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US job openings hit lowest level since early 2021

2024年9月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does the term “layoff” mean? What industries or jobs do you think are most at risk of layoffs? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slowdown /SLOH-doun/ [noun] – a reduction in speed or activity The company noticed a slowdown in sales last month. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – the termination of employment by an employer, often due to economic reasons The factory had a layoff due to decreased production. mixed signal /mikst SIG-nl/ [idiom] – information or actions that suggest different things or are unclear The report gave a mixed…
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US job openings hit lowest level since early 2021

2024年9月11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。 Is a “layoff” when workers are let go because of budget cuts? Are jobs in technology and manufacturing at high risk of layoffs? 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。 early /UR-lee/ [adjective] – happening or done before the expected time She arrived at the party early to help set up. hiring /HAI-ur-uhng/ [noun] – the act of offering someone a job. We need to speed up the hiring. unemployed /uhn-em-PLOID/ [adjective] – not having a job He is currently unemployed and looking for work. worker /WUR-ker/ [noun] – a…
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UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions

2024年9月10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 ever thought about studying in another country? Do you believe that working in a different country offers valuable life experiences? 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。 visa /VEE-zuh/ [noun] – an official document or mark made in a passport that allows you to enter or leave a particular country He applied for a tourist visa to visit France during the summer holidays. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else She couldn’t attend the meeting because she had a previous engagement. reduce /ri-DOOS/…
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UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions

2024年9月10日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. referendum /ref-uh-REN-duhm/ [noun] – a vote in which all the people in a country or an area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question The country held a referendum to decide whether to adopt the new constitution. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing The teacher urged her students to study hard for the upcoming exam. prestige /pre-STEEJ/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality, success, or…
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UK visa numbers for health workers and student families drop due to new restrictions

2024年9月10日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had the opportunity to work or study abroad, where would you go and why? Why do you think some countries attract a lot of international students and health workers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grant /grant/ [verb] – to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way The principal granted the student’s request for an extension on the assignment. dramatic /druh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – sudden and striking; causing a lot of attention or impact The dramatic change in weather caught everyone by surprise and led to widespread…
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Silent sports capture attention at the Paris Paralympics

2024年9月7日

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©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impairment /im-PAIR-muhnt/ [noun] – a condition in which a part of a person’s body or mind is damaged or does not work properly Hearing impairments can affect a person’s ability to communicate effectively. commentator /KOM-uhn-tey-ter/ [noun] – a reporter for radio or television who provides a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sports competition, as it happens The commentator provided insightful analysis throughout the entire football match. permissible /per-MIS-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – allowed It is permissible to use electronic devices during the exam under certain conditions. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] –…
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Silent sports capture attention at the Paris Paralympics

2024年9月7日

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©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the difference between the Paralympics and the Olympics? Can you explain the purposes of the major international sports events? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cue /kyoo/ [noun] – signals or prompts used to guide actions or behaviors The teacher gave visual cues to help students understand the new concept. concentration /kon-suhn-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to focus mental effort on a specific task or activity The scientist’s concentration was crucial while conducting the complex experiment. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – people who watch an event or…
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Silent sports capture attention at the Paris Paralympics

2024年9月7日

Paralympic

©(AP Photo/Felix Scheyer) 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 watched the Paralympic Games? Have you heard about the different sports featured in the Paralympics? 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。 silence /SAHY-luhns/ [noun] – a period without any sound; complete quiet After the meeting, there was an awkward silence in the room. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give support, confidence, or hope to someone She decided to encourage her friend to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. permit /per-MIT/ [verb] – to allow or give permission for something The restaurant permits pets…
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