Monthly Archive: January 2022
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2022年1月2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。 How often do you visit bakeries? Do you always eat dessert after dinner? 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。 variety /vuh-RAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – many different types of things Her grandmother is an expert in cooking a variety of desserts. savory /SEY-vuh-ree/ [adjective] – Savory food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste. We had a savory lunch last Monday. style /stahyl/ [noun] – a way of doing something, especially one that is typical of a person, group of people, place, or period I admire Clark’s painting style….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat sweets? When is the best time to eat dessert? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or happening during a particular period in the year This market is known for its seasonal fruits. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to accept or start to use something new We all have to adopt better habits this new year. circular /SUR-kyuh-ler / [adjective] – shaped like a circle They discovered a circular island in Asia. legend /LEJ-uhnd/ [noun] – a very old story or set…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The fruit tart originated in France. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be like someone or something: That cake resembles a tower. staple /STEY-puhl/ [noun] – basic or main; standard or regular Flour is a pantry staple in Italy. pastry /PEY-stree/ [noun] – a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, rolled flat and either wrapped around or put over or under other foods, and then baked My aunt bakes pastries every morning. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl / [adjective] –…
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2022年1月1日
©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bar /bar/ [verb] – to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to not allow something He was barred from the competition because of his wrong conduct. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective] – of or belonging to a town or city The municipal officials have ordered the police to guard the city barriers. conviviality /kuhn-viv-ee-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being friendly and making people feel happy and welcome The great food and music created an atmosphere of conviviality among guests during the event. revelry /REV-uhl-ree/ [noun] – a situation in…
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©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Are outdoor parties and fireworks displays popular in your country during the holiday season? Please share something about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you We ask everyone’s cooperation to finish this project by the due date. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want, or something that makes you feel like this…
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©Daniel Haug/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。 Did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Are big celebrations allowed in your country despite COVID-19? 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。 outdoor /OUT-dawr/ [adjective] – existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building The city is famous for its outdoor restaurants. festive /FES-tiv/ [adjective] – having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion Margaret is in a festive mood because of the holiday season. excluding /ik-SKLU-ding/ [preposition] – not including The airfare costs 500 dollars, excluding travel…
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