UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
©GETTY IMAGES via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is it like living in your city? What is the most popular rental website/app in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gradual /GRAJ-oo-uhl / [adjective] – happening or changing slowly over a long period of time or distance He saw a gradual improvement in his student’s performances last month. boost /boost/ [verb] – to improve or increase something The summer promotions boosted the sales of the store. privacy /PRAHY-vuh-see/ [noun] – someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret Laura values her…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
©GETTY IMAGES via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or has very noticeable effects This city has changed drastically over the years. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The establishment recently imposed parking restrictions. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] – to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success Oil prices skyrocketed in the past week. underway /UHN-der-wey/ [adjective] – If something is underway, it is happening now The young governor’s project is underway. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The…
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UK rental costs rise as employees return to the office
©GETTY IMAGES via BBC 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。 Does your city have many apartments/houses for rent? Does your city have many office spaces? 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。 property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – a building or area of land, or both together Jesse owns a property on the south coast. ease /eez/ [verb] – to make or become less severe, difficult They should focus on easing traffic and cutting pollution. disappoint /dis-uh-POINT/ [verb] – to fail to satisfy someone or their hopes, wishes, etc., or to make someone feel unhappy Kara was disappointed…
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The New York Times acquires Wordle
©Sarah Tew/CNET Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What word/puzzle games do you play? How would you describe yourself in a five-letter word? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. media /MEE-dee-uh/ [noun] – the internet, newspapers, magazines, television, etc., considered as a group The media has a powerful influence on public opinion. hit /hit/ [noun] – a thing or person that is very popular or successful The show quickly became a hit after its pilot episode. figure out /FIG-yer-out/ [phrasal verb] – to understand or solve something It took me the longest time to figure out how…
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The New York Times acquires Wordle
©Sarah Tew/CNET 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 play word games? How would you describe yourself in one word? 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。 daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise has become part of my daily routine. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place He has a huge collection of stamps. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to invent something or bring something into existence Johann Carolus was the one who developed the…
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The New York Times acquires Wordle
©Sarah Tew/CNET Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of getting something The company has announced its first overseas acquisition. suite /sweet/ [noun] – a set of related software (= computer program) products I use the Adobe Creative Suite for my freelance editing job. forum /FAWR-uhm/ [noun] – an occasion, place, or platform for talking about a matter of public interest Mike likes to read about different interesting topics on online forums like Quora and Reddit. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it Kim is currently engaged in putting…
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Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask
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Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask
©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge 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 own any Apple device? Do you protect all of your devices with passcodes? 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。 convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – involving little trouble or effort These meals are quick and convenient to prepare. model /MOD-l/ [noun] – a particular type of machine, especially a car, that is slightly different from machines of the same type The phone model comes in eight different colors. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to cause something to start working To activate your GPS, go to your device’s…
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