Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

Why people feel anxious when giving compliments

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you react when receiving praises? What do you usually compliment others for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to be, or to be real Some people believe that aliens exist. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one Let us do at least one good deed a day. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – the possibility of something developing or happening in a particular way Thomas has the potential to be a wonderful leader in the future. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun]…
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Why people feel anxious when giving compliments

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commendation /kom-uhn-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – praise, or an official statement that praises someone The hotel staff received commendation for their top-notch quality service. reciprocity /res-uh-PROS-i-tee/ [noun] – behaviour in which two people or groups of people give each other help and advantages One of the key principles to a stronger bond with one another is reciprocity. fortify /FAWR-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to strengthen something The recent evidence further fortifies Sandra’s claims. neglect /ni-GLEKT/ [verb] – to fail to give needed care or attention to someone or something Working is important, but please do not neglect your health. musings…
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The Mennonites, a community frozen in time

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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books 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 many technology devices do you own? Is technology important? 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。 age /eyj/ [noun] – a particular period in time People were more active before the modern age. modern /MOD-ern/ [adjective] – designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods William’s family lives with modern technology. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following or belonging to the ways of behaving or beliefs that have been established for a long time The village has its own traditional foods. secondary…
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The Mennonites, a community frozen in time

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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you dependent on technology? Please tell me more about it. How important is modern technology for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – all the people in a country, or several similar countries, can be referred to as a society Natural disasters are a common hazard to society. disregard /dis-ri-GAHRD/ [verb] – to not allow something to influence you; ignore Liam seems to always disregard his safety. domestic /duh-MES-tik/ [adjective] – relating to a person’s own country Domestic oil prices…
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The Mennonites, a community frozen in time

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©Jake Michaels, courtesy of Setanta Books Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bygone /BAHY-gon/ [adjective] – belonging to or happening in a past time The structures reflect a bygone era’s beauty. shun /shuhn/ [verb] – to avoid or refuse to accept someone or something They dress simply and shun trendy clothes. settlement /SET-l-muhnt/ [noun] – a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place All rural settlements were divided based on their size. hospitable /ho-SPIT-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors Filipinos are well-known for being hospitable. literacy /LIT-er-uh-see/ [noun] – the…
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Is it okay to fall out of friendship?

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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 talk with your friends when you are not allowed to go out? Do you still go out with your friends? 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。 allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening You’re not allowed to stay up late. Go to sleep at 9 p.m. communication /kuh-myoo-ni-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with people Nowadays, social media is the most effective way of communication. move /moov/ [verb] – to go to a…
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Is it okay to fall out of friendship?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you contact your friends? What do you and your friends usually do when you meet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in touch (with someone) /in tuhch (with SUHM-wuhn)/ [idiom] – seeing someone or communicating with someone regularly Have you been keeping in touch with Yuki? gut feeling /guht FEE-ling/ [noun] – a strong belief about someone or something that cannot completely be explained and does not have to be decided by reasoning I have a gut feeling that Nicholas is lying. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – events that…
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Is it okay to fall out of friendship?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beget /bih-GET/ [verb] – to bring about It is said that health and happiness beget each other. vice versa /VAHYS VUR-suh/ [adverb] – used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order You can give food to group A and drinks to group B, or vice versa. distress /dih-STRESS/ [verb] – to make someone feel very upset or worried Not hearing any news about his package is distressing Jonathan. burn bridges /burn BRIJ-iz/ [idiom] – if you are in a situation and you burn your boats/bridges, you destroy all…
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