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2022年7月19日
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 support renewable sources of power? Do you have wind farms in your country? 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。 coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the ocean The accident happened one kilometer off the coast. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [em-PLOI-muhnt] – work that you are paid to do for a particular company or organization She was unable to find employment. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence She works for a company that produces wine. contract /KON-trakt/ [noun] –…
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2022年7月19日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do for a living? Do you think wind farms are an efficient source of energy? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a suggestion, sometimes a written one His proposal is not acceptable. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause something to exist Her latest film has generated a lot of support. eager /EE-ger/ [adjective] – having or showing desire or interest The call for volunteers attracted a large number of eager participants. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and…
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2022年7月19日
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2022年7月19日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The financial sector has lost a lot of money. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is aimed at helping young people. anchor /ANG-ker / [verb] – to lower an anchor into the water in order to stop a boat from moving away The ship anchored near the shore. seabed /SEE-bed/ [noun] – the solid surface of the earth that lies under the ocean The ship has…
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2022年7月18日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terminate /TUR-muh-neyt/ [verb] – to (cause something to) end or stop No contract may be terminated by either party without prior written notice. spam /spam/ [noun] – e-mail that is sent to a lot of people, especially e-mail that is not wanted Spam mails can be filtered out using specialized software. premier /pri-MEER/ [adjective] – best or most important He is working as a premier researcher for a second year. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] – to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is We require the digital signature that was used to…
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2022年7月18日
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2022年7月18日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long do you use social media every day? Do you follow famous people on social media? Why or why not? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. back out /BAK out/ [phrasal verb] – to decide not to do something that you had said you would do Everything is set up. It’s too late to back out now. documentation /dok-yuh-men-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – pieces of paper containing official information Passengers must have the necessary documentation. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There has been…
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2022年7月18日
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 stopped using social media? How do you handle spam or bot accounts? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially We are delighted to announce our daughter’s engagement. businessman /BIZ-nis-man/ [noun] – a man who works in business, especially one who has a high position in a company A local businessman donated money to a charity. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that something arranged in advance will not happen, or to state that…
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2022年7月13日
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。 Are you interested in farming? Have you already been to a farm? 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。 crop /krop/ [noun] – (the total amount collected of) a plant such as a grain, fruit, or vegetable grown in large amounts The main crops that we grow for export are coffee and rice. technique /tek-NEEK/ [tek-NEEK] – a way of doing an activity that needs skill If she wants a job, she needs to improve her interviewing techniques. pesticide /PES-tuh-sahyd/ [noun] – a chemical substance used to kill harmful insects,…
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2022年7月13日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of crops do you know about? How do farmers grow crops in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing harm This chemical is known to be harmful to people. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the business, science, or activity of farming The land is used for agriculture. rural /ROOR-uhl / [adjective] – in, of, or like the countryside Crops are often in rural areas. distribute /dih-STRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something Could you distribute…
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