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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”?

2022年11月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is professional development important? If you were an employer, what would you look for in an employee? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl / [adjective] – relating to the knowledge and methods of a particular subject or job Our staff will be available to give you technical support. entirely /en-TAHYUR-lee / [adverb] – completely Our situation is entirely different. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb]…
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”?

2022年11月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. résumé /REZ–oo-mey/ [noun] – a short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job Your resume should highlight your skills and achievements. leadership /LEE-der-ship/ [noun] – the position or fact of being the leader He is a manager capable of leadership. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a place where people do their jobs The survey asks workers about facilities in their workplace. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually…
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Why are executives seeking “emotional intelligence”

2022年11月25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。 What skill are you good at? Do you have high EQ? 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。 relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people feel and behave toward each other He has a very good relationship with his boss. interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course I’ve got a job interview tomorrow. skill /skil/ [noun] – an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you…
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Why a “wellbeing wardrobe” is necessary

2022年11月16日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the a wellbeing wardrobe? Do you buy clothes at secondhand shops? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] – to buy something You can purchase insurance online. manufacture /man-yuh-FAK-cher/ [verb] – to produce goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines They can manufacture rags into paper. clothing /KLOH-thing/ [noun] – clothes, especially clothes of a particular type or those worn in a particular situation They need warm clothing for the winter. strategy /STRAT-i-jee / [noun] – a…
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Why a “wellbeing wardrobe” is necessary

2022年11月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally Unsustainable fishing methods should not continue. sector /SEK-ter / [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The banking sector has lost a lot of money. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something Water consumption decreased during the winter. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use. She was wearing a disposable diaper. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] –…
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Why a “wellbeing wardrobe” is necessary

2022年11月16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 like shopping for clothes? What kinds of clothing do you buy often? 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。 wardrobe /WAWR-drohb/ [noun] – all of the clothes that a person owns I want to buy a whole new summer wardrobe. 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 industry is facing a serious labor shortage. require /ri-KWAHYUHR / [verb] – to need something or make something necessary All living beings require…
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Australia sees a “big shift” in reducing plastic wastes

2022年11月14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。 What plastic products do you use? Do you recycle plastic? 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。 single-use /SING-guhl-YOOS/ [adjective] – used to refer to a product that can be used once and is then thrown away Many single-use containers end up being recycled. waste /weyst/ [noun] – unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed The city produces about 15 million tons of household waste per year. national /NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or typical of a whole…
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Australia sees a “big shift” in reducing plastic wastes

2022年11月14日

Heap of plastic bottles, cups, bags collected to recycling in a metal bin. Concept of plastic pollution and too many plastic waste. Trash with used plastic packagings over grey background with copy space at the top

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outlaw /OUT-law/ [verb] – to make something illegal or unacceptable The new law will outlaw smoking in public areas. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food The newlywed couple received a whole set of silver cutlery as a gift. legislative /LEJ-is-ley-tiv/ [adjective] – relating to laws and the process of making laws There has been no legislative action on either suggestion. polystyrene /pol-ee-STAHY-reen/ [noun] – a light, usually white plastic used especially for putting around delicate objects inside containers to protect them from damage, or for putting around something to prevent…
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