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Philippine schools reopen

2022年8月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commencement /kuh-MENS-muhnt/ [noun] – the beginning of something Some courses have an early commencement date. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. flood with /fluhd with/ [phrasal verb] – if you are flooded with letters, phone calls, messages, etc., you receive so many that you cannot deal with them We were flooded with calls from our customers. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a period of government, or the people who are in government Education has been given a high-priority…
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Philippine schools reopen

2022年8月27日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have schools resumed in your country? Could you tell me about it? What are your concerns regarding the reopening of classes during the COVID-19 pandemic? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spread /spred/ [noun] – the development or growth of something so that it covers a larger area or affects a larger number of people It is concerning how quickly the spread of the disease has been in recent years. enact /en-AKT/ [verb] – to put something into action, especially to make something law Under…
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Philippine schools reopen

2022年8月27日

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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 schools reopened in your country? Which do you like better, online or face-to-face classes? 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。 sign /sahyn/ [verb] – to write your name, usually on a written or printed document, to show that you agree with its contents or have written or created it yourself He signed his name at the end of the letter. allow /uh-LOU/ [uh-LOU] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening I don’t think he would allow it. rule /rool/…
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Serena Williams to step away from tennis

2022年8月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How popular is tennis in your country? Why do you think that is? What sports are you into? How often do you play sports? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress. He seemed destined for a career as an engineer like his father. retire /ri-TAHYUHR/ [verb] – To withdraw from one’s career, occupation, or office, usually because of age He is going to retire next winter. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to give…
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Serena Williams to step away from tennis

2022年8月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grand slam /grand-slam / [noun] – an occasion when someone wins all of a set of important sports competitions At the Australian Open in 2007, he won his 10th Grand Slam title. spiritual /SPIR-i-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs This is a deeply spiritual piece of music. accomplished /uh-KOM-plisht/ [adjective] – skilled She’s a very accomplished pianist. desire /dih-ZAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something, especially strongly The place had everything you could possibly desire. convey /kuhn-VEY/ [verb] – to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood…
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Serena Williams to step away from tennis

2022年8月26日

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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 play tennis? What is your favorite sport? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – To make known publicly or officially; proclaim; give notice of: They will announce the result of the vote tonight. business /BIZ-nis / [noun] – the activity of buying and selling goods and services His business is poultry farming. different /DIF-ruhnt / [adjective] – not the same The two brothers are very different, even though they’re identical twins. write /rahyt/ [verb] – to make marks that represent letters, words, or numbers…
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International leaders to discuss the protection of the world’s oceans

2022年8月22日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite marine animal and why? Do you go fishing? If so, how is the experience? If not, why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. the high seas /hahy sees/ [noun (plural)] – the seas that are not controlled by any country The issues of piracy on the high seas have been increasing. adequately /AD-i-kwit-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose He had not planned adequately for the work at hand. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a large system consisting of many…
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Intermediate

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