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Energy executive fears that rising bills will continue
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。 What electrical appliances do you have in your bedroom? Have you ever experienced not having electricity? 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。 recent /REE-suhnt/ [adjective] – happening or starting from a short time ago Please submit the document with your recent photo. annual /AN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening once every year The company holds annual events. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else Does the rent include furniture? tax /taks/ [noun] – (an amount of) money…
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Energy executive fears that rising bills will continue
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing Shirley’s achievement is attributed to three key factors. windfall /WIND-fawl/ [noun] – an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly The hospital received a $300,000 windfall. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received Congress can impose rigorous requirements on the bank. subject to something /suhb-JEKT too/ [idiom] – if an action or event is subject to something, it needs something to happen before it can…
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The approach to reigniting fading passion
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。 What is your passion? What makes you motivated? 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。 previously /PREE-vee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – before the present time or the time referred to Previously, we had discussed the potential drawbacks of implementing this new policy. concentrate /KON-suhn-treyt/ [verb] – to direct your attention or your efforts toward a particular activity, subject, or problem If you want to do well on this test, you need to concentrate and stay focused. environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the conditions that you live or work in and the way that…
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The approach to reigniting fading passion
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your definition of passion? How important is passion for achieving success? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. passion /PASH-uhn/ [noun] – an extreme interest in or wish for doing something, such as a hobby, activity, etc. She followed her passion for cooking and opened her own restaurant. enthusiasm /en-THOO-zee-az-uhm/ [noun] – a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and an eagerness to be involved in it His enthusiasm for the project motivated the entire team to work harder. motivation /moh-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – enthusiasm for doing…
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The approach to reigniting fading passion
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spark /spahrk / [noun] – a feeling or quality that causes excitement The spark of ambition was evident in the learners’ determination to succeed. survey /ser-VEY/ [verb] – to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behavior The marketing team will survey potential customers to gather insights on the new product launch. relevance /REL-uh-vuhns/ [noun] – the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about The relevance of the topic lies in its potential to improve the quality of life for people and…
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What parents misunderstand about “milestones” in childhood
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life Reaching milestones in your career can be a source of great pride and satisfaction. associate /uh-SOH-shee-it/ [adjective] – used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described She is an associate professor at the university. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to give your full attention to what you are doing or to what is happening She focused all her energy on completing the project on time. pediatric…
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What parents misunderstand about “milestones” in childhood
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you tell me about a special memory from your childhood? What was the first thing you ever learned to cook or bake by yourself? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. obsession /uhb-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – something or someone that you think about all the time Her obsession with social media led to her spending most of her time scrolling through her feeds. come across /kuhm uh-KRAWS/ [phrasal verb] – to find something by chance I came across a beautiful painting while browsing through an art gallery. aware /uh-WAIR/ [adjective] – knowing…
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