Monthly Archive: December 2021

Spotify experiments a vertical video feature similar to TikTok

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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 know about Tiktok? Do you subscribe to Spotify’s plan? 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。 tab /tab/ [noun] – a small symbol on a computer screen or website that allows you to open different documents or pages To move between pages, use the tabs at the top of the screen. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same My father and I share similar political viewpoints. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first…
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Spam sales hit record high for the seventh consecutive year

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES 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 tried making Spam Onigirazu? How often do you buy canned food from the grocery? 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。 compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things This city is quite busy compared to ours. dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal We all enjoyed the Italian dish. main /meyn/ [adjective] – larger, more important The Yosemite National Park is one of the main attractions in…
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Spam sales hit record high for the seventh consecutive year

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some trusted food brands in your country? Have you tried different Spam flavors? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. generate /JEN-uh-reyt / [verb] – to cause something to exist The mayor’s latest project generated 2,000 jobs. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way Rin would like to expand her restaurant business in New York. range /reynj/ [noun] – a set of similar things The boutique offers a range of jewelry from Europe. transform…
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Spam sales hit record high for the seventh consecutive year

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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption This is the third consecutive weekend that I’ve spent working on this project. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Don’t let obstacles hinder you from achieving your goals. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The shareholders are discussing the takeover next year. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – able to…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

©Ringer Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did you celebrate Christmas last year? What is the best Christmas present you have ever gotten? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delightful /dih-LAHYT-fuhl/ [adjective] – very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable We went to a delightful party last night. setting /SET-ing/ [noun] – the time and the place in which the action of a book, film, play, etc. happens The film has its setting in France. -oriented /AWR-ee-uhn-tid/ [suffix] – showing the direction in which something is aimed The supervisor reminded the employees to be more results-oriented when doing…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

©Ringer Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuhr-ing/ [adjective] – causing you to feel great respect or admiration The Boracay Island is truly an awe-inspiring sight. marathon /MAR-uh-thon/ [noun] – an activity that continues for a long time My brother’s dance troupe won in a dance marathon. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or a description of a series of events The novel tells the narrative of an old wartime adventure. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honor Rachel Weisz was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the Academy Award for “The Favourite.”…
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3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

3 must-watch Christmas films on Netflix

©Ringer 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 celebrate Christmas with your family? What is your favorite Christmas movie? 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。 merry /MER-ee/ [adjective] – happy or showing enjoyment A merry smile lit up her face upon hearing the good news. widower /WID-oh-er/ [noun] – a person whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again It’s been five painful years since he became a widower. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality or state of being important The subject shows the importance of every country’s culture. heartfelt…
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