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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

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

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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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

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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