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The remote workplace’s “ghost coworkers”

2022年4月8日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you communicate with your coworkers at work? Are you close to your coworkers? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller, or to make something smaller If you wash your sweater at too high a temperature, it will shrink. remote /ri-MOHT / [adjective] – far away in distance Australia is huge and remote from the world’s major population centers. manner /MAN-er/ [noun] – the way in which something is done She locked her gaze on me in an accusing manner. crucial /KROO-shuhl /…
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The ‘Dinosaur asteroid’ causes devastation in springtime

2022年4月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. asteroid /AS-tuh-roid/ [noun] – one of many large rocks that circle the sun Scientists are hopeful that an asteroid will provide information on the origins of life on Earth. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – A fragile object is easily damaged or broken Be careful with the vase; it is very fragile. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Tourists are more vulnerable to attacks because they are unfamiliar with the city’s danger zones. perish /PER-ish/ [verb] – to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to…
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The ‘Dinosaur asteroid’ causes devastation in springtime

2022年4月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you believe that dinosaurs existed? Why? Why are dinosaurs important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. springtime /SPRING-tahym/ [noun] – the season of spring The blossom on the trees looks lovely in the springtime. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the result of something The road was a contributing factor in the accident. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb] – to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation These plants are unable to…
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Intermediate

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The ‘Dinosaur asteroid’ causes devastation in springtime

2022年4月5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 like springtime? Do you watch dinosaur movies? 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。 effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The radiation release has had a disastrous effect on the environment. expect /ik-SPECT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive He didn’t expect to see me. position /puh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a situation When two of your closest friends get into a fight, it puts you in an awkward position. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or at…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastate /DEV-uh-steyt/ [verb] – to destroy or damage something very badly The wildfire devastated nearly the entire forest. the norm /thuh nawrm/ [noun] – a situation or type of behavior that is expected and considered to be typical Online lessons have become the norm in this new generation. alga /AL-guh/ [noun] – a simple, nonflowering, and typically aquatic plant of a large group that includes the seaweeds and many single-celled forms Algae has covered the surface of the pond. La Niña /lah NEE-nyah/ [noun] – the cooling of the water…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News 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 seen a reef before? What do you usually do when you go to the beach/sea/ocean? 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。 Celsius /SEL-see-uhs/ [noun] – a range of numbers for measuring temperature in which water freezes at 0° and boils at 100° Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to become completely well again after an illness or injury Charles finally recovered from his foot injury. conditions /kuhn-DISH-uhns/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or something…
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Australia confirms recent mass bleaching incident in the Great Barrier Reef

2022年4月2日

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© GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What marine activities do you enjoy? (fishing, snorkeling, etc.) How do you think climate change affects the oceans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or sea transport You can ask my brother anything about the sea. He’s an expert on marine life. reef /reef/ [noun] – a line of rocks or sand just above or just below the surface of the sea, often dangerous to ships My family and I saw beautiful coral reefs when we went…
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Intermediate

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