Intermediate

New normal, new work structures: Will they be effective?

2021年2月8日

office-work-1149087_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What motivates you to work harder? How many days does it usually take you to finish your tasks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. majority /muh-JAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the larger number or part of something The majority of people surveyed prefer televisions to radios. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a choosing of or special liking for one person or thing rather than another or others His preference for clothes is rather unique. claim /kleym/ [verb] – to say that something is true or is a fact Susan claims that she lost her…
Read more

Intermediate

, , ,

Vaccines to hopefully save the Tokyo Summer Olympics this 2021

2021年2月5日

stadium-2791693_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch Olympic games? What can you say about them? Who is your favorite Olympian? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world A global research to map the impact of climate change has just been launched. committee /kuh-MIT-ee/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect information for it A committee has just been formed by the local council to research recycling. enable /en-EY-buhl/ [verb] – to make someone able to…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Smart dog collar translates dogs’ barks into emotions

2021年2月1日

© Petpuls Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many dog breeds can you name? What was your first pet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. start-up /STAHRT-uhp/ [noun] – a small business that has just been started From a small start-up, it now became one of the leading companies in the industry. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the fact of knowing who a person is or what a thing is because of having seen or experienced that person or thing before Smith has the greatest name recognition out of all the candidates. acts as sth /act as…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Wuhan returns to its normal life a year from lockdown, but is still affected by emotional scars

2021年1月29日

city-street-1246870_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What strict measures do you follow nowadays? Have you heard about the situation of Wuhan, China today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shocked /shokt/ [adjective] – surprised or upset because something unexpected and usually unpleasant has happened There was a shocked silence following his announcement. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want Because of the bad weather, they had to postpone tomorrow’s game. block /blok/ [verb] – to prevent movement…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Israel begins vaccination of 16 to 18-year-olds before exams

2021年1月27日

israel

© Reuters via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do before examinations? Have you ever been sick before an examination? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, what do you do to stay healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ahead /uh-HED/ [adverb] – earlier than or before someone or something The team finished their tasks ahead of the deadlines. placement /PLEYS-muhnt/ [noun] – the rank someone or something has when compared to others John’s placement in class will depend on his exam scores. undecided /uhn-di-SAHY-did/ [adjective] – not…
Read more

Intermediate

, , ,

China unveils bullet train built for extremely cold temperatures

2021年1月25日

© via CNN.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite form of transportation? How often do you ride on a train? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret He refused to reveal the identity of his client. extremely /ik-STREEM-li/ [adverb] – very They played extremely well./em> accommodate /uh-KOM-uh-deyt/ [verb] – to provide space or a place for a group There aren’t enough rooms to accommodate all the students. operate /OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to (cause to) work, be…
Read more

Intermediate

,

Research shows severe trauma among medical workers in England’s Intensive Care Units

2021年1月22日

bedroom-5664221_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you had a hotel staycation? Do you agree that traumatic events make people stronger? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful We had to endure a nine-hour travel to my hometown. intensive /in-TEN-siv/ [adjective] – involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time All employees will undergo two weeks of intensive training. stress /stres/ [noun] – relating to great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something…
Read more

Intermediate

, , ,

Spain records its lowest temperatures after snowstorm

2021年1月20日

snow-1281636_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What weather do you like? What do you enjoy doing in winter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record /ri-KAWRD/ [verb] – to keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer The weather center recorded the hottest temperature in July. snowstorm /SNOH-storm/ [noun] – a heavy fall of snow that is blown by strong winds Reports say that the snowstorm will last until tomorrow afternoon. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something, esp. a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as…
Read more

Intermediate

,

World’s oldest known cave painting discovered in Indonesia

2021年1月18日

5472

© Maxime Aubert Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are some of the most famous painters in your country? Do you like drawing? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discover /dih-SKUHV-er/ [verb] – to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time The children discovered many things about their hometown. locate /loh-KEYT/ [verb] – to be in a particular place Our office is located in the capital. pigment /PIG-muhnt/ [noun] – a substance that gives something a particular color when it is present in it or is added…
Read more

Intermediate

, ,

An archipelago home to about 18,000 people, becomes the first in the globe to be vaccinated

2021年1月15日

island-2407521_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard about Moderna’s vaccine? What do you know about it? What do you know about The Republic of Palau? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – a large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done. All the people in a country, or in several similar countries, can be referred to as a society We must also consider the needs of the members of our society. virus /VAHY-ruhs/…
Read more

Intermediate

,