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UK faces labor shortage after spike in COVID cases

2021年7月29日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something Please be aware of the library’s restrictions. resume /ri-ZOOM/ [verb] – if an activity resumes, or if you resume it, it starts again after a pause Classes will resume on Tuesday. comply /kuhm-PLAHY/ [verb] – to act according to an order, set of rules, or request You need to comply with the rules of the school. effectiveness /ih-FEK-tiv-nes/ [noun] – the degree to which something is effective The effectiveness of the product made it an instant hit. alert /uh-LURT/ [verb] – to warn someone of a possibly…
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UK faces labor shortage after spike in COVID cases

2021年7月29日

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 always check the news on COVID-19? Are there stores near your house that had to close because of COVID-19? 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。 shut /shuht/ [verb] – to (cause to) close something My uncle shut down his restaurant. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The medicine I drank had no effect on my cough. staff /staf/ [noun] – the group of people who work for an organization The medical staff was very friendly. worse /wurs/ [adjective] – comparative of bad: more…
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UK faces labor shortage after spike in COVID cases

2021年7月29日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you currently studying or working from home? What businesses are still closed in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rise /rahyz/ [verb] – to move upwards The number of coronavirus cases in Ireland is rising. implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system The school implemented new rules for the students. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – possibly You will encounter potentially dangerous situations when hiking. expose /ik-SPOHZ/ [verb] – to put someone at risk from something harmful or unpleasant The mountaineers had been exposed to a…
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Bars and restaurants in Ireland reopen to the public

2021年7月26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。 Have you already been vaccinated? When was the last time you went to a restaurant? 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。 indoor /IN-dohr/ [adjective] – happening, used, or existing inside a building She prefers indoor activities. enter /EN-ter/ [verb] – to come or go into a particular place You may now enter the building. certification /ser-tif-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official document attesting a certain fact Today, William received his certification as an English teacher. original /uh-RIJ-uh-nl/ [adjective] – existing since the beginning, or being the earliest form of something…
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Bars and restaurants in Ireland reopen to the public

2021年7月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are all bars and restaurants open in your country? Have you been to bars and restaurants since the pandemic started? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to let someone do something or let something happen; permit Jane wasn’t allowed to go with us to the cinema. accompany /uh-KUHM-puh-nee/ [verb] – to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something Children must be accompanied by adults. effectively /ee-FEK‐tiv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is successful and achieves what you want…
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Bars and restaurants in Ireland reopen to the public

2021年7月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits Henry hasn’t been coming with us lately. Maybe lack of money is his main constraint. hospitality /hos-pi-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or customers He’s currently looking for potential hospitality businesses for the conference party. vigilant /VIJ-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger Be vigilant of what you eat and drink. mitigation /mit-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a reduction in how harmful, unpleasant, or bad something is They created…
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The United States: The only country without a paid parental leave program

2021年7月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of policy do you know about? Please tell me more about it. What types of leaves are included in your leave policy at work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wealthy /WEL-thee/ [adjective] – rich Although she was wealthy, she lived in a small house. nationwide /ney-shuhn-WAHYD/ [adjective] – existing or happening in all parts of a particular country A nationwide campaign against pollution began in the summer. policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun] – a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that have been…
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