Monthly Archive: February 2022
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2022年2月16日
©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is the temperature in your country? Is your country rich in bodies of water? Kindly share something about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject She’s a specialist in modern French literature. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying and selling things He is interested in buying the warehouse for a commercial project. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time We must make a sustained effort to…
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2022年2月16日
©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jeopardy /JEP-er-dee/ [noun] – danger of loss, harm, or failure Thousands of jobs are in jeopardy due to the ongoing health crisis. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one Margaret’s resignation will have serious repercussions on the firm. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous The new environmental regulations aim to reduce hazardous air pollutants. security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something is not likely to fail or be lost Teachers went on strike last week to demand job security. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/…
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2022年2月15日
©Sarah Tew/CNET Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What word/puzzle games do you play? How would you describe yourself in a five-letter word? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. media /MEE-dee-uh/ [noun] – the internet, newspapers, magazines, television, etc., considered as a group The media has a powerful influence on public opinion. hit /hit/ [noun] – a thing or person that is very popular or successful The show quickly became a hit after its pilot episode. figure out /FIG-yer-out/ [phrasal verb] – to understand or solve something It took me the longest time to figure out how…
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2022年2月15日
©Sarah Tew/CNET 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 play word games? How would you describe yourself in one word? 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。 daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – happening on or relating to every day Exercise has become part of my daily routine. collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of objects of one type that have been collected by one person or in one place He has a huge collection of stamps. develop /dih-VEL-uhp/ [verb] – to invent something or bring something into existence Johann Carolus was the one who developed the…
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2022年2月15日
©Sarah Tew/CNET Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of getting something The company has announced its first overseas acquisition. suite /sweet/ [noun] – a set of related software (= computer program) products I use the Adobe Creative Suite for my freelance editing job. forum /FAWR-uhm/ [noun] – an occasion, place, or platform for talking about a matter of public interest Mike likes to read about different interesting topics on online forums like Quora and Reddit. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it Kim is currently engaged in putting…
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2022年2月15日
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2022年2月14日
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2022年2月14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。 Are you familiar with Saint Valentine? Do you know anyone who has gotten married on Valentine’s Day? 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。 priest /preest/ [noun] – a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian Church He was made a priest last year. allow /uh-LOU/ [verb] – to give permission for someone to do something, or to not prevent something from happening Students are not allowed to talk during exams. crime /krahym/ [noun] – illegal activities The crime rate in the…
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2022年2月14日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way I deem it necessary to have other contact persons just in case of emergencies. oppress /uh-PRES/ [verb] – to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom Legends say that the ruthless ruler had been oppressing his people for years. jailer /JEY-ler/ [noun] – a prison guard The jailer always checks the prisoners at the same hour every night. inscribe /in-SKRAYB/ [verb] – to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on…
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2022年2月14日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is Valentine’s Day more popular among teenagers than adults? Please share your thoughts about this. With what color would you associate love and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disobey /dis-uh-BEY/ [verb] – to refuse to do something that you are told to do Never disobey traffic regulations. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one Miku is known for her good deeds of helping others, especially children. captivity /kap-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere…
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