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Balancing autonomy and community in a post-pandemic world
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like working in the office? Why or why not? What do you know about the hybrid work model? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – far away in distance We took a trip to a remote island where there were no roads or cars, and we had to walk or take a boat to get around. combine /kuhm-BAHYN/ [verb] – to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group In cooking class, we learned how to combine different ingredients like…
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The ultra-low-carbon lifestyle trend taking the world by storm
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 heard of the term “ultra-low-carbon lifestyle” before? Do you think it’s important to live a lifestyle that has a low carbon footprint? 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。 headline /HED-lahyn/ [noun] – a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio I always read the headline of the news first to know what the article is about. choice /chois/ [noun] – the range of…
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The ultra-low-carbon lifestyle trend taking the world by storm
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grapple /GRAP-uhl/ [verb] – to fight, especially in order to win something During the debate, the candidates tried to grapple with the complex issues facing the country, but their arguments often seemed simplistic and incomplete. ultra /UHL-truh/ [prefix] – extreme or extremely My friend is an ultramarathon runner, which means she can run distances longer than a regular marathon, often up to 100 miles. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree. To minimize the risk of getting sunburned, you should wear sunscreen and avoid spending too much time in…
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The ultra-low-carbon lifestyle trend taking the world by storm
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The ultra-low-carbon lifestyle trend taking the world by storm
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you interested in reducing your carbon footprint and living a more sustainable life? Why or why not? Do you think that living an ultra-low-carbon lifestyle is more expensive than a traditional lifestyle? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thoughtful /THAWT-fuhl/ [adjective ] – carefully considering things My teacher was very thoughtful when she took the time to explain the lesson to me again, even though I had already asked her several times. lifestyle /LAHYF-stahyl / [noun] – someone’s way of living; the things that a person or particular group of…
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China’s 2200-year-old Burger
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trace /treys/ [verb] – to find the origin of something I tried to trace the origin of the strange sound coming from the basement, but I couldn’t figure out what was causing it. savory /SEY-vuh-ree/ [adjective] – Savory food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste: My grandmother’s cooking always smells so savory; her secret ingredient is a blend of herbs and spices that she has perfected over the years. culinary /KYOO-luh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – connected with cooking or kitchens I’m interested in learning more about the culinary arts, so I signed up for a…
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China’s 2200-year-old Burger
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How has the burger evolved over time? What are the typical ingredients in burgers in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascinating /FAS-uh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – extremely interesting Learning about ancient Egypt is fascinating because of the incredible pyramids and fascinating hieroglyphics. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – used to describe the particular way in which something started to exist or someone started their life The origin of pizza can be traced back to Italy, where it was first made with simple ingredients like tomatoes and cheese. mouth-watering /MOUTH-waw-ter-ing/ [adjective] – (of…
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China’s 2200-year-old Burger
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 made a burger at home? Have you tried any vegetarian or vegan burgers? 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。 ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time The ancient Egyptians built impressive pyramids thousands of years ago. herb /urb/ [noun] – a type of plant whose leaves are used in cooking to give flavor to particular dishes or in making medicine My grandma grows herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme in her garden to use in…
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