Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
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Monthly Archive: December 2021
Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
©Spotify Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a radio program that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or an MP3 player “Yellow Space” is my favorite podcast on Spotify. It talks about mental health care and relationship advice. overview /OH-ver-vyoo/ [noun] – a short description of something that provides general information about it, but no details The first chapter gives an overview of the research. roll out /ROHL-out/ [phrasal verb] – to make a new product, service, or system available for the first time The vaccines…
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Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
©Spotify 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 song have you listened to recently? Who is your favorite singer? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something Sometimes I wonder if he is faithful to me. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it He has this habit of biting his nails. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used Free tickets are available to students only. spend…
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Unwrapping your Spotify Wrapped this year
©Spotify Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What new music have you bought or listened to recently? Do you use Spotify to listen to music and/or podcasts? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. present /PREZ-uhnt/ [verb] – to give, provide, or make something known The company’s sales for this year will be presented at the meeting. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product Our new skincare product will be launched next month. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adjective] – existing or happening in all…
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Amazon faces criticisms over safety protocols at tornado-hit warehouse
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle They are now unloading the ship of its cargo. shelter /SHEL-ter/ [verb] – to protect yourself, or another person or thing, from bad weather, danger, or attack We were caught in the rain and sheltered under the trees. siren /SAHY-ruhn/ [noun] – a device for making a loud warning noise Once you hear the siren, it’s your cue to leave. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very great harm or destruction Water shortage in the village can potentially be catastrophic….
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Amazon faces criticisms over safety protocols at tornado-hit warehouse
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。 How do you stay safe at home? What should you do if you are in danger? 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。 emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – a dangerous or serious situation, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs immediate action The city is under a state of emergency due to the earthquake. at least /at LEEST/ [adverb phrase] – as much as, or more than, a number or amount We stayed at the park for at least three hours. conversation /kon-ver-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (a) talk…
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Amazon faces criticisms over safety protocols at tornado-hit warehouse
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Amazon faces criticisms over safety protocols at tornado-hit warehouse
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most recent natural disaster you have seen on the news? What do you think is the worst natural disaster? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. Illinois /il-uh-NOI/ [noun] – a state in the central US, whose capital city is Springfield and whose largest city is Chicago My parents got married in Illinois. tornado /tawr-NEY-doh/ [noun] – a dangerous storm which is a spinning cone of wind that destroys anything in its path as it moves across the ground Hundreds of buildings and homes were destroyed by the tornado…
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Have a very eco-friendly Christmas
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What holidays do you look forward to? What holiday food do you like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to designate or treat (something) as more important than other things For now, prioritize your health over your work. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – a shop, small business, etc. that is not part of a large company My family owns an independent bento shop. pre-loved /pree-LUHVD/ [adjective] – not new, but having been used before, used especially when selling something to avoid using the word “second-hand” We’re planning to…
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