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The increasing popularity of “Relaxed Minimalism”

2023年3月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How have you implemented minimalism in your home? Have you noticed any changes in your daily life because of it? Do you think a minimalist home can be cozy and welcoming, or does it tend to feel sterile and empty? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pace /peys/ [noun] – the speed at which somebody or something is moving When studying for an exam, it is important to set a comfortable pace for yourself so that you can absorb the material without feeling overwhelmed. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of…
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The increasing popularity of “Relaxed Minimalism”

2023年3月6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。 Do you prefer having a few high-quality items in your home instead of many cheaper ones? Have you ever decluttered your home and gotten rid of items you no longer need or use? 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。 speed up /SPEED-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to move or happen faster The chef decided to speed up the cooking process by turning up the heat on the stove. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general development or change in a situation Wearing oversized glasses is a new trend among teenagers these…
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Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

2023年3月5日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to reduce something to the least possible level or amount To be successful in their studies, students should try to minimize distractions such as social media and video games while they are studying. redistribute /ree-di-STRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to share something out differently from before, especially in a fairer way After the teacher noticed that some students had more supplies than others, they decided to redistribute the materials so that everyone had an equal amount to use during the lesson. upcycling /UHP-sahy-kling/ [noun] – the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out…
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Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

2023年3月5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。 Do you recycle your clothes by donating them to charity or thrift stores? Have you made old clothes look new and fashionable by adding decorations, patches, or dyeing them? 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。 industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area The factory workers are part of the industry that produces cars and trucks. recycle /ree-SAHY-kuhl / [verb] – to use something again for a different purpose We should always try…
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Can clothes ever be recycled completely?

2023年3月5日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you recycle your clothes? If so, how often do you do it? If not, why not? How can recycling clothes help the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pollute /puh-LOOT/ [verb] – to make an area or substance, usually air, water, or soil, dirty or harmful to people, animals, and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals Bicycling doesn’t pollute the air. make a difference /meyk uh DIF-er-uhns/ [idiom] – to improve a situation Careful planning and preparation make a difference. task /task/ [noun] – a piece of work to…
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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia

2023年3月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What’s your favorite natural drink, and why do you like it? What kind of natural drink would you recommend to someone who’s feeling stressed or tired? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. kingdom /KING-duhm/ [noun] – the territory ruled over by a king or queen In history class, we learned about the medieval kingdom of England and how it was ruled by kings and queens. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee/ [adverb] – at the start Initially, I thought I had lost my phone, but then I remembered that I had left it in my…
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The traditional drink that powers Indonesia

2023年3月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. local /LOH-kuhl/ [noun] – someone who lives in the area you are talking about I asked the local if he knew where the post office was, and he pointed me in the right direction. elite /ih-LEET/ [noun] – people who are the best, richest, most powerful, etc. The club was expensive to join, so it was only open to the elite members of society who could afford the high fees. blend /blend/ [noun] – two or more things that are put together I love the blend of different spices in this curry; it gives it a…
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