Monthly Archive: April 2019
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2019年4月29日
Vocabulary: maglev /mag-lev/ [noun] short for magnetic levitation: an advanced type of transport system in which a train travels on a magnetic track, often at very high speeds South Korea’s first maglev train began operations on February 3, 2016. acceleration /ak-sel-uh-rey-shuhn/ [noun] the increase in something’s speed, or its ability to go faster He bought a sports car that has impressive acceleration. intercity /in-tur-sit-ee/ [adjective] traveling from one city to another, or happening between cities There is an intercity bus station near the shopping mall. solely /sohl-lee/ [adverb] only and not involving anyone or anything else He is solely in charge of the event that will be held next week….
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2019年4月29日
Pre-reading questions: What is the most convenient public transportation system for you? Why? Do you like to travel by train? Why or why not? Vocabulary: generation /jen-uh-rey-shuhn/ [noun] a group of products or machines that are all at the same stage of development The company is working on developing the new generation of sports cars. driverless /drahy-ver-lis/ [adjective] (of a vehicle) not having a person as a driver His dream is to invent a reliable driverless car. commercial /kuh-mur-shuhl/ [adjective] used to describe a product or service that can be bought by the public This airport handles almost 20,000 commercial flights a month. entirely /en-tahyuhr-lee/ [adverb] completely The new product…
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2019年4月29日
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2019年4月29日
Pre-reading questions: How often do you take trains? Which one do you like, train or bus? Vocabulary: train /treyn/ [noun] a railway engine connected to a group of vehicles for carrying people or goods I go to work by train. speed /speed/ [noun] how fast something moves He was traveling at a speed of 80 kph. only /ohn-lee/ [adjective] used to show that there is a single one or very few of something She was the only person who finished the project. company /kuhm-puh-nee/ [noun] an organization that sells goods or services in order to make money My friend and I worked for the same company. also /awl-soh/ [adverb] in…
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2019年4月24日
Photo by © The Mainichi via The Mainichi Business Pre-reading questions: What is your favorite winter activity? What sports would you like to try? Vocabulary: first /furst/ [determiner] coming before all others in order, time, amount, quality, or importance As a student, my first priority is to graduate. sport /spohrt/ [adjective] relating to sports Kindly bring your sports attire tomorrow! business /BIZ-niz/ [noun] a company that buys and sells goods and services Diane has an online business. player /PLEY-er/ [noun] someone who takes part in a sport or game Riko is a basketball player. believe /bih-LEEV/ [verb] to think that something is true or correct I believe that they got…
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2019年4月24日
Photo by © The Mainichi via The Mainichi Business Pre-reading questions: What is the most interesting sport for you? Please explain your answer. What is your opinion about extreme sports? Vocabulary: compete /kuhm-peet/ [verb] to do an activity with others and try to do better than they do Rina competes with Pete in an essay writing activity. ambassador /am-BAS-uh-DAWR/ [noun] a person who represents, speaks or advertises a particular organization, group of people, activity, or brand The new Ambassador to the United States was appointed by the President. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] a strong effect or influence on a situation or person The new advertisement has made quite an impact on…
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2019年4月24日
Photo by © The Mainichi via The Mainichi Business Vocabulary: sponsorship /SPON-ser-ship/ [noun] an act of supporting a person, organization, or activity with the use of money The sponsorship for sports this year has surprisingly increased. pre-order /PRE-AWR-der/ [noun] an agreement to sell something before it is finished or available The book you have been waiting for is now available for pre-orders. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] to be greater or to go past an allowed limit Your performance exceeded the given criteria. contract /kon-trakt/ [noun] a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself If you signed a contract then you are obliged to comply accordingly. assume…
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2019年4月24日
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2019年4月22日
Vocabulary: acclaimed /uh-KLEYMD/ [adjective] enthusiastically praised The book was written by the acclaimed author J. R. R. Tolkien. chronicle /KRON-i-kuhl/ [noun] a record of events in the order in which they happened I think the movie is the most persuasive chronicle of his life as an emperor. assure /uh-SHUR/ [verb] to cause something to be certain The last phone call from the client assured the company’s financial profit. revision /ri-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] a change that is made to something After checking, the student’s business proposal needed a lot of revision. long-awaited /long-uh-WEYT-ted/ [adjective] having been expected for a long time Yesterday, the health department successfully submitted its long-awaited report to the…
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2019年4月22日
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