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Australia’s casino commission imposes largest fine on gambling giant

2022年10月24日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel after making a large purchase? Is there something you regret buying? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fail /feyl/ [verb] – to not do something that you should do Kei failed to find a permanent job in London. careless /KAIR-lis/ [adjective] – not taking or showing enough care and attention She made sure not to make the same careless mistake again. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult Allen is making a diligent attempt to learn Japanese. Commission /kuh-MISH-uhn/…
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Australia’s casino commission imposes largest fine on gambling giant

2022年10月24日

Rows of Casino Slot Machines with Shallow Depth of Field. Las Vegas Gambling Theme.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. money laundering /MUHN-ee LAWN-der-ing/ [noun] – the crime of moving money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem as if the money has been obtained legally According to reports, some transactions involved money laundering. cavalier /kav-uh-LEER/ [adjective] – not serious or caring enough about matters that other people are serious about The company’s president treated the issues of the workforce with a cavalier attitude. junket /JUHNG-kit/ [noun] – a trip or party for a group of employees or politicians that is paid for by their company or government The…
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New York City declares state of emergency due to migrant crisis

2022年10月17日

Young female volunteer passing smartphone to one of refugees sitting on mattress on the floor of spacious room serving as camp

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 lived/studied/worked in a different country or city? Do you have a friend from a different 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a dangerous or serious situation that happens unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results Call this number in case of an emergency. cross /kros / [verb] – to go across from one side of something to the other They crossed from Germany to Italy. around /uh-ROUND/ [adverb] – approximately (close to a particular number or time although…
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New York City declares state of emergency due to migrant crisis

2022年10月17日

Young female volunteer passing smartphone to one of refugees sitting on mattress on the floor of spacious room serving as camp

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are the majority of migrants in your country? What do you think are the benefits of migration? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The economic crisis had a negative effect on trade. migrant /MAHY-gruhnt/ [noun] – a person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work Many migrants are in search of employment in the cities. urgently /UR-juhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that needs attention very soon, especially before anything else, because of…
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New York City declares state of emergency due to migrant crisis

2022年10月17日

Young female volunteer passing smartphone to one of refugees sitting on mattress on the floor of spacious room serving as camp

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the arrival of a large number of people or things There has been a huge influx of guests at the hotel. Republican /ri-PUHB-li-kuhn/ [noun] – a type of government by elected representatives of the people rather than government by a king or queen Republican leaders had a negative reaction to the speech. refuge /REF-yooj/ [noun] – (a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc. Those who lost their homes from the fire sought refuge in the mountain villages. fiscal year /FIS-kuhl yeer/ [noun] – a period of twelve…
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Children who live in their parents’ shadows

2022年10月14日

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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

2022年10月14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。 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

2022年10月12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。 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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