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Have people lost their sense of proper conduct at work?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is essential for decreasing the impacts of climate change. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn / [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the two species of predator and prey in the ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining its balance. hostile /HOS-tl/ [adjectve] – unfriendly and not liking something The hostile work environment created by the supervisor’s…
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Have people lost their sense of proper conduct at work?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some examples of appropriate behavior in the workplace? How should employees communicate with their colleagues and superiors? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concerned /kuhn-SURND/ [adjective] – worried John was concerned about the safety measures put in place at the office before returning to work. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality The company has set a high standard for customer service that all employees must adhere to. grant /grant/ [verb] – to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way The manager granted the team’s…
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Have people lost their sense of proper conduct at work?

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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。 Are you close with your coworkers or classmates? What is one thing you like about working with a team? 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。 imagine /ih-MAJ-in/ [verb] – to form or have a mental picture or idea of something Imagine a world without colors. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to do this He always tries to have control over everything, but sometimes it’s best to let go. face-to-face /FEYS-tuh-FEYS/ [adjective] – directly, meeting someone in the same place I…
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The impact of climate films on society

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. representation /rep-ri-zen-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of including different types of people, for example in movies, politics, or sports, so that all different groups are represented The NBA has long had a limited representation of players from Latin America. fictional /FIK-shuhn-l/ [adjective] – relating to or occurring in fiction; invented for the purposes of fiction. Holmes is a popular fictional character. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – not seen, happening, or experienced often Red squirrels are uncommon in England. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or a description of a series of events It’s difficult to construct a…
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The impact of climate films on society

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite show on TV? Could you tell me about it? Do you watch shows that are related to the environment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. manner /MAN-er/ [noun] – the way in which something is done The manner of presentation is highly important. disaster /dih-ZAS-ter/ [noun] – (an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error. sweat /swet / [noun] – the clear, salty liquid that you pass…
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The impact of climate films on society

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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 thrillers? How is the weather today in your area? 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。 environmental /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl/ [adjective] – relating to the environment Environmental problems directly affect the quality of people’s lives. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected things or devices that operate together Our operating system can now interconnect with other networks. scientist /SAYH-uhn-tist/ [noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences A scientist must produce evidence in support of a theory. organization /awr-guh-nuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group…
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Europe experiences high temperatures in winter

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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。 What is your favorite season? Do you like warm weather? 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。 temperature /TEM-per-uh-cher/ [noun] – the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body The temperature is high today. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] – happening or existing before something or someone else This house has only had one previous owner. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same All the buildings here look quite similar. effect /ih-FEKT/ [noun] – the result of a particular influence The accident…
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Europe experiences high temperatures in winter

Impressive winter morning in Carpathian mountains with snow covered fir trees. Colorful outdoor scene, Happy New Year celebration concept. Artistic style post processed photo.

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. all-time /AWL-tahym/ [adjective] – an all-time high, low, best, etc. is the highest, lowest, best, etc. level that has ever been The price of wheat has now reached an all-time low. comparable /KOM-per-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – similar in size, amount, or quality to something else The European and Asian situations are not directly comparable. deficit /DEF-uh-sit/ [noun] – the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small The last five years have seen a deficit in the trade balance. human-induced /HYOO-muhn-in-DOOST/ [noun] – conditions that have been influenced by human activities Human-induced global…
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