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The different views of willpower

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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。 How do you motivate yourself? What motivates you every day? 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。 publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to make information available to people, especially in a book, magazine, or newspaper, or to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Our group publishes a journal every four months. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place He oftentimes feels awkward in social situations. view /vyoo/ [noun] – an opinion, belief, or idea,…
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The different views of willpower

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things do you have the motivation to do? What motivates you to achieve your goals? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflexible /in-FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change This strategy is too expensive and inflexible. ego /EE-goh/ [noun] – your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feeling of your own importance and ability Sarah needed a job to boost her ego, so I’m delighted she got the job. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts,…
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The different views of willpower

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. finite /FAHY-nahyt/ [adjective] – having a limit or end We must protect the finite resources of the world. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing He has shown great tenacity in his studies of paleontology. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. Warehouse inventories should be depleted by May. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust and dirt quickly accumulate if a house is not cleaned on a regular basis. constrained /kuhn-STREYND/ [adjective] – forced to…
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A delicious revolution

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fast food? What are some famous fast food restaurants in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slow food /sloh food/ [noun] – good food that is prepared and cooked carefully Local ingredients and traditional cooking methods are promoted by slow food. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen We wish to encourage effective communication and teamwork. organic /awr-GAN-ik/ [adjective] – not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants and animals…
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A delicious revolution

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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。 Do you eat fast food? What is your favorite fast food? 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。 well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The book was translated by a well-known Japanese author. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise should be part of your daily routine. menu /MEN-yoo/ [noun] – a list of the food that you can eat in a restaurant May I have the menu, please? method /METH-uhd/ [noun] – a particular way of doing something What’s the…
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A delicious revolution

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) forefront /FAWR-fruhnt/ [noun] – the most noticeable or important position The business has consistently been at the forefront of research and technology. industrialized /in-DUHS-tree-uh-lahyzt/ [adjective] – used to describe a country, economy, area, etc. that has many businesses and factories involved in producing goods Natural resources are heavily consumed in industrialized nations. radical /RAD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme Given the dire circumstances, a radical response is necessary. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular…
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ADHD at work

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The adverse weather conditions were hindering the progress of the construction project. sluggish /SLUHG-ish/ [adjective] – moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power I often feel sluggish in the afternoon after a big meal. self-esteem /SELF-i-STEEM/ [noun] – belief and confidence in your own ability and value Students who are work-inhibited use many means to communicate their low self-esteem. stigma /STIG-muh/ [noun] – a strong feeling of disapproval that most…
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