Cyclists pay up to £107 for bike hangar usage annually
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Cyclists pay up to £107 for bike hangar usage annually
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。 How much is the car parking fee in your city? Do you like cycling? 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。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl / [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Cars, buses, and trucks are examples of road vehicles. owner /OH-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns something Are you the owner of this car? encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen At school, we…
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Cyclists pay up to £107 for bike hangar usage annually
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permit /PUR-mit/ [noun] – an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere The work permit is not renewable. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The demonstrations were part of a campaign to stop a proposed building project in the region. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out Huge carbon emissions into the biosphere pose a risk of catastrophes. reconsider /ree-kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think again about a decision…
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Man-made diamond sales rise
©Charles and Colvard via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infinite /IN-fuh-nit/ [adjective] – without limits; extremely large or great Her patience was infinite all throughout the training period. drive /drahyv/ [verb] – to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something Traffic congestion in the city is driving people to move to the countryside. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong Companies must address ethical issues. reassure /ree-uh-SHOOR/ [verb] – to comfort someone and stop them from worrying The bus driver reassured passengers that they will arrive in town on time….
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Man-made diamond sales rise
© Charles and Colvard via CNN 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 know your birthstone? Do you wear a necklace? 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。 engagement /en-GEYJ-muhnt/ [noun] – an agreement to marry someone Sheena and Donny announced their engagement last Saturday. natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people The tourists enjoyed the natural view of the forest. size /sahyz/ [noun] – how large or small something or someone is I need this shirt in a smaller size. jewelry /JOO-uhl-ree/ [noun] –…
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Man-made diamond sales rise
©Charles and Colvard via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you see jewelry ads? Is gifting jewelry common in your country? Would you like to receive a piece of jewelry on your birthday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment The college students are working on an environmental project. generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people of about the same age within a society The new generation is aware of our society’s issues. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy This umbrella is the best…
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UK proposes regulations to make fake reviews illegal
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What concerns do you have when shopping online? What are the advantages of shopping online? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] – to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider We will propose some changes to the current process. misleading /mis-LEE-ding/ [adjective] – causing someone to believe something that is not true The news report contains much misleading information. look into /look IN-too/ [phrasal verb] – to examine the facts about a problem or situation They’re looking into the possibility of changing…
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UK proposes regulations to make fake reviews illegal
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 like shopping online? Do you check customer reviews first before buying from an online shop? 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。 suggest /suhg-JEST/ [verb] – to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider I suggest we go there by taxi. review /ri-VYOO/ [noun] – used on shopping sites to give customers an opportunity to rate and comment on products they have purchased, right on the product page This product has many positive reviews. attention /uh-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – notice, thought, or interest The…
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UK proposes regulations to make fake reviews illegal
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UK proposes regulations to make fake reviews illegal
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commission /kuh-MISH-uhn/ [verb] – to choose someone to do a piece of work, or to have a piece of work done He commissioned a well-known artist to paint his family. bogus /BOH-guhs/ [adjective] – (of something) not what it appears or claims to be; false but made to look real Upon investigation, the ID card he presented was bogus. solicit /suh-LIS-it/ [verb] – to ask for something in a persuasive and determined way Public officials are forbidden from soliciting gifts or money in exchange for favor. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or opinion, often held…
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