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Some who have stopped using social media say it is “very liberating”

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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 like social media? What social media accounts do you have? 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。 reach /reech/ [verb] – to arrive at a place, especially after spending a long time or a lot of effort traveling The railway line will soon reach our town. account /uh-KOUNT/ [noun] – an arrangement to use a social media website or internet service by a particular person who gives their name and some personal details I decided to delete all of my social media accounts.  experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – if…
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Landowner appeals to court about chopping down trees

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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。 Have you planted a tree? Are there many trees where you live? 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。 natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people Floods and typhoons are natural disasters that usually hit the Philippines. remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something Remove the cake from the oven as soon as it’s done. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to get better, or to make something better I improve my English speaking…
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Women who were obliged to “select” self-employment

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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。 Are you self-employed? Is there a rise in self-employment in your country during the pandemic? 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。 appear /uh-PEER/ [verb] – to seem She tried not to appear envious. truth /trooth/ [noun] – the quality of being true Sooner or later, we will know the truth. go back /goh bak/ [phrasal verb] – to return I think you should go back to your original plan. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns / [verb] – if you experience something, it happens to you, or you feel it We experienced a…
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The smart approach to take failure to heart

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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。 Have you ever failed at something? Is failure necessary for life? 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。 conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the opinion you have after considering all the information about something Don’t rush to a conclusion. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination He found the course academically challenging. carry on /KAR-ee-on/ [phrasal verb] – to continue doing something, or to cause something to continue They will carry on their negotiations next week. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem…
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Sacred peak Pico da Neblina has been off-limits for decades

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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。 Have you already gone hiking? Do you consider the mountains in your country sacred? 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。 access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person The only access to the village is by boat. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss We should protect the most vulnerable members of our society. rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain The largest tropical…
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What age is ideal for owning a smartphone?

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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 kids in your family own a smartphone? How old were you when you had a cellphone? 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。 issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about We thank you for raising the issue. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening We cannot allow such behavior to continue. advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition giving a greater chance of success Is there any advantage to getting…
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Things we’ve learned so far about hybrid work

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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 work from home? Would you choose a hybrid setup? 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。 conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the opinion you have after considering all the information about something Don’t rush to a conclusion. decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities We need a decision on this by next week. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a company or other group of people that works together for a particular purpose The organization has a large annual budget. career /kuh-REER/…
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COP27: Pakistan requests aid for flood survivors

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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。 What natural disasters have happened in your country? Does it often flood in your area? 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。 completely /kuhm-PLEET-lee/ [adverb] – in every way or as much as possible Don’t touch the wall! Wait for the paint to completely dry first. destroy /dih-STROI/ [verb] – to damage something so badly that it cannot be used Many houses were destroyed by the fire. cost /kost/ [noun] – the amount of money needed to buy, do, or make something There is no extra cost for the software….
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”

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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。 What skill are you good at? Do you have high EQ? 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。 relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave toward each other He has a very good relationship with his boss. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course I’ve got a job interview tomorrow. skill /skil/ [noun] – an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you…
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Why a “wellbeing wardrobe” is necessary

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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 like shopping for clothes? What kinds of clothing do you buy often? 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。 wardrobe /WAWR-drohb/ [noun] – all of the clothes that a person owns I want to buy a whole new summer wardrobe. industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area The industry is facing a serious labor shortage. require /ri-KWAHYUHR / [verb] – to need something or make something necessary All living beings require…
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