Monthly Archive: December 2020
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2020年12月23日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you enjoy doing with your friends? What qualities do you think are important in a friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quantity /KWON-ti-tee/ [noun] – the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number Prices depend on the quantity ordered. circle /SUR-kuhl/ [noun] – a group of people with family, work, or social connections Emma isn’t one of my close friends circle of friends. coincidence /koh-IN-si-duhns/ [noun] – chance or luck By coincidence, she and I went to the same elementary school. run out /RUHN-out/…
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2020年12月23日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comforting /KUHM-fer-ting/ [adjective] – making you feel less sad or worried My best friend’s words of encouragement are always comforting for me. infrequently /in-FREE-kwuhnt-li/ [adverb] – not often William does play cricket, but infrequently. serendipitous /ser-uhn-DIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening or found by chance The movie made us believe that the plot is serendipitous. resume /ri-ZOOM/ [verb] – start something again after a pause Let’s resume from where we left off in yesterday’s meeting. acquaintance /uh-KWEYN-tns/ [noun] – a person that you have met but do not know well You can meet new acquaintances at the upcoming…
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2020年12月21日
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 use headphones when listening to music or watching a movie? What brand of headphones do you use? 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。 extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange He told the extraordinary story of his life. almost /AWL-mohst/ [adverb] – nearly The place was almost entirely destroyed during the war. value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – the amount of money that can be received for something The value of the painting has been put at $1 million. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study and…
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2020年12月21日
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2020年12月21日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES / [verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use Police have released a picture of the man they want to question. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into its perfect condition. review /ri-VYOO/ [verb] – to consider something in order to make changes in it, study it, or give an opinion about it Officials have to review the text before it’s made public. fascinate /FAS-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to interest someone a lot…
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2020年12月21日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When do you usually use headphones? What kind of headphones do you prefer to use? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [verb] – to try to do something, especially something difficult He attempted a joke, but no one laughed. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The people used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings. power /POU-er/ [verb] – to provide a machine with energy and the ability to operate Buses and trucks are usually powered…
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2020年12月18日
© Time Magazine 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 set goals? Do you have a person that you look up to? 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。 pick /pik/ [verb] – to take some things and leave others She picked the red dress for the event. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else Please include one ID picture in your resume. possible /POS-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be done or achieved, or able to exist Is it possible…
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2020年12月18日
©Time Magazine Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. title /TAHYT-l / [noun] – a prize or public statement showing that someone is the best in a particular sport or competition Kevin won his third straight title in long distance triathlon. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The society’s attitudes towards women have shifted hugely over the last one hundred years. team /teem / [verb] – to act together to achieve something Davis teamed with Miller to develop the application. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation The country’s leadership is in…
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2020年12月18日
© Time Magazine Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who is the most successful person you know? What is your biggest goal in life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. select /si-LEKT/ [verb] – to choose a small number of things, or to choose by making careful decisions Click ‘File’, then select ‘Make a copy’ from the pull-down menu. nominee /nom-uh-NEE/ [noun] – a person who someone has suggested should be considered to do a particular job, take part in an election, receive an honour, etc. I’ve heard that he is a nominee for best director this…
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2020年12月18日
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