Monthly Archive: April 2021
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commonly /KOM-uhn-lee/ [adverb] – often or usually Injuries commonly happen to basketball players. indicator /IN-di-key-ter/ [noun] – something that shows what a situation is like The car’s speedometer and temperature indicator were broken. innovation /in-uh-VEYn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The latest innovations in computer technology help in creating better cars. foresee /fawr-SEE/ [verb] – to know about something before it happens I don’t foresee any difficulties so long as we keep working hard. imminent /IM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – coming or likely to happen very soon He warned that a pandemic was…
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Beijing is now the billionaire capital of the world
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you save up money? Why or why not? Do you shop online? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. containment /kuhn-TEYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of controlling or limiting something or someone harmful The firefighters handled the containment of the fire quickly. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers: My brother is going to work part-time at a law firm this summer. net worth /net werth/ [noun] – the value of the assets (= property and money) that a person or…
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Beijing is now the billionaire capital of the world
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。 Have you been to a bank? Do you shop online? 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。 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 Philippines has a rich fruit industry. resident /REZ-ih-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who lives or has their home in a place I am a resident of Kamakura. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The price of meat is always increasing. benefit…
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Beijing is now the billionaire capital of the world
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb ] – to do or be better than She always surpasses people’s expectations. thriving /THRAHY-ving/ [adjective] – growing, developing, or being successful The coffee industry is still thriving. e-commerce /EE-kom-ers/ [noun] – the business of buying and selling goods and services on the internet Most clothing stores have an e-commerce website. accumulation /uh-kyoo-myuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an amount of something that has been collected The accumulation of knowledge during school is important. enterprise /EN-ter-prahyz/ [noun] – an organization, especially a business, or a difficult and important plan, especially one that will earn money Running…
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Beijing is now the billionaire capital of the world
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Suspects for stealing Van Gogh and Frans Hals paintings arrested
Beginner Intermediate Expert
Suspects for stealing Van Gogh and Frans Hals paintings arrested
©Groninger Museum via AP; Public Domain/Creative Commons Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever gone to a museum? Who are some of the famous artists in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. suspect /SUHS-pekt/ [noun] – a person believed to have committed a crime or done something wrong Suspects in the recent bank robbery have been captured by the police. breach /breech/ [noun] – an act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship The agent sued his client for breach of contract. show /shoh/ [verb] – to prove something or make the…
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Suspects for stealing Van Gogh and Frans Hals paintings arrested
©Groninger Museum via AP; Public Domain/Creative Commons 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 art? Do you go to museums? 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。 arrest /uh-REST/ [verb] – take someone away to ask them about a crime that they might have committed Officers arrested the people for breaking the rules in the neighborhood. steal /steel/ [verb] – to take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it The thieves are planning to steal the family’s possessions. involved /in-VOLVD/ [adjective] – part of an activity or event The…
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Suspects for stealing Van Gogh and Frans Hals paintings arrested
©Groninger Museum via AP; Public Domain/Creative Commons Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something The Philippines is renowned for its breathtaking islands. post-impressionist /pohst-im-PRESH-uh-nist/ [noun] – a type of artist that uses a subjective approach to painting, opting to evoke emotion rather than realism in his/her work Paul Cézanne is a famous post-impressionist. incursion /in-KUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a sudden attack on or act of going into a place, especially across a border An incursion happened at a bank yesterday. parsonage /PAHR-suh-nij/ [noun] – a church house that is provided for the members of the clergy People…
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