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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. What items do you recycle? What are your thoughts on single-use products? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cut down /kuht doun/ [phrasal verb] – to do or use less of something I’ve been trying to cut down on dairy. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially refuse to allow something Parking is strictly prohibited in these areas. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – causing someone to feel admiration or respect Charles has an impressive record of accomplishments. minister /MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – (in many countries) a high government official who is in charge of…
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The “illusion of expertise” that promotes arrogance

2022年11月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. knowledgeable /NOL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – knowing a lot She’s very knowledgeable about art. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting A rainbow is a natural phenomenon. illusion /ih-LOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – an idea or belief that is not true They were under the illusion that the company was doing well. toddler /TOD-ler/ [noun] – a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk The toddler tried to walk but kept falling down. exaggerate /ig-ZAJ-uh-reyt / [verb] – to make something seem…
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Expert

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The “illusion of expertise” that promotes arrogance

2022年11月11日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things are you good at? Please elaborate on your answer. Is exageration acceptable? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assume /uh-SOOM/ [verb] – to accept something to be true without question or proof Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. rainbow /REYN-boh/ [noun] – an arch (= curved shape) of different colors seen in the sky when rain is falling and the sun is shining The rainbow forms an arc in the sky. capable /KEY-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to do things effectively and…
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Intermediate

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The “illusion of expertise” that promotes arrogance

2022年11月11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 subject are you good at? Can you answer any questions asked of you? 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。 expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity She is an expert in finance. universe /YOO-nuh-vurs / [noun] – everything that exists, esp. all physical matter, including all the stars and planets in space Our world is but a small part of the universe. familiar /fuh-MIL-yer/ [adjective] – easy to recognize because of being seen, met,…
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Beginner

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The hidden overwork that affects so many occupations

2022年11月9日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. norm /nawrm/ [noun ] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with In a decade, it may be the norm. downside /DOUN-sahyd/ [noun] – a disadvantage of a situation The downside to living here, of course, is that it is expensive. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the length of time that something lasts The course is three years in duration. technically /TEK-nik-lee / [adverb] – according to an exact understanding of rules, facts, etc. Even if it were technically possible, we do not have the money to do…
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Expert

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The hidden overwork that affects so many occupations

2022年11月9日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where did you go on your last vacation? Could you tell me about it? Could you tell me about your tasks at work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a broadcast that is placed on the Internet for anyone who wants to listen to it or watch it To reach listeners of podcasts, some radio stations already post their talk shows on websites. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – connected with what is happening or being discussed Do you have relevant experience? obligation /ob-li-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact that…
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Intermediate

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The hidden overwork that affects so many occupations

2022年11月9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 go overtime? How often do you go on vacation? 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。 advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] – to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something He simply wants to advance his own career. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that you do during your working life, especially if you continue to get better jobs and earn more money He chose banking as a career. typical /TIP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – showing all the characteristics that you would usually expect from…
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Beginner

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