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The superpower of calmness
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serene /suh-REEN/ [adjective] – peaceful and calm; worried by nothing The sound seemed otherworldly since it was so serene. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way We must think about how to utilize our resources most effectively. ambient /AM-bee-uhnt/ [adjective] – (especially of environmental conditions) existing in the surrounding area Ambient air pollution concentrations will be high if no pollution control investments are made. backdrop /BAK-drop/ [noun] – the view behind something The sea serves as a beautiful backdrop to the garden. sentiment /SEN-tuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thought, opinion, or idea based…
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The superpower of calmness
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What activities do you enjoy doing on the weekends? How do you de-stress? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. philosopher /fi-LOS-uh-fer/ [noun] – someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life Voltaire was a French writer and philosopher. meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/ [adjective] – important or valuable Make an effort to live a happy and meaningful life. de-stress /di-STRES/ [verb] – to get rid of feelings of stress After a long day of work, consider taking a walk in the early evening to de-stress. fixed /fikst/ [adjective] – arranged or decided…
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The superpower of calmness
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。 What did you do last weekend to relax? What stresses you out the most? 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。 calm /kahm/ [adjective] – peaceful, quiet, and without worry Yoga makes me feel calm. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary A passport is required to travel to different countries. rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain The organization’s goal is to protect the rainforests. poem /POH-uhm/ [noun] – a piece of writing in which the…
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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?
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。 What is the most interesting job for you? What is the most popular job 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。 salesperson /SEYLZ-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person whose job is selling things in a shop or directly to customers The car salesperson introduced new models to me. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money We wish you luck in your new career! website /WEB-sahyt/ [noun]…
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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What job did you want to have when you were young? What is one job you would not like to do? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative The talent and creativity of our workers must be improved. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a long-range plan for achieving something or reaching a goal, or the skill of making such plans The business’s financial strategy is ineffective. hire /hahyuhr/ [verb] – to employ someone…
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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?
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New flashy job titles are on the rise: What’s the risk?
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retention /ri-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability of a company to keep its employees and stop them from going to work somewhere else A key recruitment and retention strategy includes offering health benefits. hype /hahyp/ [noun] – a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone’s interest His most recent movie has generated a lot of hype. novel /NOV-uhl/ [adjective] – new and original, not like anything seen before It was challenging to wrap your head around such a novel concept. outpace /out-PEYS/ [verb] –…
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Indian restaurant owner and cook arrested for food poisoning
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What food do you like ordering at restaurants? What do you think makes food unsafe to eat? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. admit /ad-MIT/ [verb] – to allow someone to enter a hospital because they need medical care She was admitted to the hospital for further observation. investigation /n-ves-ti-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth The police conducted a thorough investigation. detain /dih-TEYN/ [verb] – to force someone officially to stay in a place He must be…
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Indian restaurant owner and cook arrested for food poisoning
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preliminary /pri-LIM-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it The medical professionals have successfully finished the vaccine’s preliminary testing. postmortem /pohst-MAWR-tuhm/ [noun] – a medical examination of a dead person’s body in order to find out the cause of death According to the postmortem, the person was poisoned. culpable /KUHL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad The police held him culpable for the theft. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] – to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently Flights have been…
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