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Overqualified candidates having trouble finding jobs
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 have a job right now? What is an ideal company for you? 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。 hire /hahyuhr/ [verb] – to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job I was hired by the company that I applied to yesterday. qualified /KWOL-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] – having finished a training course, or having particular skills, etc. Tom is now a qualified engineer. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else No previous experience is necessary for the position because training will…
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Mud cities that can last for decades
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which do you think is better: a mud house or a concrete one? Please elaborate on your answer. Have you seen a mud structure? What do you think of it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. environmentally friendly /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl-lee FREND-lee/ [adjective] – not harmful to the environment, or trying to help the environment The company will use environmentally friendly energy sources. majority /muh-JAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the larger number or part of something The majority of the employees are here. mud /muhd/ [noun] – earth that has been mixed with water His…
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Mud cities that can last for decades
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. founder /FOUN-der/ [noun] – someone who establishes an organization She is the founder and manager of the business. reconstruction /ree-kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of building or creating something again that has been damaged or destroyed The reconstruction of the building must begin tomorrow. residence /REZ-i-duhns / [noun] – a home This is the president’s official residence. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully The building is designed to withstand earthquakes. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme She stood in the intense…
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Mud cities that can last for decades
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 know a famous city? Do you use mud in construction in your country? 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。 architect /AHR-ki-tekt/ [noun] – a person whose job is to design new buildings and make certain that they are built correctly The architect checked the building of the mall. ancient /EYN-shuhnt / [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time People have lived in the cave since ancient times. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or something…
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Dubai restaurants awarded for the best food
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skyscraper /SKAHY-skrey-per/ [noun] – a very tall modern building, usually in a city The restaurant is at the top of one of the skyscrapers. come through /KUHM-THROO/ [phrasal verb] – become apparent or noticeable through actions or performance. His nervousness comes through when he speaks. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way There has been a consistent improvement in her attitude. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas She was an innovative manager. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate…
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Dubai restaurants awarded for the best food
©https://pixabay.com/photos/platting-fine-dining-vegan-4282022/ Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can you describe your favorite food? Why is your favorite food better than the meals you’ve tasted? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quality /kwol-i-tee/ [noun] – how good or bad something is Their products are of very high quality. ingredients /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish The list of ingredients included onions. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think She has a very warm personality….
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Dubai restaurants awarded for the best food
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 food? Do you like awards? 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。 amazing /uh-MEY-zing/ [adjective] – very good This is amazing. building /BIL-ding/ [noun] – a structure with walls and a roof, such as a house or factory The building is tall. pool /POOL/ [noun] – a swimming place Let us swim in the pool. chef /SHEF/ [noun] – a skilled and trained cook who works in a hotel or restaurant, especially the most important cook The chef cooks food. whole /hohl/ [adjective] – complete or not…
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