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Children who live in their parents’ shadows
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your job? Do you want to be famous? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seek /seek/ [verb] – to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object We seek to improve relations between our two countries. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to show a feeling, opinion, or fact Words can’t express what I felt then. psychologist /sahy-KOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behavior, and how different situations have an effect…
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Children who live in their parents’ shadows
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 do? Do you love what you do? 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。 experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [noun] – (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things Do you have any experience working with kids? expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive When do you expect him back? opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility…
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How being adaptable may help you advance professionally
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 adaptable? Do you want to advance professionally? 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。 advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] – to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the human body. handle /HAN-dl/ [verb] – to deal with, have responsibility for, or be in charge of He was able to handle the situation very well. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb ] – to give someone advice I strongly advise you not to do this. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that…
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How being adaptable may help you advance professionally
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened She has shown great resilience to stress. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something Do you advocate banning cars in the city center? capability /key-puh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to do something She has the capability to become a very fine actress. trait /treyt/ [noun] – a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior Your greatest character trait is your honesty. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb]…
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How being adaptable may help you advance professionally
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about a time you had to learn a new task at work? How do you stay motivated when taking on a new project or task? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen When did the accident occur? actively /AK-tiv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that involves positive action She actively participates in local politics. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb ] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way We…
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City that prioritizes healthy living pedestrians
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. undertake /uhn-der-TEYK/ [verb] – to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult Students are required to undertake experiments here. lengthy /LENGK-thee/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time A lengthy period of training is required. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is aimed at helping young people. lessen /LES-uhn/ [verb] – to become or make something smaller in amount or degree The noise began to lessen. numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/ [adjective] – many The typhoon uprooted…
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City that prioritizes healthy living pedestrians
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to keep your body healthy? What do you think your city prioritizes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. majority /muh-JAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the larger number or part of something The majority of Chinese people have bicycles. lane /leyn/ [noun] – a narrow road in the countryside or in a town Use the outside lane for overtaking only. entirely /en-TAHYUHR-lee/ [adverb] – completely They communicated entirely by gestures. construct /kuhn-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to build something or put together different parts to form something whole The engineers are here…
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