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More than half of the palm trees in the world are endangered

2022年10月28日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your view, what are the benefits of AI? What should we do so that species of trees do not face extinction? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people or things The city is a very diverse place. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other The area is rich in different plant species. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to judge or decide the amount,…
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Understanding the four-day workweek’s realities

2022年10月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually judged in connection with the number of people and the amount of materials necessary to produce the goods We need to increase productivity. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way The manager allocates duties to the assistants. assert /uh-SURT/ [verb] – to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others I really must assert myself more in…
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Understanding the four-day workweek’s realities

2022年10月26日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your view, what are the benefits of a four-day work week? Can a four-day work week help you save money? How? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. work-life balance /WURK-LAHYF-bal-uhns / [noun] – the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy When you own your own business, it can be challenging to achieve a healthy work-life balance. deadline /DED-lahyn/ [noun] – a time or day by which something must be done The deadline…
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Understanding the four-day workweek’s realities

2022年10月26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。 How many days do you work a week? Do you like a four-day workweek? 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。 seem /seem/ [verb] – to give the effect of being; to be judged to be These birds seem unaffected by the climate. advantage /ad-VAN-tij/ [noun] – a condition giving a greater chance of success The advantage of the idea was its simplicity. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results…
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Australia’s casino commission imposes largest fine on gambling giant

2022年10月24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。 How do you save money? Do you spend a lot of money on something? 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。 remove /ri-MOOV/ [verb] – to take something or someone away from somewhere or off something Come inside and remove your wet coat. maximum /MAK-suh-muhm/ [adjective] – being the largest amount or number allowed or possible Only drink a maximum of three tablets a day. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something Your driver’s license will expire in three months….
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Australia’s casino commission imposes largest fine on gambling giant

2022年10月24日

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel after making a large purchase? Is there something you regret buying? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fail /feyl/ [verb] – to not do something that you should do Kei failed to find a permanent job in London. careless /KAIR-lis/ [adjective] – not taking or showing enough care and attention She made sure not to make the same careless mistake again. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult Allen is making a diligent attempt to learn Japanese. Commission /kuh-MISH-uhn/…
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Australia’s casino commission imposes largest fine on gambling giant

2022年10月24日

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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. money laundering /MUHN-ee LAWN-der-ing/ [noun] – the crime of moving money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem as if the money has been obtained legally According to reports, some transactions involved money laundering. cavalier /kav-uh-LEER/ [adjective] – not serious or caring enough about matters that other people are serious about The company’s president treated the issues of the workforce with a cavalier attitude. junket /JUHNG-kit/ [noun] – a trip or party for a group of employees or politicians that is paid for by their company or government The…
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