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The smart approach to take failure to heart

2022年12月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way of considering something He writes from another person’s perspective. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz / [verb] – to reduce something to the least possible level or amount We must minimize the risk of infection. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way He will persist in riding that dreadful bicycle. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting This phenomenon can be easily explained. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a…
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The smart approach to take failure to heart

2022年12月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can you learn from failure? Do you believe that failure is the key to success? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the human mind and feelings I suspect his headaches are purely psychological. failure /FEYL-yer / [noun] – the fact of someone or something not succeeding Don’t let one failure discourage you; try again. motivated /MOH-tuh-veyt-id/ [adjective] – very enthusiastic or determined because you really want to do something Our people are all highly trained and motivated. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a fact…
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The smart approach to take failure to heart

2022年12月7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。 Have you ever failed at something? Is failure necessary for life? 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。 conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the opinion you have after considering all the information about something Don’t rush to a conclusion. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult, in a way that tests your ability or determination He found the course academically challenging. carry on /KAR-ee-on/ [phrasal verb] – to continue doing something, or to cause something to continue They will carry on their negotiations next week. issue /ISH-oo/ [noun] – a subject or problem…
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Sacred peak Pico da Neblina has been off-limits for decades

2022年12月6日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. summit /SUHM-it / [noun] – the highest point of a mountain They climbed up the mountain and reached the summit. trash /trash/ [noun] – waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed: How often is the trash cleaned up? engage in /en-GEYJ IN / [phrasal verb] – to take part in something I have no time to engage in the debate. lucrative /LOO-kruh-tiv/ [adjective] – (especially of a business, job, or activity) producing a lot of money The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies. mining /MAHY-ning/ [noun] – the industry…
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Sacred peak Pico da Neblina has been off-limits for decades

2022年12月6日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What mountains in your country are off-limits? Do you think mining is harmful to the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed The moth has been a great threat to the farm. supervise /SOO-per-vahyz/ [verb] – to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. Tomorrow he will supervise all the pupils taking the English examination. spirit /SPIR-it / [noun] –…
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Sacred peak Pico da Neblina has been off-limits for decades

2022年12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。 Have you already gone hiking? Do you consider the mountains in your country sacred? 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。 access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person The only access to the village is by boat. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss We should protect the most vulnerable members of our society. rainforest /REYN-fawr-ist/ [noun] – a forest in a tropical area that receives a lot of rain The largest tropical…
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What age is ideal for owning a smartphone?

2022年12月3日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is a smartphone a necessity? Why or why not? Why do kids like using smartphones? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. universal /yoo-nuh-VUR-suhl/ [adjective] – existing everywhere or involving everyone Education should be a universal right and not a privilege. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl / [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed She has great potential as an artist. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient The disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions….
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Intermediate

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