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Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

2021年10月20日

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

©Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blacklist /BLAK-list/ [verb] – to put someone’s name on a list of people who are considered not acceptable, which keeps the person from getting jobs, going certain places, or doing particular things The government blacklisted the firm for its illegal operations. take to (somewhere) /teyk-too/ [phrasal verb] – to go somewhere, usually because you are in a difficult or dangerous situation Shiela took to Facebook to show her grief over her mom’s passing. bypass /BAHY-pas/ [verb] – to ignore a rule or official authority Several employees bypassed the company policy, which resulted in their…
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Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach

2021年9月29日

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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 there a lot of Nike stores in your city? Have you visited a Costco store? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait We had a slight delay because of the heavy flood in the city. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something that is available for use We do not have enough food supply for this week. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] –…
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Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach

2021年9月29日

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is there a Costco warehouse in your city? Have you been to the grocery recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage His rudeness caused a strain on his relationship with his co-workers. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something Cora is struggling with her paperwork. panic /PAN-ik/ [noun] – a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action:…
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Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach

2021年9月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impose /imPOHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received The government imposed a nationwide ban on smoking in all public places. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The tourists are facing bad weather disruptions. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people Europe is dealing with widespread unemployment. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase There has been a surge in global housing prices…
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Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords

2021年9月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. corporate /KAWR-per-it/ [adjective] – relating to a large company Clark is assigned to handle corporate clients. avenue /AV-uh-nyoo/ [noun] – a method or way of doing something Instagram is an avenue for people to sell their handmade products. invade /in-VEYD/ [verb] – to enter a a place, situation, or sphere of activity in large numbers, usually when unwanted and in order to take possession or do damage Last night, 11 strangers invaded my cousin’s house party. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz/ [verb] – to risk having a harmful effect on something We cannot afford to compromise the safety of…
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Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords

2021年9月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you experienced any software problems? Are you updated about cybersecurity news? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implement /IM-pluh-muhnt/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system Most stores have implemented digital payment. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the beginning Initially, Lora wanted to go to law school. generate /JEN–uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause something to exist The store’s online app generates a barcode. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way Your name is unique;…
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Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords

2021年9月23日

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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 familiar with Microsoft’s services? Do you often encounter problems on the internet? 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。 option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice The best option for us is to ride the bus. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something You should always check your car before leaving to prevent accidents. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an…
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