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UN to act in response to possible famine in Somalia

2022年6月13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 is your favorite food? Have you ever skipped any meals? 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。 worst /wurst/ [adjective] – of the lowest quality, or the most unpleasant, difficult, or severe This is the worst storm we’ve had this year. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people living in a particular country, area, or place This city has a population of more than 200,000. international /in-ter-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country My father works for an international company. experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns/ [verb] – if you experience something,…
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UN to act in response to possible famine in Somalia

2022年6月13日

drought

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cite /sahyt/ [verb] – to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened Could you cite some data for comparison? brink /bringk/ [noun] – the point where a new, different, or dangerous situation is about to begin Unfortunately, the small business is on the brink of bankruptcy. displace /dis-PLEYS/ [verb] – to force someone to leave their home The new railroad project will displace the residents of the area. respite /RES-pit/ [noun] – a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant Snacks brought a temporary respite from his…
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UN to act in response to possible famine in Somalia

2022年6月13日

drought

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What food is included in your daily diet and why? What is your go-to snack and why did you choose it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years The city has shown signs of improvement during the past decade. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – animals kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs Raising livestock is the primary source of income in this community. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] – money that is earned from doing work or received from investments He makes…
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The end of “mandatory fun” at the workplace

2022年6月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you work from home at the moment? Could you tell me about your office setup? How do you have fun at work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – extracurricular activity or subject is not part of the usual school or college course Each child had participated in extracurricular activities at school. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time in which particular events or stages of development are typical We live in an era of instant communication. effectively /ih-FEK-tiv-lee/ [adjective] – in a way that is…
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The end of “mandatory fun” at the workplace

2022年6月10日

chairs-2181916_1280

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 attending events? What was the most recent event you attended to? 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。 beat /beet/ [verb] – to defeat or do better than Mon always beats me at basketball. culture /KUHL-cher/ [noun] – the attitudes, behavior, opinions, etc. of a particular group of people within society Could you tell me some more about your company culture? entertainment /en-ter-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – shows, movies, television, or other performances or activities that entertain people, or a performance of this type This town offers little in…
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The end of “mandatory fun” at the workplace

2022年6月10日

chairs-2181916_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledged /ak-NOL-ijd/ [adjective] – known or accepted by many people He is the acknowledged leader of a political party. shake-up /SHEYK-uhp/ [noun] – a large change in the way something is organized The arrival of the new manager caused a thorough shake-up of their company. spare /spair/ [verb] – to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant Fortunately, I was spared the embarrassment of having to perform in front of everyone. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a building or room where people perform their jobs, or these places generally Computers have brought dramatic changes to the…
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Architect says that Sheffield’s Ball Street Bridge might become a lovely park

2022年6月8日

beautiful park

©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spokesperson /SPOHKS-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization The airline spokesperson said that the flights would operate as scheduled. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – one of the parts of a system, process, or machine Each component is carefully checked before assembly. core /KAWR/ [noun] – the center or most important part of something Safety concerns are at the core of the new policies. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to another Bicycles…
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Architect says that Sheffield’s Ball Street Bridge might become a lovely park

2022年6月8日

beautiful park

©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about a beautiful park you have been to? What famous bridge would you like to see someday? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. appreciate /uh-PREE-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it It’s useless to buy him expensive wines because he doesn’t appreciate them. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea This is a very difficult concept to understand. investment /in-VEST-muhnt / [noun] – the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into…
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