Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says
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Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says
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 a morning person of a night owl? When was the last time you slept late? 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。 typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from a particular group of things This painting is typical of his work. recent /REE-suhnt / [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Could you please attach a recent photograph to your application form? publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – happening or starting from a short time ago Next month they will…
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Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject The journal comes out five times a year. night owl /nahyt oul / [noun] – a person who prefers to be awake and active at night I’m not a night owl. I go to sleep at 11 p.m. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens While traveling abroad, take preventive measures to avoid getting sick. misalignment /mis-uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which the parts of a machine or structure do not fit together correctly,…
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Being a morning lark protects you from depression, study says
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How many hours did you sleep last night? What time do you usually sleep at night? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exhausted /ig-ZAWS-tid/ [adjective] – extremely tired The troops were exhausted after months of war. cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a group of events that happen in a particular order, one following the other, and are often repeated To complete the cycle, this element is necessary. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens The pattern of family life has been changing over…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it Twitter is a more appropriate platform to vent our thoughts. user experience /YOO-zer-ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – the experience of someone using a product, system, or service, for example whether they find it enjoyable and easy to use The main goal of the smartphone brand is to maximize user experience. predicament /pri-DIK-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of Most of the youth today…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach
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 social media accounts do you have? Between Facebook and Instagram, which is more popular 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。 social networking /SOH-shul-NET-wur-king/ [noun] – the use of websites and other internet services to communicate with other people and make friends Information found on social networking sites is not always accurate. post /pohst/ [noun] – something such as a message or picture that you publish on a website or using social media He already deleted his Facebook post that put his former friend to…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which between Facebook and Instagram do you use more often? How many friends/followers do you have on Facebook/Instagram? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feed /feed/ [noun] – a web page, screen, etc. that updates often to show the latest information I deleted some of my old posts on my Instagram feed. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The country is experiencing an economic crisis due to the virus. escalate /ES-kuh-leyt/ [verb] – to become or make something become greater or more serious The conflict escalated more…
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Hiding ‘Like’ counts on your Facebook and Instagram posts is now within reach
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Global online shutdowns hit major businesses
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 use online services? What do you do when online services are not available? 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。 shutdown /SHUHT-doun/ [noun] – the act or process of ending the operations of a business, system, industry, etc., either temporarily or permanently The online shutdown was temporary. It lasted for only 2 hours. last /lahst/ [verb] – to continue to exist The rain lasted until morning. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about Pollution is the country’s top issue. service…
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Global online shutdowns hit major businesses
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outage /OU-tij/ [noun] – a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available Power outages affected nearly 100 houses in the aftermath of the typhoon. large-scale /LAHRJ-SKEYL/ [adjective] – involving many people or things, or happening over a large area A large-scale organizational reform is being planned. stock exchange /stok iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – a place where shares in companies are bought and sold, or the organization of people whose job is to do this buying or selling Haru makes a living by trading on the international stock exchange. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation…
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