Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle
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2021年10月11日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. savor /SEY-ver/ [verb] – to enjoy food or an experience slowly to enjoy it as much as possible We haven’t seen each other in ages! Let’s savor this reunion. performative /per-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – performing an act by the very fact of being uttered Organizing plans make people more performative of what they want to do. anticlimactic /an-tee-klahy-MAK-tik/ [adjective] – causing unhappiness by being less exciting than expected The audience was disappointed with the movie’s anticlimatic ending. humblebrag /HUHM-buhl-brag/ [verb] – to let people know about something you are very proud of in a way that makes…
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2021年10月11日
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 do you like doing in your free time? Do you usually stay at home when you have free time? 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。 leisure /LEE-zher/ [noun] – the time when you are not working or doing other duties Mary usually travels in her leisure time. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use time doing something or being somewhere He spent three hours playing video games. unnecessary /uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] – not needed or wanted, or more than is needed or wanted You can remove this unnecessary information in…
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2021年8月30日
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 often do you praise others? Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable giving or receiving compliments? 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。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent That bird is very rare in Japan. recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Be careful driving. The road is still wet from the recent rain. deserve /dih-ZURV/ [verb] – to have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have She deserves a holiday for…
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2021年8月30日
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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2021年8月30日
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2021年8月30日
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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2021年8月23日
©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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2021年8月23日
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2021年8月23日
©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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2021年8月23日
©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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