolled or extreme way Internet companies are growing wildly across the globe. highlight /HAHY-lahyt / [noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something The highlight of our trip was the boat ride. consist of something /kuhn-SIST-of/ [phrasal verb] – to be made of or formed from something The meal consisted of grilled fish and potato stew. upgrade…
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Starbucks plans to raise prices due to inflation

2022年2月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you drink coffee/tea? In your country, how much is a typical cup of coffee from the vending machine? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflation /in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general, continuous increase in prices The survey showed that 38% of Americans are worried about inflation. labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] – workers The newly elected senator addressed the labor concerns. chain /cheyn/ [noun] – a set of connected or related things Bea’s family owns a chain of computer shops. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very…
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Intermediate

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Google to invest up to $1 billion in India’s Bharti Airtel

2022年2月8日

Google to invest up to $1 billion in India's Bharti Airtel

©Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What business skills do you have? What mobile network operator is used by the majority in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invest /in-VEST/ [verb] – to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage The company will invest $5 million in the project. acquire /uh-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to buy or take control of a company or part of a company, often by buying shares in it Jolly Food Corporation had just acquired shares from Mr. Dough’s Bakeshop. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/…
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America’s wages are going up—but so is inflation

2022年2月6日

America's wages are going up, but so is inflation

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What images spring to your mind when you hear the country USA? What prices do you care about most and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wage /weyj/ [noun] – a fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis She works long hours to take home huge wages. industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area The electricity industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels. expense…
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The unproductiveness of time management

2022年2月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you make a detailed schedule of your activities every day? Why or why not? Please share something about the most time-consuming activity in your routine. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. timetable /TAHYM-tey-buhl/ [noun] – a detailed plan showing when events or activities will happen I’ve sent the updated timetable to your email. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact Mizuki accomplishes his tasks with precision. excessively /ik-SES-iv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is too much She excessively spends money on beauty products. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] –…
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5 must-try soups from around the world

2022年2月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some soup recipes that you know? What are some popular international restaurants in your city? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time They found ancient treasures in the abandoned hall. gently /JENT-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is soft and light, not strong She gently added the flour to the cake mix. traditionally /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adverb] – according to tradition; in a traditional way Traditionally, they exchange letters on Valentine’s Day….
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Intermediate

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Scientists discover a perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo in China

2022年2月2日

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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things do you know about dinosaurs? Please tell me more about it. Could you describe your favorite dinosaur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. embryo /EM-bree-oh/ [noun] – an animal that is developing either in its mother’s womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed Once an egg is fertilized by the sperm, it becomes an embryo. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found…
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What you need to know about the Lunar New Year

2022年2月1日

What you need to know about the Lunar New Year

©Jeff Mitchell/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What part of your culture are you most proud of? What do you know about China’s history or culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. festivity /fe-STIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion During the holidays, I usually go to special festivities or on a vacation with my family or friends. like two peas in a pod /lahyk-too-pees-in-uh-pod/ [idiom] – very similar The siblings Mavy and Aira are like two peas in a pod. latter /LAT-er/ [noun] –…
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