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India to surpass China’s population in 2023
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。 Is your city populated? Have you already traveled to a populated place? 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。 population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place Rural areas housed 10% of the population. peak /peek/ [peek] – the highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill Prices reached a peak last month. developed /dih-VEL-uhpt/ [adjective] – a developed country has had modern industry, transportation, etc. for some time and now bases much of its economy on services Many businesses in…
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Gloucestershire students kayak 200 miles to raise awareness about pollution
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of water activities do you do? Could you please tell me more about it? What is an initiative you have taken that you are proud of? Please elaborate on your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [verb] – to arrange an event or activity that will happen at a particular time The meeting will be scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small amount of a substance or product that is tested to find out whether it is good, whether it contains a particular…
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Gloucestershire students kayak 200 miles to raise awareness about pollution
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 already tried kayaking? Do you live near a river? 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。 situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn / [noun] – the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place The situation was becoming increasingly stressful. pollution /puh-LOO-shuhn/ [puh-LOO-shuhn] – damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste That company is responsible for the pollution in the river. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort…
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Gloucestershire students kayak 200 miles to raise awareness about pollution
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience Environmental awareness has increased dramatically over the past decade. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – money, often money for a specific purpose The store has sold cookies to raise funds for the poor. sewage /SOO-ij/ [noun] – waste matter such as water or human urine or solid waste The city needs a new sewage disposal system. slurry /SLUR-ee/ [noun] – a mixture of water and small pieces of a solid, especially such a mixture…
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Gloucestershire students kayak 200 miles to raise awareness about pollution
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Overqualified candidates having trouble finding jobs
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your first interview experience? What are the requirements that are needed in your job position? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ideal /ahy-DEEL-uhl/ [adjective] – perfect, or the best possible She’s exactly the ideal person for the job. outstanding /out-STAN-ding/ [adjective] – clearly very much better than what is usual His performance was outstanding. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz/ [noun] – an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree I hope a compromise is reached in…
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Overqualified candidates having trouble finding jobs
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recruit /ri-KROOT/ [verb] – to persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization, especially the army The police are trying to recruit younger officers. expertise /ek-sper-TEEZ/ [noun] – a high level of knowledge or skill I have no expertise in construction. administrative /ad-MIN-uh-strey-tiv/ [adjective] – relating to the arrangements and work that is needed to control the operation of a plan or organization He applied for an administrative job yesterday. overqualified /OH-ver-KWOL-uh-fahyd/ [adjective] – having more knowledge, skill, and/or experience than is needed (for a particular job) The issue…
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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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