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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

2022年12月31日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship has a cargo of about 200 tons. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The disease is spreading with alarming rapidity. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We don’t anticipate any problems. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The country is in transition from an agricultural to an industrial society. alternate /AWL-ter-nit/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

2022年12月31日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you traveled by plane? Could you tell me about it? What do you like to do during a flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used Our economy must be restructured as soon as possible. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the act of…
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The quickest method for aircraft to reduce carbon emissions

2022年12月31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 air travel? How old were you when you first traveled by plane? 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。 airline /AIR-lahyn/ [noun] – a business that operates regular services for carrying passengers and/or goods by aircraft Computerized reservation systems help increase airline profits in several ways. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by being burned The plane was running low on fuel. goods /goods/ [noun] – things to be transported, as distinct from passengers. The goods were transported…
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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a building or room where people perform their jobs, or these places generally I work in a clean and comfortable workplace. embrace /em-BREYS/ [verb] – to accept something enthusiastically Many people are unwilling to embrace new technologies. hybrid /HAHY-brid/ [adjective] – combining two different things The vehicle is a hybrid that uses both electricity and gasoline. drawback /DRAW-bak/ [noun] – a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation The one big drawback of the planned scheme was its high cost. entail /en-TEYL/ [verb] – to make something necessary, or to involve…
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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28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 working from home? Do you like working remotely? 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。 follow /FOL-oh/ [verb] – to obey someone, or to act according to something You have to follow her advice. announcement /uh-NOUNS-muhnt/ [nou] – something that someone says officially, giving information about something An announcement will be made next week. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being paid to work for a company or organization She was unable to find employment. shift /shift/ [noun] – a change in position or direction…
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Companies are promoting remote employment more than ever

2022年12月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy hybrid work? Why or why not? Would you promote hybrid work? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permanently /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adverb] – always and forever Smoking is likely to permanently harm your health.  abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a place, thing, or person, usually forever He abandoned his hometown. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of developing or of increasing in size Population growth is decreasing by 1.4% each year. emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He tends to be emotional….
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New Danish administration reduces public holidays

2022年12月26日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coalition /koh-uh-LISH-uhn/ [noun] – the joining together of different political parties or groups for a particular purpose, usually for a limited time, or a government that is formed in this way A coalition government will now be in power. incumbent /in-KUHM-buhnt/ [adjective] – officially having the named position According to the incumbent president, only legal channels should be used to settle conflicts. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something This diet is supposed to eliminate the body’s toxins. sadden /SAD-n/ [verb] – to make someone sad This dreadful tragedy has truly…
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