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The fascinating history and culinary significance of idlis

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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。 Do you like rice cakes? Have you ever eaten idlis before? 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。 spice up /spahys uhp/ [phrasal verb] – If you spice up something you add excitement or interest to it Maria decided to spice up her presentation by adding some colorful images and fun facts. flour /flouuhr/ [noun] – powder made from grain, especially wheat, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, pastry, etc. To make a cake, you need flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [noun] – used to refer to the…
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A natural way to improve your quality of life

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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 owned an indoor plant before? Are you interested in learning about the benefits of having indoor plants? 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。 natural /NACH-er-uhl/ [adjective] – as found in nature and not involving anything made or done by people It is important to use natural materials like wood and cotton to protect the environment. positive /POZ-i-tiv/ [adjective] – full of hope and confidence, or giving cause for hope and confidence Sarah’s teacher gave her positive feedback on her homework, which made her feel proud of…
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A natural way to improve your quality of life

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some benefits of having indoor plants? How can indoor plants impact mood and mental health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. effective /ih-FEK-tiv/ [adjective] – successful or achieving the results that you want: Effective studying habits can help students achieve their academic goals. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [noun] – any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules In chemistry class, we learned about the different properties of chemical elements and how they interact with each other. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to…
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A natural way to improve your quality of life

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/ [adjective] – many There are numerous activities to join at school, like sports, volunteering, or student government. filter /FIL-ter/ [noun] – any of several types of equipment or devices for removing solids from liquids or gases, or for removing particular types of light When you pour water through a coffee filter, it helps to remove the small pieces of coffee grounds, leaving you with a clean cup of coffee. respiratory /RES-per-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – relating to breathing The common cold is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as coughing, sneezing,…
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Young people use #quittok to share why they’re quitting their jobs

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common reasons why people decide to quit their jobs? What are some best practices for using TikTok? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to show a feeling, opinion, or fact When you write an essay, it is important to express your ideas clearly and concisely so that your readers can understand your point of view. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn / [noun] – the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this Learning…
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Young people use #quittok to share why they’re quitting their jobs

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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 experienced burnout in your current job/in school? Do you feel fulfilled right now? 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。 decision /dih-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities Making a decision can be tough, but it’s important to think about the consequences before you choose. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money Mary wants to become a doctor…
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Young people use #quittok to share why they’re quitting their jobs

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disillusioned /di-suh-LOO-zhnd/ [adjective] – disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected After his internship at the law firm, John felt disillusioned with the legal profession, as he realized it wasn’t as glamorous as he thought. hashtag /HASH-tag/ [noun] – used on social media for describing the general subject of a Tweet or other post (= message) When posting about her new art project on social media, Sarah made sure to include the hashtag #arttherapy to help others discover the benefits of creating art for mental health….
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