Monthly Archive: December 2021

Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some toys that can only be found in your country? What is the most popular toy brand in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earnings /UR-ningz / [noun] – the amount of money that someone is paid for working Rupert has spent all his earnings. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee / [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced We need to maximize the machine’s productive capacity. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. My new store is still…
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Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

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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。 Did you play with Lego bricks when you were a kid? What is the most popular toy among children in your country right now? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee / [noun] – a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens Our university recently opened a new research facility. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size: The restaurant’s customers are increasing. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official…
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Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold We estimate the potential market for the new laptops to be around two million people. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used The senator talked about the fuel consumption in the country. panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger Her house has an old door with oak panels. vow /vou/ [verb] – to make a determined decision or…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX 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 are some popular video games in your country? Who is your favorite video game character? 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。 develop /dih-VEL-uhp / [verb] – to invent something or bring something into existence My uncle developed his own company in the 1980s. publish /PUHB-lish/ [verb] – to produce and sell a book, magazine, or newspaper Rupert’s dream is to publish a comic book. adventure /ad-VEN-cher/ [noun] – an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience I would like…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular gaming devices in your country? How often do you play video or mobile games? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. leading /LEE-ding/ [adjective] – very important or most important He is a leading expert on technology. highly /HAHY-lee/ [adverb] – very, to a large degree, or at a high level The company needs highly skilled workers. treasure /TREZH-er / [noun] – very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money The children found a treasure…
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Tomb Raider: Celebrating 25 years of gaming icon Lara Croft

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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protagonist /proh-TAG-uh-nist/ [noun] – one of the main characters in a story or a play Light Yagami is the protagonist of the anime Death Note niche /neesh/ [adjective] – interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people Paul thinks judo is a niche sport. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs / [adjective] – very dangerous The city’s roads are hazardous during winter. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem Many youth groups presented their peace initiatives. legacy /LEG-uh-see / [noun] – something that…
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Twitter’s new privacy policy removes unconsented content

Twitter's new privacy policy removes unconsented content

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recondition /ree-kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [verb] – to fix or update something The company has recently reconditioned its rules and regulations. giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [noun] – a very successful and powerful person or organization Their firm merged with an American tech giant. dissident /DIS-uh-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who strongly disagrees with and publicly criticizes a government or the official rulings of a group or organization Several dissidents held a protest in front of the White House. authorized /AW-thuh-rahyzd/ [adjective] – having official permission to do something or for something to happen Only authorized personnel are allowed in this area….
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